William Franklyn

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

51

Gender

Male

Birthday

1925-09-22

Day of death

2016-10-31 (91 years old)

Place of Birth

Kensington, London, England, UK

William Franklyn

Biography

William Franklyn was a British actor, perhaps best known for voicing the "Schhh... You Know Who" adverts for Schweppes from 1965 to 1973. He also performed on stage, film, television and radio, taking over from Peter Jones as "The Book" (the narrator) in the third, fourth and fifth radio series of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. He is also known for his portrayal of Sexton Blake for BBC Radio 4 in 1967.

Known For

  • NOVA

    NOVA

  • The Avengers

    The Avengers

  • Jonathan Creek

    Jonathan Creek

  • No Hiding Place

    No Hiding Place

  • Pit of Darkness

    Pit of Darkness

  • Public Eye

    Public Eye

  • Maigret

    Maigret

  • The Champions

    The Champions

  • The Upper Hand

    The Upper Hand

  • The Love Match

    The Love Match

  • Nutcracker

    Nutcracker

  • Lovejoy

    Lovejoy

  • The Count of Monte Cristo

    The Count of Monte Cristo

  • The New Avengers

    The New Avengers

  • Justice

    Justice

  • The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel

    The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel

  • Interpol Calling

    Interpol Calling

  • Cul-de-sac

    Cul-de-sac

  • J.G. Ballard: A Profile

    J.G. Ballard: A Profile

  • International Detective

    International Detective

  • International Detective

    International Detective

  • Splitting Heirs

    Splitting Heirs

  • The Adventures of Sir Lancelot

    The Adventures of Sir Lancelot

  • The Dickie Henderson Show

    The Dickie Henderson Show

  • The Crowded Day

    The Crowded Day

  • G.B.H.

    G.B.H.

  • The Courtroom

    The Courtroom

  • Justice

    Justice

  • The Satanic Rites of Dracula

    The Satanic Rites of Dracula

  • Above Us the Waves

    Above Us the Waves

  • Curtain of Fear

    Curtain of Fear

  • Ooh...You Are Awful

    Ooh...You Are Awful

  • Quatermass 2

    Quatermass 2

  • The Snorkel

    The Snorkel

  • Danger Within

    Danger Within

  • Top Secret

    Top Secret

  • The Big Day

    The Big Day

  • London Suite

    London Suite

  • Fury at Smugglers' Bay

    Fury at Smugglers' Bay

  • The Intelligence Men

    The Intelligence Men

  • Diana: Her True Story

    Diana: Her True Story

  • The Legend of Young Dick Turpin

    The Legend of Young Dick Turpin

  • The Big Deal

    The Big Deal

  • The Masterspy

    The Masterspy

  • Operation Diplomat

    Operation Diplomat

  • The Flesh Is Weak

    The Flesh Is Weak

  • Robert Rylands' Last Journey

    Robert Rylands' Last Journey

  • Time Is My Enemy

    Time Is My Enemy

  • European Heritage

    European Heritage

  • That Woman Opposite

    That Woman Opposite

  • Woodland Harvest

    Woodland Harvest