William Franklyn
Born
September 22, 1925
Died
October 31, 2016 (91 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Kensington, London, England, UK
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.
Justice
(0 episode)
2011
The Courtroom
(38 episodes)
2004
J.G. Ballard: A Profile
Readings (voice)
2003
Jonathan Creek
Narrator of Banana Commercial (voice) (uncredited) · (1 episode)
1997
Robert Rylands' Last Journey
Robert Rylands
1996
London Suite
Widley
1996
Diana: Her True Story
Lord Mountbatten
1993
Splitting Heirs
Andrews
1993
G.B.H.
Distinguished Gent · (7 episodes)
1991
The Upper Hand
Eric · (1 episode)
1990
Lovejoy
Burgess · (1 episode)
1986
Nutcracker
Sir Arthur Cartwright
1982
The Masterspy
host · (34 episodes)
1977
The New Avengers
(1 episode)
1976
Woodland Harvest
1976
NOVA
Narrator (voice) · (1 episode)
1974
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
Peter Torrence
1973
Ooh...You Are Awful
Arnold Van Cleef
1972
Justice
James Kirby · (1 episode)
1971
The Champions
Hartington · (1 episode)
1968
Cul-de-sac
Cecil
1966
The Intelligence Men
Colonel Grant
1965
The Legend of Young Dick Turpin
Tom King
1965
Public Eye
(1 episode)
1965
Curtain of Fear
(6 episodes)
1964
Pit of Darkness
Richard Logan
1961
Top Secret
(26 episodes)
1961
The Big Deal
John Hamilton
1961
The Avengers
Brinstead · (2 episodes)
1961
Fury at Smugglers' Bay
Captain
1961
The Dickie Henderson Show
Greg · (1 episode)
1960
Maigret
Count Maurice · (1 episode)
1960
The Big Day
Mr. T. Selkirk
1960
International Detective
Conrad Schneider · (1 episode)
1959
International Detective
Larry Sullivan · (1 episode)
1959
No Hiding Place
(2 episodes)
1959
Interpol Calling
Nevil · (1 episode)
1959
Danger Within
Capt. Tony Long
1959
The Snorkel
Wilson
1958
The Flesh Is Weak
Lloyd Buxton
1957
That Woman Opposite
Ned Atwood
1957
Quatermass 2
Dr. Tom Brand
1957
The Adventures of Sir Lancelot
Baron Mortaise · (1 episode)
1956
The Count of Monte Cristo
Phillipe · (2 episodes)
1956
The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel
Jacques Fleury · (2 episodes)
1955
Above Us the Waves
No. 1, X2
1955
The Love Match
Arthur Ford
1955
Time Is My Enemy
Sgt. Peter Thompson
1954
Operation Diplomat
Dr. Gillespie
1953