Bernard Wooley RIP

Actor Derek Fowlds, who played the civil servant Bernard Wooley in "Yes, Minister" and "Yes, Prime Minister" died yesterday at the age of 82.

He was a wonderful actor and according to those who worked with him, a kind and lovely man.

He had many of the best lines in the show, as in this clip in which he talks about defence capabilities:



He was also a perfect foil for other actors such as Nigel Hawthorne, as in this scene where "Sir Humphry" explains how to get the result you want from an opinion poll:



Derek Fowlds also appeared in "Heartbeat" and the Basil Brush show.

Rest in Peace.

Comments

Tim said…
Lovely bloke, loved him in Heartbeat, my favourite of the Sunday night cosies.
Chris Whiteside said…
Ye, he was.

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