4 October (people)

* 1922 - Composer Dudley Simpson was born.Doctor Who Guide
* 1944 - Actor Martin Potter was born.Vipfaq
* 1946 - Actor Roger Davenport was born.Doctor Who Guide
* 1947 - Politician Ann Widdecombe was born.Ann Widdecombe's official website
* 1953 - Actor Christopher Fairbank was born.Official Site
* 1964 - Actor Ann Bryson was born.People Pill
* 1972 - Actor Colin Gordon died.Find a Grave
* 1973 - Presenter Thea Andrews was born.All Famous Birthdays
* 1978 - Actor Catherine Fleming died.Catherine Fleming Collection - Archives Hub
* 1982 - Actor Niamh McGrady was born.Idol Birthdays
* 1985 - Actor Brad Bell was born.Popular Bio
* 1987 - Actor Daniel Anthony was born.Doctor Who Guide
* 1990 - Actor Terence Brook died.IMDb
* 2002 - Actor Milo Parker was born.Famous Birthdays
* 2013 - Actor Alan White died.Aveleyman
* 2018 - Actor Anthony Colby died.Doctor Who In Memorial 2018
* 2019 - Actor Stephen Moore died.British Comedy Guide
* 2021 - Director Michael Ferguson died.The Guardian 
* 2023 - Costume designer Shawna Trpcic died.The Hollywood Reporter