8 October (people)

* 1922 - Actor Eileen Essell was born.DWMSE 42
* 1928 - Actor Denys Palmer was born.Aveleyman
* 1930 - Director-General of the BBC Alasdair Milne was born.People Pill
* 1956 - Actor James Coombes was born.Doctor Who Guide
* 1965 - Actor Ardal O'Hanlon was born.People Pill
* 1982 - Actor Amy Beth Hayes was born.People Pill
* 1986 - Actor Michael Obiora was born.Doctor Who Guide
* 1992 - Actor Heather Cameron was born.Dig Guide
* 2015 - Actor Richard Davies died.The Guardian
* 2020 - Actor Philip Anthony died.Doctor Who Guide