Geoffrey Hughes

Geoffrey Hughes, DL (2 February 1944 – 27 July 2012) was an English actor.

Hughes as appeared in a wide range of TV and film appearances, Hughes was best known for a series of supporting roles in popular UK television dramas. He played Vernon Scripps in the British drama series Heartbeat (2001–05, 2007); Twiggy in the popular television sitcom The Royle Family (1998–2000, 2006, 2008); Onslow in the sitcom Keeping Up Appearances (1990–95) and Eddie Yeats in the soap opera Coronation Street (1974–1983, 1987). Hughes was born on 2 February 1944 and died on 27 July 2012 from prostate cancer, he is survived by his wife Susan.

 Television roles 

 Year  Title  Role1969  Please Sir - Series 2 Episode 1: They're off  Turner1969  Curry and Chips  Dick1970 Up Pompeii! – Episode 1: Vestal Virgins  Piteous1971  Carry On At Your Convenience || As Willie
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|1972|| Dad's Army – 1 Episode: Brain Versus Brawn || the Bridge Corporal 
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|1974–83, 1987|| Coronation Street || Eddie Yeats
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|1985 || The Bright Side || Mr. Lithgow
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|1986 || Doctor Who – The Trial of a Time Lord, parts 13 & 14 || Mr. Popplewick
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|1990–95 || Keeping Up Appearances || Onslow
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|1993 || I, Lovett || Dirk
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|1995 || The Smiths || Dooley
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|1998–2000, 2006, 2008 || The Royle Family || Twiggy
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|2001–05, 2007 || Heartbeat || Vernon Scripps
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|2007-09 || Skins''  Uncle Keith

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Category:English movie actors
Category:English stage actors
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