Biography

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.

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NOVA

1974Series
7.0
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The Avengers

1961Series
7.7
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The Champions

1968Series
6.4
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No Hiding Place

1959Series
3.7
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Lovejoy

1986Series
7.3
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Public Eye

1965Series
7.8
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Jonathan Creek

1997Series
7.5
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Maigret

1960Series
7.1
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The New Avengers

1976Series
7.0
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Justice

1971Series
6.0
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Interpol Calling

Interpol Calling

1959Series
6.7
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The Count of Monte Cristo

The Count of Monte Cristo

1956Series
4.4