Biography

David John Ryall (January 5, 1935 – December 25, 2014) was an English stage, film and television character actor. He had leading roles in Lytton's Diary and Goodnight Sweetheart, as well as memorable roles in Dennis Potter's The Singing Detective and Andrew Davies's adaptation of To Play the King. He also portrayed Billy Buzzle in the ITV sitcom Bless Me, Father and Frank in the BBC sitcom Outnumbered.

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Filmography

View Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders

Midsomer Murders

1997Series
7.5
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Casualty

Casualty

1986Series
6.2
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Call the Midwife

Call the Midwife

2012Series
7.5
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Minder

Minder

1979Series
7.0
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Heartbeat

Heartbeat

1992Series
7.1
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Peak Practice

Peak Practice

1993Series
6.1
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Foyle's War

Foyle's War

2002Series
7.8
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Crown Court

Crown Court

1972Series
5.4
View Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1

2010Film
7.7
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New Tricks

New Tricks

2004Series
7.3
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The Bill

The Bill

1984Series
6.7
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Inspector Morse

Inspector Morse

1987Series
7.9