@ 54.390296, -0.722404. In 2012, at the age of 68, he lost his battle with prostate cancer. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. LAMDA-trained Jason was PC and DC Mike Bradley in Heartbeat from 1997 until 2003. Sign up for the Daily Star TV newsletter for the biggest TV news. I was 10 years old when I remembered him trying to dissuade me from pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. After his death, he received tributes from a variety of people, including athletes, fans, and other artists. Maynard played the lovable rogue Claude Jeremiah Greengrass in ITVs Heartbeat for eight years. In the 1970s and 1980s, he starred in the successful British sitcoms Oh No It's Selwyn Froggitt and The Gaffer and . As the citation explains: Famous for his role as Greengrass in Heartbeat and The Royal, Bill Maynard is a living legend and much loved by the nation's TV viewers. There's MUCH more where that came from! They were worried about it and asked if Id play this character Greengrass. Ive been a bit of a bugger all my career, admitted comic actor Bill Maynard in his last major interview before his death on Friday, aged 89. Trish was a private detective hired by Frank Foster to track Peter Barlow and Carla Connor. I remember one night there was this funny-looking chap who was particularly brilliant and I wrote down lots of his gags. From the first to the tenth season, Bill played the role of the humorous Claude Greengrass. A crotchety sergeant with a particular loathing for Claude Greengrass, whom he was perpetually trying to put behind bars. His reputation as a borderline criminal appeared to be common knowledge among the villagers and police but nobody in particular showed any real dislike towards him. With what little cash he had left, Bill flew to New York and toured its comedy clubs just to watch up-and-coming American comics. Margaret "Peggy" Doris Armstrong (ne Pendleton), was played by Gwen Taylor. After the show came to an end he had a role in Casualty as Jacob Hinter in a 2014 episode. Bill played loveable rogue Claude Jeremiah Greengrass from 1992 to 2000 - a man better known by his surname. Since the series finished, shes been a reality TV regular with appearances on Celebrity MasterChef and the 2013 series of Celebrity Big Brother, and has popped up on daytime shows including Whos Doing the Dishes? This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Heartbeat even inspired its very own spin-off show The Royal, a medical drama aired between 2003 and 2011, set in the hospital that was used to treat Heartbeat casualties. William also had brief stints in Coronation Street and Emmerdale. 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While Heartbeat is well-known for quickly forgetting characters who have departed, Greengrass is unusual in continuing to be mentioned by his former sidekick David Stockwell in subsequent series, as both Vernon Scripps and Peggy Armstrong have tried to use Greengrass's old tricks in their schemes. Beloved ITV drama Heartbeat came to an end 10 years ago, but what happened to the cast? He first appeared on our screens in. After the series came to an end he had roles in other TV shows like Casualty and Doctors. He has a sort of love / hate relationship with the staff, especially Sister Brigid. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. He first appeared on our screens in 1955 in Great Scott, Its Maynard. However, he did make an appearance in the Heartbeat spinoff series titled The Royal. Greengrass (Bill Maynard), the main character of this episode, is having trouble getting paid for the gardening work that he has been doing for Stringer. Express. A lurcher dog, originally belonging to Claude Greengrass and inherited by David Stockwell when Greengrass left the series. Maynard went on to reprise his popular role of Greengrass in the first series of The Royal. Claude had a brother called Cyril Isaiah Greengrass, who appeared a couple of times, and a sister, Isabelle Christie, widow of a West Indian cricketer Vivian Christie. On several social media platforms, he wrote: My father owns a theatre on the island of Guernsey, and he invited Bill Maynard to perform his stunning one-person play about Charles Dickens there. Derek played grouch Oscar in the hit police drama, He had to retire from the force after a heart attack, Tricia played Gina for more than 300 episodes, Tricia also attempted a singing career in the early 2000s, Mark was known for his portrayal of PC Phil Bellamy, He and partner Laura Norton welcomed a baby in February 2021, David Lonsdale played Corrie's Peter Barlow in 1986, He appeared in more than 250 episodes of Heartbeat, Bill was also known for his roles in the Carry On films. Therell never be another like you - talented, kind and gentle in equal measure. Currently celebrating his 50th year on British television, Bill has been a comedian, a dramatic actor and a film actor. Heartbeat ended 10 years ago so what have the stars of the show being doing since the popular drama came to an end? Nick also had a successful career as a singer with track Every Loser Wins going to number one in 1986, and he also sung the Heartbeat theme song. Greengrass was often found sitting on a bar stool, in his cottage or in his truck, so it's not that much different, I just get to relax in bed all day.". Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The final scene in the pub in which the regulars raised a glass to him in tribute suggested that his chances of surviving were not good. The actor went on to roles in Coronation Street, Hollyoaks and Casualty. Over its 18 series and 372 episodes, the village beat bobby and doctors changed several times, and viewers got to know plenty of the village locals, Yorkshire Live reports. Claude later said he had had some problems getting the insurance money off the car apparently it was only covered for third party fire and theft he went on to say that he told them 'It was the third party who nicked it and set fire to it'. Oh, and your daily fix of Piers, Katie Price, Demi Rose and all your other Daily Star favs. His other popular acting roles included playing Simon Wicks in EastEnders from 1985 to 1990. His even tried his hand at pantomime, appearing in a Rochdale production of Dick Whittington in 2018 and 2019. David has had a wealth of other projects, including appearances in Casualty, Emmerdale and the Downton Abbey film. The actor spent more than 60 years in showbiz. Links: en.wikipedia.org. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. After a long and happy life, Alfred finally died of heart failure in the episode "The End of the Road" in 2005. His father, Walter, worked as a gardener, while his mother, Edith, worked as a laundry worker. 2000 Bill played loveable rogue Claude Jeremiah Greengrass from 1992 to 2000 a man better known by his surname. His latest acting project was playing Gary in The Bay this year. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. I was 10 years old when I recall him trying to dissuade me from pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. His other popular acting roles included playing Simon Wicks in EastEnders from 1985 to 1990. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Oscar Blaketon originally appeared as a character in the novels Heartbeat was based on, and Derek Fowlds stepped into the sergeants shoes for an impressive 342 episodes. I didnt call him average, I said he was adequate, which he was, but thats all he needed to be, said Bill. At the age of 11, Bill was already earning more money than his father with his stand-up comedy performances in clubs. In the episode "Bringing It All Back Home", Greengrass is investigated by the Inland Revenue, and it is revealed that he had sold a piece of his land to the Ministry of Defence for 25,000 which explains his financial security, although he hadn't paid any Income Tax for at least the previous 12 years! 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What happened to Claude Greengrass in Heartbeat? and Dont Wanna Be Alone. The character of Claude Greengrass has not been affected in any way by the events in the show Heartbeat. Meet The GB Diver Hoping To Bring Gold At Commonwealth. He also had a regular role as Daz Spencer inEmmerdalefrom 2017 until 2019. Bill caused outrage among the Heartbeat cast when he was quoted by a national newspaper describing actor Nick Berry, the shows lead character PC Nick Rowan, as average. The Crow Road star Joe played PC Joe Mason in Heartbeat from 2007 until 2010. Nick also had a successful career as a singer with track Every Loser Wins going to number one in 1986 - and he was the voice behind Heartbeat's theme song. Although he often had troubles with the police, he did come to have a (slightly grudging) respect for Nick Rowan (or "Ronan" as he habitually mispronounced it), who would often warn him in advance to keep a low profile if there was any kind of trouble brewing. In 2012, at the age of 68, he lost his battle with prostate cancer. 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Its been 11 years since Heartbeat last appeared on our TV screens following an incredible 18-year run. For the first seven series of Heartbeat, he was a sergeant before a heart attack forced him to retire and take on other jobs, including becoming the owner of the Aidensfield Arms pub.