Jon completed his training at the Central School of Speech and Drama between 1968 and 1971, subsequently embarking on a distinguished career across radio, television, and theatrical platforms.
…Whyton, Wally
Wallace Victor Whyton was born in London and established himself as a skiffle performer and composer during the mid-1950s.
…Munroe, Carmen
Born Carmen Steele in Guyana, Carmen Munroe arrived in the United Kingdom during the early 1950s.
…Connell, Miranda
Miranda was born in Stanstead, Essex. She began acting at the age of 18, playing Maria in a 1958 production of Twelfth Night at Stratford.
…Serle, Chris
Chris was born in Bristol. He was a former actor with the Bristol Old Vic (joining in 1966).
…Buchanan, Neil
Neil is an internationally acclaimed artist and photographer. He was born in Aintree, Sefton.
…Castle, Roy
Roy was born in Holmfirth. He was a gifted all-round entertainer and accomplished jazz trumpet player, who could play many other instruments.
…James, Aline
Aline was born in Maryport, Cumberland. She attended Cheltenham Ladies’ College.
…Hart, Tony
Tony was born Norman Antony in Maidstone, Kent. He was interested in drawing from an early age.
…Trueman, Brian
Brian was born in Manchester. In 1946, he made his acting debut in Plover Patrol for BBC Radio in Manchester.
…Ashcroft, Chlöe
Chlöe is an actress and the niece of actress Dame Peggy Ashcroft.
…Jones, Gareth
Gareth was born in St Asaph, Wales and is a Welsh speaker. His nickname – ‘Gaz Top’ – was earned whilst working as a roadie for The Alarm (1979 – 1985).
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