William Franklyn
Acting
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.
Filmography
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Justice
2011
The Courtroom
The Courtroom
2004
J.G. Ballard: A Profile
2003
Jonathan Creek
1997
Robert Rylands' Last Journey
1996
London Suite
1996
Diana: Her True Story
1993
Splitting Heirs
1993
G.B.H.
1991
The Upper Hand
1990
Lovejoy
1986
Nutcracker
1982
The Masterspy
The Masterspy
1977
The New Avengers
1976
Woodland Harvest
Woodland Harvest
1976
NOVA
1974
European Heritage
European Heritage
1973
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
1973
Ooh...You Are Awful
1972
Justice
1971
The Champions
1968
ITV Playhouse
1967
Cul-de-sac
1966
The Intelligence Men
1965
The Legend of Young Dick Turpin
1965
Public Eye
1965
Curtain of Fear
Curtain of Fear
1964
Pit of Darkness
1961
Top Secret
Top Secret
1961
The Big Deal
The Big Deal
1961
Fury at Smugglers' Bay
1961
The Avengers
1961
The Dickie Henderson Show
The Dickie Henderson Show
1960
Maigret
1960
On Trial
1960
The Big Day
1960
International Detective
International Detective
1959
No Hiding Place
1959
Interpol Calling
1959
Danger Within
1959
The Snorkel
1958
The Flesh Is Weak
1957
Quatermass 2
1957
That Woman Opposite
1957
The Adventures of Sir Lancelot
1956
Armchair Theatre
1956
The Count of Monte Cristo
1956
The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel
1955
Above Us the Waves
1955
The Love Match
1955
The Crowded Day
1954
Time Is My Enemy
1954
Operation Diplomat
1953