Barrie Gosney

{{Short description|British actor (1926–2008)}} {{more citations needed|date=March 2013}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2022}} {{Use British English|date=September 2012}} '''Barrie Gosney''' (1926,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/information.pl?cite=%2B3kYGNdhkXZWQlPOg6rttQ&scan=1|title=Index entry|accessdate=21 February 2011|work=FreeBMD|publisher=ONS}}</ref> Surrey – 24 January 2008) was a British television, film and theatrical actor.

In a career spanning five decades, Gosney played roles in ''Up Pompeii'', ''Last of the Summer Wine'', ''Believe Nothing'', ''Time Gentlemen Please'', ''Keeping Up Appearances'' and ''Harry Hill''.

He is perhaps best remembered for his performances in Harry Hill's show in which he filled the role of an absurd type of continuity announcer and the character Ken Ford ("the man from 'The Joy of Sex' books..."). He would often send himself up and perform surreal impressions of various celebrities, including Barbra Streisand, Joan Collins & Cliff Richard. Gosney was a member of the Grand Order of Water Rats<ref>{{cite web |title=BARRY GOSNEY Blue Collar Rat |url=https://www.gowr.co.uk/all-water-rats/v/135 |website=www.gowr.co.uk |access-date=2 December 2023}}</ref>

He died on 24 January 2008 after complications resulting from a fall.<ref>{{cite web |title=Uncle Barrie' dies Time Gentlemen Please actor was 82 |url=https://www.chortle.co.uk/news/2008/01/28/6334/ticketweb.sjv.io/c/1296141/431521/7560 |website=chortle.co.uk |access-date=2 December 2023}}</ref> An episode of Al Murray's Happy Hour broadcast on ITV1 on 15 February 2008 was dedicated to him.

==Selected filmography== * ''Carry On Jack'' (1963) – Coach Driver * ''A Home of Your Own'' (1964) * ''San Ferry Ann'' (1965) – Mini Dad * ''Three Hats for Lisa'' (1965) – Reporter * ''Futtocks End'' (1970) * ''Up Pompeii'' (1971) – Major Domo * ''Up the Chastity Belt'' (1971) – Meat Stall Holder * ''Up the Front'' (1972) – Stage Manager * ''Raising the Roof'' (1972) – Robbins * ''Our Miss Fred'' (1972) – Bertie * ''Don't Just Lie There, Say Something!'' (1974) – Police sergeant * ''Are You Being Served?'' (1977) – Airport Security Guard (uncredited) * ''Keeping Up Appearances'' (1992) – the Yokel * ''Harry Hill'' (1997–2000) 17 episodes - various characters * ''Time Gentlemen Please'' (2000–2002) 13 episodes - Uncle Barrie

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==External links== * {{IMDb name|0331535|Barrie Gosney}} *[http://www.tv.com/barrie-gosney/person/82482/summary.html Barrie Gosney on TV.com] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080130130127/http://www.tv.com/barrie-gosney/person/82482/summary.html |date=30 January 2008 }} *[http://www.richardherring.com/warmingup/warmingup.php?id=1910 Richard Herring reports Gosney's death]

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