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Harold Snoad obituary

BBC comedy producer who directed the hit sitcoms Keeping Up Appearances and Ever Decreasing Circles

The Guardian - UK

How Leslie Phillips blew his 'big chance' with Ulrika Jonsson when he turned down lunch

Late Carry On star Leslie Phillips was famous for playing womanisers on-screen but admitted that he 'made a mistake' by not taking up 'sexy' Ulrika Johnsson's offer for a meal together

Daily Mirror

Leslie Phillips: Revered actor and a master of comedy

Carry On star who moved beyond easy laughs to enjoy a twilight career on stage and screen

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When 'Carry On' star Leslie Phillips met fans in Newcastle 50 years ago

Away from cinema, television and radio, Leslie Phillips was a jobbing repertory actor who performed many times at Newcastle Theatre Royal

Chronicle Live

All the Harry Potter actors who have sadly died including Leslie Phillips and Robbie Coltrane

While they will all still remain with us through the films, a number of actors who starred in the Harry Potter franchise have sadly passed away. The voice of the Sorting Hat, Leslie Phillips CBE had passed away on November 7 2022.

Edinburgh Live

Who was Leslie Phillips? Carry On and Harry Potter star dies at 98

Raffish star Leslie Phillips was best known for appearing in raucous comedies - but who was the man behind the catchphrases?

Evening Standard

Which Carry On star is still alive after Leslie Phillips dies aged 98?

The Carry On films made household names of actors such as Barbara Windsor, Sid James, Kenneth Williams, and more - but are any of the comedy’s stars still alive?

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Wednesday briefing: Democrats hold on, but Republicans surge

In today’s newsletter: With full results on whether Democrats or Republicans will control the Senate and Congress yet to emerge, we check in with reporters in Florida, Michigan and elsewhere for the mood on the ground

The Guardian - UK

Leslie Phillips: Comic legend's heartbreaking childhood loss and wife's tragic death

Leslie Phillips was known for his comedy roles in Carry On and Doctor films, but experienced several devastating losses, from a young boy when his father died, to later in his life

Daily Mirror

Harry Potter actor Leslie Phillips dies, Rishi Sunak loses minister to bullying investigation, and a $3b lottery winner — as it happened

The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen.

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Leslie Phillips obituary

Veteran stage and screen actor known for his roles in the Carry On films, the Doctor series and voicing the Sorting Hat in Harry Potter

The Guardian - UK

Veteran British actor Leslie Phillips dies aged 98

Veteran British actor Leslie Phillips, known for his roles in the "Carry On" comedy films, has died aged 98.

Reuters

Harry Potter star Leslie Phillips dies aged 98 as tributes pour in for Carry On legend

The actor's agent confirmed that the star died 'peacefully in his sleep' on Monday, after an incredible career in film, TV and radio spanning over eight decades

Chronicle Live

Leslie Phillips, 'Carry On' star, voice of Sorting Hat, dies

Leslie Phillips, the British actor best known for his roles in the bawdy “Carry On” comedies and as the voice of the Sorting Hat in the “Harry Potter” movies, has died

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Liverpool Echo

Carry on and Harry Potter star Leslie Phillips dead at 98

The actor has starred in numerous films and TV shows

The Guardian - UK

Leslie Phillips: master of raffish comedy and immortal catchphrases

He punched Gene Kelly in Hollywood and played Falstaff at the RSC, but he will be best remembered as a posh, blazer-wearing cad in films and on TV – and for an innuendo-laden greeting

Manchester Evening News

Carry On and Harry Potter star Leslie Phillips has died, aged 98

Leslie, who was famed for his roles in the Carry On films, died “peacefully in his sleep” on Monday

Wales Online

Carry On and Harry Potter star Leslie Phillips dies at age of 98

The legendary actor was known for a string of catch phrases including 'ding dong'

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Edinburgh Live

Harry Potter icon who voiced Sorting Hat passes away after long battle with illness

Long-standing actor Leslie Phillips, who was known for his iconic voice acting in the Harry Potter film franchise, has sadly died aged 98, after a long battle with illness.

The Independent UK

Leslie Phillips dead: Carry On and Harry Potter star dies aged 98

Actor voiced the Sorting Hat in three films from the fantasy series

The National (Scotland)

Carry On and Harry Potter star Leslie Phillips dies aged 98 as wife pays tribute

In tribute, his wife Zara, 63, said: “I've lost a wonderful husband and the public has lost a truly great showman."

Daily Record

Leslie Phillips dead: Carry On star dies aged 98

The Carry On legend and Harry Potter star has sadly died at the age of 98 after battling illness.

Nottingham Post

Harry Potter and Carry On actor Leslie Phillips dies aged 98

The well known actor who was the voice of the 'sorting hat' had been battling an illness

Daily Mirror

Leslie Phillips dead: Carry On and Harry Potter star dies at 98

Veteran actor Leslie Phillips, who is best known for his catchphrases in the 'Carry On' movies, has died at the age of 98 after a long illness

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