Biography
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.
Acted in 44
2010s
- 2011
2000s
- 2003
J.G. Ballard: A Profile
Readings (voice)
1990s
- 1996
Robert Rylands' Last Journey
Robert Rylands
- 1993
Diana: Her True Story
Lord Mountbatten
Splitting Heirs
Andrews
- 1991
G.B.H.
Distinguished Gent · 7 episodes
- 1990
1980s
- 1986
- 1982
Nutcracker
Sir Arthur Cartwright
1970s
- 1976
- 1973
- 1972
Ooh...You Are Awful
Arnold Van Cleef
- 1971
1960s
- 1968
- 1967
- 1966
- 1965
The Intelligence Men
Colonel Grant
The Legend of Young Dick Turpin
Tom King
- 1961
Fury at Smugglers' Bay
Captain
- 1960
On Trial
W.T. Stead · 1 episode
The Big Day
Mr. T. Selkirk
1950s
- 1959
Danger Within
Capt. Tony Long
- 1958
The Snorkel
Wilson
- 1957
The Flesh Is Weak
Lloyd Buxton
That Woman Opposite
Ned Atwood
- 1956
Armchair Theatre
Paul Lorimer, John Hamilton, Arthur Maxwell · 1 episode
- 1955
Above Us the Waves
No. 1, X2
The Love Match
Arthur Ford
- 1954
The Crowded Day
Studio Official
Time Is My Enemy
Sgt. Peter Thompson
- 1953
Operation Diplomat
Dr. Gillespie
