2015 deaths in British television

This is a list of deaths that took place in 2015 related to British television. January DateNameAgeBroadcast credibility1 JanuaryFiona Cumminghttp://www.doctorwhonews.net/2015/01/fiona-cumming-1937-2015.html Fiona Cumming 1937–2015 Doctor Who News 5 January 2015 3 February 201577Actress and director (Doctor Who)Barbara AtkinsonAl Senter Obituary: Barbara Atkinson The Stage 28 January 201588Actress3 JanuaryRoger Kitterhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/roger-kitter-stand-up-comedian-and-actor-best-known-for-taking-over-the-role-of-captain-bertorelli-10147286.html https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220501/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/roger-kitter-stand-up-comedian-and-actor-best-known-for-taking-over-the-role-of-captain-bertorelli-10147286.html 2022-05-01 subscription Roger Kitter: Stand-up comedian and actor best known for taking over the role of Captain Bertorelli in 'Allo 'Allo!' The Independent 31 March 201565Actor ('Allo 'Allo!)6 JanuaryLance Percivalhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11335607/Lance-Percival-obituary.html Lance Percival – obituary Telegraph Media Group The Daily Telegraph 9 January 2015 9 January 201581Comedian, actor and singer (That Was the Week That Was, Up Pompeii!)7 JanuaryNancy ThomasAnne James Humphrey Burton https://www.theguardian.com/media/2015/jan/15/nancy-thomas Humphrey Burton obituary The Guardian Guardian Media Group 15 January 2015 26 January 201596Television producer (Monitor)10 JanuaryBrian Clemenshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-30775352 Avengers and Professionals writer Brian Clemens dies BBC BBC News 12 January 2015 12 January 201583Scriptwriter and producer (The Avengers, The New Avengers, The Professionals)19 JanuaryAnne KirkbrideAnthony Hayward https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2015/jan/20/anne-kirkbride Anne Kirkbride obituary Guardian Media Group The Guardian 20 January 2015 20 January 201560Actress (Coronation Street) Deirdre BarlowBob SymesMichael Rodd https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2015/jan/30/bob-symes Bob Symes obituary 30 January 2015 3 February 2015 The Guardian Guardian Media Group90Inventor and television presenter21 JanuaryPauline YatesTom Eames http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a623590/reginald-perrin-actress-pauline-yates-dies-aged-85.html#~p2868c9rzqeCYn Reginald Perrin actress Pauline Yates dies, aged 85 Digital Spy 22 January 2015 22 January 201585Actress (The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin)23 JanuaryBarrie InghamMichael Quinn Obituary: Barrie Ingham The Stage 4 February 201582Actor (The Great Mouse Detective, Doctor Who, A Challenge for Robin Hood)30 JanuaryGeraldine McEwanHarley Nicola https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/11381988/Miss-Marple-actress-Geraldine-McEwan-dies-aged-82.html Miss Marple actress Geraldine McEwan dies aged 82 Telegraph Media Group The Daily Telegraph 31 January 2015 9 July 2015Actress (Agatha Christie's Marple, Mapp & Lucia) February DateNameAgeBroadcast credibility4 FebruaryRichard BonehillMike Barnes Borys Kit http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/richard-bonehill-dead-star-wars-770692 'Star Wars' Actor Richard Bonehill Dies at 67 The Hollywood Reporter 5 February 2015 16 February 201567Actor and stuntman (Doctor Who, Return of the Jedi)14 FebruaryPamela CundellAnthony Hayward https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2015/feb/16/pamela-cundell Pamela Cundell obituary Guardian Media Group The Guardian 16 February 2015 17 February 201595Actress (Dad's Army, EastEnders, A Fantastic Fear of Everything)Alan HowardBen Beaumont-Thomas https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2015/feb/19/alan-howard-rsc-national-theatre-dies-aged-77 Alan Howard, mainstay of RSC and National Theatre, dies aged 77 Guardian Media Group The Guardian 19 February 2015 11 July 201677Actor (The Lord of the Rings)15 FebruaryEileen EssellMichael QuinnHayward https://www.thestage.co.uk/features/obituaries/2015/obituary-eileen-essell/ https://web.archive.org/web/20150803092947/https://www.thestage.co.uk/features/obituaries/2015/obituary-eileen-essell/ dead August 3, 2015 Obituary: Eileen Essell The Stage 28 May 2015 30 August 201692Actress (Duplex, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Producers)25 FebruaryBarry Newberyhttp://www.doctorwhonews.net/2015/02/barry-newbery-1927-2015.html Barry Newbery 1927–2015 Doctor Who News 25 February 2015 7 March 201588Production designer (Doctor Who) March DateNameAgeBroadcast credibility6 MarchOsi Rhys Osmondhttp://www.carmarthenjournal.co.uk/Tributes-paid-following-death-Llansteffan-artist/story-26134591-detail/story.html Tributes paid following death of Llansteffan artist Osi Rhys Osmond Local World Carmarthen Journal 7 March 2015 21 March 201571Painter and television presenter.10 MarchStuart WagstaffMichael Idato http://www.smh.com.au/national/obituaries/versatile-entertainer-became-household-name-20150312-142qix.html Versatile entertainer became household name Fairfax Media Sydney Morning Herald 12 March 2015 18 March 201590Entertainer13 MarchVincent Wong87Actor (Doctor Who, James Bond, Ministry of Mayhem)17 MarchShaw TaylorDennis Barker https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2015/mar/18/shaw-taylor Shaw Taylor obituary | Television & radio Guardian Media Group The Guardian 18 March 2015 18 March 201590Television presenter and actor (Police 5)21 MarchJackie Trenthttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-32004996 BBC News Singer-songwriter Jackie Trent dies, aged 74 BBC 22 March 2015 22 March 201574Singer-songwriter (co-authored Neighbours theme)23 MarchLil' Chrishttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-32118510 Lil' Chris' family issue statement after Lowestoft death BBC News BBC 30 March 2015 1 April 201524Singer-songwriter, actor, and television personality (Rock School, CharliiTV) April DateNameAgeBroadcast credibility2 AprilDennis Markshttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11514346/Dennis-Marks-BBC-head-of-music-obituary.html Dennis Marks, BBC head of music – obituary Telegraph Media Group The Daily Telegraph 3 April 2015 10 April 201566Television producer and music director3 AprilRobert RiettiMichael Freedland https://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/apr/24/robert-rietti Robert Rietti obituary Guardian Media Group The Guardian 24 April 2015 24 April 201592Actor2 AprilTom CoyneCartledge James http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/former-top-gear-host-dies-8995206 Former Top Gear host dies aged 84 Trinity Mirror Birmingham Mail 7 April 2015 24 April 201584News broadcaster and television presenter (Top Gear)9 AprilRichie Benaudhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11526777/Richie-Benaud-cricketer-and-broadcaster-obituary.html Richie Benaud, cricketer and broadcaster – obituary Telegraph Media Group The Daily Telegraph 10 April 2015 10 April 2015Cricket commentatorPaul Almondhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-32315451 Seven Up! director Paul Almond dies aged 83 BBC News BBC 15 April 2015 15 April 201583Director (Up Series)13 AprilRex RobinsonJeffery Morgan http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s7/doctor-who/news/a643902/rex-robinson-star-of-three-classic-doctor-who-serials-dies-aged-89.html#~pbsKUA8hBoZZHC Rex Robinson, star of three classic Doctor Who serials, dies aged 89 Digital Spy 24 April 2015 1 May 201589Actor (Doctor Who, Yes Minister, Only Fools and Horses)Ronnie Carrollhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-32291350 Ronnie Carroll: Former Eurovision singer and election candidate dies BBC News BBC 14 April 2015 14 April 201580Singer and UK Eurovision contestant (1962 and 1963)20 AprilPeter Howellhttps://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2015/may/10/peter-howell Peter Howell obituary Anthony Hayward 10 May 2015 www.theguardian.com95Actor (Emergency – Ward 10, Doctor Who, Scum)28 AprilKeith HarrisAnita Singh https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/11567842/Keith-Harris-Orville-ventriloquist-dies-at-67.html Keith Harris, Orville ventriloquist, dies at 67 Telegraph Media Group The Daily Telegraph 28 April 2015 28 April 201567Ventriloquist (Orville the Duck)30 AprilNigel TerryMichael Coveney https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2015/may/03/nigel-terry Nigel Terry obituary Guardian Media Group The Guardian 3 May 2015 3 May 201569Actor (Excalibur, War Requiem) May DateNameAgeBroadcast credibility2 MayRuth RendellStanley Reynolds https://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/may/02/ruth-rendell-obituary-crime-writer Ruth Rendell obituary Guardian Media Group The Guardian 2 May 2015 31 January 201685Author and novelist with Inspector Wexford and The Ruth Rendell Mysteries13 MayDerek Davishttp://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/rte-broadcaster-derek-davis-dies-after-short-illness-31218934.html RTE broadcaster Derek Davis dies after short illness Independent News and Media The Irish Independent 13 May 2015 13 May 2015https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-32723613 Derek Davis: Former BBC and RTÉ broadcaster dies aged 67 BBC News BBC 13 May 2015 13 May 201567Broadcaster with BBC Northern Ireland and RTÉ22 MayTerry Sue-PattHarp Justin http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a648893/grange-hills-benny-green-actor-terry-sue-patt-dies-aged-50.html#~pdt864PVCTaEHp Grange Hill's Benny Green actor Terry Sue-Patt dies, aged 50 Digital Spy 22 May 2015 23 May 201550Actor (Grange Hill)30 MayJake D'Arcyhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-32943015 Tributes after Still Game actor Jake D'Arcy dies BBC News BBC 30 May 2015 31 May 2015http://www.scotsman.com/news/celebrity/still-game-actor-jake-d-arcy-s-funeral-held-1-3794499 Still Game actor Jake D’Arcy’s funeral held Johnston Press The Scotsman 5 June 2015 6 June 201569Actor (Still Game) June DateNameAgeBroadcast credibility1 JuneCharles Kennedyhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11645121/Charles-Kennedy-obituary.html Charles Kennedy – obituary Telegraph Media Group The Daily Telegraph 2 June 2015 2 June 201555Liberal Democrat leader and guest presenter of Have I Got News for You5 JuneRichard Johnsonhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11657748/Richard-Johnson-actor-obituary.html Richard Johnson, actor – obituary Telegraph Media Group The Daily Telegraph 7 June 2015 10 June 201587Actor (Midsomer Murders, Waking the Dead, Silent Witness, Doc Martin)7 JuneChristopher LeeBenjamin Lee Hannah Ellis-Petersen https://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/jun/11/christopher-lee-dies-at-the-age-of-93-dracula Christopher Lee dies at the age of 93 Guardian Media Group The Guardian 11 June 2015 11 June 2015https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-12446345 Obituary: Sir Christopher Lee BBC News BBC 11 June 2015 11 June 201593Actor (Gormenghast, The Man with the Golden Gun)11 JuneRon MoodyDennis Barker https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2015/jun/11/ron-moody Ron Moody obituary Guardian Media Group The Guardian 11 June 2015 23 August 201591Actor25 JunePatrick Macneehttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11699769/Patrick-Macnee-actor-obituary.html Patrick Macnee, actor – obituary Telegraph Media Group The Daily Telegraph 26 June 2015 26 June 201593Actor (The Avengers)26 JuneDavid McAlister64Actor (Hollyoaks)30 JuneEdward Burnham98Actor (Doctor Who, To Sir, with Love, The Abominable Dr. Phibes)Sandwell Ian http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2015/07/edward-burnham-1916-2015.html Edward Burnham 1916–2015 Doctor Who News 2 July 2015 2 July 2015 July DateNameAgeBroadcast credibility1 JulyVal DoonicanDennis Barker https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2015/jul/02/val-doonican Val Doonican obituary Guardian Media Group The Guardian 2 July 2015 2 July 201588Singer and entertainer (Sunday Night at the Palladium, The Val Doonican Show)10 JulyRoger Reeshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-33491920 Roger Rees: Welsh actor dies BBC News BBC 11 July 2015 11 July 201571Actor and director (Cheers, Singles, The West Wing)29 JulyPeter O'SullevanJulian Wilson https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/jul/29/sir-peter-osullevan Sir Peter O’Sullevan obituary Guardian Media Group The Guardian 29 July 2015 16 November 201597Racing Commentator30 JulyStuart Baggshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-33719515 Apprentice star Stuart 'The Brand' Baggs found dead BBC News BBC 30 July 2015 22 August 201527Candidate on The Apprentice August DateNameAgeBroadcast credibility1 AugustCilla BlackKassam Ashifa Gayle Damien https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2015/aug/03/cilla-black-may-have-died-as-result-of-an-accident-say-spanish-police Cilla Black may have died as result of an accident, say Spanish police The Guardian Guardian Media Group London 3 August 2015 15 August 2015https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11778922/Cilla-Black-obituary.html Cilla Black – obituary Telegraph Media Group The Daily Telegraph 2 August 2015 22 August 201572Singer and television presenter (Surprise Surprise, Blind Date, The Moment of Truth)5 AugustGeorge ColeDennis Barker https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2015/aug/06/george-cole George Cole obituary Guardian Media Group The Guardian 6 August 2015 22 August 201590Actor and voice actor (Minder, Cleopatra, My Good Friend, Mary Reilly, Dad, Tube Mice)8 AugustSusan Sheridanhttps://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-33841383 Hitchhikers actress Susan Sheridan dies aged 68 BBC News BBC 9 August 2015 29 July 201668Actress and voice artist (The Black Cauldron, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Noddy's Toyland Adventures, Moomin)David NobbsChristopher Hawtree https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2015/aug/10/david-nobbs David Nobbs obituary Guardian Media Group The Guardian 10 August 2015 23 August 201580Comedy writer and humanist (The Two Ronnies, The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin, A Bit of a Do, Gentlemen's Relish)9 AugustJack Gold85Film and television director (Escape from Sobibor, The Naked Civil Servant, The Rose and the Jackal, The Chain, Goodnight Mister Tom, Ball Trap on the Cote Sauvage, The Medusa Touch, Heavy Weather)12 AugustStephen Lewishttps://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-33914037 Stephen Lewis, On the Buses' 'Blakey', dies aged 88 BBC News BBC 13 August 2015 13 August 2015Stephen Dixon https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2015/aug/14/stephen-lewis Stephen Lewis obituary Guardian Media Group The Guardian 14 August 2015 23 August 201588Actor (On the Buses, Oh, Doctor Beeching!, Last of the Summer Wine)15 AugustGeraint Stanley Jones79Television executive, controller of BBC Wales (1981–1989), chief executive of S4C (1989–1994)16 AugustKitty McGeeverhttp://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s12/emmerdale/news/a663883/emmerdale-star-kitty-mcgeever-dies-show-pays-tribute-to-true-inspiration.html Emmerdale star Kitty McGeever dies, show pays tribute to 'true inspiration' Digital Spy Hearst Magazines UK 17 August 2015 17 August 2015https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-33970328 Emmerdale actress Kitty McGeever dies aged 48 BBC News BBC 18 August 2015 22 August 201548Actress and comedian (Emmerdale, London's Burning)25 August Colin Fryhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/colin-fry-medium-who-for-more-than-30-years-entertained-and-comforted-audiences-on-stage-and-on-television-10473580.html https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220501/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/colin-fry-medium-who-for-more-than-30-years-entertained-and-comforted-audiences-on-stage-and-on-television-10473580.html 2022-05-01 subscription Colin Fry: Medium who for more than 30 years entertained and comforted audiences on stage and on television Independent Print Limited The Independent 27 August 2015 29 August 201553Television medium September DateNameAgeBroadcast credibility3 SeptemberJudy Carnehttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11849234/Judy-Carne-actress-obituary.html Judy Carne, actress – obituary Telegraph Media Group The Daily Telegraph 7 September 2015 27 September 2015https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-34184529 Judy Carne, star of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, dies aged 76 BBC News BBC 8 September 2015 27 September 201576Actress (Juke Box Jury, The Rag Trade, Marks in His Diary)19 SeptemberBrian SewellAndrew Barrow https://www.theguardian.com/media/2015/sep/19/brian-sewell Brian Sewell obituary Guardian Media Group The Guardian 19 September 2015 27 September 201584Writer, art critic and media personalityJackie CollinsVeronica Horwell https://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/sep/20/jackie-collins Jackie Collins obituary | Books Guardian Media Group The Guardian 20 September 2015 9 October 201577Actress, writer and romance novelist22 SeptemberDerek WareHadoke Toby https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2015/oct/19/derek-ware#~pqPw92Swy3Wc9q Doctor Who stuntman Derek Ware dies, aged 77 The Guardian 19 October 2015 19 October 2015Actor and stuntman (Doctor Who)27 SeptemberJohn GuillerminRonald Bergan https://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/oct/01/john-guillermin John Guillermin obituary Guardian Media Group The Guardian 1 October 2015 9 October 201589Film director, writer and producer (The Towering Inferno, King Kong, Death on the Nile, Sheena, King Kong Lives) October DateNameAgeBroadcast credibility7 OctoberWilliam Mitchell87Writer and editor (Dalesman magazines)8 OctoberHugh ScullyKashmira Gander https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/hugh-scully-dead-former-antiques-roadshow-presenter-dies-a6688261.html https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220501/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/hugh-scully-dead-former-antiques-roadshow-presenter-dies-a6688261.html 2022-05-01 subscription Hugh Scully dead: Former Antiques Roadshow presenter dies Independent Print Limited The Independent 9 October 2015 9 October 201572Presenter (Antiques Roadshow)Jim Diamondhttp://news.stv.tv/west-central/1330457-glasgow-born-singer-songwriter-jim-diamond-dies-in-london-home/ Glasgow-born singer-songwriter Jim Diamond dies in London home STV STV News 10 October 2015 10 October 2015https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34495175 Singer-songwriter Jim Diamond dies BBC News BBC 10 October 2015 10 October 201564Singer-songwriter (recorded the Boon theme tune, "Hi Ho Silver")Richard DaviesAnthony Hayward https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2015/oct/15/richard-davies Richard Davies obituary Guardian Media Group The Guardian 15 October 2015 31 January 201689Actor (Z-Cars, Please Sir!, Coronation Street) 9 OctoberGordon Honeycombehttps://www.theguardian.com/media/2015/oct/09/gordon-honeycombe-former-tv-am-newsreader-dies-aged-79 Gordon Honeycombe, former TV-am newsreader, dies aged 79 Guardian Media Group The Guardian 9 October 2015 9 October 201579Newscaster (ITN News, TV-am)Julia Jones82Television writer and former actress (Quiet as a Nun, Miss Marple, Wycliffe, Anne of Green Gables, Our Mutual Friend, Echoes, The Famous Five)13 OctoberSue Lloyd-RobertsTorin Douglas https://www.theguardian.com/media/2015/oct/14/sue-lloyd-roberts Sue Lloyd-Roberts obituary Guardian Media Group The Guardian 14 October 2015 14 October 201564Television journalist (BBC News, Newsnight, ITN News)17/18 OctoberJacky SuttonAlexandra Topping Constanze Letsch https://www.theguardian.com/media/2015/oct/19/british-journalist-jacky-sutton-found-dead-in-istanbul-airport British activist Jacky Sutton found dead in Istanbul airport Guardian Media Group The Guardian 19 October 2015 20 October 201550BBC journalist and producer, Iraq director for the Institute for War and Peace Reporting22 OctoberPeter Baldwinhttp://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3/coronation-street/news/a675313/former-coronation-street-actor-peter-baldwin-dies-aged-82.html Former Coronation Street star Peter Baldwin (Corrie's Derek Wilton) dies, aged 82 Harp Justin 23 October 2015 Digital Spy Hearst Magazines UK 23 October 2015 26 October 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151026195526/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3/coronation-street/news/a675313/former-coronation-street-actor-peter-baldwin-dies-aged-82.html deadhttp://news.sky.com/story/1575316/coronation-street-star-peter-baldwin-dies Coronation Street Star Peter Baldwin Dies British Sky Broadcasting Sky News 24 October 2015 24 October 201582Actor (Coronation Street)29 OctoberKenneth Gilbert84Actor (Doctor Who, House of Cards)30 OctoberAl Molinaro96Actor November DateNameAgeBroadcast credibility1 NovemberStephen HancockAnthony Hayward https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2015/nov/03/stephen-hancock Stephen Hancock obituary Guardian Media Group The Guardian 3 November 2015 4 November 201589Actor (Coronation Street)3 NovemberColin Wellandhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11972554/Colin-Welland-screenwriter-obituary.html Colin Welland, screenwriter – obituary Telegraph Media Group The Daily Telegraph 3 November 2015 3 November 201581Actor and screenwriter (Z-Cars, Blue Remembered Hills)14 NovemberWarren Mitchellhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-34820371 Actor Warren Mitchell dies aged 89 BBC BBC News 14 November 2015 14 November 2015https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11996002/Warren-Mitchell-obituary.html Warren Mitchell – obituary Telegraph Media Group The Daily Telegraph 14 November 2015 16 November 201589Actor (Till Death Us Do Part, Death of a Salesman)15 NovemberSaeed JaffreyNaseem Khan https://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/nov/16/saeed-jaffrey Saeed Jaffrey obituary Guardian Media Group The Guardian 16 November 2015 19 November 201586Actor (The Jewel in the Crown, Coronation Street)18 NovemberRedvers Kylehttp://www.transdiffusion.org/2015/11/19/redvers-kyle-1929-2015 Redvers Kyle 1929–2015 Graham Russ Transdiffusion 19 November 2015 19 November 201585Broadcaster, voice over artist, actor and composer20 NovemberPeter Dimmockhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/12010432/Peter-Dimmock-broadcaster-obituary.html Peter Dimmock, broadcaster – obituary Telegraph Media Group The Daily Telegraph 22 November 2015 31 January 201694Sports journalist and BBC executive (Grandstand, BBC Sports Personality of the Year)Keith Michellhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/12009870/Keith-Michell-actor-obituary.html Keith Michell, actor – obituary The Daily Telegraph Media Group The Daily Telegraph 21 November 2015 29 November 201588Actor and director (The Six Wives of Henry VIII)22 NovemberHazel AdairAnthony Hayward https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2015/nov/23/hazel-adair Hazel Adair obituary Guardian Media Group The Guardian 23 November 2015 29 November 201595Writer and producer (Crossroads)Robin Stewarthttp://www.robin-stewart.com/ The Official Robin Stewart Website – Home www.robin-stewart.com 13 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20151126033035/http://www.robin-stewart.com/ 26 November 2015 dead dmy-all69Actor (Bless This House, Cromwell, The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires)25 NovemberBeth Roganhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/12046078/Beth-Rogan-actress-obituary.html Beth Rogan, actress – obituary The Daily Telegraph Media Group The Daily Telegraph 11 December 2015 27 August 201684Actress (Mysterious Island) December DateNameAgeBroadcast credibility2 DecemberAnthony Valentinehttps://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-34982684 Colditz star Anthony Valentine dies at 76 BBC News BBC 2 December 2015 2 December 201576Actor (Colditz, Coronation Street, Escape to Athena)6 DecemberNicholas Smithhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-35023713 Are You Being Served? actor Nicholas Smith dies aged 81 BBC News 7 December 2015 7 December 201581Actor (Are You Being Served?, Grace & Favour, Doctor Who, Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit)7 DecemberShirley Stelfoxhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-35039710 Emmerdale actress Shirley Stelfox dies aged 74 BBC News BBC 8 December 2015 12 December 201574Actor (Emmerdale, Keeping Up Appearances, Coronation Street) Edna Birch15 DecemberKathy Secker Veteran BBC broadcaster and Grace House patron Kathy Secker dies http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/local/all-news/veteran-bbc-broadcaster-and-grace-house-patron-kathy-secker-dies-1-7627592 Sunderland Echo 16 December 2015 16 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151218024740/http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/local/all-news/veteran-bbc-broadcaster-and-grace-house-patron-kathy-secker-dies-1-7627592 18 December 2015 dead Former Tyne Tees presenter Kathy Secker dies aged 70 http://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/2015-12-16/tyne-tees-presenter-kathy-secker-dies-aged-70/ ITV News ITV 16 December 2015 16 December 201570Broadcaster and television presenter (Tyne Tees Television)19 DecemberJimmy HillRichard Williams https://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/dec/19/jimmy-hill Jimmy Hill obituary Guardian Media Group The Guardian 19 December 2015 6 January 201687Footballer, football manager and football pundit (Match of the Day) See also 2015 in British music 2015 in British radio 2015 in the United Kingdom List of British films of 2015 References 30em 2015