An actor who combined
theatrical extravagance with television discipline Freddie Jones always made an
impact whatever the size of the role. His career is packed with memorable performances
on tv, stage and film. For me his signature role was as Sir George Uproar in
the brilliant series The Ghosts of Motley
Hall, ostensibly a children’s show but courtesy of writer Richard Carpenter
full of three dimensional characters. His role required a performance both
larger than life yet sprinkled with emotion. For many though he is best known
for his stint in Emmerdale from
2005-19, an achievement indeed for an actor to reach his public pinnacle in his
eighties, wider recognition he thoroughly deserved. He brought the same skills
to the part of Sandy as he always did earning widespread praise for his
performances.
