Coronation Street
1960
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Roy Senior Barraclough MBE (12 July 1935 – 1 June 2017) was an English comic actor. He was best known for his role as Alec Gilroy, the devious, mournful landlord of the Rovers Return in the long-running British TV soap Coronation Street, and for the double-act Cissie and Ada with comedian Les Dawson.
Roy Barraclough (1935-2017) was a versatile British actor who appeared in stage, TV and film. He was best known for his roles as Alec Gilroy in Coronation Street, Cissie Braithwaite in The Les Dawson Show and Mr Cobbledick in Pardon My Genie.
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- July 12, 1935
- Roy Barraclough
- June 1, 2017
Jun 1, 2017 · The actor Roy Barraclough, who has died aged 81, forged a memorable TV partnership with the comedian Les Dawson as one half of the two old Lancashire gossips Cissie and Ada, before gaining his...
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Jun 1, 2017 · Roy Barraclough, who played Alec Gilroy in the ITV soap, passed away after a short illness. He was also known for his comedy partnership with Les Dawson and his roles in Are You Being Served? and Last of the Summer Wine.
Roy Barraclough was a Lancashire-born actor and comedian, best known for his roles in Coronation Street, The Les Dawson Show and Pardon My Genie. He died in 2017 after a long career in theatre, TV and film.
- July 12, 1935
- June 1, 2017
Jun 1, 2017 · The Independent reports the death of Roy Barraclough, who played Alec Gilroy on Coronation Street and Cissie in a drag act with Les Dawson. He was 81 and died after a short illness in 2017.
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Jun 1, 2017 · 1 June 2017. BBC. Barraclough was also known for his work with Les Dawson. Comic actor Roy Barraclough, who played Rovers Return landlord Alec Gilroy in Coronation Street, has died aged 81....
