Charles Foster

Charles was an outstanding Garrick actor in the 1960s and early 70s, appearing in numerous productions including The Crucible, Much Ado About Nothing, Wait Until Dark, and Say Who You Are.

From the 1970s into the 90s, with his unmistakable voice, he became one of the most recognisable faces on Granada Television as an on-screen continuity announcer. He also provided the voice over on shows such as Judge Rinder, Catchphrase and The Krypton Factor, and he had acting roles in Coronation Street, Emmerdale and Crown Court.

In 2009, Charles was asked to play Sergeant Wilson in the Garrick's memorable production of Dad's Army alongside Allan Taylor's Captain Mainwaring - the last roles played by both these acting stalwarts on the Garrick stage.

Charles is pictured as Sergeant Wilson from that production.