
Paul Shane
Jun 19, 1940 - May 16, 2013 (72 years old) in Thrybergh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England
Paul Shane (19 June 1940 – 16 May 2013) was an English comedian and actor known for his television work, in particular playing Ted Bovis in Hi-de-Hi!, a 1980s BBC sitcom.
Shane was born George Frederick Speight in Thrybergh near Rotherham in the West Riding of Yorkshire. He was a miner at Silverwood Colliery until he slipped on soap in the pit-head baths in 1967, resulting in double herniated discs. He was pensioned from the pit at 27. Two years later he became a professional entertainer. He already had 10 years' experience as a part-time entertainer in pubs and clubs in south Yorkshire.
He was married to Dorothy Shortt. He died on May 16, 2013 in Rotherham.
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Known For

Play for Today
Georgie

A Touch of Frost
Diesel Bob

Shooting Stars
Self

You Rang, M'Lord?
Alf Stokes

Hi-de-Hi!
Ted Bovis

Harty
Self

Oh, Doctor Beeching!
Jack Skinner
Credits
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Self (archive footage)★ 8
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The Grey Mile 2012Terry 'the Taxman'★ NR
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Between Two Women 2004Mayor★ 5.5
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Heartlands 2003Zippy★ 6.1
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Self★ 6
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Two Minutes 1997Ernie★ NR
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La Passione 1996Papa★ 10
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Oh, Doctor Beeching! 1996Jack Skinner★ 7.3
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Common As Muck 1994Mike Roberts★ 7.5
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Shooting Stars 1993Self★ 7.6
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A Touch of Frost 1992Diesel Bob★ 7.5
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Very Big Very Soon 1991★ 6
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You Rang, M'Lord? 1990Alf Stokes★ 7.4
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★ NR
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Mr. H Is Late 1988★ 7
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ChuckleVision 1987★ 6.2
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Surprise, Surprise 1984Self★ 5.8
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Harty 1983Self★ 6
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Muck and Brass 1982Dennis Cato★ 6
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Hi-de-Hi! 1981Ted Bovis★ 7
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Life for Christine 1980Mr Andrews★ NR
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Buses 1980Clerk★ NR
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Afternoon Off 1979Alf★ NR
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Blankety Blank 1979★ 4.6
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Vampires 1979Georgie★ 7
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Pit Strike 1977Bullivant★ NR
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Summer Season 1976Ricky Avon★ NR
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Moffa★ NR
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The Cuckoo Waltz 1975★ 6.7
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Removal Man★ 6
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A Day Out 1972Baldring★ 4.8
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Play for Today 1970Georgie★ 6.3