William Franklyn

Biography

William Franklyn was a British actor, perhaps best known for voicing the "Schhh... You Know Who" adverts for Schweppes from 1965 to 1973. He also performed on stage, film, television and radio, taking over from Peter Jones as "The Book" (the narrator) in the third, fourth and fifth radio series of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. He is also known for his portrayal of Sexton Blake for BBC Radio 4 in 1967.

Known For

Career Timeline

19531960196719741981198819952003
  1. 2003
    J.G. Ballard: A Profile

    Readings (voice) • Acting

  2. 1996
    London Suite

    Widley • Acting

  3. 1996
    Robert Rylands' Last Journey

    Robert Rylands • Acting

  4. 1993
    Splitting Heirs

    Andrews • Acting

  5. 1993
    Diana: Her True Story

    Lord Mountbatten • Acting

  6. 1982
    Nutcracker

    Sir Arthur Cartwright • Acting

  7. 1976
  8. 1973
    The Satanic Rites of Dracula

    Peter Torrence • Acting

William Franklyn - Aperture