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Christopher Robin Parkinson (born 25 October 1929, Coventry, Warwickshire) is a British actor most known for his comedy roles. He appeared as the second actor to portray Monsieur Ernest Leclerc in 22 episodes of 'Allo 'Allo! (series 7–9), after the death of original portrayer Derek Royle and was a familiar face of comedy in the 1970s and 1980s.
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Career
His various appearances included Dad's Army, It Ain't Half Hot Mum, Terry and June, The Young Ones, The Kenny Everett Television Show, Shelley, The Dick Emery Show, On The Buses, The Liver Birds and Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? He also made a memorable appearance as Desmond, the love interest of Miss Jones in Rising Damp.
He began his career at the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry, and made his first film appearance as the jeweller's assistant in the 1963 film Billy Liar. Other films include Twisted Nerve, The Family Way and Catch Me A Spy.
He is also a nostalgic voice for children of the 1980s as the narrator of Button Moon, the cult children's show.
Personal life
His daughter Sarah Parkinson (1962–2003) was a British producer and writer of radio and television programmes, and was married to comedian Paul Merton until her early death from breast cancer aged 41.
Filmography
Actor
2007
The Peter Serafinowicz Show (TV Series) as
Various
- Episode #1.2 (2007) - Various
2007
The Return of 'Allo 'Allo! (TV Movie documentary) as
Ernest Leclerc
2005
Rosemary & Thyme (TV Series) as
Granddad
- The Cup of Silence (2005) - Granddad
2000
The Asylum as
Arthur
2000
The Suicidal Dog (Short) as
Distinguished Gentleman on Park Bench
2000
Green Fingers (Short) as
Sam
1996
Married for Life (TV Series) as
Salesman
- Where's the Boss (1996) - Salesman
1995
Outside Edge (TV Series) as
Hine
- Discretion (1995) - Hine
1991
'Allo 'Allo! (TV Series) as
Ernest Leclerc
- A Winkle in Time (1992) - Ernest Leclerc
- A Fishy Sendoff (1992) - Ernest Leclerc
- The Fishmonger Float (1992) - Ernest Leclerc
- René Artois Is Still Dead (1992) - Ernest Leclerc
- Swan Song (1992) - Ernest Leclerc
- A Fishful of Francs (1992) - Ernest Leclerc
- Firing Squashed (1992) - Ernest Leclerc
- Awful Wedded Wife (1992) - Ernest Leclerc
- Hitler's Last Heil (1992) - Ernest Leclerc
- A Woman Never Lies (1992) - Ernest Leclerc
- Arousing Suspicions (1992) - Ernest Leclerc
- A Bun in the Oven (1991) - Ernest Leclerc
- René of the Gypsies (1991) - Ernest Leclerc
- Soup and Sausage (1991) - Ernest Leclerc
- Prior Engagements (1991) - Ernest Leclerc
- Leg It to Spain! (1991) - Ernest Leclerc
- The Spirit of Nouvion (1991) - Ernest Leclerc
- The Gestapo Ruins a Picnic (1991) - Ernest Leclerc
- Up the Crick Without a Piddle (1991) - Ernest Leclerc
- Fleeing Monks (1991) - Ernest Leclerc
- An Almighty Bang (1991) - Ernest Leclerc
- A Quiet Honeymoon (1991) - Ernest Leclerc
1992
The Brittas Empire (TV Series) as
Jim
- Mums and Dads (1992) - Jim
1989
The Bill (TV Series) as
Mason
- User Friendly (1989) - Mason
1980
Button Moon (TV Series) as
Narrator
- The Snoring Princess (1988) - Narrator (voice)
- Egbert's Birthday (1988) - Narrator
- Talent Show (1988) - Narrator
- Little Bottle Floats Way (1988) - Narrator (voice)
- Benny Bin (1988) - Narrator (voice)
- Vacuum Cleaner for Sale (1988) - Narrator (voice)
- Button Moon Boat Race (1988) - Narrator (voice)
- Queen Jelly Loses her Cherries (1987) - Narrator (voice)
- Cinders and the Magic Beans (1987) - Narrator
- Cows on Button Moon (1987) - Narrator (voice)
- Barn Dance (1987) - Narrator (voice)
- Hose on Charlie's Nose (1987) - Narrator (voice)
- The Good Luck Bird (1987) - Narrator (voice)
- Blue Button Moon (1986) - Narrator (voice)
- The Paper Parade (1985) - Narrator (voice)
- Egbert Goes to the Moon (1985) - Narrator (voice)
- Looking for Button Moon (1983) - Narrator (voice)
- The Lion and the Mouse (1982) - Narrator (voice)
- Getting Away from It All (1982) - Narrator (voice)
- The Little Red Hen (1982) - Narrator (voice)
- Scruffy at the Seaside (1982) - Narrator (voice)
- Music in the Air (1982) - Narrator (voice)
- The Persian Market (1982) - Narrator (voice)
- The Flying Jam Sandwich (1982) - Narrator (voice)
- The Dragon Has a Cold (1982) - Narrator (voice)
- Scruffy and the Sparrow (1982) - Narrator (voice)
- The Biggest Tomato in the World (1982) - Narrator (voice)
- The New Canoe (1982) - Narrator (voice)
- The Caterpillar Who Loved His Greens (1982) - Narrator (voice)
- A Witch Comes to Stay (1981) - Narrator (voice)
- House for Sale (1981) - Narrator (voice)
- The Fox and the Hen (1981) - Narrator (voice)
- The Hare and the Tortoise (1981) - Narrator (voice)
- The Magic Totem (1981) - Narrator (voice)
- The Grasshopper and the Ants (1981) - Narrator (voice)
- Scruffy and the Bone (1981) - Narrator (voice)
- The Duck Who Forgot What He Was (1981) - Narrator (voice)
- Storks (1981) - Narrator (voice)
- The Three Wishes (1981) - Narrator (voice)
- Sid and Baby (1980) - Narrator (voice)
- The Witch's Toast (1980) - Narrator (voice)
- The Three Pigs (1980) - Narrator (voice)
1988
Wyatt's Watchdogs (TV Series) as
Mr. Lawson
- There Are Fairy Cakes at the Bottom of My Garden (1988) - Mr. Lawson
1987
Farrington of the F.O. (TV Series) as
Richard
- Too Darned Hot (1987) - Richard
1982
The Kenny Everett Television Show (TV Series) as
Various
- Episode #4.7 (1986)
- Episode #2.4 (1983) - Various
- Episode #1.4 (1982) - Various
1986
Fresh Fields (TV Series) as
RSPCA Official
- Brighton or Bust (1986) - RSPCA Official
1986
Hi-de-Hi! (TV Series) as
Camper
- Who Killed Mr Partridge? (1986) - Camper
1985
South of the Border (TV Series) as
Billy
- An Uneventful Sort of Day (1985) - Billy
- Vive the Difference (1985) - Billy
- Another Bloody Sunday (1985) - Billy
- A Man of Principle (1985) - Billy
- Room in the Inn (1985) - Billy
- I Want to Go Home (1985) - Billy
- A Defeated Man (1985) - Billy
1985
The Pickwick Papers (TV Series) as
Captain Boldwig
- Episode #1.5 (1985) - Captain Boldwig
1984
The Setbacks (TV Series) as
Larry Setback
- Episode #3.4 (1984) - Larry Setback
- Episode #3.3 (1984) - Larry Setback
- Episode #3.2 (1984) - Larry Setback
- Episode #3.1 (1984) - Larry Setback
1984
Lady Is a Tramp (TV Series) as
Car Driver
- Episode #2.6 (1984) - Car Driver
1984
Danger: Marmalade at Work (TV Series) as
Commissioner Newchap
- Marmalade Bravo (1984) - Commissioner Newchap
1983
The Tale of Beatrix Potter (TV Movie)
1983
The Two Ronnies (TV Series) as
Otto
- Episode #10.1 (1983) - Otto
1983
The Weather in the Streets (TV Movie) as
Doctor
1980
Kelly Monteith (TV Series)
- Episode #5.4 (1983)
- Episode #4.2 (1982)
- Episode #2.3 (1980)
1983
Partners in Crime (TV Mini Series) as
Landlord
- The Sunningdale Mystery (1983) - Landlord
1983
Good Behaviour (TV Series) as
Quill
- Episode #1.2 (1983) - Quill
- Episode #1.1 (1983) - Quill
1983
Jack of Diamonds (TV Series) as
Malcolm
- A Drip in the Ocean (1983) - Malcolm
1983
Paul Squire Esq. (TV Series)
- Episode #1.1 (1983)
1982
The Young Ones (TV Series)
- Boring (1982)
1982
Carrott's Lib (TV Series)
- Episode #1.1 (1982)
1966
BBC Play of the Month (TV Series) as
Mr. Hopkins / Pompous Man / Sweeting
- The Critic (1982) - Mr. Hopkins
- The Making of Jericho (1966) - Pompous Man
- Make Me an Offer (1966) - Sweeting
1982
The Gaffer (TV Series) as
Vicar
- The Candidate (1982) - Vicar
1982
Q.E.D. (TV Series) as
Steward
- The Great Motor Race (1982) - Steward
1979
Shelley (TV Series) as
Salesman / Building Society Manager
- A Drop of the Pink Stuff (1982) - Salesman
- The Distaff Side (1979) - Building Society Manager
1982
Let There Be Love (TV Series) as
Mr. Watt
- In Sickness and in Health (1982) - Mr. Watt
1981
Armchair Thriller (TV Series) as
Landlord
- The Chelsea Murders (1981) - Landlord
1979
The Dawson Watch (TV Series) as
John Hughes / Bob Cratchit
- Christmas (1980) - John Hughes / Bob Cratchit
- Communication (1980)
- Culture (1980)
- Entertainment (1979)
1980
Juliet Bravo (TV Series) as
Clerk of Court
- Family Unit (1980) - Clerk of Court
1980
The Good Companions (TV Mini Series) as
Eric Tipstead
- Miss Trant Pays the Bill (1980) - Eric Tipstead
1976
It Ain't Half Hot Mum (TV Series) as
Dennis Forbes Dobson, BBC Producer / Medical Officer
- The Great Broadcast (1980) - Dennis Forbes Dobson, BBC Producer
- Flight to Jawani (1976) - Medical Officer
1980
Oh Happy Band! (TV Series) as
Umpire
- A Song in the Air (1980) - Umpire
1980
Just Liz (TV Series) as
Doctor
- Episode #1.3 (1980) - Doctor
1980
Terry and June (TV Series) as
Cyril Parsons
- Words of Love (1980) - Cyril Parsons
1980
George and Mildred as
Receptionist
1980
The Jim Davidson Show (TV Series)
- Episode #2.4 (1980)
- Episode #2.2 (1980)
1980
Pig in the Middle (TV Series) as
First Clerk
- There's a Small Hotel (1980) - First Clerk
1980
All Creatures Great and Small (TV Series) as
Ned Finch
- Every Dog His Day- (1980) - Ned Finch
1980
Bernie (TV Series)
- Episode #2.1 (1980)
1979
Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson (TV Series) as
Albert Neale
- Murder on a Midsummer's Eve (1979) - Albert Neale
1979
Diary of a Nobody (TV Series) as
Borset
- Episode #1.4 (1979) - Borset
- Episode #1.1 (1979) - Borset
1979
Rings on Their Fingers (TV Series) as
Mr. Gregson
- Home Market (1979) - Mr. Gregson
1979
Lovely Couple (TV Series) as
Mr. Toat
- Home Sweet Home (1979) - Mr. Toat
1970
ITV Playhouse (TV Series) as
Tommy / Johnson
- The Quiz Kid (1979) - Tommy
- Arthur Wants You for a Sunbeam (1970) - Johnson
1978
The Professionals (TV Series) as
Taxi Driver
- A Stirring of Dust (1978) - Taxi Driver
1976
The Many Wives of Patrick (TV Series) as
Harold Randall
- Four Down Two to Go (1978) - Harold Randall
- One Decree Under (1978) - Harold Randall
- Shades of Night (1978) - Harold Randall
- Temporary Bliss (1978) - Harold Randall
- One of the Smart Set in a Smart Setting (1978) - Harold Randall
- The Sheikh of Saudi Kensington (1978) - Harold Randall
- Publish and Be Damned (1977) - Harold Randall
- Where There's a Will, There's a Wife (1977) - Harold Randall
- The Cleanest Possible Weekend (1977) - Harold Randall
- The Secret Life of Harold (1977) - Harold Randall
- Oh, What a Lovely Pair (1977) - Harold Randall
- Engaged Signal (1977) - Harold Randall
- Love and Re-Marriage (1977) - Harold Randall
- Happy Families (1976) - Harold Randall
- Hello Old Lovers (1976) - Harold Randall
- Internal Disputes (1976) - Harold Randall
- Goodbye and Hello (1976) - Harold Randall
- Father's Day (1976) - Harold Randall
- Why Not Tonight, Josephine? (1976) - Harold Randall
- Come in Number Six (1976) - Harold Randall
1978
Wilde Alliance (TV Series) as
Jack
- A Question of Research (1978) - Jack
1977
Van der Valk (TV Series) as
Hotel Receptionist
- Man of Iron (1977) - Hotel Receptionist
1977
The Upchat Line (TV Series) as
Simon
- Pulling (1977) - Simon
1977
Rough Justice (TV Mini Series) as
Referee
- Irretrievable Breakdown (1977) - Referee
1963
Z Cars (TV Series) as
Arthur Scarsdale / Dignam / Mr. Cave
- Rage (1977) - Arthur Scarsdale
- A Preacher in Passing (1976) - Dignam
- Special Duty (1963) - Mr. Cave
1977
The Galton & Simpson Playhouse (TV Series)
- Big Deal at York City (1977)
1977
Beryl's Lot (TV Series) as
Mr. Jessop
- Episode #3.6 (1977) - Mr. Jessop
1976
Happy Ever After (TV Series) as
Mr. Pettigrew
- Restoration Piece (1976) - Mr. Pettigrew
1976
The Molly Wopsies (TV Series) as
Sergeant Dobson
- Sunday Morning (1976) - Sergeant Dobson
1976
Clayhanger (TV Series) as
Hotel Porter
- The Adventure (1976) - Hotel Porter
1976
Bless This House (TV Series) as
Doctor
- Skin Deep (1976) - Doctor
- Remember Me? (1976) - Doctor
1975
Rising Damp (TV Series) as
Desmond
- Moonlight and Roses (1975) - Desmond
1975
Whodunnit? (TV Series) as
Mr. Bailey
- Worth Dying For (1975) - Mr. Bailey
1975
Looking for Clancy (TV Series) as
David Morgan
- Episode #1.1 (1975) - David Morgan
1975
Love Thy Neighbour (TV Series) as
Mr. Simpson
- The Protection of the Law (1975) - Mr. Simpson
1975
The Tomorrow People (TV Series) as
Publican
- A Man for Emily: Here We Go Round the Doozlum (1975) - Publican
- A Man for Emily: The Fastest Gun (1975) - Publican
1975
Alfie Darling as
Parker
1975
A Little Bit of Wisdom (TV Series) as
Tonker
- Episode #2.1 (1975) - Tonker
1974
Slater's Day (TV Movie) as
Agent
1974
The Wide World of Mystery (TV Series) as
Mr. Holland
- A Killer with Two Faces (1974) - Mr. Holland
1974
Thriller (TV Series) as
Mr. Holland
- Killer with Two Faces (1974) - Mr. Holland
1974
Dad's Army (TV Series) as
Lieutenant Wood
- Gorilla Warfare (1974) - Lieutenant Wood
1974
Moody and Pegg (TV Series) as
Mr. Capelcure
- She - The Diplomat (1974) - Mr. Capelcure
- His or Hers? (1974) - Mr. Capelcure
1974
My Name Is Harry Worth (TV Series) as
Cashier
- Don't Bank on It (1974) - Cashier
1974
The Liver Birds (TV Series) as
Jeweller's Assistant
- Anyone for Freedom (1974) - Jeweller's Assistant
1974
Play for Today (TV Series) as
Tattooed man
- Hot Fat (1974) - Tattooed man
1973
Centre Play (TV Series) as
Frank
- The Museum Attendant (1973) - Frank
1973
The Roses of Eyam (TV Movie) as
George Vicars
1973
Six Days of Justice (TV Series) as
Joseph Partridge
- A Regular Friend (1973) - Joseph Partridge
1973
Coronation Street (TV Series) as
Fred Nelson
- Episode #1.1285 (1973) - Fred Nelson
- Episode #1.1284 (1973) - Fred Nelson
- Episode #1.1283 (1973) - Fred Nelson
- Episode #1.1282 (1973) - Fred Nelson
1973
7 of 1 (TV Series) as
Cyril
- My Old Man (1973) - Cyril
1973
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? (TV Series) as
Shop Assistant
- Count Down (1973) - Shop Assistant
1972
The Edwardians (TV Mini Series) as
Roberts
- The Reluctant Juggler (1972) - Roberts
1972
The Fenn Street Gang (TV Series) as
Male Customer
- The Woman for Dennis (1972) - Male Customer
1972
Man at the Top (TV Series) as
Public Relations Man
- Winners are Losers (1972) - Public Relations Man
1971
Dear Mother... ...Love Albert (TV Series) as
Airport official / H.R. Whittle
- If He'd Meant Us to Fly (1972) - Airport official
- A Ring on Her Finger (1971) - H.R. Whittle
1972
Clochemerle (TV Series) as
President's Secretary
- The Glorious Triumph of Barthelemey Piechut (1972) - President's Secretary
1972
The Shadow of the Tower (TV Series) as
Saunders
- The Crowning of Apes (1972) - Saunders
1972
The Dick Emery Show (TV Series)
- Episode #11.4 (1972)
1971
On the Buses (TV Series) as
The Vicar
- The Best Man (1971) - The Vicar
1971
Catch Me a Spy as
British Officer
1971
A Severed Head as
Drinks Waiter (uncredited)
1970
There's a Girl in My Soup as
Reporter (uncredited)
1970
No - That's Me Over Here! (TV Series)
- Neighbours (1970)
1970
Honour and Offer (TV Movie) as
Ernest Braithwaite
1970
ITV Saturday Night Theatre (TV Series) as
Ernest Braithwaite
- Honour and Offer (1970) - Ernest Braithwaite
1970
The Spoils of Poynton (TV Mini Series) as
Arthur
- Trial of Strength (1970) - Arthur
1970
The Greater Good (TV Special) as
Immigration Official
1970
Girls About Town (TV Series) as
George Pilgrim
- James Bond (1970) - George Pilgrim
1970
Parkin's Patch (TV Series) as
Auctioneer
- This Little Piggy- (1970) - Auctioneer
1968
The Wednesday Play (TV Series) as
Vicar / First Man
- Close the Coalhouse Door (1969) - Vicar
- House of Character (1968) - First Man
1968
The Sunday Play (TV Series) as
Tony
1968
Love Story (TV Series) as
Technician
- Spilt Champagne (1968) - Technician
1968
Twisted Nerve as
Shop Manager
1968
The Expert (TV Series) as
Council official
- Fire Without Smoke (1968) - Council official
1968
Detective (TV Series) as
Whippet
- The Case of the Late Pig (1968) - Whippet
1968
Life with Cooper (TV Series) as
Various Roles
- In Pictures (1968) - Various Roles
- Hobby (1968) - Various Roles
1967
For Schools and Colleges: Drama (TV Series) as
Knowing man
- The Man Who Could Walk Through Walls (1967) - Knowing man
1967
Crossroads (TV Series) as
Mr. Henson
- Episode #1.751 (1967) - Mr. Henson
- Episode #1.750 (1967) - Mr. Henson
1967
They Came from Beyond Space as
Maitland
1967
The Count of Luxembourg (TV Movie) as
Saville
1966
The Family Way as
Mr. Phillips - His Assistant
1962
ITV Play of the Week (TV Series) as
Craven / Edward Massey / Private Privitt / ...
- Plays of Married Life #4: The Bright Side (1966) - Craven
- Stories of D.H. Lawrence #2: Daughters of the Vicar (1966) - Edward Massey
- End of Conflict (1963) - Private Privitt
- The Gentle Assassin (1962) - Sports Shop Manager
1966
Three Rousing Tinkles (TV Series) as
Client
- The Best I Can Do for You by Way of a Gate-leg Table Is a Hundred-weight of Coal (1966) - Client
- The Father by Adoption of One of the Former Marquis of Rangoon's Natural Grand-daughters (1966)
1966
Softly Softly (TV Series) as
Moore
- Do You Believe in Ghosts? (1966) - Moore
1965
Out of the Unknown (TV Series) as
Purvis
- Andover and the Android (1965) - Purvis
1965
R3 (TV Series) as
Harry Purkiss
- Black Warning (1965) - Harry Purkiss
1965
Sherlock Holmes (TV Series) as
Shipping Clerk
- The Man with the Twisted Lip (1965) - Shipping Clerk
1964
Thursday Theatre (TV Series) as
Charlie Fox
- The Cure for Love (1964) - Charlie Fox
1964
Diary of a Young Man (TV Series) as
Store detective
- Life, or a Girl Called Fred (1964) - Store detective
1964
Catch Hand (TV Series) as
Fairground Artist
- Just Call Me Dad (1964) - Fairground Artist
1964
Story Parade (TV Series) as
Bank Clerk
- The Bender (1964) - Bank Clerk
1964
Festival (TV Series) as
Second Reporter / Chorus
- August for the People (1964) - Second Reporter
- Lysistrata (1964) - Chorus
1963
Billy Liar as
Jeweller's Assistant (uncredited)
1963
Moonstrike (TV Series) as
Marcel Darrel
- The Bells Are Silent (1963) - Marcel Darrel
1963
Maupassant (TV Series) as
The Doctor
- The Story of a Farm Girl (1963) - The Doctor
1962
The Sword in the Web (TV Series) as
Felix
- The Alibi (1962) - Felix
1962
The Odd Man (TV Series) as
Photographer
- South American Way (1962) - Photographer
1961
Tales of Mystery (TV Series) as
His Mate
- The Decoy (1961) - His Mate
1959
Saturday Playhouse (TV Series)
- The Larford Lad (1959)
1959
Hilda Lessways (TV Series) as
Waiter
- Episode #1.5 (1959) - Waiter
Miscellaneous
2009
My Run (Documentary) (marketing associate)
Self
2007
Granada Reports (TV Series) as
Self
- 27 April 2007: Evening Bulletin (2007) - Self (uncredited)
1984
3-2-1 (TV Series) as
Self - Guest Star / P
- My Word Is My Bond (1984) - Self - Guest Star / P
- Raffles (1984) - Self - Guest Star
1983
The Entertainers (TV Series) as
Self
- Jeff Stevenson (1983) - Self
Archive Footage
1994
The Best of 'Allo 'Allo! (TV Movie) as
Ernest Leclerc (II)
References
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