Derek Fowlds | |
|---|---|
 Fowlds in 1974 | |
| Born | Derek James Fowlds 2 September 1937 Wandsworth, London, England |
| Died | 17 January 2020 (aged 82) Bath, Somerset, England |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, presenter |
| Years active | 1962–2020 |
| Spouse(s) |
Wendy Tory
(m. 1963; div. 1973) |
| Partner | Jo Lindsay (1976–2012; her death) |
| Children | 2 |
Derek James Fowlds[1] (2 September 1937 – 17 January 2020) was an English actor. He was best known for his appearances as "Mr Derek" in The Basil Brush Show (1969–1973), as Bernard Woolley in the sitcom Yes Minister (1980–1984) and its sequel, Yes, Prime Minister (1986–1988), and as Oscar Blaketon in Heartbeat (1992–2010).
- ^ Anthony Hayward (17 January 2020). "Derek Fowlds obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 18 January 2020.