Acting

Gordon Wharmby

Born 1933-11-06 · Manchester, England, UK

Gordon Wharmby was a British television actor. He was best known for the role of Wesley Pegden on Last of the Summer Wine. He was born in Manchester, Lancashire, in 1933, and served in the Royal Air Force during his national service. He died in 2002, aged 68.

Acting credits

Aspiring dancer Phyllis Dixey makes her name as a stripper.

The One and Only Phyllis Dixey

1978

5.0

Based on the book "Spend, Spend, Spend" by Vivian Nicholson and Stephen Smith. Story of pools winner, Vivian Nicholson.

Spend Spend Spend

1977

7.5

A boy reads about the attacks of a unknown animal on livestock in the town. He plans to run his own investigation. The so called beast however is also used as a metaphor for every day problems the townsfolk face.

The Nature of the Beast

1988

In the second TV movie outing for Roy Clarke's beloved characters, Wesley and Edie's daughter Glenda is getting married to hapless Barry and Clegg and Compo make a new friend in Edie's brother Seymour. They are soon roped in to wedding preparations, which go about as well as could be expected...

Last of the Summer Wine: Uncle of the Bride

1986