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Robin Mark Askwith (born 12 October 1950) is an English actor and singer who has appeared in a number of film, television and stage productions. Making his film debut as Keating in the film if.... (1968), a role he would reprise in Britannia Hospital (1982), Askwith went on to appear in many films including Otley (1969), Alfred the Great (1969), Nicholas and Alexandra (1971) and The Canterbury Tales (1972), the horror films Tower of Evil (1972), The Flesh and Blood Show (1972) and Horror Hospital (1973) and the comedy films Bless This House (1972), Carry On Girls (1973) and No Sex Please, We're British (1973). However it was his role as Timothy Lea in the Confessions film series that would make him a household name. He has appeared on television as Fred Pickering in Beryl's Lot (1973–1975), Dave Deacon in Bottle Boys (1984–1985) and Ritchie de Vries in Coronation Street (2013–2014). In 1975, at Drury Lane's New London Theatre, he was voted "Most Promising Newcomer – Male" at the Evening Standard British Film Awards. Askwith's most recent television roles include Emmerdale, Benidorm and a main role in The Madame Blanc Mysteries. Early life Askwith was born in Southport, Lancashire, England, the eldest child of Nelson and Hazel Askwith (née Cookson). His father was an accountant but served in the Royal Navy during the Second World War and his mother in the Women's Royal Naval Service (WRENs). As a young child, he swam in a pool contaminated with insects; later that day Askwith's mother found him fully submerged underwater in the bath. Taken to hospital in an ambulance, Askwith was found to have contracted polio and had to spend nine months in an isolation ward at Southport Infirmary and had to learn how to walk again. Shortly after this, the family moved from Southport to Eastcote, London where Askwith was educated at Orley Farm in nearby Harrow. Particularly sporty at school, Askwith represented the school at football, rugby and cricket and after joining the Ruislip and Northwood Swimming Club, he represented the South Counties at backstroke. Askwith began an interest in acting because his neighbour was the floor manager at Pinewood Studios where he and his neighbour's son would watch movies being filmed, including The Servant (1963) and Cleopatra (1963). The next-door neighbour of a friend was Carry On actor Kenneth Connor, and so Askwith began attending a local amateur dramatics group. He also did a stint of modelling for catalogues and appeared in several commercials for baked beans and Fairy Liquid. After finishing at Orley Farm at the age of twelve, Askwith attended Merchant Taylors' School, Northwood. He found the school unduly strict and became a rebellious student to the extent that Askwith and two friends stole several rifles from the school armoury and held up Pinner post office stealing hundreds of pounds' worth of stamps with the intention of returning them the following week. Askwith also persuaded a crane operator, who was carrying out work at the school, to lift the headmaster's car onto the school roof. As a result of playing King Edward IV during a school production of Richard III, Askwith was approached by film director Lindsay Anderson, who had been in the audience, and encouraged to audition for a role in his upcoming film if..... Following a successful audition he played the role of Keating in the film. Career Following the success of if..., Askwith made his television debut as a yob in the BBC series Scene. He would also attend the Corona Theatre School in between acting jobs. Askwith had roles in the historical epic film Alfred the Great (1969), the thriller Otley (1969), and, playing the title role, in the film version of Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates (1969). In 1970, Askwith had his first major role in the comedy film Cool It Carol! (1970). Askwith then appeared on television in series' such as Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) and Father, Dear Father and a recurring role as Eddie in Please Sir! and its spin-off The Fenn Street Gang, before having his first regular role as Harvey Micklethwaite in the sitcom On The House in 1971. In 1970, Askwith starred in Scramble (1970), the first of four films he would make for the Children's Film Foundation, the others being All Coppers Are... (1971), Hide and Seek (1972) and The Hostages (1975). Askwith also had a role in the epic film Nicholas and Alexandra (1971). He would then have roles in television series' including Dixon of Dock Green, Public Eye, The Main Chance and Bless This House, and in a deleted scene from the film Brother Sun, Sister Moon (1972). Askwith also starred in a string of horror films: Tower of Evil (1972), The Flesh and Blood Show (1973) and Horror Hospital (1973). After appearing in Pasolini's The Canterbury Tales (1972) and the comedy film Four Dimensions of Greta (1972), Askwith played Mike Abbot in film version of television sitcom Bless This House (1972). During filming, Askwith became good friends with co-star Sid James. Other members of the cast included comedy stalwarts Peter Butterworth, Terry Scott, June Whitfield and Wendy Richard. Impressed by his performance, the producers offered Askwith a role in Carry On Girls (1973) which also starred Sid James. Shortly after starring in Antony Balch's Horror Hospital (1973), Askwith was offered the starring role in Confessions of a Window Cleaner (1974), directed by Val Guest. The part had been turned down by Richard Beckinsale, Richard O'Sullivan, Nicky Henson and Dennis Waterman. The success of the film led to three sequels, Confessions of a Pop Performer (1975), Confessions of a Driving Instructor (1976) and Confessions from a Holiday Camp (1977). Although the Confessions series came to an end with Confessions from a Holiday Camp, a fifth and a sixth film, Confessions of a Plumber's Mate and Confessions of a Private Soldier had been planned. Askwith even expressed a desire to direct Private Soldier, but neither film materialised. Plans to shoot a further made-for-video Confessions film in the 1980s also came to nothing, although by this time he was appearing in the poorly received ITV sitcom Bottle Boys (1984–1985). He has also had roles in the soap operas EastEnders, Doctors, Hollyoaks and Coronation Street where he played a holiday tour guide named Aidan. The episodes of the soap that featured Askwith were filmed in Malta, close to the island of Gozo where he lived for many years. Askwith returned to Coronation Street on 11 December 2013 as musician Ritchie de Vries. Askwith published his autobiography, titled The Confessions of Robin Askwith in 1999. In 2000, Askwith had a role in the horror film The Asylum.. Askwith made a cameo appearance in the film Run For Your Wife, released in the UK on 14 February 2013. Askwith also appeared in an episode of Emmerdale in 2015. His role as con-man Marcus Hornby in the TV comedy drama Benidorm was broadcast in January 2016, and his episode of Casualty aired later that year. In .... Discover the Robin Askwith popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Robin Askwith books.
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Confessions of a Private Dick
Timothy LeaPut your hand up – and keep it there!Another exclusive ebook reissue of the bestselling 70s sex comedy series.No criminal will sleep easy in his bed with Timmy and Sid on the case ...
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Confessions of a Gym Mistress
Rosie DixonJolly hockey sticks, and constant scoring…The CONFESSIONS series, the brilliant sex comedies from the 70s, available for the first time in eBook.Rosie Dixon needs a break from men,...
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Confessions of a Personal Secretary
Rosie DixonTake this down, please, Miss Dixon…The CONFESSIONS series, the brilliant sex comedies from the 70s, available for the first time in eBook.A glamorous advertising job sounds just ri...
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Confessions of a Window Cleaner
Timothy LeaIt always took longer to clean the inside of the windows…Available for the first time on ebook, the classic sex comedy from the 70s.Timothy Lea is asked to be a window cleaner by h...
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Confessions of a Film Extra
Timothy LeaLights, camera, and a LOT of action…Available for the first time in eBook, the classic sex comedy from the 70s.Can Timmy make it in the glamorous world of film? And just what kind ...
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Confessions from an Escort Agency
Rosie DixonNice girls come at a price…The CONFESSIONS series, the brilliant sex comedies from the 70s, available for the first time in eBook.There is something more than a little fishy about ...
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The Confessions Of Robin Askwith
Robin AskwithOf all the actors and personalities thrown up by that strangest of periods. The 1970s, surely Robin Askwith was one of the most 'of his time'? As star of the infamous CONFE...
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Confessions of a Physical Wrac
Rosie DixonRosie tries her hand in the Armed Forces… and wow, does she look good in uniform…The CONFESSIONS series, the brilliant sex comedies from the 70s, available for the first time in eB...
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Confessions of a Milkman
Timothy LeaFresh, creamy and delicious – the milkman who always asked whether they wanted it delivered in front or round back…Available for the first time on ebook, the classic sex comedy fro...
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Confessions of a Driving Instructor
Timothy LeaThe classic sex comedy of the 70s, available for the first time in eBook.The classic sex comedy of the 70s, available for the first time in eBook.Scream if you want to go faster! W...
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The Confessions Collection
Timothy Lea & Rosie DixonThe complete Timothy Lea and Rosie Dixon confessions from the CONFESSIONS series, the brilliant sex comedies from the 70s, available for the first time in eBook.Save over £30 on th...
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Confessions of a Travelling Salesman
Timothy LeaYou’ll never guess what he’s selling…Available for the first time on ebook, the classic sex comedy from the 70s.Being a Travelling Salesman shouldn’t have this many perks – but the...
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Confessions of a Night Nurse
Rosie DixonThings that go bump in the night…The CONFESSIONS series, the brilliant sex comedies from the 70s, available for the first time in eBook.Rosie Dixon ties to save herself for Mr Righ...
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Confessions of a Pop Star
Timothy LeaPop music, screaming fans, incredible tours – being a Pop Star certainly has rewards…Available for the first time in eBook, the classic sex comedy from the 70s.Timmy Lea needs a ne...
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Confessions from a Package Tour
Rosie DixonLather on the suncream and have a dip…The CONFESSIONS series, the brilliant sex comedies from the 70s, available for the first time in eBook.Sun, sea, sand and plenty of skimpy bat...
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Confessions from a Hotel
Timothy LeaIcecream, donkeys, and all those lovely bikinis – oh I do like to be beside the seaside!Available for the first time in eBook, the classic sex comedy from the 70s.Timmy and Sidney ...
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Confessions from a Health Farm
Timothy LeaIt’s your duty to be beautiful…Another exclusive ebook reissue of the bestselling 70s sex comedy series.Bosky Dell Health Spa – relaxing, bracing – and absolutely full of women…Mrs...
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Confessions of an Ice Cream Man
Timothy LeaThe women melted at his feet – one lick at a time!Available for the first time on ebook, the classic sex comedy from the 70s.Its amazing what Ice Cream men will do just to sell a 9...
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Confessions of a Babysitter
Rosie DixonIt isn’t all goodnight stories…The CONFESSIONS series, the brilliant sex comedies from the 70s, available for the first time in eBook.Rosie doesn’t think childcare can be hard – bu...
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Confessions of a Long Distance Lorry Driver
Timothy LeaGet comfy, you’re in for a nice long ride…Available for the first time in eBook, the classic sex comedy from the 70s.Long distance lorry driving. It doesn’t sound glamorous, does i...
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Confessions from a Holiday Camp
Timothy LeaSun, sea, sand… oh, and plenty of sex!Available for the first time on ebook, the classic sex comedy from the 70s.When you’re a Holiday Host at Melody Bay Holiday Camp you’re expect...
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Confessions from the Shop Floor
Timothy LeaYou get a bit more bounce than you bargained for in this bed shop!Another exclusive ebook reissue of the bestselling 70s sex comedy series.Timmy and Sid can’t go wrong at the bed s...
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Confessions of a Private Soldier
Timothy LeaPrivates on parade… he never had any trouble standing to attention…Available for the first time in eBook, the classic sex comedy from the 70s.Timmy needs a rest from his amorous ad...
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Confessions of a Lady Courier
Rosie DixonNo package too large for Rosie…The CONFESSIONS series, the brilliant sex comedies from the 70s, available for the first time in eBook.Rosie thinks doortodoor service might suit her...
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Confessions from a Nudist Colony
Timothy LeaIf you go down to the woods today, you’re in for a BIG surprise…Another romping tale from Timothy Lea’s CONFESSIONS series, available for the first time in eBook.Available for the ...
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Confessions from the Clink
Timothy LeaLock him up and throw away the key…Available for the first time in eBook, the classic sex comedy from the 70s.Timmy has been a very naughty boy and its all gruel and hard labour? O...
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Confessions from a Luxury Liner
Timothy LeaWould you like it in bed, Madam?Another exclusive ebook reissue of the bestselling 70s sex comedy series.Timmy and Sid need to get away from it all – so a cruise seems the perfect ...
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Confessions from a Haunted House
Timothy LeaMore gripping than THE EXORCIST! Funnier than INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS!Available for the first time on ebook, the classic sex comedy from the 70s.This Timothy Lea confession ...