Andrew Sachs

The BBC has been fined by Britain's broadcast regulator for lewd phone calls made by TV personality Jonathan Ross and comedian Russell Brand. Ofcom ordered the BBC to pay 150,000 pounds ($219,000) Friday for an on-air routine last year in which Brand and Ross left recorded messages for the elderly actor Andrew Sachs saying crudely that Brand had had sex with the actor's granddaughter. The two later joked on-air that Sachs might hang himself over the news The calls to Sachs — best known for playing Spanish waiter Manuel in the 1970s program, "Fawlty Towers" — sparked few complaints initially, but drew thousands after ... Read Full Story

I've loved the trailers showing Andrew Sachs arriving on Coronation Street to the background music from a cowboy film and I've been looking forward to Norris Cole's brother being on screen for a while. And so far, so good. Andrew Sachs as Ramsay Clegg is a solid, believable character who looks set to ruffle Norris' feathers, which is always a good thing, especially after he was so mean to Mary. Missed Corrie this week? Catch up with the Coronation Street Weekly Updates You can even sign up to receive these direct to your inbox (no spam, guaranteed) Read Full Story

Andrew Sachs is turning up soon on Coronation Street as Norris Cole's brother, Ramsay Clegg. Fans of Andrew Sachs might be pleased to hear that there's a competition on the UKTV website to win a chance to meet the cast members of Fawlty Towers . But if you want to win, you'll have to be quick, the deadline for entries is this week. Runner-up prizes included signed photos of the Fawlty Towers cast and a Fawlty Towers Series 1 & 2 DVD for the next ten runners-up. With thanks to UKTV for letting the blog know about this one. See also: Pictures of Andrew ... Read Full Story

Written by Damon Rochefort, directed by Duncan Foster. Norris receives a visit from the police informing him that Ramsay as died on the plane before making it to Australia. Rita finds Norris, and Norris tells her the bad news and asks her to deliver it to Emily. Poor Emily, in shock, once given the news about Ramsay. She calls for more information, and finds that Ramsay was suffering from a brain tumor, of which he knew of, that he was taking medication for. A very touching scene when Norris goes to his mother's grave to leave flowers and finds another bouquet left there by ... Read Full Story

Andrew Sachs turns up as Norris Cole's half-brother Ramsay Clegg on Coronation Street next week and there'll be a few shocks revealed. Ramsay's visit will have a long-term effect on Norris, says Andrew Sachs. "Ramsay's presence will change Norris. There are consquences to his arrival which will significantly affect people's understanding of Norris. I'm only going to be in Corrie for a fixed amount of time and Norris will be on a very different footing once it's over." By 'eck, it sounds good. I wonder what secrets Norris is hiding... any ideas? See pictures of Ramsay Clegg's arrival on Coronation Street at the official ... Read Full Story