On Air Now

Mark O'Sullivan

3:00pm - 7:00pm

Local actor Bill Maynard dies aged 89

You are viewing content from Fosse 107 Hinckley and Nuneaton. Would you like to make this your preferred location?

Bill Maynard, best known for his role as Claude Greengrass in Heartbeat, lived locally in Leicestershire, died in hospital shortly after breaking his hip after falling off his mobility scooter.

Bill Maynard, best known for his role as Claude Greengrass in Heartbeat has died in hospital shortly after breaking his hip after falling off his mobility scooter his family has confirmed.

The actor and comedian whose real name was Walter Williams lived locally in Leicestershire, worked in showbiz for more than 60 years.

 

 

More from Local News

Five Day Forecast

  • Mon

    Sunny intervals

    5°C

  • Tue

    Sunny intervals

    7°C

  • Wed

    Low-level cloud

    9°C

  • Thu

    Low-level cloud

    14°C

  • Fri

    Heavy Rain

    15°C

On Air Now and Next

  • Mark O'Sullivan

    3:00pm - 7:00pm

    Mark gets you home with the latest travel.

  • Dave Shepherd

    7:00pm - 10:00pm

    Dave has the perfect playlist for your evening.

Recently Played

Follow us on Social Media