David Graham (1925–2024), voice of the Daleks in Doctor Who

David Graham was a British voice actor best known for his work on “Doctor Who,” where he voiced the Daleks; for voicing Grandpa Pig on “Peppa Pig;” and for playing several characters on the “Thunderbirds” shows and films.

Johnny Johnson (1921–2022), last surviving WWII Dambuster

Johnny Johnson was the last surviving member of the Royal Air Force squadron who bombed German dams in the morale-boosting World War II Dambusters raid.

Paul Farnes (1918–2020), last surviving WWII Battle of Britain flying ace

Paul Farnes was a fighter pilot for the United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force, the last of the flying aces who fought the Battle of Britain during World War II. The fighter pilots who flew in the Battle of Britain were known as “The Few,” recalling Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s famous speech praising them: “Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.” Farnes was a sergeant during the battle, later promoted several times until he was wing commander as the war ended, and his eight kills merited him the title of ace. Two other Battle of Britain fighter pilots survive, neither of them aces. In addition to the Battle of Britain, Farnes fought in the Battle of France as well as in North Africa.

Lewis Gilbert (1920 – 2018), acclaimed director of “Alfie”

Directed 3 James Bond films including “The Spy Who Loved Me”…

Roy Dotrice (1923 – 2017), British actor played Leopold Mozart in "Amadeus"

He portrayed Hallyne the Pyromancer in “Game of Thrones”…

E.R. Braithwaite (1912 - 2016), To Sir, With Love author

E.R. Braithwaite wrote the autobiographical novel "To Sir, With Love," drawing on his experiences as a teacher in London's East End during the 1950s.

A Remembrance Day Funeral for Veteran Harold Jellicoe Percival

When Harold Jellicoe "Coe" Percival died in 2013 at the age of 99, he received a funeral befitting an armed services veteran.

Sir Stanley Matthews, Wizard of the Dribble

The only soccer player to be knighted while still playing.

The Many Hats of Roald Dahl

Children's author, writer of spooky adult fiction, TV host, ace fighter pilot and inventor Roald Dahl died 20 years ago today. Here are 20 facts about his life and work.