Richard Caldicot

Richard Caldicot was an English actor famed for his role of Commander Povey in the BBC radio series The Navy Lark. He also appeared often on television, memorably as the obstetrician delivering Betty Spencer's baby in Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em.
His father was a civil servant and he attended Dulwich College prior to training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He then appeared in repertory theatre and on the London stage from 1928. Among numerous West End appearances, he played Lance-Corporal Broughton in the original production of Journey's End from 1929–30, Harry Soames in Edward, My Son and Mr Bromhead in No Sex Please, We're British from 1971 to 1976. His film debut was in The Million Pound Note.
Caldicot's television appearances include The Four Just Men, Department S, The Prisoner: "Many Happy Returns", Steptoe and Son, Vanity Fair, Fawlty Towers and Coronation Street. He was also seen in the United States on The Beverly Hillbillies.
Caldicot worked virtually right up till his death in October 1995.

Filmography

Calling Bulldog Drummond – Judge The Million Pound Note – James, the Butler One Good Turn – Mr. BigleyA Question of Adultery – Mr. DuncanVirgin Island The Horse's Mouth – Roberts Room at the Top – Taxi Driver Horrors of the Black Museum – Ted, barman in night club Follow a Star – Conductor Clue of the Twisted Candle – Ake PisherThe Trials of Oscar Wilde – Bookshop Proprietor Dentist on the Job – Prison GovernorThe Court Martial of Major Keller – HarrisonThe Durant Affair – The JudgeThe Battleaxe – JudgeLe voyage à Biarritz The V.I.P.s – Hotel Representative Echo of Diana – FisherThe Sicilians – Police CommissionerThe Spy Who Came in from the Cold – Mr. Pitt You Must Be Joking! – The Weekend Murders – Mr. Caldicot, the lawyerThe Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer – BreamProfessor Popper's Problem – HeadmasterEskimo Nell – Ambrose CreamAdventures of a Private Eye – CraddockAdventures of a Plumber's Mate – WallingsFirepower – Harry CalmanMountains of the Moon – Lord RussellThe Fool – Duke