Film stars gather in Barnsley to honour Kes actor Brian Glover on anniversary of his death
Yorkshire Post
2022-09-23
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A legend who found fame as an actor in films such as Kes has been honoured with a blue plaque in Barnsley to mark the 25th year since his death.
Brian Glover, born in Sheffield, is remembered as playing the football-mad PE teacher in the favourite British film, as well as being the voice of Tetley Tea.
A teacher himself before embarking on a successful stage and screen career, he was to go on to star in Porridge and Alien 3 among other roles.
Celebrities gathered at Wellington Street in Barnsley Town Centre on Thursday as a blue plaque was unveiled in his honour.
It was here, outside Chennel's bar, where the actor filmed a documentary in 1976 about his home town.
Director and screenwriter Ken Loach, another Barnsley legend, was among those in attendance, alongside Dai Bradley who played Billy Casper in Kes.
Brian Glover, born in Sheffield, is remembered as playing the football-mad PE teacher in the favourite British film, as well as being the voice of Tetley Tea.
A teacher himself before embarking on a successful stage and screen career, he was to go on to star in Porridge and Alien 3 among other roles.
Celebrities gathered at Wellington Street in Barnsley Town Centre on Thursday as a blue plaque was unveiled in his honour.
It was here, outside Chennel's bar, where the actor filmed a documentary in 1976 about his home town.
Director and screenwriter Ken Loach, another Barnsley legend, was among those in attendance, alongside Dai Bradley who played Billy Casper in Kes.
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