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'''Derek Francis''' ([[7th November]] [[1923]]-[[27th March]] [[1984]]) played [[Nero]] in ''[[The Romans]]''. | '''Derek Francis''' ([[7th November]] [[1923]]-[[27th March]] [[1984]]) played [[Nero]] in the ''[[Doctor Who]]'' serial ''[[The Romans]]''. He was the first major actor to ask to be on the show, and through his connection with [[Jacqueline Hill]]'s husband, soon secured the role. [[William Hartnell]] was overjoyed to work with him again, having previously worked with him on the ''Carry On'' series. | ||
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*{{imdb name|id=0290136|name=Derek Francis}} | *{{imdb name|id=0290136|name=Derek Francis}} | ||
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[[Category:Doctor Who guest actors|Francis, Derek]] | [[Category:Doctor Who guest actors|Francis, Derek]] | ||
[[Category:Doctor Who actors who appeared in the Avengers|Francis]] | [[Category:Doctor Who actors who appeared in the Avengers|Francis]] |
Revision as of 16:40, 4 July 2011
Derek Francis (7th November 1923-27th March 1984) played Nero in the Doctor Who serial The Romans. He was the first major actor to ask to be on the show, and through his connection with Jacqueline Hill's husband, soon secured the role. William Hartnell was overjoyed to work with him again, having previously worked with him on the Carry On series.