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	Reid was a friend of fellow actor and stand-up comedian [[Freddie Starr]]: together they introduced their sometime [[~~bodyguard\|~~bodyguard]], the [[bareknuckle boxing\|bareknuckle fighter]] [[~~Lenny McLean\|~~Lenny McLean]], to acting. McLean went on to appear in ''[[Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels~~\|Lock~~]]''.<ref>{{Citation\|last=Ritchie\|first=Guy\|title=Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels\|date=28 August 1998\|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120735/fullcredits\|access-date=22 August 2016}}</ref>		Reid was a friend of fellow actor and stand-up comedian [[Freddie Starr]]: together they introduced their sometime [[bodyguard]], the [[bareknuckle boxing\|bareknuckle fighter]] [[Lenny McLean]], to acting. McLean went on to appear in ''[[Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels]]''.<ref>{{Citation\|last=Ritchie\|first=Guy\|title=Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels\|date=28 August 1998\|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120735/fullcredits\|access-date=22 August 2016}}</ref>

	During the 1970s, Reid was president of [[Chelmsford City F.C.\|Chelmsford City]].<ref>{{cite book \|title=Claretfication \|date=2013\|page=44\|last=Selby\|first=David}}</ref>		During the 1970s, Reid was president of [[Chelmsford City F.C.\|Chelmsford City]].<ref>{{cite book \|title=Claretfication \|date=2013\|page=44\|last=Selby\|first=David}}</ref>

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	==Posthumous events==		==Posthumous events==
	In November 2007, just over three months after Reid's death, the [[BBC]] announced that his ''[[EastEnders]]'' character [[Frank Butcher]] would be killed off in April 2008. The week had been dubbed "Frank Week". In the ''EastEnders'' episode on 1 April 2008, Frank's funeral was held. Frank's children, Ricky, Diane and Janine also made a comeback. ~~{{Better source needed\|reason="The Sun" tabloid newspaper is not an ideal source.\|date=February 2019}}~~ In the episode in which Frank's funeral took place, Reid appeared in previous scenes which had aired years earlier, in flashbacks in Pat Butcher's head. He was also heard saying "Take care of yourself, babe", to Pat at the very end of the episode, a flashback of the words Frank had spoken, taken from the end of the last-ever scene Reid performed in ''[[EastEnders]]'', which originally broadcast in December 2005.		In November 2007, just over three months after Reid's death, the [[BBC]] announced that his ''[[w:EastEnders\|EastEnders]]'' character [[w:Frank Butcher\|Frank Butcher]] would be killed off in April 2008. The week had been dubbed "Frank Week". In the ''EastEnders'' episode on 1 April 2008, Frank's funeral was held. Frank's children, Ricky, Diane and Janine also made a comeback. In the episode in which Frank's funeral took place, Reid appeared in previous scenes which had aired years earlier, in flashbacks in Pat Butcher's head. He was also heard saying "Take care of yourself, babe", to Pat at the very end of the episode, a flashback of the words Frank had spoken, taken from the end of the last-ever scene Reid performed in ''EastEnders'', which originally broadcast in December 2005.

	==Selected filmography==		==Selected filmography==

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	*{{IMDb name\|id=0717372\|name=Mike Reid}}		*{{IMDb name\|id=0717372\|name=Mike Reid}}
	*BBC Have Your Say: [http://newsforums.bbc.co.uk/nol/thread.jspa?threadID=7002&&&edition=1&ttl=20070729214617 Mike Reid: Your tributes] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717032233/http://newsforums.bbc.co.uk/nol/thread.jspa?threadID=7002&&&edition=1&ttl=20070729214617 \|date=17 July 2011 }}.		*BBC Have Your Say: [http://newsforums.bbc.co.uk/nol/thread.jspa?threadID=7002&&&edition=1&ttl=20070729214617 Mike Reid: Your tributes] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717032233/http://newsforums.bbc.co.uk/nol/thread.jspa?threadID=7002&&&edition=1&ttl=20070729214617 \|date=17 July 2011 }}.

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	{{short description\|British actor and comedian}}		{{short description\|British actor and comedian}}
	~~{{about\|the entertainer\|other actors named Mike Reid\|Mike Reid (disambiguation)}}~~
	{{Use dmy dates\|date=February 2019}}		{{Use dmy dates\|date=February 2019}}
	{{Infobox comedian		{{Infobox comedian
	\| ~~name~~ = Mike Reid		\| image = Mike Reid.jpg
	~~\|image = Frank butcher222~~.jpg		\| caption =
	\| caption = ~~Reid as [[Frank Butcher]] in ''EastEnders''~~
	\| birth_name = Michael Reid		\| birth_name = Michael Reid
	\| birth_date = {{Birth date\|1940\|1\|19\|df=yes}}		\| birth_date = {{Birth date\|1940\|01\|19\|df=yes}}
	\| birth_place = [[Hackney Central\|Hackney]], [[London]], England		\| birth_place = [[w:Hackney Central\|Hackney]], [[w:London\|London]], England
	\| death_date = {{Death date and age\|2007\|7\|29\|1940\|1\|19\|df=yes}}		\| death_date = {{Death date and age\|2007\|07\|29\|1940\|1\|19\|df=yes}}
	\| death_place = [[Marbella]], [[Province of Málaga\|Málaga]], Spain		\| death_place = [[w:Marbella\|Marbella]], [[w:Province of Málaga\|Málaga]], Spain
	\| nationality = British		\| nationality = British
	\| active = 1962–2007		\| active = 1962–2007
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	}}		}}
	'''Michael Reid''' (19 January 1940 – 29 July 2007) was an English comedian, actor, author and occasional television presenter. He played the role of [[Frank Butcher]] in the soap opera ''[[EastEnders]]'' and hosted the children's game show ''[[Runaround (UK game show)\|Runaround]]''. He was known for his gravelly voice and strong London accent.		'''Michael Reid''' (19 January 1940 – 29 July 2007) was an English comedian, actor, author and occasional television presenter. He played the role of [[w:Frank Butcher\|Frank Butcher]] in the soap opera ''[[w:EastEnders\|EastEnders]]'' and hosted the children's game show ''[[w:Runaround (UK game show)\|Runaround]]''. He was known for his gravelly voice and strong London accent.

	==Personal life==		==Personal life==
	Michael Reid was born in [[Hackney Central\|Hackney]] in 1940, the son of Ellen Louvian ({{née}} Ives) and Sidney Reid.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/information.pl?cite=ElfXIC1Q6ERTBfoeAyg29A&scan=1\|title=Index entry\|access-date=8 March 2018\|work=FreeBMD\|publisher=ONS}}</ref> [[The Blitz]] caused his family to move to [[Tottenham]] where he attended Rowland Hill School.		Michael Reid was born in [[w:Hackney Central\|Hackney]] in 1940, the son of Ellen Louvian ({{née}} Ives) and Sidney Reid.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/information.pl?cite=ElfXIC1Q6ERTBfoeAyg29A&scan=1\|title=Index entry\|access-date=8 March 2018\|work=FreeBMD\|publisher=ONS}}</ref> [[w:The Blitz\|The Blitz]] caused his family to move to [[w:Tottenham\|Tottenham]] where he attended Rowland Hill School.

	In 1958, he married his first wife, they had a daughter and they divorced in 1967. After which he married his longtime live-in partner Shirley (née Allder) in 1971; they had twin sons Mark and Michael. In 1990 he suffered tragedy when his son Mark committed suicide by dousing himself with petrol after years of suffering with mental health problems. Just four months after his death Mark's daughter - and Reid's granddaughter - died from cot death. He coped by ploughing himself into work, but Reid said years later "People must see me on the TV or in cabaret laughing, singing, cracking gags and imagine that time has healed the pain and the scars. If only they knew. My son is locked away (inside) - not forgotten, just hidden away in what part we keep our private grief. Otherwise I couldn't function."<ref>{{cite web\|title=My Poor Tormented Son - The Free Library\|url=https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Mike+Reid+story%3A+My+poor+tormented+son+only+meant+to+scare+pal...-a060147707}}</ref>		In 1958, he married his first wife, they had a daughter and they divorced in 1967. After which he married his longtime live-in partner Shirley (née Allder) in 1971; they had twin sons Mark and Michael. In 1990 he suffered tragedy when his son Mark committed suicide by dousing himself with petrol after years of suffering with mental health problems. Just four months after his death Mark's daughter - and Reid's granddaughter - died from cot death. He coped by ploughing himself into work, but Reid said years later "People must see me on the TV or in cabaret laughing, singing, cracking gags and imagine that time has healed the pain and the scars. If only they knew. My son is locked away (inside) - not forgotten, just hidden away in what part we keep our private grief. Otherwise I couldn't function."<ref>{{cite web\|title=My Poor Tormented Son - The Free Library\|url=https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Mike+Reid+story%3A+My+poor+tormented+son+only+meant+to+scare+pal...-a060147707}}</ref>

	Reid was known to be opposed to plans to introduce blasphemy laws, for the effect this would have on satire, comedy and free speech.<ref>{{cite web		Reid was known to be opposed to plans to introduce blasphemy laws, for the effect this would have on satire, comedy and free speech.<ref>{{cite web
	\|url = http://www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk/pa/ld200203/ldselect/ldrelof/95/2071811.htm		\|url = http://www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk/pa/ld200203/ldselect/ldrelof/95/2071811.htm
	\|title = Supplementary Memorandum from the National Secular Society		\|title = Supplementary Memorandum from the National Secular Society
	\|publisher = [[UK Parliament/The Stationery Office]].		\|publisher = [[w:UK Parliament/The Stationery Office\|]].
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	Reid was a friend of fellow actor and stand-up comedian [[Freddie Starr]]: together they introduced their sometime [[bodyguard]], the [[bareknuckle boxing\|bareknuckle fighter]] [[Lenny McLean]], to acting. McLean went on to appear in ''[[Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels]]''.<ref>{{Citation\|last=Ritchie\|first=Guy\|title=Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels\|date=28 August 1998\|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120735/fullcredits\|access-date=22 August 2016}}</ref>~~{{Better source needed\|reason=The content on IMDb is user-submitted, and the site is therefore considered unreliable.\|date=February 2019}}~~		Reid was a friend of fellow actor and stand-up comedian [[Freddie Starr]]: together they introduced their sometime [[w:bodyguard\|bodyguard]], the [[w:bareknuckle boxing\|bareknuckle fighter]] [[w:Lenny McLean\|Lenny McLean]], to acting. McLean went on to appear in ''[[w:Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels\|Lock]]''.<ref>{{Citation\|last=Ritchie\|first=Guy\|title=Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels\|date=28 August 1998\|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120735/fullcredits\|access-date=22 August 2016}}</ref>

	During the 1970s, Reid was president of [[Chelmsford City F.C.\|Chelmsford City]].<ref>{{cite book \|title=Claretfication \|date=2013\|page=44\|last=Selby\|first=David}}</ref>		During the 1970s, Reid was president of [[w:Chelmsford City F.C.\|Chelmsford City]].<ref>{{cite book \|title=Claretfication \|date=2013\|page=44\|last=Selby\|first=David}}</ref>

	==Career==		==Career==
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	He then became one of the original stars of ''[[The Comedians (1971 TV series)\|The Comedians]]'', a popular TV series of the 1970s produced by [[Johnnie Hamp]] for the [[Manchester]]-based [[Granada Television]], which consisted entirely of short slots by mature comedians. Being the only obviously London comic in a line-up made up predominately of [[Northern England\|Northern English]] and [[Northern Ireland\|Northern Irish]] comedians, Reid stood out. As a comedian, Reid's well-known catchphrases included 'Terrific' (pronounced with the emphasis on each syllable), 'Turn It In' and 'Move Yer Arris'.		He then became one of the original stars of ''[[The Comedians (1971 TV series)\|The Comedians]]'', a popular TV series of the 1970s produced by [[Johnnie Hamp]] for the [[Manchester]]-based [[Granada Television]], which consisted entirely of short slots by mature comedians. Being the only obviously London comic in a line-up made up predominately of [[Northern England\|Northern English]] and [[Northern Ireland\|Northern Irish]] comedians, Reid stood out. As a comedian, Reid's well-known catchphrases included 'Terrific' (pronounced with the emphasis on each syllable), 'Turn It In' and 'Move Yer Arris'.

	[[File:Mike Reid on a Brighton House.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Mike Reid's face on the façade of a shop in [[Brighton]]]]		[[File:Mike Reid on a Brighton House.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Mike Reid's face on the façade of a shop in [[w:Brighton\|Brighton]]]]

	He capitalised on his initial success with a one-off hit record, a novelty version of ''[[The Ugly Duckling]]'' recorded on Pye records. In 1975 it reached number 10 in the UK singles chart. In 1975 he also became the host of the [[ITV (TV network)\|ITV]] children's TV quiz show ''[[Runaround (UK game show)\|Runaround]]''. ''Runaround'' ended in 1981.		He capitalised on his initial success with a one-off hit record, a novelty version of ''[[The Ugly Duckling]]'' recorded on Pye records. In 1975 it reached number 10 in the UK singles chart. In 1975 he also became the host of the [[ITV (TV network)\|ITV]] children's TV quiz show ''[[Runaround (UK game show)\|Runaround]]''. ''Runaround'' ended in 1981.
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	He made brief returns to ''EastEnders'' in late January 2002 to appear in three episodes filmed in [[Spain]], followed by a [[List of EastEnders television spin-offs\|spin-off]] special episode titled "Perfectly Frank" in 2003 and made his final comeback to ''EastEnders'' for a few episodes in late 2005. In early 2006, he appeared on ''[[The Paul O'Grady Show]]'' and made it clear that he had no interest in any possible future re-appearances in EastEnders, and later that year he rejected another offer to return to the series.{{citation needed\|date=February 2019}}		He made brief returns to ''EastEnders'' in late January 2002 to appear in three episodes filmed in [[Spain]], followed by a [[List of EastEnders television spin-offs\|spin-off]] special episode titled "Perfectly Frank" in 2003 and made his final comeback to ''EastEnders'' for a few episodes in late 2005. In early 2006, he appeared on ''[[The Paul O'Grady Show]]'' and made it clear that he had no interest in any possible future re-appearances in EastEnders, and later that year he rejected another offer to return to the series.{{citation needed\|date=February 2019}}

	He was semi-retired from show business by this time, and lived in a villa in Spain. He returned to acting in early 2007, appearing in two episodes of the long-running [[ITV Network\|ITV]] police drama series ''[[The Bill]]'' where he played the part of corrupt businessman Brian Stevens. This was his last broadcast television appearance at that time, though he had filmed a reality series for ITV entitled ''The Baron'' before his death; the network was undecided as to whether it would be aired<ref>{{cite news\|title=Reid's last TV show put on hold\|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6934990.stm\|work=BBC News Online\|date=7 August 2007\|access-date=8 August 2007}}</ref> but the programme started airing on 24 April 2008 on [[ITV1]]. Reid was the eventual winner, facing off against [[Suzanne Shaw]] after the departure of the other contestant [[Malcolm McLaren]]. Reid was thus bestowed with the title of Baron of Troup, a genuine and hereditary barony, though one conveying no privilege aside from the use of the title itself. Reid had also completed filming as a gangster in the independent British film ''[[Jack Says]]'' four days before his death. The film was released on DVD on 22 September 2008. His character, "The Guv'nor", also features in the graphic novel prequel ''[[Jack Said]]''.~~{{citation needed\|date=February 2019}}~~		He was semi-retired from show business by this time, and lived in a villa in Spain. He returned to acting in early 2007, appearing in two episodes of the long-running [[ITV Network\|ITV]] police drama series ''[[The Bill]]'' where he played the part of corrupt businessman Brian Stevens. This was his last broadcast television appearance at that time, though he had filmed a reality series for ITV entitled ''The Baron'' before his death; the network was undecided as to whether it would be aired<ref>{{cite news\|title=Reid's last TV show put on hold\|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6934990.stm\|work=BBC News Online\|date=7 August 2007\|access-date=8 August 2007}}</ref> but the programme started airing on 24 April 2008 on [[ITV1]]. Reid was the eventual winner, facing off against [[Suzanne Shaw]] after the departure of the other contestant [[Malcolm McLaren]]. Reid was thus bestowed with the title of Baron of Troup, a genuine and hereditary barony, though one conveying no privilege aside from the use of the title itself. Reid had also completed filming as a gangster in the independent British film ''[[Jack Says]]'' four days before his death. The film was released on DVD on 22 September 2008. His character, "The Guv'nor", also features in the graphic novel prequel ''[[Jack Said]]''.

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	[[File:Mike Reid (actor) Church of St Mary Little Easton Essex England 2.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Mike Reid's gravestone in the graveyard of St Mary's Church, Little Easton, Essex]]		[[File:Mike Reid (actor) Church of St Mary Little Easton Essex England 2.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Mike Reid's gravestone in the graveyard of St Mary's Church, Little Easton, Essex]]
	Reid died in [[Marbella]], Spain, on 29 July 2007, aged 67.<ref>{{cite news		Reid died in [[w:Marbella\|Marbella]], Spain, on 29 July 2007, aged 67.<ref>{{cite news
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{{short description|British actor and comedian}}
{{about|the entertainer|other actors named Mike Reid|Mike Reid (disambiguation)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2019}}
{{Infobox comedian
| name = Mike Reid
|image = Frank butcher222.jpg
| caption = Reid as [[Frank Butcher]] in ''EastEnders''
| birth_name = Michael Reid
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1940|1|19|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Hackney Central|Hackney]], [[London]], England
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2007|7|29|1940|1|19|df=yes}}
| death_place = [[Marbella]], [[Province of Málaga|Málaga]], Spain
| nationality = British
| active = 1962–2007
| medium = Stand-up, television, film
| spouse = {{ubl
| {{marriage|(Unknown)|22 January 1958|1967|end=div}}
| {{marriage|Shirley Collins<br>|August 1971}}
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'''Michael Reid''' (19 January 1940 – 29 July 2007) was an English comedian, actor, author and occasional television presenter. He played the role of [[Frank Butcher]] in the soap opera ''[[EastEnders]]'' and hosted the children's game show ''[[Runaround (UK game show)|Runaround]]''. He was known for his gravelly voice and strong London accent.

==Personal life==
Michael Reid was born in [[Hackney Central|Hackney]] in 1940, the son of Ellen Louvian ({{née}} Ives) and Sidney Reid.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/information.pl?cite=ElfXIC1Q6ERTBfoeAyg29A&scan=1|title=Index entry|access-date=8 March 2018|work=FreeBMD|publisher=ONS}}</ref> [[The Blitz]] caused his family to move to [[Tottenham]] where he attended Rowland Hill School.

In 1958, he married his first wife, they had a daughter and they divorced in 1967. After which he married his longtime live-in partner Shirley (née Allder) in 1971; they had twin sons Mark and Michael. In 1990 he suffered tragedy when his son Mark committed suicide by dousing himself with petrol after years of suffering with mental health problems. Just four months after his death Mark's daughter - and Reid's granddaughter - died from cot death. He coped by ploughing himself into work, but Reid said years later "People must see me on the TV or in cabaret laughing, singing, cracking gags and imagine that time has healed the pain and the scars. If only they knew. My son is locked away (inside) - not forgotten, just hidden away in what part we keep our private grief. Otherwise I couldn't function."<ref>{{cite web|title=My Poor Tormented Son - The Free Library|url=https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Mike+Reid+story%3A+My+poor+tormented+son+only+meant+to+scare+pal...-a060147707}}</ref>

Reid was known to be opposed to plans to introduce blasphemy laws, for the effect this would have on satire, comedy and free speech.<ref>{{cite web
|url = http://www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk/pa/ld200203/ldselect/ldrelof/95/2071811.htm
|title = Supplementary Memorandum from the National Secular Society
|publisher = [[UK Parliament/The Stationery Office]].
|url-status = dead
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|archive-date = 30 September 2007
|df = dmy-all
}}</ref>

Reid was a friend of fellow actor and stand-up comedian [[Freddie Starr]]: together they introduced their sometime [[bodyguard]], the [[bareknuckle boxing|bareknuckle fighter]] [[Lenny McLean]], to acting. McLean went on to appear in ''[[Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels]]''.<ref>{{Citation|last=Ritchie|first=Guy|title=Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels|date=28 August 1998|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120735/fullcredits|access-date=22 August 2016}}</ref>{{Better source needed|reason=The content on IMDb is user-submitted, and the site is therefore considered unreliable.|date=February 2019}}

During the 1970s, Reid was president of [[Chelmsford City F.C.|Chelmsford City]].<ref>{{cite book |title=Claretfication |date=2013|page=44|last=Selby|first=David}}</ref>

==Career==

Reid's first work in entertainment was as a stand-up comedian in clubs and aboard cruise liners in the early 1960s. He then became an extra playing uncredited roles in television series such as ''[[Doctor Who]]'' (in the story ''[[The War Machines]]''), ''[[The Saint (TV series)|The Saint]]'' and ''[[Department S (TV series)|Department S]]''. He was fired from working as [[Roger Moore]]'s underwater stunt double in ''[[The Saint (TV series)|The Saint]]'' after drawing attention to Moore's thinning hair.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/1559276/Mike-Reid.html|title=Mike Reid|date=3 August 2007|work=Telegraph.co.uk}}</ref> He also worked as a [[stunt]]man for films such as ''[[Casino Royale (1967 film)|Casino Royale]]'' (1967) and ''[[The Dirty Dozen]]'' (1967).

He then became one of the original stars of ''[[The Comedians (1971 TV series)|The Comedians]]'', a popular TV series of the 1970s produced by [[Johnnie Hamp]] for the [[Manchester]]-based [[Granada Television]], which consisted entirely of short slots by mature comedians. Being the only obviously London comic in a line-up made up predominately of [[Northern England|Northern English]] and [[Northern Ireland|Northern Irish]] comedians, Reid stood out. As a comedian, Reid's well-known catchphrases included 'Terrific' (pronounced with the emphasis on each syllable), 'Turn It In' and 'Move Yer Arris'.

[[File:Mike Reid on a Brighton House.jpg|thumb|right|Mike Reid's face on the façade of a shop in [[Brighton]]]]

He capitalised on his initial success with a one-off hit record, a novelty version of ''[[The Ugly Duckling]]'' recorded on Pye records. In 1975 it reached number 10 in the UK singles chart. In 1975 he also became the host of the [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] children's TV quiz show ''[[Runaround (UK game show)|Runaround]]''. ''Runaround'' ended in 1981.

In 1987, he joined the cast of popular BBC television soap opera ''[[EastEnders]]'' as [[Frank Butcher]], for which he gained much popularity over the years. He initially joined the series as a semi-regular character, first appearing in September of that year, but was so popular that during 1988 he became a full-time cast member as his character became landlord of the Queen Vic pub, buying it from [[Den Watts]] ([[Leslie Grantham]]) during 1988. The part of Butcher earned Reid the public persona of being pessimistic that he enjoyed acting against, for instance in television adverts for the soft drink Oasis. His character was involved in many popular storylines over the years and the most famous of these storylines was his character's long turbulent relationship with [[Pat Wicks]] (played by [[Pam St. Clement]]) and later his short-lived marriage to [[Peggy Mitchell]] (played by [[Barbara Windsor]]).

In April 1994, by which time the character of Frank Butcher was one of the most popular on British television, Reid took a long break from the show due to stress from acting out a depression storyline for the show. Later that year, he starred alongside other fellow ''[[EastEnders]]'' actors [[Barbara Windsor]] and [[John Altman (actor)|John Altman]] in his classic adult [[pantomime]] ''[[Pussy in Boots]]'', a spin-off of ''[[Puss in Boots]]'' where Reid played the main role of 'Big Dick'.<ref>{{cite web
|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0447380/
|title=IMDB Pussy in Boots
|publisher=[[Internet Movie Database]].}}</ref>{{Better source needed|reason=The content on IMDb is user-submitted, and the site is therefore considered unreliable.|date=February 2019}} Also in 1994, he provided a voiceover for one of the cows in the [[Anchor (brand)|Anchor butter]] adverts. The advert was called ''"Anchor: Never Seen Anything Like It"''.{{citation needed|date=February 2019}}

His return to ''EastEnders'' was aired on Christmas Day 1995. He was initially reintroduced as a recurring character and after several brief stints on the show, he returned as a full-time character in May 1998. His character was part of many big storylines over the next two years. At the beginning of 2000 it was reported that Reid was suffering from heart problems.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/636597.stm |title='Exhausted' EastEnder Reid resting |work=BBC News |date=9 February 2000}}</ref> In May 2000 he announced that he would be leaving the soap for good due to exhaustion from the long filming schedules.<ref>{{cite news
|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/739111.stm
|title='Exhausted' Reid quits EastEnders
|publisher=BBC News
|date=6 May 2000
|access-date=29 July 2007
}}</ref> He was persuaded to stay on the show for a further five months to give his character a dramatic exit. His departure was aired on 2 November 2000 when he famously departed after his affair with ex-wife [[Pat Butcher|Pat Evans]] was discovered by his current wife [[Peggy Mitchell]]. Also in 2000, he appeared in the popular British gangster film ''[[Snatch (film)|Snatch]]'' playing crooked diamond trader Doug "The Head" Denovitz. He went on to appear in several low-budget British films over the next few years such as ''Hey Mr DJ'' (2005), ''Moussakka and Chips'' (2005) as well as a Spanish film titled ''Oh Marbella'' (2003).

Soon after his exit from EastEnders, BBC bosses persuaded him to make a brief comeback to the show.

He made brief returns to ''EastEnders'' in late January 2002 to appear in three episodes filmed in [[Spain]], followed by a [[List of EastEnders television spin-offs|spin-off]] special episode titled "Perfectly Frank" in 2003 and made his final comeback to ''EastEnders'' for a few episodes in late 2005. In early 2006, he appeared on ''[[The Paul O'Grady Show]]'' and made it clear that he had no interest in any possible future re-appearances in EastEnders, and later that year he rejected another offer to return to the series.{{citation needed|date=February 2019}}

He was semi-retired from show business by this time, and lived in a villa in Spain. He returned to acting in early 2007, appearing in two episodes of the long-running [[ITV Network|ITV]] police drama series ''[[The Bill]]'' where he played the part of corrupt businessman Brian Stevens. This was his last broadcast television appearance at that time, though he had filmed a reality series for ITV entitled ''The Baron'' before his death; the network was undecided as to whether it would be aired<ref>{{cite news|title=Reid's last TV show put on hold|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6934990.stm|work=BBC News Online|date=7 August 2007|access-date=8 August 2007}}</ref> but the programme started airing on 24 April 2008 on [[ITV1]]. Reid was the eventual winner, facing off against [[Suzanne Shaw]] after the departure of the other contestant [[Malcolm McLaren]]. Reid was thus bestowed with the title of Baron of Troup, a genuine and hereditary barony, though one conveying no privilege aside from the use of the title itself. Reid had also completed filming as a gangster in the independent British film ''[[Jack Says]]'' four days before his death. The film was released on DVD on 22 September 2008. His character, "The Guv'nor", also features in the graphic novel prequel ''[[Jack Said]]''.{{citation needed|date=February 2019}}

===Stand-up routines===

Throughout his career, Reid performed at many venues, but only a few shows were recorded for release on VHS and/or DVD. These titles are:

* ''Mike Reid Live & Uncensored'' (Only available on VHS) (1992)
* ''Mike Reid Live & Uncensored 2'' (Only available on VHS) (1994)
* ''Live at the [[London Palladium]]'' (Available on VHS & DVD) (1997)
* ''Some of That'' (Only available on VHS) (1997)
* ''Pussy in Boots – An Uncensored Live Adult Show'' (with [[Barbara Windsor]]) (Only available on VHS) (1998)
* ''Alive & Kidding'' (Only available on VHS) (1998)
* ''Seriously Funny'' (Available on VHS & DVD) (2000)
* ''Live at the [[Queen Vic]]'' (Only available on VHS) (2002)
* ''Being Frank – The Guvnor's Last Stand'' (Available on VHS & DVD) (2008)

Reid recorded many cover versions of classic songs. In 2006, his version of [[Adriano Celentano]]'s nonsense song ''Prisencolinensinainciusol'' enjoyed a renaissance, spurred by a campaign group on social-networking website Facebook in 2010.

==Death==
[[File:Mike Reid (actor) Church of St Mary Little Easton Essex England 2.jpg|thumb|right|Mike Reid's gravestone in the graveyard of St Mary's Church, Little Easton, Essex]]
Reid died in [[Marbella]], Spain, on 29 July 2007, aged 67.<ref>{{cite news
|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6921549.stm
|title=Ex-EastEnders star Mike Reid dies
|publisher=BBC News
|date=29 July 2007
|access-date=29 July 2007
}}</ref> A heavy smoker, he was suspected to have suffered a heart attack. Two weeks before he died, he had received a full medical examination and been given a clean bill of health.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?(dead|title=News|work=Telegraph.co.uk|date=15 March 2016}}{{dead link|date=July 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> The 30 July 2007 ''EastEnders'' episode featured a dedication to him following the end credits.

Reid's funeral was held on Tuesday 14 August 2007 at [[Little Easton]] Parish Church, [[Essex]], and was attended by over 250 people, including his former ''[[EastEnders]]'' co-stars [[Pam St Clement]], [[Sid Owen]], [[Michael Greco (actor)|Michael Greco]], [[Bobby Davro]], [[June Brown]], [[Barbara Windsor]] and other members of the ''EastEnders'' cast.<ref>"[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6945324.stm Stars attend Mike Reid's funeral]"</ref> His body was cremated the following day at [[Chelmsford]] Crematorium, and his ashes were later buried in the graveyard of St Mary the Virgin Church at [[Little Easton]], in Essex.

Reid's family decided to allow fans to attend his funeral, and his widow Shirley also invited them to speak. Reid's former co-stars in ''EastEnders'' were all given the day off work to attend his funeral.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a71288/fans-invited-to-mike-reids-funeral.html |title=Fans invited to Mike Reid's funeral |work=Digitalspy.co.uk |date=13 August 2007 |access-date=2 February 2019}}</ref>

==Posthumous events==
In November 2007, just over three months after Reid's death, the [[BBC]] announced that his ''[[EastEnders]]'' character [[Frank Butcher]] would be killed off in April 2008. The week had been dubbed "Frank Week". In the ''EastEnders'' episode on 1 April 2008, Frank's funeral was held. Frank's children, Ricky, Diane and Janine also made a comeback. {{Better source needed|reason="The Sun" tabloid newspaper is not an ideal source.|date=February 2019}} In the episode in which Frank's funeral took place, Reid appeared in previous scenes which had aired years earlier, in flashbacks in Pat Butcher's head. He was also heard saying "Take care of yourself, babe", to Pat at the very end of the episode, a flashback of the words Frank had spoken, taken from the end of the last-ever scene Reid performed in ''[[EastEnders]]'', which originally broadcast in December 2005.

==Selected filmography==
*''[[Doctor Who]]'': ''[[The War Machines]]'' episode (1966) .... Soldier (uncredited)
*''[[The Saint (TV series)|The Saint]]'' (1966) .... Secret police officer (uncredited)
*''[[Mister Ten Per Cent]]'' (1967) .... Doorman (uncredited)
*''[[The Dirty Dozen]]'' (1967) .... Sergeant at War Games HQ (uncredited)
*''[[Up the Junction (1968 film)|Up the Junction]]'' (1968) .... Policeman outside court (uncredited)
*''[[The Champions]]'' (1969).... Security guard (uncredited)
*''[[The Looking Glass War (film)|The Looking Glass War]]'' (1969) .... Policeman Guarding Leiser (uncredited)
*''[[The Adding Machine (film)|The Adding Machine]]'' (1969) .... Yard guard
*''[[Department S (TV series)|Department S]]'' (1969) .... ''The Trojan Tanker'' French driver (uncredited)
*''[[The Comedians (1971 TV series)|The Comedians]]'' (1971) .... Presenter
*''[[Steptoe and Son (film)|Steptoe and Son]]'' (1972) .... Compere
*''[[Runaround (UK game show)|Runaround]]'' (1975–1976, 1978–1981) .... Presenter
*''Noah’s Castle (1979)
*''[[Worzel Gummidge]]'' (1980) .... Fairground Owner
*''[[Minder (TV series)|Minder]]'' (1982) .... Vernon
*''[[Big Deal (TV series)|Big Deal]]'' (1986) ... Peter Davis
*''[[EastEnders]]'' (1987–2000, 2002, 2005) .... [[Frank Butcher]] (780 episodes)
*''[[Big Break]]'' (1990) .... Presenter
*''[[Pussy in Boots]]'' (1994) ..... Big Dick
*''[[Cracker (UK TV series)|Cracker]]'' (1994) .... Jimmy Jukes
*''[[The Detectives (1993 TV series)|The Detectives]]'' (1995) .... Ronnie Richardson
*''[[Snatch (film)|Snatch]]'' (2000) .... Doug 'The Head' Denovitz
*''[[List of EastEnders television spin-offs#Perfectly Frank|EastEnders: Perfectly Frank]]'' (2003) .... Frank Butcher
*''[[The Secret Show]]'' (2006) .... Mr Atom (Voice)
*''[[The Bill]]'' (2007) .... Brian Stevens
*''[[Jack Says]]'' (2008) ... The Guv'nor (final film role)

==References==
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==External links==
*{{IMDb name|id=0717372|name=Mike Reid}}
*BBC Have Your Say: [http://newsforums.bbc.co.uk/nol/thread.jspa?threadID=7002&&&edition=1&ttl=20070729214617 Mike Reid: Your tributes] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717032233/http://newsforums.bbc.co.uk/nol/thread.jspa?threadID=7002&&&edition=1&ttl=20070729214617 |date=17 July 2011 }}.

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	In 1987, he joined the cast of popular BBC television soap opera ''[[EastEnders]]'' as [[Frank Butcher]], for which he gained much popularity over the years. He initially joined the series as a semi-regular character, first appearing in September of that year, but was so popular that during 1988 he became a full-time cast member as his character became landlord of the Queen Vic pub, buying it from [[Den Watts]] ([[Leslie Grantham]]) during 1988. The part of Butcher earned Reid the public persona of being pessimistic that he enjoyed acting against, for instance in television adverts for the soft drink Oasis. His character was involved in many popular storylines over the years and the most famous of these storylines was his character's long turbulent relationship with [[Pat Wicks]] (played by [[Pam St. Clement]]) and later his short-lived marriage to [[Peggy Mitchell]] (played by [[Barbara Windsor]]).		In 1987, he joined the cast of popular BBC television soap opera ''[[EastEnders]]'' as [[Frank Butcher]], for which he gained much popularity over the years. He initially joined the series as a semi-regular character, first appearing in September of that year, but was so popular that during 1988 he became a full-time cast member as his character became landlord of the Queen Vic pub, buying it from [[Den Watts]] ([[Leslie Grantham]]) during 1988. The part of Butcher earned Reid the public persona of being pessimistic that he enjoyed acting against, for instance in television adverts for the soft drink Oasis. His character was involved in many popular storylines over the years and the most famous of these storylines was his character's long turbulent relationship with [[Pat Wicks]] (played by [[Pam St. Clement]]) and later his short-lived marriage to [[Peggy Mitchell]] (played by [[Barbara Windsor]]).

	In April 1994, by which time the character of Frank Butcher was one of the most popular on British television, Reid took a long break from the show due to stress from acting out a depression storyline for the show. Later that year, he starred alongside other fellow ''[[EastEnders]]'' actors [[Barbara Windsor]] and [[John Altman (actor)\|John Altman]] in his classic adult [[pantomime]] ''[[Pussy in Boots]]'', a spin-off of ''[[Puss in Boots]]'' where Reid played the main role of 'Big Dick'.<ref>{{cite web		In April 1994, by which time the character of Frank Butcher was one of the most popular on British television, Reid took a long break from the show due to stress from acting out a depression storyline for the show. Later that year, he starred alongside other fellow ''[[EastEnders]]'' actors [[Barbara Windsor]] and [[John Altman (actor)\|John Altman]] in his classic adult [[w:pantomime\|pantomime]] ''[[Pussy in Boots]]'', a spin-off of ''[[w:Puss in Boots\|Puss in Boots]]'' where Reid played the main role of 'Big Dick'.<ref>{{cite web
	\|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0447380/		\|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0447380/
	\|title=IMDB Pussy in Boots		\|title=IMDB Pussy in Boots
	\|publisher=[[Internet Movie Database]].}}</ref>~~{{Better source needed\|reason=The content on IMDb is user-submitted, and the site is therefore considered unreliable.\|date=February 2019}}~~ Also in 1994, he provided a voiceover for one of the cows in the [[Anchor (brand)\|Anchor butter]] adverts. The advert was called ''"Anchor: Never Seen Anything Like It"''.~~{{citation needed\|date=February 2019}}~~		\|publisher=[[w:Internet Movie Database\|Internet Movie Database]].}}</ref> Also in 1994, he provided a voiceover for one of the cows in the [[Anchor (brand)\|Anchor butter]] adverts. The advert was called ''"Anchor: Never Seen Anything Like It"''.

	His return to ''EastEnders'' was aired on Christmas Day 1995. He was initially reintroduced as a recurring character and after several brief stints on the show, he returned as a full-time character in May 1998. His character was part of many big storylines over the next two years. At the beginning of 2000 it was reported that Reid was suffering from heart problems.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/636597.stm \|title='Exhausted' EastEnder Reid resting \|work=BBC News \|date=9 February 2000}}</ref> In May 2000 he announced that he would be leaving the soap for good due to exhaustion from the long filming schedules.<ref>{{cite news		His return to ''EastEnders'' was aired on Christmas Day 1995. He was initially reintroduced as a recurring character and after several brief stints on the show, he returned as a full-time character in May 1998. His character was part of many big storylines over the next two years. At the beginning of 2000 it was reported that Reid was suffering from heart problems.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/636597.stm \|title='Exhausted' EastEnder Reid resting \|work=BBC News \|date=9 February 2000}}</ref> In May 2000 he announced that he would be leaving the soap for good due to exhaustion from the long filming schedules.<ref>{{cite news
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	Soon after his exit from EastEnders, BBC bosses persuaded him to make a brief comeback to the show.		Soon after his exit from EastEnders, BBC bosses persuaded him to make a brief comeback to the show.

	He made brief returns to ''EastEnders'' in late January 2002 to appear in three episodes filmed in [[Spain]], followed by a [[List of EastEnders television spin-offs\|spin-off]] special episode titled "Perfectly Frank" in 2003 and made his final comeback to ''EastEnders'' for a few episodes in late 2005. In early 2006, he appeared on ''[[The Paul O'Grady Show]]'' and made it clear that he had no interest in any possible future re-appearances in EastEnders, and later that year he rejected another offer to return to the series.~~{{citation needed\|date=February 2019}}~~		He made brief returns to ''EastEnders'' in late January 2002 to appear in three episodes filmed in [[w:Spain\|Spain]], followed by a [[w:List of EastEnders television spin-offs\|spin-off]] special episode titled "Perfectly Frank" in 2003 and made his final comeback to ''EastEnders'' for a few episodes in late 2005. In early 2006, he appeared on ''[[The Paul O'Grady Show]]'' and made it clear that he had no interest in any possible future re-appearances in EastEnders, and later that year he rejected another offer to return to the series.

	He was semi-retired from show business by this time, and lived in a villa in Spain. He returned to acting in early 2007, appearing in two episodes of the long-running [[ITV Network\|ITV]] police drama series ''[[The Bill]]'' where he played the part of corrupt businessman Brian Stevens. This was his last broadcast television appearance at that time, though he had filmed a reality series for ITV entitled ''The Baron'' before his death; the network was undecided as to whether it would be aired<ref>{{cite news\|title=Reid's last TV show put on hold\|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6934990.stm\|work=BBC News Online\|date=7 August 2007\|access-date=8 August 2007}}</ref> but the programme started airing on 24 April 2008 on [[ITV1]]. Reid was the eventual winner, facing off against [[Suzanne Shaw]] after the departure of the other contestant [[Malcolm McLaren]]. Reid was thus bestowed with the title of Baron of Troup, a genuine and hereditary barony, though one conveying no privilege aside from the use of the title itself. Reid had also completed filming as a gangster in the independent British film ''[[Jack Says]]'' four days before his death. The film was released on DVD on 22 September 2008. His character, "The Guv'nor", also features in the graphic novel prequel ''[[Jack Said]]''.		He was semi-retired from show business by this time, and lived in a villa in Spain. He returned to acting in early 2007, appearing in two episodes of the long-running [[w:ITV Network\|ITV]] police drama series ''[[w:The Bill\|The Bill]]'' where he played the part of corrupt businessman Brian Stevens. This was his last broadcast television appearance at that time, though he had filmed a reality series for ITV entitled ''The Baron'' before his death; the network was undecided as to whether it would be aired<ref>{{cite news\|title=Reid's last TV show put on hold\|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6934990.stm\|work=BBC News Online\|date=7 August 2007\|access-date=8 August 2007}}</ref> but the programme started airing on 24 April 2008 on [[ITV1]]. Reid was the eventual winner, facing off against [[Suzanne Shaw]] after the departure of the other contestant [[Malcolm McLaren]]. Reid was thus bestowed with the title of Baron of Troup, a genuine and hereditary barony, though one conveying no privilege aside from the use of the title itself. Reid had also completed filming as a gangster in the independent British film ''[[w:Jack Says\|Jack Says]]'' four days before his death. The film was released on DVD on 22 September 2008. His character, "The Guv'nor", also features in the graphic novel prequel ''[[w:Jack Said\|Jack Said]]''.

	===Stand-up routines===		===Stand-up routines===
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	* ''Mike Reid Live & Uncensored'' (Only available on VHS) (1992)		* ''Mike Reid Live & Uncensored'' (Only available on VHS) (1992)
	* ''Mike Reid Live & Uncensored 2'' (Only available on VHS) (1994)		* ''Mike Reid Live & Uncensored 2'' (Only available on VHS) (1994)
	* ''Live at the [[London Palladium]]'' (Available on VHS & DVD) (1997)		* ''Live at the [[w:London Palladium\|London Palladium]]'' (Available on VHS & DVD) (1997)
	* ''Some of That'' (Only available on VHS) (1997)		* ''Some of That'' (Only available on VHS) (1997)
	* ''Pussy in Boots – An Uncensored Live Adult Show'' (with [[Barbara Windsor]]) (Only available on VHS) (1998)		* ''Pussy in Boots – An Uncensored Live Adult Show'' (with [[Barbara Windsor]]) (Only available on VHS) (1998)
	* ''Alive & Kidding'' (Only available on VHS) (1998)		* ''Alive & Kidding'' (Only available on VHS) (1998)
	* ''Seriously Funny'' (Available on VHS & DVD) (2000)		* ''Seriously Funny'' (Available on VHS & DVD) (2000)
	* ''Live at the [[Queen Vic]]'' (Only available on VHS) (2002)		* ''Live at the [[w:Queen Vic\|Queen Vic]]'' (Only available on VHS) (2002)
	* ''Being Frank – The Guvnor's Last Stand'' (Available on VHS & DVD) (2008)		* ''Being Frank – The Guvnor's Last Stand'' (Available on VHS & DVD) (2008)

	Reid recorded many cover versions of classic songs. In 2006, his version of [[Adriano Celentano]]'s nonsense song ''Prisencolinensinainciusol'' enjoyed a renaissance, spurred by a campaign group on social-networking website Facebook in 2010.		Reid recorded many cover versions of classic songs. In 2006, his version of [[w:Adriano Celentano\|Adriano Celentano]]'s nonsense song ''Prisencolinensinainciusol'' enjoyed a renaissance, spurred by a campaign group on social-networking website Facebook in 2010.

	==Death==		==Death==