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	'''Tom Mennard''' (11 February 1918 – 2 November 1989) was an English comedian and actor. Mennard had a long career in variety, radio and television.		'''Tom Mennard''' (11 February 1918 – 2 November 1989) was an English comedian and actor. Mennard had a long career in variety, radio and television.

	Mennard was born in [[Beeston, Leeds]], the son of an undertaker.<ref name="Hudd">[[Roy Hudd]] & Philip Hindin, ''Roy Hudd's Cavalcade of Variety Acts: A Who Was Who of Light Entertainment 1945-60'', Robson Books, 1997, p. 119</ref> He subsequently settled in Brighton where he worked as bus driver.<ref name="Worth">[http://www.harryworth.co.uk/#/tom-mennard/4516970295 Tom Mennard] on Harry Worth site</ref> Whilst in Brighton he became involved in an amateur revue company where his performances attracted the attention of singer [[Donald Peers]], who was appearing in variety in the town.<ref name="Hudd"/> On Peers' recommendation Mennard got an audition for the [[BBC]] and as a result was given a spot on ''The Centre Show'', a television programme for new talent presented by [[Benny Hill]].<ref name="Hudd"/>		Mennard was born in [[w:Beeston, Leeds\|Beeston, Leeds]], the son of an undertaker.<ref name="Hudd">[[Roy Hudd]] & Philip Hindin, ''Roy Hudd's Cavalcade of Variety Acts: A Who Was Who of Light Entertainment 1945-60'', Robson Books, 1997, p. 119</ref> He subsequently settled in Brighton where he worked as bus driver.<ref name="Worth">[http://www.harryworth.co.uk/#/tom-mennard/4516970295 Tom Mennard] on Harry Worth site</ref> Whilst in Brighton he became involved in an amateur revue company where his performances attracted the attention of singer [[w:Donald Peers\|Donald Peers]], who was appearing in variety in the town.<ref name="Hudd"/> On Peers' recommendation Mennard got an audition for the [[w:BBC\|BBC]] and as a result was given a spot on ''The Centre Show'', a television programme for new talent presented by [[Benny Hill]].<ref name="Hudd"/>

	Following Hill's advice he auditioned for the [[Windmill Theatre]] and, after two rejections, was accepted with a routine in which he played a road sweeper.<ref name="Hudd"/> His first appearances at the theatre were alongside [[Bill Waddington]] and [[Jill Summers]].<ref name="Worth"/> Variety and theatre work followed, including a tour with [[Harold Fielding]]'s ''Music for the Millions'' during which Mennard worked with his idol [[Robb Wilton]], whose slow, deliberate style of story-telling was the main influence on Mennard's own delivery style.<ref name="Hudd"/> He also made several appearances on BBC TV's long running variety programme, ''[[The Good Old Days (UK TV series)\|The Good Old Days]]'', at The City Varieties Theatre in Leeds, his home town.		Following Hill's advice he auditioned for the [[w:Windmill Theatre\|Windmill Theatre]] and, after two rejections, was accepted with a routine in which he played a road sweeper.<ref name="Hudd"/> His first appearances at the theatre were alongside [[Bill Waddington]] and [[Jill Summers]].<ref name="Worth"/> Variety and theatre work followed, including a tour with [[w:Harold Fielding\|Harold Fielding]]'s ''Music for the Millions'' during which Mennard worked with his idol [[Robb Wilton]], whose slow, deliberate style of story-telling was the main influence on Mennard's own delivery style.<ref name="Hudd"/> He also made several appearances on BBC TV's long running variety programme, ''[[w:The Good Old Days (UK TV series)\|The Good Old Days]]'', at The City Varieties Theatre in Leeds, his home town.

	Mennard became a regular feature on Mike Craig's radio shows in [[Manchester]] and these helped him to reach a wider national audience.<ref>Hudd & Hindin, pp. 119-120</ref> His radio work included his own show, ''Local Tales''.<ref name="Worth"/> He also managed a handful of film appearances, including the horror ''[[The Flesh and Blood Show]]'' and the sexploitation film ''[[Four Dimensions of Greta]]''.<ref name="Worth"/>		Mennard became a regular feature on Mike Craig's radio shows in [[w:Manchester\|Manchester]] and these helped him to reach a wider national audience.<ref>Hudd & Hindin, pp. 119-120</ref> His radio work included his own show, ''Local Tales''.<ref name="Worth"/> He also managed a handful of film appearances, including the horror ''[[w:The Flesh and Blood Show\|The Flesh and Blood Show]]'' and the sexploitation film ''[[Four Dimensions of Greta]]''.<ref name="Worth"/>

	On television he made appearances in ''[[Dad's Army]]'', ''[[Open All Hours]]'' and [[Harry Worth]] vehicle ''[[Oh Happy Band!]]'', amongst others.<ref name="Worth"/> In 1985 he joined the cast of ''[[Coronation Street]]'' in the role of Sam Tindall, remaining in the part irregularly until 1989, with his real life dog Dougal also featuring as the character's pet.<ref name="Worth"/>		On television he made appearances in ''[[Dad's Army]]'', ''[[Open All Hours]]'' and [[Harry Worth]] vehicle ''[[Oh Happy Band!]]'', amongst others.<ref name="Worth"/> In 1985 he joined the cast of ''[[w:Coronation Street\|Coronation Street]]'' in the role of Sam Tindall, remaining in the part irregularly until 1989, with his real life dog Dougal also featuring as the character's pet.<ref name="Worth"/>

	Mennard died from cancer in 1989 at Salisbury hospital. He was 71.<ref name="Worth"/>		Mennard died from cancer in 1989 at Salisbury hospital. He was 71.<ref name="Worth"/>
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{{Short description|English comedian and actor}}
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'''Tom Mennard''' (11 February 1918 – 2 November 1989) was an English comedian and actor. Mennard had a long career in variety, radio and television.

Mennard was born in [[Beeston, Leeds]], the son of an undertaker.<ref name="Hudd">[[Roy Hudd]] & Philip Hindin, ''Roy Hudd's Cavalcade of Variety Acts: A Who Was Who of Light Entertainment 1945-60'', Robson Books, 1997, p. 119</ref> He subsequently settled in Brighton where he worked as bus driver.<ref name="Worth">[http://www.harryworth.co.uk/#/tom-mennard/4516970295 Tom Mennard] on Harry Worth site</ref> Whilst in Brighton he became involved in an amateur revue company where his performances attracted the attention of singer [[Donald Peers]], who was appearing in variety in the town.<ref name="Hudd"/> On Peers' recommendation Mennard got an audition for the [[BBC]] and as a result was given a spot on ''The Centre Show'', a television programme for new talent presented by [[Benny Hill]].<ref name="Hudd"/>

Following Hill's advice he auditioned for the [[Windmill Theatre]] and, after two rejections, was accepted with a routine in which he played a road sweeper.<ref name="Hudd"/> His first appearances at the theatre were alongside [[Bill Waddington]] and [[Jill Summers]].<ref name="Worth"/> Variety and theatre work followed, including a tour with [[Harold Fielding]]'s ''Music for the Millions'' during which Mennard worked with his idol [[Robb Wilton]], whose slow, deliberate style of story-telling was the main influence on Mennard's own delivery style.<ref name="Hudd"/> He also made several appearances on BBC TV's long running variety programme, ''[[The Good Old Days (UK TV series)|The Good Old Days]]'', at The City Varieties Theatre in Leeds, his home town.

Mennard became a regular feature on Mike Craig's radio shows in [[Manchester]] and these helped him to reach a wider national audience.<ref>Hudd & Hindin, pp. 119-120</ref> His radio work included his own show, ''Local Tales''.<ref name="Worth"/> He also managed a handful of film appearances, including the horror ''[[The Flesh and Blood Show]]'' and the sexploitation film ''[[Four Dimensions of Greta]]''.<ref name="Worth"/>

On television he made appearances in ''[[Dad's Army]]'', ''[[Open All Hours]]'' and [[Harry Worth]] vehicle ''[[Oh Happy Band!]]'', amongst others.<ref name="Worth"/> In 1985 he joined the cast of ''[[Coronation Street]]'' in the role of Sam Tindall, remaining in the part irregularly until 1989, with his real life dog Dougal also featuring as the character's pet.<ref name="Worth"/>

Mennard died from cancer in 1989 at Salisbury hospital. He was 71.<ref name="Worth"/>

==External links==
* {{IMDb name|0579718|Tom Mennard}}

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