William Franklyn was a British actor, perhaps best known for voicing the "Schhh... You Know Who" adverts for Schweppes from 1965 to 1973. He also performed on stage, film, television and radio, taking over from Peter Jones as "The Book" (the narrator) in the third, fourth and fifth radio series of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. He is also known for his portrayal of Sexton Blake for BBC Radio 4 in 1967.
William Franklyn has 28 screen credits in a career dating back to 1953. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Dracula (Hammer) Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Woodland Harvest, Pit of Darkness, The Big Deal. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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