Don Estelle Pickfords man in one episode (1969) and an ARP Warden called Gerald in three more (1970). He eventually landed the role of Gunner "Lofty" Sugden in the British sitcom, "It Ain't Half Hot Mum" which was first broadcast in 1974 and ran until 1981. Windsor Davies often took the micky out of Lofty in the episodes. The character was given the ironic nickname of "Lofty" because of Estelle's short stature. Estelle had a powerful tenor voice, and had a Number 1 hit in the UK Singles Chart in 1975 with a semi-comic version of "Whispering Grass", followed by a cover
Windsor Davies be the voice of the UK's speaking clock in 1984. He sang and voiced many characters in the Paul McCartney classic film "Rupert and the Frog Song" in 1984 and he appeared that year in the children's film "Gabrielle and the Doodleman" as three different characters (the Ringmaster, the Black Knight and an Ugly Sister). Windsor Davies has also narrated the audiobook for the Ladybird children's classic "Treasure Island". Now retired, he lives in the south of France. Windsor Davies Windsor Davies (born 28 August 1930) is a retired British actor who acted in many films and TV shows between