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Derek Fowlds is knows the world over for his countless appearances in many household favourite television drams and films. From apprentice printer to armed forces disc jockey, from the West End to Broadway, from silver screen to worldwide television fame, Derek's career has seen him work alongside some of the greatest names in showbiz. He appeared in films with Alec Guinness, Kenneth More, Gina Lollobrigida and Dirk Bogarde. He shook Sinatra's hand. He has appeared on screen or state with Laurence Harvey, Helen Mirren, Daniel Craig, and Benedict Cumberbatch. Then there's also been a note or two with Gary Barlow and Simon Le Bon. On TV, a whole generation embraced "Mr Derek" when he appeared alongside the outspoken Basin Brush, and a nation laughed at the classic BBC comedy 'Yes Minister', in which he starred alongside Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne. He also played Oscar Blaketon in eighteen series of the still hugely popular 'Heartbeat' series. With his heart resting easily on his sleeve Derek talks candidly about his personal life, his adored mother and sister, his two wives, his many lovers and his one true love. It is a story that swings from triumph to bitter disappointment, from glorious unadulterated joy to appalling tragedy.