Despite being born in Harlingen, Texas, and achieving early film success in Italy, actress and plus-sized pioneer Fran Fullenwider became a true mainstay of British culture and television. Born in 194

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Talking Pictures TV talkingpicturestv.co.uk SKY 328 | FREEVIEW 82 FREESAT 306 | VIRGIN 445 Murder at the Windmill (1949) (Thursday 1 January, 8am) Crime Drama. Director: Val Guest. Starring: Garry Mar

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The zany world of Rentaghost with jesters, witches and a pantomime horse, entertained children and adults alike

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