JemmaPage published Stapleford entertainer Frankie Holmes - who starred in BBC's...

He was the fish and chip man in BBC's Dad's Army and friends with Olivia Newton John – but veteran entertainer Frankie Holmes will be remembered as a doting dad and loving husband. The Stapleford-born actor, comedian and ventriloquist died at the age of 93 on Monday after a six-month battle with bowl and bladder cancer. His family have paid tribute to him and remembered him as a loving family man who was a pleasure to be around. Mr Holmes became a professional entertainer in 1950...