Offers news, comment and features about the British arts scene with sections on books, films, music, theatre, art and architecture. Requires free registration. Just a few months ago, Verizon claimed its new unlimited data plan wouldnt throttle video at least until users hit 22GB of data. For its part, the company told. Get the latest music news plus concert recaps, reviews, photos, videos and more at JamBase. Freshly Grown. Rama is a Holistic Nutritionist and Mama to 2. She resides in the Pacific NW and enjoys good food with great company, date nights with her husband and. Beloved Catweazle and Worzel Gummidge actor Geoffrey Bayldon dies at home at 93 after battling respiratory problems. Geoffrey Bayldon, 93, has died, his fan club has. Geoffrey Bayldon dead aged 9. Beloved British actor Geoffrey Bayldon has died aged 9. Bayldon was known for his role as Catweazle in the 1. TV show, and later for the role as Crowman in Worzel Gummidge. A spokesman who ran the fan club, who was close to the actor, confirmed his death in a statement. Bayldon was known for his role as Catweazle in the 1. DVD4-610x410.jpg' alt='Dead &Amp; Breakfast Full Movie Part 1' title='Dead &Amp; Breakfast Full Movie Part 1' />Catweazle in 2. Bayldon as the Crowman in Worzel Gummidge, a character he became well known for during his extensive career. Geoffrey Bayldon as Sidney Johnson, in The Return of Sherlock Holmes, the ITV drama. The owner of the Catweazle Fan Club, who was close to the British born star, said he died peacefully at his home on Wednesday. A statement released by the club said It is with great sadness and a very heavy heart, that we have to inform you of the passing of our beloved Geoffrey. A spokesman close to the actor said he had been battling respiratory problems and died on May 1. At the age of 9. 3 and after battling respiratory problems of late, he passed away on the morning of May 1. This is utterly heart breaking. I hope that all members of the fan club family will agree with us, that the legacy, love, skill and character of this lovely, witty, talented and generally charming man, must continue through our club. The statement was shared by Carol Barnes, who worked closely with Mr Bayldon and co ran the online organisation with its founder, Gary Bowers. BBCs Lizo Mzimba tweeted Sad news. Actor Geoffrey Bayldon, best known for playing Catweazle and Worzel Gummidges Crowman has passed away aged 9. Bayldon was Leeds born and trained at the Old Vic Theatre School, before starting his career in Shakespeare and theatre. Watch The Shelter Streaming. He turned down Doctor Who twice, having been earmarked for the role by the BBC in its early days. Geoffrey Bayldon as Catweazle and Graham Crowden as Gobbling. Catweazle was a magician from the time of the Normans cast into the future. He enlisted the help of two boys to get him back to his own time. The show was unlike anything on television in the early 1. Fans of his childrens shows tweeted heartfelt tributes as they learned of the actors death. However, he did eventually appear in the show, with a guest appearance as Organon when Tom Baker was Doctor, and lent his voice to the title part for two audio plays. He continued working until 2. My Family that year. In an interview with Sci Fi bulletin in 2. Bayldon said he had no regrets about not taking on the role of the Doctor. Watch Jacob`S Ladder Online Gorillavid. He said Ive never been in love with sci fi. It doesnt terribly interest me. I turned it down simply because Id been playing old men and I didnt want to play any more. I didnt read a script so I never turned an offer down and when I got Catweazle, I thought, Thats why I turned Doctor Who down. Ive played the part on audios since and thoroughly enjoyed doing it. According to Digital Spy he once said of his show Catweazle It was a new idea, at the time of boring kitchen sink drama. Everything was serious, working class, and the idea of magic didnt even occur, let alone humour. With the two together I thought the world would be mine Members of the fan club for his show Catweazle said his death was utterly heart breakingBayldon as Catweazle an eccentric, incompetent, dishevelled and smelly, but lovable wizard from the 1. Bayldon with Cliff Richard pictured in a scene from the film Two A Penny in 1. Bayldon hosting Fort Boyard with Leslie Grantham and Melinda Messenger on Channel 5 Catweazle was an ITV childrens show which started in 1. Bayldon as a wizard from the Norman times who had been cast into the future by magic. He enlists the help of two boys to try to get back to his own time, in the 1. As well as playing the eccentric 1. The Crowman in Worzel Gummidge 1. TVs Magic Grandad 1. Bayldon was said to have one brother but no partner or children. Prior to his memorable childrens TV roles, Bayldon appeared in several films including Casino Royale, a James Bond spoof based on Ian Flemings debut 0. King Rat and To Sir, With Love. Bayldon is believed to have had one brother but no partner or children. His hobbies included walking and collecting watercolour paintings. Mr Bowers, 6. Catweazle as a child. He said I had been seriously ill and didnt think I was going to make it, and I wanted to leave something behind. I always loved Catweazle as a child and whole families used to sit around the telly together on Sunday afternoons to watch it. Its such a timeless piece of work that it will never be dated, the only things that have really changed are the motor cars and the telephone boxes. I once got hold of Geoffreys telephone number and I remember pacing up and down with it for about three hours before deciding to ring him, and then he was really, really nice. The World God Only Knows New Season. He was very generous with the club and he would always come along to our annual get togethers, even after he fell ill.