Deaths
| Date | Name | Age | Cinematic Credibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 January | Cyril Fletcher | 91 | British comedian (That's Life!) |
| 9 February | Kate Peyton | 39 | BBC journalist and producer |
| 11 February | Stan Richards | 74 | actor (Seth Armstrong in Emmerdale) |
| 10 March | Dave Allen | 68 | Irish comedian, host of solo shows on BBC1 and ITV. |
| 26 June | Richard Whiteley | 61 | presenter, host of Countdown. |
| 11 July | Gretchen Franklin | 94 | actress (Ethel Skinner in EastEnders) |
| 31 August | Michael Sheard | 67 | actor (Mr Bronson in Grange Hill) |
| 3 October | Ronnie Barker | 76 | comedian, half of The Two Ronnies |
| 16 October | Ross Davidson | 47 | actor (Andy O'Brien in EastEnders) |
| 31 October | Mary Wimbush | 81 | actress (Poldark, Jeeves and Wooster, Century Falls) |
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