Yana (Pamela Guard)
1932 - 1989
Glamorous model and showgirl who appeared in cabaret, theatre, films and on TV. Had her own television show in the 1950s in which she sang her trademark song 'Climb Up The Wall'.
Arthur Young
1898 - 1959
Actor who began on stage and had many radio and TV parts, including Dukas in 'The Count Of Monte Cristo' in 1956, and appeared in some films.
Gladys Young
1905 - 1975
Newcastle-born actress who appeared in Britain's first TV play in 1930 and had many BBC radio and TV parts. Also some film roles.
(Sir) Jimmy Young
1921 - 2016
Popular singing star of the 1950s with several hit records. Later presented radio's 'Housewive's Choice' and thus began his career as a disc jockey. On Radio One at first and then Radio Two from 1973 to 2002.
Muriel Young
1923 - 2001
Bishop Middleham, County Durham - born, she was initially an actress with some TV and film parts and appeared in TV's 'Kaleidoscope'. Best known for her innovative children's programmes which she also created and produced, as well as pop music programmes for Granada TV. This versatile lady was also a disc jockey on Radio Luxembourg and a continuity announcer on ITV from its earliest days in 1955, and presented and interviewed on regional ITV programmes.
Fred Yule
1893 - 1982
Character actor and singer who appeared in 'ITMA' and 'Ray's A Laugh' on radio. Also in 'The Archers', the long-running radio serial.
Mai Zetterling
1925 - 1994
Swedish-born actress, director and writer who made several films and often appeared on TV in plays and in 'My Wife And I', a 1958 comedy series on ITV. Later became known as a director in TV and films.
Anne Ziegler
1910 - 2003
Female half of duo with Webster Booth (qv) whose singing partnership embraced touring, making records and appearing on TV.