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Welcome to the official family-run Instagram for the late actor, Sid James.

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It’s always a magical moment when we tell anybody who our father was. Invariably, the revelations are greeted with a warm, laughing smile and sometimes even an impromptu hug. Barriers simply melt away as we share our memories of Dad’s work. It’s as if he smiles and everyone smiles back. Reina named this phenomenon as ‘The Gift of Sid’.

The many, many people that Dad worked with remember him with the same affection, amplified by the experiences that they’d shared: his kindness to other actors and crew, the thoughtful way he would encourage newcomers, and the times he’d put himself out to help a colleague in need of professional reassurance.

Although probably best known for the Carry On series, Dad’s range was remarkable. From musicals to melodramas, classic comedy and sitcoms to thrillers, the consistent element in his work was the quality of his performance. Trained from an early age by his parents, themselves successful music hall artists, he approached every part with the same meticulous dedication and professionalism.

We think it is quite wonderful that fifty years on, since his death on stage in 1976, Dad continues to entertain audiences across many generations around the world. We think he’d be rather pleased about that!

Reina, Stephen and Susan

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Today marks the 90th birthday of Pinewood Studios.

Sid filmed a total of 36 films at Pinewood - the first being Once a Jolly Swagman in 1948 [Sid played Rowton, the manager of a speedway team].

Sid loved working at Pinewood, which he fondly referred to as ‘the factory’.

In 1974, Sid shot his last Pinewood film Carry on Dick, playing Dick Turpin [AKA The Reverend Flasher!], directed by his great friend, Gerald Thomas.

[2nd image, a bts moment filming 'Carry On....Don't Lose Your Head' with Gerald Thomas in 1966]

#pinewood90 #sidjames #pinewoodstudios taken in Pinewood Studios by @sidjamesofficial

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Good luck to the @england men's football team in the World Cup tonight!

Come on England ⚽️!

[Picture from an original poster promoting the farce Wedding Fever, which played in 1968 at the Pavilion Theatre, Torquay.]

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19th May 1950 saw the opening night of the song and dance show Touch and Go at The Prince of Wales Theatre. That means 76 years ago to the day, Sidney James performed alongside his future wife, Valerie Ashton, for the first time.

We were able to dig out a copy of the publication Playgoer from the time, where we found these rare photos of the production. If you squint, you’ll just about make them out!

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Happy Birthday darling Dad. We love and miss you so!

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Nothing says Bank Holiday like a Sid film on the television! The Titfield Thunderbolt will be on BBC Two on Monday at 9am with Sid James playing the role of Hawkins.

Photograph by Roy Gough on the set of The Titfield Thunderbolt in 1952.

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It's A Deal starring Sid James.

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in June 1961. We were delighted to discover that 65 years later it's now available on BBC Sounds for a limited time!

This is the only episode in the BBC archive, which happens to be an off-air recording.

Starring our Sid, alongside Dennis Price, June Whitfield and Carole Shelley. Written by Ronald Chesney and Ronald Wolfe.

Head to the 'Sid James News' link, or BBC Sounds, in our bio to listen.

bbc.co.uk – © copyright 2026 BBC @bbcsounds

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What a touching feature from ITV News on Friday. Thank you to the Sunderland Empire for remembering Sid James on the 50th anniversary of his death, at the theatre, on stage.

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ITV News / ITVX / @ITVTyneTees
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