William Franklyn

William Franklyn was a British actor, perhaps best known for voicing the "Schhh... You Know Who" adverts for Schweppes from 1965 to 1973. He also performed on stage, film, television and radio, taking over from Peter Jones as "The Book" (the narrator) in the third, fourth and fifth radio series of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

He is also known for his portrayal of Sexton Blake for BBC Radio 4 in 1967.

William Franklyn is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 28 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes London Suite (1996), The Satanic Rites of Dracula (1973), International Detective (1959), The Count of Monte Cristo (1956), NOVA (1974), The Avengers (1961), ITV Playhouse (1967), Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965). The recorded credits span 1955 to 2004, including 3 movies and 25 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.