Porridge actor Ken Jones, who played 'Horrible' Ives, dies (83)

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Actor Ken Jones, who was best known for his role as "Horrible" Ives in Porridge, has died aged 83 from bowel cancer.

The Liverpool-born star, who spent his later life in Llanrhystud, west Wales, died at a nursing home in Prescott, Merseyside, on Thursday.

Jones played "Horrible" Bernard Ives in the comedy alongside the late Ronnie Barker and the late Richard Beckinsale.

He also appeared in The Liver Birds, Casualty and Peak Practice.

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CosmopolitanMember 10 years

Awww, RIP Mr. Jones.

I once got stuck in a lift with him and Ronnie Corbett many years ago

2/15/1412:43 PM

VideostarMember 10 years

Originally Posted by Cosmopolitan:

Awww, RIP Mr. Jones.

I once got stuck in a lift with him and Ronnie Corbett many years ago

No you didn't, you made that up.

2/15/146:05 PM

CosmopolitanMember 10 years

Originally Posted by Videostar:

Originally Posted by Cosmopolitan:

Awww, RIP Mr. Jones.

I once got stuck in a lift with him and Ronnie Corbett many years ago

No you didn't, you made that up.

If only..! I was the tallest one in that bluddy lift too!

2/16/1412:13 PM

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