Gongs For Classic Who Actors

Two veteran actors from the classic era of Doctor Who have been awarded OBEs in the 2007 Queen's Birthday Honours List.Peter Sallis, 87, who was Penley in The Ice Warriors, has been given his gong for services to drama. Sallis is also famous for voicing Wallace in the Wallace and Gromit films co-written by classic series writer Bob Baker.Sylvia Syms, 73, who played Mrs Pritchard in Ghost Light, gets hers for services to drama and charity. Footnote: Original series producer Verity Lambert was awarded an OBE for services to film and television production in the 2002 New Year Honours List. Also receiving an OBE in that list was Roy Clarke, creator of BBC comedy series Last of the Summer Wine, which stars . . . Peter Sallis!