Film stars gather in Barnsley to honour Kes actor Brian Glover on anniversary of his death

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A legend who found fame as an actor in films such as Kes has been honoured with a blue plaque in Barnsley to mark the 25th year since his death.
Brian Glover, born in Sheffield, is remembered as playing the football-mad PE teacher in the favourite British film, as well as being the voice of Tetley Tea.

A teacher himself before embarking on a successful stage and screen career, he was to go on to star in Porridge and Alien 3 among other roles.

Celebrities gathered at Wellington Street in Barnsley Town Centre on Thursday as a blue plaque was unveiled in his honour.

It was here, outside Chennel's bar, where the actor filmed a documentary in 1976 about his home town.

Director and screenwriter Ken Loach, another Barnsley legend, was among those in attendance, alongside Dai Bradley who played Billy Casper in Kes.