May – G. F. Newman, screenwriter and producer 6 July – Richard Beckinsale, actor (Porridge, Rising Damp) (died 1979) 14 July – Julia Somerville, journalist and newsreader 23 July – David Essex, actor and singer (EastEnders) 7 August – Nick Ross, radio and television presenter 14 September – Joan Thirkettle, journalist and broadcaster (died 1996) 16 September – Russ Abbot, actor, comedian and singer 28 September – Jon Snow, journalist and news presenter 30 September – Rula Lenska, actress 1 October – Larry Lamb, actor 2 October – Paul Jackson, producer 18 October – Paul Chuckle (Elliott), half of children's entertainment comedy double act the Chuckle Brothers 1 November – Nick Owen, newsreader and presenter 6 November – Jim Rosenthal, sports presenter Alistair Beaton, scriptwriter See also 1947 in British music 1947 in the United Kingdom List of British films of 1947 References