Ed Bishop's Grave - Captain Scarlet and UFO Actor

Today we visit the final resting place of one of Gerry Andersons favourite actors Ed Bishop.
George Victor Bishop (11 June 1932 - 8 June 2005), known professionally as Ed Bishop or sometimes Edward Bishop, was an American actor, predominantly based in the UK. He was known for playing Commander Ed Straker in UFO, Captain Blue in Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons and for voicing Philip Marlowe in a series of BBC Radio adaptations of the Marlowe novels by Raymond Chandler.
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[@alancrisp1582]

😢 Such an underrated actor . But at least most of my generation will remember him best for the classic British series U.F.O .....

[@m18tankdestroyer43]

I agree with you….he was very underrated indeed, but what shocks me was that he only lived 20 miles away from me in Warwickshire.

[@martyn6792]

I used to love watching UFO

[@markeh1971]

Hi, I didn’t realise he lived here. Take care M.

[@peterrose5746]

As a 10yr old i loved UFO & Star Trek! Have you done a video on Gerry Anderson as yet?

[@mrrcassidy]

UFO scared the pants off me! Eyes with dots!

[@robertgraves8843]

This one moved me. The great Ed Bishop. A fine actor and by all appearances, a modest man. He was good in everything He did, but UFO obviously provides the most significant memories. Straker was such a memorable character and Bishop gave the role real depth. Good TV memories. Rest in peace, Ed.

[@trevorbrown6654]

I watched the entire series of Colditz when it was repeated on a Freeview channel about ten years ago and was pleasantly surprised when he turned up in it as an American captain in a jeep who came to tell the British C/O the SS in the town had fled. He was a very distinctive actor who never became a star in his own country but forged a decent career on this side of the pond. He told a great story that when he went back to the US in the early 70s t find work nobody knew who he was and he ended up as a painter and decorator for a while. He was putting up wallpaper I'm a hall while a family were watching TV. The programme happened to be UFO and they still didn't recognise him! It was then he decided to go back to the UK where at least he had a career as a readily available American for British productions even if sometimes they were just bit parts.

[@Southbound63]

I met Ed when I worked for Warwickshire County Council. We had a nice chat, I told him I was a fan of UFO and he thought that I was too young. He was a lovely chap, it made my day. Rip Ed.

[@nw8000]

WOW! What did you talk about??

[@bryannightingale5442]

Brilliant actor. Back in the day. When tv programs were worth watching. UFO was way ahead of its time.😊

[@skfalpink123]

I actually had tears in my eyes reading that headstone. Ed was a massive part of my childhood. Many thanks for showing this.

[@martinb2213]

I met him as a child, I lived in the neighbouring village called Stockton and my uncle was doing some work on his house, my uncle gave him a lift to the airport and as a big fan of UFO and sci fi at a very young age my uncle let me go along with them. He was a really nice guy and it was a real thrill to meet him.

[@iibnf]

I got to spend a few weeks with Ed back in the 1990s when he came to Australia. He was a really lovely gentleman.

[@UnusualThings1]

Great to hear 🙏

[@pimlicoX]

Loved his character in UFO Ed Straker Sad he passed 5 days after his close friend Michael Billington who played Paul Foster in UFO we just don’t get shows like Gerry Anderson’s anymore great actors very underrated thanks for this visit Paul great as always 👌😊

[@anthonypavlou2273]

I used to watch the program when I was a kid used to love Captain Scarlett 😺😂😂

[@nightlore000]

Love old churches .. I didn't know he was the voice of Captain Blue .. Thank you for posting 😊

[@watchcub]

I remember the first time I saw Ed Bishop on UFO back when it was first shown on TV. My breath caught in my throat, I thought he was the most beautiful thing I'd ever seen. He was totally believable in any role he undertook and he lit up the screen with his personality. I agree with you - he deserved so much more recognition for his work.

[@elisabethhopson5639]

We Brits talk about the weather all the time. This is why. It rains, then it rains again and then it buckets down! And if it isn't raining, it will do in 5 mins time. Unless it is a heatwave which turns my soggy grass into a baked brown, rock hard desert. Great video Paul. Beautiful church, with an interesting organ and clearly loved by the community. Ed Bishop was in all those stage, tv and film items? I remember those eyes very clearly. Frightened the life out of me. Those Mysterons, with their flashing lights and booming voices were enough to scare the pants off a kid in the 60s. Captain Scarlett was so good. Who remembers his white de Lorien bat wing car?? Phenomenal vehicle that travelled at incredible speeds. Still got the Matchbox model. What a great body of work for an actor. Thanks Paul. RIP Ed. 🙂

[@obi-ron]

Not sure who/what you mean about the white bat-wing doored DeLorean car. In CS the MSV (maximum security vehicle) was basically an armoured truck. Very big and heavy, or do you mean that Ed Bishop had a personal car he used to get around in?

[@elisabethhopson5639]

@@obi-ron Yes he had a white DeLorean before most of us had ever heard of them. Can't remember if it was nuclear powered or not. Think Lady Penelope's pink Bentley but twice the size.

[@elisabethhopson5639]

@@obi-ron it was Captain Scarletts car, when was not on duty.

[@dwgould2001]

@@elisabethhopson5639 Think OP Talking about shadow mobiles, looked a bit De Lorien, but not the same car, there was a white and a metalic brown one. I was off to cub camp back in the early 70's, outside Orsett in Essex. Saw the brown one on a flatbed being moved to location, made our day, as it looked so cool.

[@1959Berre]

U.F.O. was on Belgian TV in the early seventies in prime time on Saturdays. It was a groundbreaking top quality SF series. The catchy intro music by Barry Gray was world class. We watched on a black & white TV set, so we were surprised to discover the girls on Moon base had purple hair when we collected the bubble gum cards with pictures in full color. All boys, including myself had a big crush on Lt Ellis (Gabrielle Drake). Ed Bishop was an underrated actor. He perfectly played the role of Straker. Rest in peace Sir, and thank you for the wonderful memories.

[@johnbulluvant3475]

Growing up in NZ in the late 60's and early 70's, my favorite TV series was UFO and started me down the Sci Fi path. Thanks for visiting his final resting place, somewhere that I had planned on visiting during a trip to the UK. I still have that theme tune on my phone. I look out my window at our country side on a beautiful morning, and an expected 25 degrees. 😊. Thanks for your on going work Paul.

[@PeterPhosphate]

UFO was a fascinating series at the time - nobody could work out whether it was produced for adult or children’s entertainment and scheduling it appropriately created a few headaches. My memory of Ed Bishop is exclusively associated with this sci fi series that I viewed as a child. Several of the cast members are now sadly deceased.

[@martybee6701]

Just blew the dust off my UFO boxed set the other day and watched a couple of episodes. I was a tad well not shocked but bemused by the somewhat sexist angle it takes.. Especially camera angles trained on the bums of Moonbase Alpha babes at every opportunity and no end of suggestive innuendoes from male to female SHADO staff ... sort of thing you get in James Bond movies. And this was a kids' TV show ?!! Well it was in my day, at the tender age of 9 I was mesmerised by the series ( the UFOs and aliens that is not Moonbase babe bums - too young then to understand all that at that age) . Thought it was just standard Moonbase protocol ! Also a friend of mine now 40 has just discovered the series and is amazed at how avant garde the whole series was - another UFO convert. So did Gerry Anderson build in the sex appeal element to double the box office ? Appealing to both kids and dads at the same time ??!

[@PeterPhosphate]

@@martybee6701 I think the answer to your question is Yes. Remember Marina in Stingray? She was modelled on Ursula Andress…so UFO would be in keeping with the format but instead of puppets real people. I remember drooling over Gabrielle Drake…..a time now long gone but fondly remembered.

[@martybee6701]

Hmmmm...makes you think what would Mary Whitehouse's take would be on all this 'filth' . Mind you Lt. Uhura's dress in the original Star Trek is shorter than short . No wonder Straker's aliens and Kirk's Klingons couldn't keep away ! One part I think Bishop could've clinched is the gaoler in Alien 3 when Sigourney lands on the prison planet !

[@charlottespurway7490]

Rest in place Ed and his Son too!! 😢😇🙏

[@BrianRPaterson]

An absolute icon. R.I.P.

[@darranweston9425]

Very distinguished with piercing eyes. Us 50 year old will always remember Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet, UFO and Stingray. I've got signed items from both Shane Rimmer AND Gerry Anderson. Great video and thanks Paul.

[@anitajowett1717]

Yes I remember Ed Bishp mainly from the series UFO too⚘️⚘️

[@catherineferguson7388]

RIP to Ed Bishop 💐💐💐, he was brilliant in U.F.O. Thank you Paul for going out in that horrible weather for Ed and your fans. Xxxx

[@ianwalton1188]

I used to love UFO, Thanks Ed and thanks Paul!

[@David-xl9cp]

He certainly was a completely underrated natural actor, and most people will know him from UFO, plus his voice was very distinctive in voice overs.

[@LadyVesuvius]

Loved Ed in many other things, not just UFO but certainly very underrated!

[@nikkitutt5436]

loved ufo, a great series even today. the cast were all good but Ed Bishop was the best, those ice blue eyes were a winner. we were privilaged to have this american actor living here in our wet soggy england. shout out to his co star Michael Billington they were both really good. RIP Ed.

[@Hairnicks]

Love your sensitivity Paul, it's not really pissing down 80% of the time, we have some lovely hot spells. Great to hear Ed Bishops story, a face I knew well but a history I didn't so thank you for the exposure of this talented man. So sad his son lost his young life, a heavy burden to bear.

[@temp8420]

Philip Marlowe role almost otherworldly. Fantastic. No-one else need apply.

[@carolhayes3874]

I've lost count of the times I have watched these UFO repeats, and you realise that the two main characters, along with a few regulars are now dead. I remember the pilot of Skydiver played by the first and best Milk Tray man Gary Meyer, who I think is still alive. Thanks for another great video.

[@Terry.W]

RIP Ed Bishop...and just got the UFO remaster box set .. thanks Ed.

[@soo_p2]

Another super video Paul. Beautiful church and cemetery. A fantastic actor, he scared me when I was little, such piercing eyes! So sad about his son too. Thanks Paul 🤗 Xxx

[@bernadettevanoutten6432]

Can't wait for the other half to see this, a huge UFO fan, thanks Paul 😊

[@EileenGoehring-lb8hy]

Thanks Paul know the area well, very underrated actor as you said 🪦🙂

[@scotty5717]

Not only did I watch Ed Bishop when I was a kid in UFO,but I still listen to his audio plays,playing Philip Marlowe as an adult.RIP EB

[@annfahy2589]

Good memories, very underated actor.❤ Rest in Peace🙏🏼

[@londonbabe2467]

I had a crush on Ed Bishop as a young girl and I loved Captain Scarlet ❤

[@johnfrancis2215]

A great guy. Underrated

[@user-ki2je2di6i]

Loved UFO ❤

[@rojalesgary7355]

I remember him mostly for his character in “UFO” of which I have the complete series and watched every episode during COVID 🙂 From what I have heard he was a very generous actor who was happy to help all of those that worked alongside him irrespective of their age. Thank you for taking the time to do this video, I think the people who remember watching the series UFO are extremely grateful 👍 Personally I think he is buried in a beautiful location. Thank you 🙏

[@moodyblue1964]

UFO still resonates with me today. As a child it drew me in completely. There was something magical about that series. I've always thought about visiting his grave simply to pay homage to such an important figure. Sadly, almost all of the actors in that series have passed away. Ayshea is still going strong thankfully. I still remember her tv series as a child. I like your videos and these places you visit. There's nothing quite like a church in the beautiful English countryside for peace and quiet.

[@marklookers25]

Yes Paul U.F.0 love the sound track still to this day.

[@rivaest38]

Got it as my ring tone Mark!

[@AndysGreatestHaunts]

Immediately recognised voice, Ed was a big part of my TV childhood. Nicely done tribute there 👍

[@daviddrew7845]

Absolutely loved UFO. RIP Ed. 🖤

[@josehall97]

Thank you for another interesting video. You looked frozen 🥶 bless you.

[@christelbraune4530]

Ein sehr interessanter Schauspieler. Leider ist ihm im Leben nichts erspart geblieben. Sohn verloren selbst schwer erkrankt.🙏🏻 Schönes Video, die Kirche hat mir sehr gut gefallen, sogar mit Kinderspielecke!!!!! Habe ich vorher noch nie gesehen 😀. Thank you. Paul 👍🏻

[@davidgibbings6085]

I remember ufo and he was the only one I remembered , I’m 59 now but still watch Gerry Anderson’s stuff , after all it imprinted on all of us as a kid , nice vid 👍

[@shirleyn546]

We may not have the best weather in the UK, but it’s our weather! Watched both UFO and Captain Scarlet as a kid, he had a great voice. My hubby still watches reruns of UFO. Love seeing inside the churches.

[@Andydroid336]

Another cracking episode Paul. I loved UFO but he's been in so many other things as well, even a James Bond film. Such a underrated actor who took the UK as his home for so many years. He died within a few days of Michael Billington, Colonel Foster in UFO. Much missed but always seen at the flick of the play button on the DVD player. Thanks Ed and thanks Paul for the memories ❤

[@alanvanoutten2994]

Hi Paul, cannot believe you found Ed Bishop! I thought he was buried in the States. I absolutely loved him in UFO, as a kid I watched the opening credits like a hawk and that made me want to fly. Gerry Anderson’s creations with Ed bishop, Shane Rimmer, Michael Billington set my life for me. Thank you Paul, seriously thank you for a lovely video and flooding back memories and who remembers Gabriel Drake😉

[@londonbabe2467]

There's a This is Your Life where Gabrielle Drake is the featured star. It's on KZbin. The purple hair looked funky.

[@lynby6231]

….And George Sewell and Ayshea Brough also Peter Gordeno

[@sobo1956]

Ed was a Great Actor Loved U.F.O and Captain Scarlet and when he popped up in other TV Series he was so Underrated that was a Shame R.I.P. Ed Straker.

[@1089maul]

Paul. Fabulous episode. Ed Bishop reminds me of my childhood with all tv programmes he was in. A lovely touch to include his son! Bob

[@Starchaser63]

Takes me back to yesterday, I remember watching those programs and remember the actors too...🙏

[@TheHitmann069]

I used the title 'Commander Straker' when I bought and played the game 'Elite' on the BBC Micro. A very underrated actor from many a favourite TV series in my youth. Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@Jimmie567]

One of my favourites shows second to Thunderbirds and stingray,,keep it lit Paul,,

[@andydye7883]

Glad to see you have a reflection

[@UnusualThings1]

It was super imposed 🤣🤣

[@katereynolds3650]

Another great video, Paul. I happen to love our rain because I swear no other country has so many different types! From the drizzle that's akin to walking through a wall of damp ghosts, to the fat globules of chunky water which one can almost walk between without getting wet, and all other varieties in-between; I love them all. *Thinks* Actually, no. I'm not quite so keen on the "sudden deluge when least expected," where you go from dry to sodden in 2 seconds flat. That's just Mother Nature being rude!

[@lillianflorence6056]

I loved him,

[@christopherdale7017]

Thanks Paul for the Effort you go to and the distances you Drive. RIP Ed Bishop.

[@ian.staite5642]

One of my all time favourite programmes UFO and the great Ed Bishop. Grew up with that and really got me into SciFi for a lifetime of enjoyment. Still watch it today and even have two original Dinky replicas of the Shado mobile and interceptor thay my parents bought me as a kid. Wonderful 😊

[@user-qb5rs5pn3n]

A great sci fi actor in a great space show on tv who entertains us all ge be sadly missed by fans friends family always

[@clowmcallister1557]

The wonderful Ed Bishop.

[@aliciacollins9886]

Yeah a church that's opened and a very lovely church indeed also a beautiful cemetery very idyllic. Thank you for another interesting video and for braving the rain and cold, Ed Bishop was a great actor, UFO was a fab series

[@paulturton9755]

I had an audio book that he voiced back in the late 70s (One For the Road by Stephen King)... what a voice he had !!!

[@debbiemccarthy3864]

Great Actor Paul ... Beautiful tribute ...Lovely headstone

[@76ToneCrome]

"Water on the lense"...sounds like a Roy Scheider autobiography.

[@gwenkelly1]

i remember the man very well, he was a great actor, like you said didnt get the credit he so deserved. make sure you have a hot bath to warm you up, lots of love,

[@paulmartin4971]

Hi Paul great video as usual. Thought Ed was great in UFO 🛸 still watch it to this day cheers 🥂

[@The.Last.Guitar.Hero.]

thanks for that one I was a big UFO fan. Love the peace sign on the grave. Sad that these people so beloved at the time, end up tucked away in a grave that nobody is aware of

[@martinsekinger2005]

Great upload. A horrible irony not mentioned, was that Ed Bishops' character, Cmdr. Straker, also lost his son in the U.F.O. series (also as a consequence of a car accident). RIP

[@pennyhancock5770]

That was a brilliant video. I always liked Ed Vishop in UFO, he was a great actor. Thank you

[@williambailey344]

He was the voice at the end of The War of the Worlds album and CD. I am the same Paul I too leave a building as the way I left it.

[@Isszarya]

His voice was magical

[@ashdrive]

A gem of a video...great, great actor, outstanding in UFO....

[@tomchappell1904]

R.I.P. Ed 🌹😥

[@garygrimmett7945]

Brilliant Paul I met him at a memorabilia show in Birmingham with francis mathews..he as you know did captains blue voice..and francis was scarlet..nice gents..I got francis 'autograph and had a good chat about gerry Anderson stuff including the Brilliant u.f.o. .a very undervalued actor imo...great tribute as usual mate..hammergazz 👍

[@johnklimcke8875]

Nice one Paul for getting into the church I used to love all the old scfi programs ect RIP Ed 🙏 thanks Paul.

[@derrickwright3810]

UFO ,was about 6 yrs old when that was on in 70’s,can’t remember if they were reruns or not but I liked it

[@elisamcgowan4774]

You are a real trooper Paul, hope you had a long, hot bath when you got home. FAB video as usual!.

[@ianturvey3894]

I didn’t realise that Ed Bishop lived in Warwickshire. I grew up watching Gerry Anderson’s creations. I especially loved UFO. It’s kind of ironic that there was one episode in the series that his characters son gets killed while running into the road. That was quite a powerful episode even then.

[@martintownley5163]

Being an avid Gerry Anderson fan from the age of 4 in 1964 I have fond memories of watching all the Captain Scarlet episodes in 1967 and in particular UFO when it first aired in 1971,I always admired Ed as Cmdr Straker and still watch the programme 53 years on.Being a member of the Gerry Anderson fan club since early 1980's I was lucky to meet Ed on several occasions. Always the gentleman and willing to talk about his work. Thank you Ed for all the viewing pleasure RIP

[@suemckenna2430]

The church yard was a long walk from carpark but worth it to get into the church ! , I loved Ed Bishop in UFO , think it was the blonde hair , , I was really surprised to hear that he was born in the same year as my dad , which would make him 92 , once again learnt something from your videos . Thanks Paul as always for bringing this to us braving the elements too.

[@user-ym7gt8ss4k]

Hi Paul how are you duck I use to love watching him in UFO when I wasna little girl really good actor always played brilliant roles and characters well ed❤ done

[@vetty1405]

Aha Stratford-on-Avon, now I know. I thought it would be Birmingham. Great video, I liked Edd Bishop in UFO, but I always thought he was English acting American. May he RIP. Thanks again Paul, brilliant work as per usual.

[@KarlKeeley]

Brilliant video on Ed Bishop I don't think he got recognition for his acting And what a lovely church thanks Paul

[@dahliagreen5919]

Thank you for making this sensitive and well deserved tribute to Ed Bishop. I didn't realize how many roles he played apart from Cmdr Straker in UFO and as the voice of Captain Blue, both iconic and much loved series. He should have had more leading roles and I think could have been a fine narrator too. His intro for each Captain Scarlet episode was perfect for the show. A man of conscience and principles too, taking a stand against the Iraq war, well spoken of by those who knew and met him.

[@elizabethmoini2902]

"Very underrated actor Ed!...thanks for this Paul👍....Happy memories from childhood!...loved Ed's voice!. Ed with blonde hair, could've been brother's with dear George Peppard"🕯️🥀🕊️🙏

[@keith4usa1]

Crikey this is a Blast from the Past showing ones age..Ha ha..LOVED the programs

[@peteyoung9101]

2 of the best programmes when I was a child. When is this rain going to stop. Doing a great job in such bad weather

[@perryedwards4746]

Smashing! Thanks for bringing him back to life for a while...

[@andrefalconer6537]

When ever i see Edd Bishop on TV "Yes" U.F.O , i never really took to Series But if an Episode came on I'd watch it, Very unfortunate his son killed in car Accident & very fitting to be Berried close to his son, Anyway. God bless you Edd Bishop,

[@Lambonights]

This was very well done, thank you. May Ed and his son rest in peace.

[@michaelisles4756]

Nice one Paul, needed your wetsuit on this one 😂

[@hancecrawford]

Paul lovely old church beautiful style

[@rhianevans7189]

Hi Paul Missed the live so now on replay.A legend of an actor often under rated but he provide his skills in that series UFO. Beautiful church and grounds and very peaceful. Rest in peace bro. Much love and respect from South Wales x

[@sunnyclimes4884]

I've always liked Ed and so sad about his son. I watch UFO regularly. Billington was also one of my favourites.

[@daves4026]

That’s a kind and respectful thing you did there. God Bless

[@user-qp6ch5fr8d]

Being a big sci fi fan,Ed Bishop was such a brilliant actor in whatever he appeared in RIP

[@colinpratt3399]

Hi Paul. Last week I thought about suggesting a grave you could probably visit one day. So I couldn't believe it when you're latest video was the very one. It's one that I have been wanting to go to myself. I have a good friend that lives in Priors Marston which is the next village to Napton. Caroline Bradley the former international show jumper is buried in Priors Marston. Good video as ever.

[@hancecrawford]

Hi Paul I used to watch UFO series and often wondered about Ed Bishop thanks for sharing trust you are keeping well

[@dinshawpocha4882]

Hi Paul, I really loved UFO and Captain Scarlet I totally agree with you Ed Bishop was very underrated as an actor. Looks like this church was tucked away from civilisation seems like its in the middle of nowhere. Great report Thank you.

[@dianeunderhill8506]

Napton is in a lovely place. Lovely countryside and very quiet, especially on a sunny day.

[@Pellegrineanita]

That church is gorgeous Paul.. I remember watching Colditz as a kid. He was certainly underrated as an actor, without a doubt.. in your profile pic (don't know what it's description is) of this wonderful actor, only he could suit that hairstyle. Thank you for signing the book for you and us. You don't half go to some lengths for us Paul and I do appreciate you. Ed could've acted many main characters, a sheer waste of great talent.. rip Ed Bishop..you will never be forgotten xx

[@McBesty-wb8cm]

I never realised how many things he'd been in, a great actor, loved the new intro what a beautiful area x