Anne Diamond started her journey at Butlin's as a chalet maid and later became a Butlin's Redcoat. While the exact location of this Butlin's remains unclear, Anne successfully pursued a career in television and pantomime.
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At the age of 18, Boothby Graffoe took on the role of a Butlin's Redcoat. The research suggests that he worked as a Redcoat along the South coast, which I can only speculate was Bognor Regis. Boothby has carried on with his career in stand-up comedy, radio, television, and music.
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In loving memory of Clinton Ford, a singer from the 1950's and 1960's. A Butlin's Redcoat in Pwllheli in 1957, Mr Ford had a successful career
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Cliff Richard was not a Redcoat, however, did make a successful career. Joining Butlins, Cliff Richard would be with his group, called the Drifters. As there were no clothes for the stage, they were all given the Butlins flash sports shirts.
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In loving memory of Dave Allen, who had a successful television career. Become a Butlins Redcoat in Skegness in 1955
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In loving memory of Des O'Connor . Working as Redcoat in Butlins Filey, Des O'Connor became a successful singer and television personality.
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In loving memory of Diana Darvey, who had a successful career on television, including the Benny Hill series and the Carry-on movies. Diana had become a Butlins Redcoat; however, no further information could be found on where and when
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Working as Redcoat in 1958 at Minehead and Cliftonville Hotel in 1963. Freddie continues to have a successful career in movies and television.
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Mr Watkins had started a Bluecoat in the former Butlins camp in Barry Island, known as Majestic Holiday camp. Mr Watkins then moved to Minehead, where he became a Butlin's Redcoat. After Butlin's, Mr Watkins, known as H, has a successful singing career.
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Working as Redcoat in 1951 at Butlin's Filey. Jackie made a successful career in Melbourne on the radio.
Working as started working as a Redcoat in 1966 at Butlin's Mosney. Mr Cricket continued as a Redcoat for another two seasons in Clacton. Working as a Bluecoat in Pontins, Mr Cricket had become a television and radio success.
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In loving memory of John Chilton who had become a Redcoat in Butlins Skegness in 1955
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Johnny Ball started his career as a Butlin's Redcoat in 1960 until 1962 at Butlins Pwllheli and in the Metropole Hotel in Blackpool. Mr Ball's career then continued as a comedian in clubs, radio and then on television.
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Working as a Redcoat in the '70s, Michael had become a very successful Redcoat in Minehead Butlins. Michael Barrymore also became an amazing tv personality.
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Working as Redcoat in Butlins, Naomi explains on her website that she made a showreel on camera and sent it off to help start her career. Naomi's determination had worked as she audition to become a presenter on a digital channel.
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In loving memory of Mr Russ Hamilton. Starting his career in Butlins Clacton in 1957, Mr Hamilton would also work in the Butlins Metropole, Blackpool hotel. He also recorded some of his hits in the Blackpool hotel.
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In loving memory of Mr Russ Hamilton. Starting his career in Butlins Clacton in 1957, Mr Hamilton would also work in the Butlins Metropole, Blackpool hotel. He also recorded some of his hits in the Blackpool hotel.
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In loving memory of Mr Ted Rogers. Starting his career in Butlins Clacton, Mr Rogers would also work in the Ocean Hotel in Brighton. Personally invited by Billy Butlin, Mr Rogers would also work in Filey to join the resident revue.
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In loving memory of Mr Terry Scott. Starting his career at Butlins, Terry Scott would have a successful career. Acting in my favourite shows, such as the Carry On movies and the above Terry and June series.
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Mr Mulhern always makes me smile as he was one of the Redcoats that helped me smile when I went to Butlin's Somerwest World in Minehead. His ways of entertaining was always at the highest levels as he made a successful television career, which continues today.
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In loving memory of Mr William G Stewart. Mr Stewart had applied to work in Butlins in the kitchens. It was during his interview that he was asked about becoming a Redcoat, which he accepted. After Butlin's, Mr Stewart had a successful broadcasting career.
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