Here Is the News (1989) featured a cast of 24 tracked actors. Of these, 8 (47%) are still alive today and 9 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Michael Melia, age 81. This film starred Richard E. Grant and Josette Simon.
47% still with us· verified cast33% of full cast · incl. 7 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 47% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 75.1 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast24 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1989 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Richard E. Grant David Dunhill | David Dunhill | Living | 05/05/1957 | 69 | — | 32 |
 Josette Simon Catherine Jones | Catherine Jones | Living | 15/11/1960 | 65 | — | 29 |
 Gary Love Alan Loader | Alan Loader | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Paul Bhattacharjee Video Editor | Video Editor | Deceased | 04/05/1960 | 53 | 12/07/2013 | 29 |
Christopher Burgess Porton Security | Porton Security | Deceased | 15/12/1926 | 86 | 25/08/2013 | 63 |
 Jim Carter News Editor | News Editor | Living | 19/08/1948 | 78 | — | 41 |
 Simon Chandler Presenter | Presenter | Living | 01/01/1953 | 73 | — | 36 |
| PC | Unverified | — | — | — | — | |
Steve Cotroneo Taxi Driver | Taxi Driver | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Tony Doyle Editor | Editor | Deceased | 21/07/1935 | 64 | 28/01/2000 | 54 |
 Max Harvey Detective Inspector | Detective Inspector | Deceased | 19/10/1942 | 63 | 15/01/2006 | 47 |
 Colin Higgins Frank | Frank | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Diana Hoddinott Sophie | Sophie | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 John Horsley Proprietor | Proprietor | Deceased | 21/07/1920 | 93 | 12/01/2014 | 69 |
 Timothy Kightley Political Editor | Political Editor | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Alan MacNaughtan Attorney General | Attorney General | Deceased | 04/03/1920 | 82 | 29/08/2002 | 69 |
 Irene Marot Studio Director | Studio Director | Living | 12/04/1951 | 75 | — | 38 |
Michael Melia Det. Sgt. Good | Det. Sgt. Good | Living | 25/07/1945 | 81 | — | 44 |
Angela Morant City Editor | City Editor | Deceased | 15/01/1941 | 85 | 03/06/2026 | 48 |
Philip Praeger PC Whalley | PC Whalley | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Robert Pugh Insp. Trickey | Insp. Trickey | Living | 03/11/1948 | 77 | — | 41 |
 Simon Rouse Roger | Roger | Living | 24/06/1951 | 75 | — | 38 |
 Ned Vukovic Special Branch Officer | Special Branch Officer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Heathcote Williams Dr. Boyle | Dr. Boyle | Deceased | 15/11/1941 | 75 | 01/07/2017 | 48 |