5 Facts About Bill Maynard

1. In 2013 Bill Maynard celebrated 60 years since his first TV appearance by releasing a version of the song What a Wonderful World.

2. In 1984, Bill Maynard stood against Tony Benn in the by-election at Chesterfield as an Independent Labour candidate.

3. In 1973, Bill Maynard worked with television actor and comedian Ronnie Barker in the "Football Blues" which aired as "Spanners Eleven" and was part of a series called Seven of One.

4. In March 1984, Bill Maynard stood against Tony Benn in the by election at Chesterfield as an Independent Labour candidate.

5. Around the same time, Bill Maynard worked with television actor and comedian Ronnie Barker in the "Football Blues" which aired as "Spanners Eleven" ( 1973) and was part of a series called Seven of One.