Robin Askwith, from Bare Bottom to Legendary Actor

Robin Askwith is best known for his role in the “Confessions” series of British sex comedies in the 1970s. These films, such as “Confessions of a Window Cleaner” and “Confessions of a Driving Instructor,” were popular for their raunchy humor and featured Askwith as the hapless but loveable protagonist.

However, Askwith’s career extends beyond these films. He has appeared in a wide range of British films and television shows, including:

* If…. (1968): A controversial film by Lindsay Anderson that satirizes English public school life. Askwith plays Keating, a rebellious student.

* Britannia Hospital (1982): Another Lindsay Anderson film, this time a satirical look at the British healthcare system. Askwith reprises his role as Keating from If….

* The Flesh and Blood Show (1972): A horror film with a strong cult following. Askwith plays Simon, a young man who becomes involved in a bizarre and deadly game.

Robin Askwith is still a sex symbol in his 60s, playing great roles since the 1970s. It’s rumoured his sex comedies helped to save Cinema and the film industry in the 1970s

* Horror Hospital (1973): A Hammer horror film set in a haunted hospital. Askwith plays Jason Jones, a medical student who becomes embroiled in supernatural events.

* Carry On Girls (1973): A classic British sex comedy. Askwith plays Larry Prodworthy, a hapless window cleaner who gets caught up in a series of misadventures.

These are just a few of the many films and television shows that Robin Askwith has appeared in. He has had a long and successful career, and his work continues to be enjoyed by fans.

Robin Askwith continues to be active in the entertainment industry, appearing in various television shows and films.

He recently starred in the Channel 5 drama series “The Madame Blanc Mysteries” and made a guest appearance in the BBC’s “Strike.” He also toured with his one-man show and is a patron of the British Polio Fellowship.

Below is a collection of Robin Askwith films:

FILMS OF ROBIN ASKWITH

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