Anecdotes

Long time presenter of the BBC TV programme "Record Breakers", based on the Guinness Book of World Records, and holder of several tap-dancing records.

Versatile entertainer -- singer, comedian, dancer and trumpet player. First came to the fore during the 1950's in his sketch show "New Look".

Four children: Norberto Castronuovo (aka "Daniel Castle") (born in 1965), Julia Castle (born in 1967), Antonia Castle (born in 1969) and Ben Castle (born in 1973).

He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1993 Queen's New Year Honours List for charitable services.

Although a life long non-smoker, it is believed that the lung cancer which took his life was caused by breathing second hand smoke in the clubs where he performed.

Was nominated for Broadway's 1966 Tony Award as Best Supporting or Featured Actor (Musical) for "Pickwick."

His son, Ben Castle, is a very successful saxophonist.

The part of Captain Keane in Carry on up the Khyber was written for Jim Dale but he had stage commitments so the part went to Roy.

He spent a total of about 2 years acting as Hutton Conyers the brother in law of Jimmy James over 25 years.