Brian Blessed

Gordon’s alive… One of Doncaster’s favourite sons, the larger-than-life Brian Blessed, hails from Mexborough. Famed for his enormous lung capacity which supports his bellowing voice, Brian is a star of TV and cinema. Brian is probably most well-known for his role in the 1980s movie, Flash Gordon but has also appeared in blockbusters such as Robin Hood Prince of Thieves as well as classic comedies ranging from Blackadder to Toast of London. He’s also a lovely bloke, down to earth and very generous with his time for fans. What a legend.