Olu Jacobs' Early British TV Roles Before Nollywood Fame

Olu Jacobs, a renowned figure in Nigerian cinema, initially built his acting career in British television and theatre after training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. In the 1970s, he featured in several British productions, including the BBC comedy series 'The Goodies' in 1971, where he appeared in the episode 'The Lost Tribe of the Orinoco.' He also had a role in the sitcom 'Till Death Us Do Part' in 1974, portraying a television repairman in the episode 'Strikes and Blackouts.' Additionally, Jacobs appeared in the British crime drama series 'Barlow at Large' in 1975, playing the character Motamba in the episode 'Protection.' His British television career preceded his return to Nigeria in 1990, where he took on the lead role of Inspector Best Idafa in the NTA series 'The Third Eye,' marking his significant entry into Nollywood.