- Footage of Timothy portraying Hamlet was used in the instructional series "Humanities Through the Arts", episode 8 Drama: Meaning for Every Age.
- Father of Simon (b. 1965), Nick Timothy (b. 1966), Robin Timothy (b. 1969) and Tabitha (b. 1971) from his first marriage.
- Son of BBC announcer Andrew Timothy
- Became a father for the 7th time at age 42 when his 2nd wife Annie gave birth to their daughter Grace Jane Timothy on August 1, 1983.
- Was romantically involved with his co-star Carol Drinkwater during shooting All Creatures Great and Small (1978).
- Attended The Priory Grammar School for Boys, Shrewsbury, and trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama.
- Supporter of League Two football club Hartlepool United.
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