RIP thread for people involved in TV - Mod warning, see OP (21/08/25)

I remember her appearing in one of the later colour episodes of Steptoe And Son as a medium.

me too that episode is beyond hilarious, she played I think a character called Madame Fontana….’a seance in a wet rag and bone yard’ was the title of the episode…

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That's two icons of British sitcoms gone in the space of a few days. Mickey Pearce and Hyacinth Bucket, sort of representing two different sides of British life, but very much crossing over too. Hyacinth not wishing to associate with her more 'downtrodden' sisters, and brother-in-law, Richard very much being a 'get along with anyone' kinda chap. Mickey Pearce was another Del Boy, but without the street smarts. Rodney and Del Boy eventually getting out of the gutters and finding wealth.

It's a real thrill to point out Routledge to people in To Sir with Love, or other films. Was watching that movie (which is still miles ahead of its time, with stuff you can't say today, despite the honesty) and when she appeared onscreen, I said 'Oh hiya, Mrs Bucket'. Did that while watching the film once, with my mom and brother, and their jaws dropped. We sort of picture actors in one role, especially one that is so well known, then don't expect them to appear in anything else. Apparently, Keeping up Appearances, would have run far longer, but Routledge wanted to pursue other projects. So the show ended on her own terms. I have tremendous respect for that. Better to go out on top than grow stale.

RIP.

A good innings. She was absolutely fantastic in Keeping Up Appearances when I was a kid.

We spent many nights laughing at Mrs Bucket, such notions, so posh in her own house with the fine china (with the handpainted periwinkles!) and then she'd go round to Onslows where he's in bed or drinking cans.

They were simple clean laughs, good for us kids. RIP Patricia

I loved Manchán and was really saddened to hear of his passing. He seemed to have such a gentle, genuine soul, a true free spirit without any of the pretentiousness or judgment that often comes with that. He never seemed to look down on anyone and just radiated openness and kindness. Love his books and always enjoyed listening to him talk about his research on the language, folklore and the land. Its such a huge loss.

The vicar's wife - shocking actress.

John Woodvine, British character actor aged 96. He was a familiar face in loads of UK tv. New Scotland Yard,Edge Of Darkness, Knights Of God, The New Statesman, the Tripods. Often played senior policemen and authority figures. Was also in a lot of movies including An American Werewolf In London (as the doctor)

Saw it was a full moon tonight and thought I'd watch AAWIL for the night and month that's in it, but I definitely will now!

One of the Swedish productions she worked on was the 1977 swords and sorcery film the Brothers Lionheart, which I remember being shown on RTE in the early 80s as a dubbed four (?) part mini series.