Keeping Up Appearances
BBC (ended 1995)
Cast & Crew
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Jeremy Gittins
The Vicar (Michael)
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Patricia Routledge
Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced "Bouquet")
Daughter of Catherine and Isaac Routledge. Her father was a haberdasher, and during WWII, the family lived weeks at a time living in the basement of her father's shop. She attended Birkenhead High School, where she sang in the choir and ran the Sunday School. She studied English at Liverpool University, and after graduation worked without pay at the Liverpool Playhouse. She was asked to join the company, and later studied at Old Vic Theatre School in Bristol. She then moved to London where she built an impressive stage career over the next several years, also appearing on Broadway in 1966 - 1968. Patricia has worked in TV since the early 1950s, most recently in Keeping Up Appearances. She has also recorded an album, Presenting Patricia Routledge, and worked in film and radio. She has never married or had children, has said that she will not retire, and lives in Kensington and Surrey when not working.moreless -
Josephine Tewson
Elizabeth Hawksworth Warden
She studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, and has an extensive stage and TV career. She also direct plays, and has appeared on stage at London's west End. Claim to fame in America is as the bumbling, coffe-spilling neighbor Elizabeth on Keeping Up Appearances.moreless -
David Griffin
Emmet Hawksworth
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Judy Cornwell
Daisy
Judy Cornwell was born in London in 1940. While she was still a child, her family moved to Australia, where she continued the education she began in Great Britain. Judy is best known for her role as Daisy in the British sitcom Keeping Up Appearances. Her life's work, however, extends far beyond that role. Her career began with performances in pantomime and vaudeville shows. She later moved on to perform on radio, in films, and on television, as well as live on stage. Although she is best known for her acting abilities, Judy Cornwell is also an accomplished author. She has published four novels, as well as her autobiography, Adventures of a Jelly Baby. All four of her novels are available in audio form, with Ms. Cornwell as the reader. On December 18, 1960, she married her husband John Kelsall Parry. The couple has one child.moreless -
Geoffrey Hughes
Onslow
Geoffrey began his extensive stage career at the Victoria Theatre in Stoke on Trent. He then appeared in several West End productions, such as Say Goodnight To Grandma and Run For Your Wife. He has appeared in numerous TV shows, including Coronation Street, Keeping Up Appearances, where he plays the slob Onslow, and Heartbeat, playing the sly Vernon Scripps. When not acting, Geoffrey enjoys sailing, cricket, and music. He lives in Northhamptonshire, England, UK.moreless -
Mary Millar
Rose #2
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Clive Swift
Richard Bucket (pronounced "Bouquet")
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Marion Barron
The Vicar's Wife
Marion Barron is best known for her role as the vicar's Scottish wife in the BBC sit-com 'Keeping Up Appearances'. She appeared in several episodes during the show's run from 1990 - 1995. Marion was born in Nigeria but grew up in Scotland. Apart from her recurring role in 'Keeping Up Appearances', she has also appeared in the British series 'Screen Two'. She is married with two children but has not done any acting since the 1990s.moreless -
George Web
Daddy (1990-1994)
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Anna Dawson
Violet
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John Evitts
Bruce
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Shirley Stelfox
Rose #1
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Trevor Bannister
Mr. Merriweather
Trevor Bannister is from the village of Durrington Wilts in the west of England. He has been acting since the age of 15. His early career included acting in a repertory company run by Arthur Brough, who later co-starred with Mr. Bannister on AYBS as Mr. Grainger. Mr. Bannister has worked in the theatre almost non stop, both throughout the UK and in countries around the world, including Canada, Holland and even Lebanon! He has done a great amount of comedy in the theatre, and enjoys playing 'the mother' in pantomimes at the Christmas season. He has also appeared extensively in television and performed in his own show on radio as well. Mr. Bannister has three sons, a music video producer Jeremy is the oldest followed by Simon and Timothy. He is married to a very beautiful woman named Pamela who loves the sport of polo. Mr. Bannister loves to play golf and has played in charity tournaments in the past. Mr. and Mrs. Bannister live in county Surrey.moreless -
David Simeon
The Auctioneer
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Stuart Fell
The Driver
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Ian Collier
Sales Assistant
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Angus Lennie
Mr. Farrini
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Frederick Jaeger
Mr. Milburn
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Bernard Archard
Hotel Guest
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Derek Waring
Mr. Cooper-Bassett
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Norman Lovett
Mr. Duxbury
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Michael Bilton
His Lordship
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Nigel Williams
Mr. Penworthy
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Terrence Hardiman
Eric
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Nick Burnell (II)
Van Driver
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Robert McBain
Frank
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Robert McBain
the committee member
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Leo Dolan
the Postman
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Ian Lavender
Salesman
Ian had only a couple of months of acting experience when, in 1968, he landed the role of 17-year-old Private Frank Pike in the BBC classic sitcom "Dad's Army."
The father-of-two has a wide range of TV and theatre roles to his credit and continues to work consistently in both mediums. He's appeared in a double episode of "Casualty" and in pantomime.
A few years ago when he was diagnosed with cancer of the bladder. He underwent two operations and a course of radiotherapy, which was a success, and he made a full recovery.
He recently suffered a heart attack, causing him to reduce his amount of work.moreless
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Comedy
Themes
Baby Boomers, Characters With Hidden Agendas, Fame And Fortune, Family Gossip, For The Aarp Crowd
