The popular actor died in September 2021 at the age of 90. Last of the Summer Wine - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide Died: March 9, 2017 JANE Freeman, who has died of lung cancer, aged 81, was an actress who played Ivy, the cafe owner in Last of the Summer Wine for the television sitcom's entire . Photos Add photo Top cast Edit Peter Sallis Clegg Frank Thornton Truly Liz Fraser Reggie Jean Alexander Auntie Wainwright Jane Freeman Ivy Mike Grady Barry Thora Hird Edie (as Dame Thora Hird) Stephen Lewis Smiler Kathy Staff Nora Batty Jean Fergusson Marina Robert Fyfe Howard Juliette Kaplan Pearl Danny O'Dea Eli Sarah Thomas Glenda Gordon Wharmby READ MORE:Emmerdale death as Vinny Dingle exits just days after marrying Liv? Brian Murphy is an English actor and comedian who starred in Man About the House and George and Mildred. 5 Why did Hilda Ogden leave Coronation Street? He joined Bill Owen (Compo) and Peter Sallis (Clegg) for nine years before leaving . Fergusson was born on 30 December 1944, and grew up in the village of Woolley near Wakefield. Since its original release, all 295 episodes, comprising thirty-one series including the pilot and all films and specials have been released on DVD. The Mother's Dream; or the Divided House. Brian George Wilde ( - 20 March 2008) was an English actor, best known for his roles in television comedy, most notably Mr Barrowclough in Porridge and Walter "Foggy" Dewhurst in Last of the Summer Wine. 2. Bill Owen will always be remembered for his role as Compo. (This was due to the sudden death of Arthur Leslie off-screen). Aside from Last Of The Summer Wine, he played Henry Barrowclough in classic prison-based comedy Porridge alongside Ronnie Barker. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a14606c2bbe2317 Technical Specs, See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro, (adapted from his novel by) (1 episode, 1983), assistant producer (28 episodes, 1995-1997), assistant producer (21 episodes, 1999-2000), assistant producer / associate producer (21 episodes, 2001-2002), assistant producer (11 episodes, 1997-1998), assistant producer (uncredited) (1 episode, 1983), makeup artist / makeup designer (64 episodes, 1999-2004), make-up / makeup artist / makeup designer (54 episodes, 2004-2009), makeup designer / makeup artist (18 episodes, 1993-1995), makeup designer / make-up design (8 episodes, 1989), makeup artist / makeup supervisor (4 episodes, 1976), hair stylist (uncredited) / makeup artist (uncredited) (8 episodes, 1982), assistant makeup artist (uncredited) (7 episodes, 1975), production manager (48 episodes, 2004-2009), production manager (43 episodes, 1981-1990), production manager (14 episodes, 1984-1987), production manager (14 episodes, 1988-1989), 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assistant floor manager (1 episode, 1986), assistant floor manager (1 episode, 1989), production operatives supervisor (1 episode, 1991), production team (uncredited) (1 episode, 1985). DIANA QUICK - Brideshead Revisited, The Living and The Dead etc Signed pic. Alongside his acting work, Bill was also a songwriter in the 1960s, with compositions including Marianne, which was recorded by Cliff Richard. Jack and Vera Duckworth and Alec Gilroy 1997-1998 As a result of their money troubles, Jack and Vera were forced to take on a returning Alec as a business partner. After the sad passing of Jean Fergusson we look back at some of those quirky characters and find out just how many are still with us. Hapless Howard was the love of Marina's life and the pair would travel up hill and down dale on their bikes or scooter, when Howard managed to find time away from his domineering wife Pearl. Considered by many to be the best landlady of them all, Annie holds the reins at The Rovers for 46 years. And it hadnt occurred to me at all that I would be approached to play Compos long-lost son.. In the tribute below we remember some of those fantastic throw away lines delivered with such conviction. Michael Aldridge was an English actor known for both his stage and screen roles. | "If I could have kept it, I would have done," said Fergusson, "but I'll let some wonderful fan have the pleasure of it.". Ivy (294 Episodes) Kathy Staff. Posted June 26, 2005. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. There was so little traffic back then that we rarely had to take it down.". Nora Batty (256 Episodes . It is the longest running comedy Britain has produced and the longest running sitcom in the world. The village prepares for Compo's funeral; even Auntie Wainwright closes her shop (her mobile phone is on for emergency purchases). Robert Fyfe (born 19 June 1925) is a Scottish actor, best known for his role as Howard in the long-running British sitcom Last of the Summer Wine from 1985 to 2010. 295 episodes (31 series) Gentle sitcom following a group of pensioners living in Yorkshire. William "Compo" Simmonite. She later returned to the soap after the end of Last of the Summer Wine to play Dorothy Hoyle from 2010 to 2011. Last of the Summer Wine is the longest-running comedy programme in Britain and the longest-running sitcom in the world.The final episode was broadcast on 29 August 2010. "But we battled through. Sadly John Comer passed away in 1984, his last appearance was in the Christmas Special: Getting Sam Home. Outlander's Sam Heughan rules out James Bond role. Actress Kathy Staff played the comical Nora in Last of the Summer Wine. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, that of her former Last of the Summer Wine colleague Juliette Kaplan, Harry and Meghan told to 'vacate' Frogmore Cottage, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, Prince Andrew offered Frogmore Cottage - reports, Havana Syndrome unlikely to have hostile cause - US, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, Man survives 31 days in jungle by eating worms, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, Covid origin likely China lab incident - FBI chief, Beer and wine sales in Canada fall to all-time low. Starring in dozens of hit movies, he was perhaps best known as Cato in Peter Sellers Inspector Clouseau film of the 1970s and 80s. Friends and co-stars have paid tribute to Last of the Summer Wine star Kathy Staff, who has died aged 80. Her first job at the Oldham Coliseum lasted two years and saw her in a variety of roles and touring productions around the UK. Last of the Summer Wine star dies. Social media users expressed sadness about Toms passing following the announcement of his death. Sid would often end up in scrapes with the trio only to find himself on the wrong end of Ivys tongue and tray. British Female Comedians British Celebrities There have been big changes in Holmfirth since the final episode of Last of the Summer Wine aired in 2010, too. Last Of The Summer Wine. We got on the bike and off we went.". Last Of The Summer Wine S06 Ep 04 A Bicycle Made For Three. Fans of classic BBC sitcom Last Of The Summer Wine are in mourning after the news that long-time cast member Robert Fyfe passed away. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Only Fools And Horses. Peter sadly died in 2017, aged 96. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. In October 1995, Goodyear made a permanent departure after on-screen Bet was unable to pay her debts and fled Weatherfield. 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