Only Fools and Horses Christmas Specials 1996 - BBC Gwyneth has very fond memories of playing opposite David, Nicholas and the late Buster Merry field, who played old sea-salt, Uncle Albert. Gwyneth is married to Footballers' Wives actor Jesse Birdsall and the couple have two children, Oscar, 20, and Lottie, 17. From 1989 until the final episode of the BBC sitcom in 2003, actor Gwyneth Strong portrayed the wife to Rodney Trotter and the long-suffering sister-in-law to cockney Del Boy, mangetout!. She would also star alongside comedian Greg Davies - himself a teacher before finding fame as an entertainer - in his Channel 4 comedy Man Down. Our House is at the Theatre Royal, Glasgow, from June 30 to July 5 and at The Playhouse Theatre, Edinburgh, from July 7-12. Meanwhile two of her sons have followed in her acting footsteps, clinching roles in Doctor Who and EastEnders. Both YouTube and Google store your Search history unless you apply a specific setting. "The chemistry between us really worked so they carried on writing for Cassandra which was lucky for me.". He reunited with some of his Grange Hill class mates for Channel 4's Bring Back Grange Hill and also works for a taxi firm. He was always trying to live down the Trigger thing because people tended to think he was a bit dim. Gwyneth Strong Cassandra Trotter. Buster died in 1999 at the age of 78 as a result of a brain tumour. 'Sad to hear Gwyneth Powell aka Mrs McClusky has passed R.I.P,' shared another show fan. Strong also has two grandchildren. The Countdown icon often keeps her personal life out of the spotlight, but she is a mum to both a son and daughter who she is immensely proud of - and it seems the brains run in the family. She also starred in Angles, ITV Playhouse, A Family Affair, and Just Good Friends. On hearing of Kenneth's death, Only Fools And Horses star David Jason said: "It is a terrible shock. The couple missed the last UK evacuation flight out of Sudan on Saturday, believing the journey to be 'too dangerous'. Gwyneth also had a small role in Sir Richard Attenborough's epic 1987 movie Cry Freedom, the story of anti-apartheid campaigner Steve Biko. Two very much loved TV programmes set in London are of course no exception and saw one very popular character flip from one world to the other in 1985. Gwyneth Strong is an actress who played Cassandra Trotter in Only Fools And Horses from 1989 to 2003. Get the latest entertainment news sent straight to your inbox with our weekly Showbiz newsletter. From 1981 to 1985 Mark Burdis played Christopher "Stewpot" Stewart in the BBC's children programme. Actress, entrepreneur and PR boss Paula-Ann Bland played edgy Claire Scott in the hit show, who had a crush onteacher Mr Hopwood. Thats the deal. Gwyneth said: "I loved the Spanish holiday edition - it's my all-time favourite. [3] In 2011, Strong joined the cast of A Round-Heeled Woman at the Aldwych Theatre. 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Kenneth MacDonald was the long-suffering and dim-witted landlord, named Mike Fisher, of the Nags Head in the show. In 1988, she caused a stir by posing topless for men's magazine Mayfair. The Corrie actor who plays Michael Bailey had been dating TV presenter Evie for three years. Now 52, he runs a locksmith business and continues to appear on TV as himself on shows such as Celebrity Pointless, Lee MacDonald played Zammo and now runs a locksmith business in London. Grandad was rarely seen out of his armchair in front of his TV sets but he was treated as a butler by Del Boy and Rodney. [4] She also appeared in the "Observation" segment about detective Samantha Smith made for the 1990 series of The Krypton Factor, the two-part drama serial The Missing Postman as WPC Rachel McMahon, the BBC drama Real Women from 1997 to 1998, as Hetty in ITV's Lucy Sullivan Is Getting Married (1999) and in BBC drama Casualty[3] in 2003 as Jim Brodie's wife Elizabeth. Now married with four children, she is a qualified beauty therapist and has reportedly set up a freight business. After leaving the show, he went on to be a regular on ITV series London's Burning playing Billy Ray. Back to 2011 where we had Gwyneth Strong Interviewed. Only Fools And Horses actress Gwyneth Strong can't believe she's starring in her first stage musical - because she admits she can't sing a note. Gwyneth Strong (born 2 December 1959) is an English actress. " Time on Our Hands " is an episode of the BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses. The actress died surrounded by loved ones on August 8, with the statement adding: 'She passed away peacefully, with her husband (Alan Leith) and niece at her bedside. properties buyer Sound Department However, she is best known for her role as Cassandra, the love interest and, later, wife of Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), in Only Fools and Horses (1989-2003), and for playing Geraldine Clough in seven episodes of EastEnders in 2016. Gwyneth said: "I got an audition for the episode where Cassandra meets Rodney for the first time. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The pair left the show in the early 1980s just four years after joining but remained friends throughout their careers. Toto Wolff sends warning to Lewis Hamilton amid high hopes for Mercedes upgrade, Mercedes are set to unveil new upgrades in time for the San Marino Grand Prix on May 21, having struggled to keep pace with front runners Red Bull thus far in 2023, Wild Youth reveal advice Johnny Logan gave them ahead of Eurovision performance, EXCLUSIVE: The band are hoping to qualify this year with their song We Are One, Footballer receives 'serious injury to neck' in attack during a match between two Dublin based clubs. The 45th president, who announced he will be running for a second term in 2024, touched down in Aberdeen at 11.25am on board his private Boeing 757 jet, nicknamed Trump Force One. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Despite marrying into a wheeling-dealing family from Peckham, Cassandra is a sensible, intelligent, and rather boujee addition to the Trotter clan and is completely spoiled by her businessman dad, Alan, who sees her as the apple of his eye. I actually wished she was my head teacher in school lol. She also enjoyed a romance with Stewpot, before discovering he was seeing Annette Firman behind her back. Only Fools and Horses is still one of Britain's favourite comedy's decades on from the sitcom first airing on the BBC back in 1981. with Lenny Henry as well as several episodes of Blackadder. "We are sorry to learn of the passing of Kate Saunders, who played police-woman Sandra in the episode The Long Legs of the Law in 1982. Patrick Murray Mickey Pearce. The Irish Health Products Regulatory Authority is now taking the lead in an EU investigation into these controversial painkillers. The trio were renowned for some crazy money making schemes which didn't really ever turn out how they hoped. Home; Only Fools and Horses; Only Fools and Horses [May contain strong language and adult humor, viewer discretion is advised] The start of . Mrs McClusky was the absolute epitome of what a teacher should be in my mind, whether she was a real teacher or not.'. "The story links beautifully with all those fantastic Madness songs. The actor's grieving sister . Only Fools and Horses stars who had 2 children together before ending their 29-year relationship, Only Fools and Horses Damien Trotter star unrecognisable in EastEnders role, Daniel Peacock reveals backstage spat with Spandau Ballet in iconic Top of the Pops scene, Gwyneth Strong played Cassandra in Only Fools and Horses. Gwyneth Strong | Only Fools & Horses Tribute Wiki | Fandom From 1989 until the final episode of the BBC sitcom in 2003, actor Gwyneth Strong portrayed the wife to Rodney Trotter and the long-suffering sister-in-law to cockney Del Boy, mangetout! Home; Only Fools and Horses; Only Fools and Horses. He also starred in every episode of The Vicar of Dibley as Owen Newitt, which came third in the same BBC poll. We did it and it was very moving.". Headmistress Bridget McClusky, played by Gwyneth Powell, was one of the longest standing characters in the show appearing on screen between 1981 and 1991. Lee MacDonald, 52, was the star of one of Grange Hill's most hard-hitting storylines when his character Zammo became addicted to heroin. She told me: "I'd do it in a second but I don't know if they'll ever bring Only Fools And Horses back. Rodney has to spend his holiday skateboarding and going to discos with the Groovy Gang while his "parents" sun themselves and lived it up. [2008] Playing Kath Casey in the stage musical "Our House", based on the hits of the 1980s pop group Madness, despite admitting that she "can't sing a note". Paul Barber Denzil. ', Sad news:A number of other Grange Hill fans paid tribute on social media after learning of Gwyneth's death, Another social media user wrote: 'RIP to the lovely Gwyneth Powell. Helena McFadden was reported missing after she was last seen at 1pm on Saturda, April 29 in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire. Duchess of Buccleuch dies aged 68 following a 'short illness'. "Our dear friend and yours, John Challis, has died peacefully in his sleep, after a long battle with cancer. He duly enrolls, and sets out to meet his blind . In 2016, Mahmood was foundguilty of plotting to pervert the course of justice and following the case, it was suggested thatup to 72 defendants in criminal cases in which he played a role could apply for convictions to be quashed. Sleepless in Peckham.! The beloved show starred Sir David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Tessa Peake-Jones, Gwyneth Strong and many more, but sadly not all the show's stars are still with us today. [3], Since then, Powell appeared in other television programmes such as Heartbeat, A Touch of Frost, Holby City, Hetty Wainthropp Investigates and Father Brown, and in 2008, Echo Beach. We started with the clothes and she was quite fashion conscious and chic. The Good Morning Britain host explained to viewers that his wife and former This Morning host Judy is sleeping in the couples spare room after an unusual issue arose. That's as good as it gets.". In Rodney and Cassandra's romance, opposites did really attract! Do you have a story to sell? [12], She died in Brighton on 8 September 2022 at age 76. Man who got trapped at adventure park's indoor cave dies in hospital. Sign up to our daily newsletters for all the latest and greatest from across London here. As Benny Green, Terry Sue-Patt was the first character to ever be seen on the show and became one of the most popular characters. I thought, 'If I blow this I've had it.' Todd Carty, 57, remains one of the show's most famous alumni having remained on TV screens since the first series aired in 1978. Subsequently, in 20112013, she became a support character in the teen programme House of Anubis, playing the role of Nina Martin's gran who ends up in hospital but is later released. Demand for Only Fools and Horses led to three more specials up to 2003, and the spin-off series The Green Green Grass, featuring Boycie (John Challis) and Marlene (Sue Holderness). Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Something went wrong, please try again later. She also appeared in the "True Confessions" two-part episode of the series A Touch of Frost, reuniting her on screen with her Only Fools and Horses costar David Jason. Erkan was also instrumental in bringing the cast back together for a 2009 reunion at Sound nightclub in London's Leicester Square. Every comedy fan across the UK, and beyond, will know exactly who Cassandra Trotter from Only Fools and Horses is. He struggled to return to his previous success after being released but has had small parts since. Popular Scouser Ziggy Greaves arrived at Grange Hill in 1986 and spent four years on the show, with his character compared to original scamp Tucker in the first series. I had radiology treatment last week and my oncologist is fairly confident this will stop the leg pain, and I will be up and about again. "He will always be loved for being 'Boycie' and leaves a great legacy of work that will continue to bring pleasure and smiles for many years to come.". "It was the first episode where I had a lot to do and Cassandra went into a different gear. Todd Carty is well-known for his role as mischievous character Tucker Jenkins and even had his own spin-off from the series which ran for three years, Todd Carty went on to have a successful career in several television soaps, including Eastenders. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Already getting in the party mood! Buster had been an amateur dramatics actor and didn't make it his main profession until he was 57. Lee MacDonald as Zammo who was the star of one of the series' most hard-hitting storylines when he became addicted to heroin. The following compilation is a classic comedy which. The show had repercussions in all kinds of ways and the character did too. TV star who is married to Only Fools and Horses legend Gwyneth Strong Taking to her Instagram stories, an unimpressed Katherine Ryan slammed the theme park worker, as she joked that she had made a 'big mistake' - using a reference to Julia Roberts' iconic comeback line in Pretty Woman. The young actor appeared in one of Only Fool's and Horses most popular episodes, All the latest TV news and gossip straight to your inbox every weekday. [10] In 2013 she took the role of Greg Davies' mother Polly Davies in the Channel 4 comedy Man Down. Vandals destroyed 20 cars in crime spree leaving locals furious. He was a popular character with his classmates and with viewers alike as he and friend's Douglas "Pogo" Patterson and Duane Orpington tackled with school life in London. Kate, an actress, novelist, and journalist joined the National Theatre in 1987 and is famed for playing a police officer called Sandra in The Long Legs of the Law episode of Only Fools and Horses in 1982. In 1989, during Gonch's last series, he fell in love with Mandy Freemont. Because of her success on the small screen record company bosses eyed Paula-Ann as a potential British Kylie and she even released a cover version of The Locomotion. Ron appeared in Only Fools And Horses in 1983 and took on the role of Baz, the chair of the tenants' association. It was a very popular relationship. Greatest Moments From Series 2 | Only Fools And Horses - YouTube She didn't go to drama school but had acting lessons at her school. No show had ever focused on children and their lives with such depth or dealt with the issues facing them with such maturity. Todd has been with his childhood sweetheart Dina Clarkin since 1990, and they have two sons James and Thomas. The start of the much-loved John Sullivan series starring David Jason and Nicholas . "Thankfully the part of Kath is largely a nonsinging role but I do get to sing with the cast. He died in 2011 at the age of 64 from viral pneumonia. Others may also recognise him as Barry Crouch Sr in Harry Potter. 1 episode, archive footage with newly recorded audio from Powell. in 2010. Taking to Twitter, he said: 'Deeply saddened by the news of a dear friend Terry Sue-Patt passing away. But it turns out that Del Boy - immortalised by David Jason - had entered him in the under-14s category so his hapless brother has to pretend he's the teenage son of Del and Cassandra. Never short of gripping drama or a plot twist, it had everything from murder, love, and lust and aired between 2002 and 2006. RIP. Want more from MyLondon? He was discovered aged 14 by a talent scout while playing football in the park and enjoyed success in 1989 film The Firm, starring alongside Gary Oldman and Phil Davis. The only on-screen mention of "Only Fools and Horses" in this episode appeared on the first caption of the closing credits, whereas only the name "Miami Twice" appeared in the opening titles. EXCLUSIVE Home win! Carnage outside the nightclubs of Britain with Bank holiday treat! Gillian McKeith and Shaun Ryder's feud U-turn as they hold hands during interview. First screened on 29 December 1996, it was the final episode of that year's Christmas trilogy and the fifteenth Christmas special overall. Thoughts with his family RIP xxx.'. The HSE has listed the top warning signs of ovarian cancer to watch out for. Alford's case was among those taken up by the Criminal Cases Review Commission. http://bit.ly/1VGTPwA Loose Women are celebrating retro week so the panel are joined by Only Fools and Horses stars Gwyneth Strong an. Paula-Ann's edgy character Claire caused a stir by fantasising about teacher MrHopwood in her diary, who was then attached by her overprotective father. The footballers were on separate night outs at Chinawhite Manchester in early April when Rashford rescued Lehmann upon her arrival at the venue. It was also fantastic to be working with such good writing and acting. In April 2019, it was announced that he would appear in the BBC soap opera EastEndersas Terry. So if I get enough subscribers on here, I will keep it going - All those that have asked me to add these videos, thanks for giving me some encouragement.I add videos when I find them, or get sent them, so keep updated by pressing the alert bell after subscribing. Only Fools and Horses cast, characters, theme and where you can watch Sad loss:Lee MacDonald paid tribute to Gwyneth as a 'wonderful lady' after her death (pictured in 2018), Co-star:The 54-year-old actor played school lad Zammo McGuire on the BBC series alongside Gwyneth from 1982 to 1987, Heartfelt:Lee wrote on Instagram on Monday evening: 'So sad to hear the loss of Gwyneth Powell AKA Mrs McClusky, what a wonderful lady'. Sue Holderness Marlene. Only Fools and Horses first aired in 1981 while Grange Hill began in 1978 and while Only Fools and Horses was set in Peckham, Grange Hill operated in the fictitious North London borough of Northam. Unfortunately, the actor unexpectedly died halfway through filming the fourth series in 1988. He passed away at his home in Kentish Town with his wife and family by his side. On Monday [April 24], Patrick Murray revealed his cancer has returned and spread to his legs and pelvis. sadly sharing his cancer has returned and spread after previously getting the all-clear. Carol was flooded with compliments from her fans after she wore a tight shirt and figure-hugging skirt on the ITV show last week. This page was last edited on 22 March 2023, at 21:36. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. "It Must Be Love is a beautiful song and Baggy Trousers is so street.". Let's rewind the clock to before Towie and Love Island ever hit our TV screens and Footballers' Wives was the drama of the noughties. "It is like losing a member of the family because he was one of the warmest, kindest people that I have had the good fortune to meet in my career.". Only Fools and Horses stars who had 2 children together before ending their 29-year relationship, Only Fools and Horses star working in care home and living in caravan and couldn't be happier, Only Fools and Horses Damien Trotter star unrecognisable in EastEnders role, Grange Hill, headmistress Mrs McCluskey played by Gwyneth Powell. "Then I did a big horror movie, Nothing But The Night with Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing and Diana Dors which was great fun. He also runs a locksmith business in Wallington, Surrey. She made her acting debut in the Theatre Upstairs at Lonon's Royal Court Theatre in 'Live Like Pigs' playing the Cockney daughter of a gypsy family. Her agent Matthew Lacey said in a statement on behalf of the family that she died 'after complications following a major operation for a perforated colon.'. 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Something went wrong, please try again later. Gwyneth Powell (5 July 1946 8 September 2022) was an English actress. [5], Strong was featured in the television film It's a Lovely Day Tomorrow (1975), written by Bernard Kops and directed by John Goldschmidt, depicting the real-life drama of the Bethnal Green tube disaster in World War II. He continued: "What about the good news? But, of course, he was exactly the opposite," John said. Outrage as pub-goer tells child to 'shut up' during family dinner. Directed by Tony Dow Writing Credits Cast (in credits order) Produced by Music by Graham Jarvis Film Editing by John Jarvis Production Design by Donal Woods Art Direction by Nick Harding Costume Design by Robin Stubbs Makeup Department Second Unit Director or Assistant Director Art Department Graham Bishop . The star unexpectedly died in 2001 when he was 50 years old. He was bullied for being obese on the show. After leaving the school drama in 1987, he went on to act in two series of Chef! It's something I'm very proud of.". His character spent a lot of time reminiscing about his wartime experiences. But the Londoner isn't the only one in her family to hit television screens, as her husband is also a very famous actor! I think Mrs McClusky became memorable because we had a prime minister like that. Scottish Labour contender in 'by-election seat' quit party over Brexit stance, EXCLUSIVE: Michael Shanks announced he had resigned on the day of the European elections in 2019, Sheriff blasts thug for carrying 'terrifying' scalpel blade in Lanarkshire shopping centre, Nicki Morgan, 29, was jailed for 14 months at Hamilton Sheriff Court last week, Inside life of Carol Vorderman from broken marriages to 'care free' multiple dating. 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Other than Only Fools and Horses, he had parts in the likes of Poirot and My Family. He was found lying face down in bed andreports suggested his body may have lain undiscovered for a month. 'I had a great time, getting time off school to play football.
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