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He once described the character Rodney from Only Fools s a "teeny bit me" because he was also a bit of a "naive dreamer" as a teenager. But, of course, he was exactly the opposite," John said. He also wrote Citizen Smith and Just Good Friends, and Rock & Chips. He's appeared in Casualty and CBBC show Mile High and had a long-term relationship with Tina Mahon who played Ronnie Birtles. She said: "I can't sing - if I could I'd have appeared in other musicals long before now. The pair left the show in the early 1980s just four years after joining but remained friends throughout their careers. Michelle played bad girl Trisha Yates in the school drama from 1978 to 1982 but after leaving Grange Hill, Michelle gave up acting and worked for a major sweet manufacturer. 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. http://bit.ly/1VGTPwA Loose Women are celebrating retro week so the panel are joined by Only Fools and Horses stars Gwyneth Strong and Tessa Peake-Jones who played Cassandra and Raquel on the show. 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. In April 2019, it was announced that he would appear in the BBC soap opera EastEndersas Terry. [2], Strong gained mainstream recognition as Cassandra Parry, the love interest and later wife of Rodney Trotter in Only Fools and Horses,[3] debuting in the series' sixth season. Only Fools and Horses, starring David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst, is one of the greatest comedies of all time. And would Gwyneth like to do it all again? Gwyneth Strong Cassandra Trotter. 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Sign up to our daily newsletters for all the latest and greatest from across London here. I thought, 'If I blow this I've had it.' "In the nicest possible sense, I think Cassandra overshadows everything I've done," she admitted. In 1989, during Gonch's last series, he fell in love with Mandy Freemont. But the Londoner isn't the only one in her family to hit television screens, as her husband is also a very famous actor! Carol Vorderman stuns on This Morning with figure-hugging wardrobe choice. "If you play a role in one of the most popular television programmes ever - which just about everybody watches - people feel they know you. She said: "What's not to like about Del-Boy? Like his wife Gwyneth, he has also starred in EastEnders as John Hewland in 2012, with other acting roles including Doctors, Casualty, Foyle's War, As If, Bugs, and The Bill. - Written by Tony Hoare #3.11", "Where the cast of Only Fools and Horses are now - from Del Boy to Marlene", "Gwyneth Strong Joins a Round Heeled Woman at Aldwych Theatre", "Yes, that is Cassandra from Only Fools and Horses on tonight's EastEnders", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gwyneth_Strong&oldid=1145481762, Episodes: "Alix", "A Hundred Thousand Welcomes", Episodes: "Early Struggles", "Ladies", "The Factory", "Rainy Day Women", Episodes: "A Matter of Faith: Parts 2 & 3", This page was last edited on 19 March 2023, at 10:52. 'I had a great time, getting time off school to play football. She featured in seven episodes. Viewers spotted the newly released images of Charles playing with his two eldest grandkids in the BBC documentary Charles R: The Making of a Monarch which aired last night. It is a known fact in the world of entertainment that there is a constant flow of actors and actresses moving around from one television show to the other. Tessa Peake-Jones Raquel Turner. Meanwhile two of her sons have followed in her acting footsteps, clinching roles in Doctor Who and EastEnders. [4], Eventually, however, Powell wanted to pursue other interests and gave the Grange Hill producers and writers a year to write McClusky out of the series. Meghan Markle's estranged family share unseen photo she 'never wanted the world to see'. Ashleigh De-Andrade started taking seizures and was placed in a medically induced coma but sadly could not be saved. 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. Want more from MyLondon? Subscribe now for more! Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. She said: "Kath lives in a house she inherited from her Irish ancestors and is very proud of the place but developers have moved in and they're trying to get her out. Actress, entrepreneur and PR boss Paula-Ann Bland played edgy Claire Scott in the hit show, who had a crush onteacher Mr Hopwood. Sleep well x. Most recently Jesse played Fraser Black in Hollyoaks between 2013 and 2014 before joining Holby City as Steven Fletcher in 2018. The show had repercussions in all kinds of ways and the character did too. [6][7] In 2009, using archive footage, coupled with some newly recorded lines, Powell reprised her Grange Hill role as Mrs McClusky for a cameo appearance in an episode of Ashes to Ashes, set in 1982. "The story links beautifully with all those fantastic Madness songs. Erkan Mustafa found fame in the Eighties as Roland 'Roly' Browning. Her most recent TV role was in an episode of Casualty in 2014. Rodney has to spend his holiday skateboarding and going to discos with the Groovy Gang while his "parents" sun themselves and lived it up. The Trotters need money to stave off being evicted but are saved when it transpires that Uncle Albert invested his savings wisely and . 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. [1] She is patron of the charity Ovarian Cancer Action. Its also adopted as the website for Only Fools and Horses Appreciation Society for the last 20 years.I'm a web designer by profession and run OFAH.net for fun. She was best known for her portrayal of headmistress Bridget McClusky in the BBC television series Grange Hill for eleven series between 1981 and 1991. He died in 2011 at the age of 64 from viral pneumonia. First screened on 29 December 1996, it was the final episode of that year's Christmas trilogy and the fifteenth Christmas special overall. When I met her during rehearsals at Birmingham Rep she revealed the role is a real labour of love as she was a huge Madness fan as a teenager. 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. Todd Carty said he was 'deeply saddened' by the sudden death of his Grange Hill co-star. following a difficult battle with cancer. "Thankfully my part is largely non-singing but I do get to sing along sometimes..the songs are so great it's hard not to". We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. "Another positive is my consultant. "Thankfully the part of Kath is largely a nonsinging role but I do get to sing with the cast. This month has seen the death of actress Kate Saunders, who played police woman Sandra, announced to heartbroken fans, in addition to Patrick Murray sadly sharing his cancer has returned and spread after previously getting the all-clear. Christopher Ireland, who was found dead in his flat in Dundee, "unlawfully" withheld 4,890 from an employee in the months before his death. "Nicholas was lovely too. Background Convicted Scots conman died owing 5,000 in withheld wages. Lee MacDonald paid tribute to Gwyneth as a 'wonderful lady' after her death. with Lenny Henry as well as several episodes of Blackadder. " Time on Our Hands " is an episode of the BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses. Vandals destroyed 20 cars in crime spree leaving locals furious. Six essential household appliances now cost 450 a year to run as prices surge by 58% since the #NoMowMay pits neighbours against each other: Britons are accused of eco-shaming with new green fad that Saboteurs derail Russian freight train with explosives 37 miles from Ukraine and destroy power cables in Pictured: 'Much-loved son', 35, stabbed to death in knife rampage outside Cornwall nightclub which left Leeds players APOLOGISE to their fans and admit 'there's no excuse' for the way they ignored kids waiting to 'I've been stuck in A&E since 10.30pm last night please just pay NHS staff fairly': Tearful A&E patient Martin Lewis reveals how to get a cheaper supermarket shop and FREE food. John was in his late 30s when he landed the role of Boycie, with the part initially meant just for one scene before his character became more prominent in the series. He said: 'I basically played myself in Grange Hill. 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. He also enjoyed several top 40 hit singles, produced by Stock/Waterman, following his TV success. He was always trying to live down the Trigger thing because people tended to think he was a bit dim. In 1973, whilst a pupil at Holland Park School, she appeared in the horror film Nothing but the Night as Mary Valley and had a role as Princess Dagmar, younger sister of the Princess of Wales, later Queen Alexandra, in the series Edward the Seventh. Every year in Ireland around 400 people are diagnosed with it. John gave up acting after Grange Hill and now works as the manager of a casino. READ MORE: Only Fools and Horses quiz: 15 Uncle Albert questions true fans should know. Tragedy of Only Fools and Horses cast as Sandra actress dies and star's cancer returns. The Line of Duty star and Scots comedian were raising a few tipples to the 1-0 victory at Glasgow's Hampden park on Sunday. 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. 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Powell was born on 5 July 1946[1] in Levenshulme, Manchester, and attended Cheadle County Grammar School for Girls, during which time she appeared to some acclaim as Fat Urs in the National Youth Theatre's production of Ben Jonson's Bartholemew Fair. "Our dear friend and yours, John Challis, has died peacefully in his sleep, after a long battle with cancer. The actor's grieving sister . death of actress Kate Saunders, who played police woman Sandra, announced to heartbroken fans. After leaving the show, he went on to be a regular on ITV series London's Burning playing Billy Ray. Jamie Redknapp sells six-bed Surrey mansion he shared with both his wives for 4.95M Partygate civil servant Sue Gray could be barred from joining Labour for a year as 'vindictive' Cabinet Why you DON'T need to ask your in-laws' permission to propose! 'At first Mrs McClusky was written as a '"twin set and pearls" role but I was quite young at the time and didn't want to play it like that. 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Actor John Holmes left the show to complete his education and studied at the University of East Anglia, where he eventually became president of the Student Union for several years. Headmistress Bridget McClusky, played by Gwyneth Powell, was one of the longest standing characters in the show appearing on screen between 1981 and 1991. Gwyneth, 63, has racked up a brilliant long list of television credits during her acting career including parts in EastEnders, Casualty, New Tricks, Doctors, and many more. NCT Test data shows centres with highest and lowest pass rates, There's a big variation across the country and one in 15 cars is unsafe to drive, Amazon warning as scarves mysteriously arrive at random houses in new 'brushing' scam. Patrick Murray Mickey Pearce. Subscribe now for more! Another of her early television appearances came in 1982 when she appeared as Carol Dalston in the Minder episode "Poetic Justice, Innit?". Pregnant Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice are joined by their Fury at vegan school dinners: Farmers vow to resist council moves to go plant-based by scrapping meat and Sky Sports commentator Martin Tyler is engulfed in 'racism' storm as he comes under fire for claiming Son From being born a man to Queen of the Mountains: Trans cyclist romps to victory in elite women's race - Ballet princess! Most recently, he appeared in the film Silver Birches in 2017 about an author struggling to rebuild his life after the untimely death of his wife. 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] In 2011, Strong joined the cast of A Round-Heeled Woman at the Aldwych Theatre. The Duchess of Buccleuch has passed away after a short time in hospital. He also runs a locksmith business in Wallington, Surrey. She flew to Zimbabwe to shoot her solitary scenebut what a scene. Lee had always had an interest in boxing and continued to develop his skill to a high level but unfortunately a car accident in the early 1990s left him unable to pursue the sport. Sir Rod Stewart's grandchild to be named after him in sweet tribute. [11], Powell married actor Alan Leith in 1971. A new report accuses the packaging of codeine-containing medicines of failing to properly warn consumers of potential dangers. They must now find an alternative means of fleeing the war-torn country. Published: 16:08 BST, 12 September 2022 | Updated: 19:02 BST, 12 September 2022. 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. From 1989 until the final episode of the BBC sitcom in 2003, Gwyneth portrayed the wife to Rodney Trotter and the long-suffering sister-in-law to Del Boy, au contraire! Patrick Murray Mickey Pearce. The actor's grieving sister, Louisa Saunders confirmed the sad news on Twitter on Monday, April 24. My period did coincide with the Thatcher years. 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. "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.". Mother of the UK's most premature twins who were given ZERO chance of survival says they are going from Do not sell or share my personal information. It's not that this is their plan but the fickleness of showbiz means that characters come and go, and one minute youre cock of the walk and the next youre a feather duster. Sleepless in Peckham.! [12], She died in Brighton on 8 September 2022 at age 76. It turns out that this seemingly insignificant piece of plastic can actually help you pour the perfect amount of oil every time. By the time he left Grange Hill six years later, Roland was able to stand up for himself and had developed a talent for foreign languages. The Only Fools and Horses Story Discover the story of Britain's most popular sitcom. Only Fools And Horses [ ] It's great to hear them again they're like poetry.". George has also appeared in numerous theatre productions, including some he's written himself and is currently working on a stage version of Papillion. As a result, he became involved in a number of anti-drugs campaigns encouraging youngsters to 'Just Say No'. [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. In 2014, the actor passed away at the age of 69 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Paper Subscription to the Daily Record and Sunday Mail, Paper Subscription to the Paisley Daily Express, 2023 Scottish Daily Record and Sunday Mail Ltd, Martin Compston and Kevin Bridges enjoy Celtic Scottish cup semi-final win with boozy celebrations. Lee MacDonald, 52, was the star of one of Grange Hill's most hard-hitting storylines when his character Zammo became addicted to heroin. Alison Bettles, now 51, played Fay Lucas from 1982 to 1987 in six series of the show. Others may also recognise him as Barry Crouch Sr in Harry Potter. Unfortunately, a car accident in the early 1990s left Lee unable to pursue with the sport. Thoughts with his family RIP xxx.'. in 2010. Our thoughts are with her family.". The ITV show followed the woes of the women married to members of the Earls Park football team. "I didn't do stage school, I learned on the job. [2] She originally trained as a teacher at Goldsmiths, University of London, but instead chose to act in repertory theatre.[3]. Ray Butt Director. Carol was flooded with compliments from her fans after she wore a tight shirt and figure-hugging skirt on the ITV show last week. Little brother to Jaqui, Robbie is best remembered for his romances with Calley Donnington and his friendship with Ziggy Greaves. Those songs are so great it's very hard not to. She has been acting since she was a child and got her first big break aged 10 at the prestigious Royal Court Theatre in London. She told me: "When I was 16 I was in the front row when Madness played to 200 fans at The Nashville Rooms in London, long before they hit the big time. The star had actually trained as a teacher but never taught in the classroom, as she decided to pursue acting instead. [1], "Gwyneth Strong: Only Fools and Horses has never gone away", "Minder 035. The former Coronation Street star says she hopes to champion other mums with her 'empowering' summer shoot. Although he didnt have much acting experience, actor Buster Merryfield was chosen for the part due to his distinctive white beard. She's a mother-of-two and is also an ambassador for the Good Grief Trust. Once the scarf is received then the scammer will be able to post a fake five-star review which in turn will boost the sellers figures resulting in a higher ranking search meaning more people will buy their products as they appear higher rated. Strong also has two grandchildren. [5], In September 2016, she joined the cast of the BBC soap opera EastEnders, in the recurring role of Geraldine Clough,[4] a rival darts player against the Queen Vic. 6.1M views 1 year ago #OnlyFoolsAndHorses #Comedy Don't be a plonker! He signed off with three heart emojis and a trio of kisses. The married couple have both starred in EastEnders! The actress appeared in 169 episodes of the hugely popular show from 1980 - two years after its original launch - until 1991, seventeen years before its final episode would be aired by the BBC. It was a very popular relationship. 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. Therefore countless actors have found themselves moving through the different soaps or from one television drama to another. The Bank Holiday excitement is a bit too much for some! Todd Carty, 57, remains one of the show's most famous alumni having remained on TV screens since the first series aired in 1978. But his fortunes turned when he was written out after being caught in a drugs sting. : Directed by Tony Dow. In 1985 Mark left Grange Hill but sure as rain he turned up in one of Only Fools and Horses most famous episodes.

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