"Mildred Roper Mildred Dorothy Roper (""née"" Tremble) is a fictional character from the Thames Television sitcoms ""Man About the House"" and ""George and Mildred"". She was portrayed by Yootha Joyce. Mildred Dorothy Tremble was born in London and had three siblings: Arthur, Ethel (Avril Elgar) and Hilda (Jean Harrow). Her only brother, Arthur, emigrated to New Zealand, and had a job branding sheep; it is hinted that he was homosexual. He died around 1955. Her eldest sister, Ethel, married Humphrey Pumphrey (Reginald Marsh), and moved into a large mansion in Oxshott. Hilda, married a man called Fred, nicknamed 'Fertile Fred'"
"in the position of a waiter. After failing his A Levels, while studying for his resits the following year he took a work experience job at ITV East of England contractor Anglia Television. After passing his A Levels the following summer, he joined Anglia on a full-time basis as a runner, followed by transferring to Rapture TV where he presented the original incarnation of ""G@mers"". Humphrey began presenting on CBBC as assistant host in ""Against All Odds"" and later as main host of ""Rule The School"" in 2001. He later became the main presenter of ""Against All Odds"" and a"
"Simon Munnery Simon Munnery, also known as his characters ""Alan Parker: Urban Warrior"" and ""The League Against Tedium"", is an English comedian. He performs mainly to an alternative audience but has pierced the mainstream both with his BBC Radio 1 show in 1997 and his BBC2 television series ""Attention Scum!"" in 2001. His stand-up is often satirical and political and almost always surreal. Munnery's experimental style is reflected in his makeshift often elaborate props. As ""The League"" he often wore a hat crafted from a kettle, epaulets that contained working model tanks, and shoes covered in roses. In Buckethead he"
"Pumphrey. Her servant, irked at having to look after his employer's pampered Pekingese Tricki-Woo, is William Hodgekin (Teddy Turner). He longs for it to ""have its chips"" and succumb to illness, which is why he grumbles whenever the vets pay a visit. In series 4, new vet Calum Buchanan (John McGlynn), based on Herriot's real-life assistant Brian Nettleton, is introduced. He and Tristan know each other from veterinary school in Edinburgh. He marries fellow Scot Deirdre McEwan (Andrea Gibb) early in series 6, and the pair emigrate to Nova Scotia. The Herriot children, Jimmy and Rosie, are played by several"
"Lambert and John Humphrys. Petrie has said through Twitter that his girlfriend is French, and that she also appeared in a Comic Relief special starring Kate Moss. He supports Crystal Palace FC. Ed Petrie Edward Oliver James ""Ed"" Petrie (born 22 August 1978) is an English actor, comedian, and television presenter. Petrie was born and raised in Rustington, West Sussex. He was educated at Broadwater Manor in Worthing, West Sussex, and the independent school Ardingly College in Ardingly, West Sussex. Previous presenting work includes hosting various children's programmes, on Nickelodeon, from January 2005 until September 2007, including ""Slime Across the"
"running his own division. Mr. Humphries is the only character from the original series to be featured in the Australian version of the original series. John Inman reprised the role of Mr. Humphries for the spin-off show, ""Grace and Favour"", in 1992. The character is mentioned in sketch comedy series ""Little Britain"". In episode 1 of season 1 Daffyd asks ""Who was the gay character in ""Are You Being Served?"""" to which everyone in the pub replies ""Mr. Humphries."" Daffyd replies ""Really, I thought it was Captain Peacock. He's the one with the moustache."" In episode 5 of ""Ashes to"
"guest presenter on those shows, he also went on to present BBC coverage of international football. Outside of football, he has also presented BBC coverage of the Commonwealth Games and Summer Olympics, and of American Football in the Super Bowl and NFL International Series. He began presenting Formula One after the BBC regained the rights from ITV. Humphrey has also co-hosted BBC Sports Personality of the Year, and has guest presented non-sports programmes such as ""The One Show"" for BBC One and ""This Morning"" for ITV. Born in Peterborough, in the county of Cambridgeshire, England to Liz, a retired teacher"
"Sir Humphrey appears in ""Politico's Book of the Dead"", written by his creators, Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn, which includes some biographical details, including dates of birth and death, which he shares with Nigel Hawthorne, the actor who portrayed him. Sir Humphrey was voted the 45th greatest comedy character in Channel 4's 2007 ""The World's Greatest Comedy Characters"" poll. He was also voted 31st in a poll of ""100 Greatest TV Characters"", also on Channel 4. Upon Nigel Hawthorne's death, the following appeared on the Editorial page of ""The Ottawa Citizen"" under the heading ""No, Minister"": ""It is sadly that"
"Porkpie (TV series) Porkpie is a British sitcom on Channel 4 television starring Ram John Holder as Augustus ""Porkpie"" Grant. It was a spinoff from ""Desmond's"". ""Porkpie"" kept several key characters from ""Desmond's"" and in the first episode Grant ('Porkpie') was seen standing outside the barbershop Desmond used to run, saying: ""Desmond, since you died it hasn't stopped raining. I know how much you used to say it can rain in England, and it's true. Must be one of two things: either a thousand angels weeping for you, or you having a good drink up in heaven and you spilling"
"Mr. Humphries Mr. Wilberforce Clayborne Humphries is a fictional character from the BBC1 comedy show, ""Are You Being Served?"". He was played by John Inman from 1972 to 1985. The character was played by actor Jason Watkins in the 2016 revival which formed part of BBC Television's Landmarks of Comedy season. Mr. Wilberforce Claybourne Humphries, born 1938/9, is the junior menswear assistant. His sexuality is used as a catalyst for many comedic situations and one-liners. Mr. Humphries is particularly noted for his mincing walk and his high pitched voice, which he discards when answering the phone (which he answers with"
"Fortysomething (TV series) Fortysomething is a 2003 British comedy-drama series set in Wimbledon, London. Hugh Laurie (who also directed the initial three episodes of the series) stars as Paul Slippery, a doctor facing a mid-life crisis. His wife Estelle (Anna Chancellor) is starting a new career as a headhunter. His three sons, Rory (Benedict Cumberbatch), a student at the fictitious University of Reigate, Daniel (Neil Henry) and Edwin (Joe Van Moyland), are sex-obsessed. Meanwhile, Paul appears to hear the inner thoughts of others. Other important characters include Paul's colleague and nemesis, Dr. Ronnie Pilfrey (Peter Capaldi), and Estelle's new employer,"
"Goodnight Sweetheart (TV series) Goodnight Sweetheart is a British sitcom that ran for six series on BBC1 from 1993 to 1999. The show returned on 2 September 2016, for a one-off special entitled ""Many Happy Returns"". It starred Nicholas Lyndhurst as Gary Sparrow, an accidental time traveller who leads a double life after discovering a time portal allowing him to travel between the London of the 1990s and the same area during the Second World War. Lyndhurst had two co-stars portraying his wives in the two eras; both actresses were replaced in later series. His present-day wife was originally played"
"drunk and disorderly in a Lake District nightclub. He was fined £90. Thomas dated his ""Coronation Street"" co-star Tina O'Brien from 2003 until 2009. They have a daughter together. Thomas has been in a relationship with Lucy Mecklenburgh since 2017. They met while taking part in ""Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls"". Ryan Thomas Ryan James Thomas (born 10 June 1984) is an English actor best known for playing the character Jason Grimshaw on ITV's ""Coronation Street"" from 2000 until 2016. In 2018, Thomas played Rafael Humphreys in Australian soap opera ""Neighbours"", and won series 22 of ""Celebrity Big Brother"". Thomas"
"John Inman Frederick John Inman (28 June 1935 – 8 March 2007) known as John Inman, was an English actor and singer best known for his role as Mr. Humphries in ""Are You Being Served?"", a British sitcom between 1972 and 1985. He was also well known character actor in the United Kingdom as a pantomime dame. Born in 1935, he made his West End debut in the 1960s, and his television debut in an episode of ""A Slight Case of ..."" entitled ""The Enemy Within"" in 1965, next appearing in an episode of ""Two in Clover"" in 1970. After"
"British actor, known for playing Jason Grimshaw in the ITV soap opera ""Coronation Street"" between 2000 and 2016. Since then he has appeared as Rafael Humphreys in Australian soap opera ""Neighbours"", and took part in ""Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls"" in 2017. He is the brother of ""Emmerdale"" actor Adam Thomas, and ""Love Island"" contestant Scott Thomas. He entered the house on Day 1. On Day 26, it was announced that Ryan had won the series. Sally Morgan is a British television and stage artist, who claims to have psychic abilities. She entered the house on Day 1. She left"
"the late Frank Thornton in a remake of ""Are You Being Served?"" The episode aired on BBC in August 2016. In August 2018 Challis embarked on tour with his one-man show 'Boycie and the Babes' which united him with former 'Friends' star, David Schwimmer. Challis is currently married to his fourth wife Carol. They married in 1993 and live in the former grange house of Wigmore Abbey, Wigmore, Herefordshire. Challis has no children. Challis is a patron of the British Hedgehog Preservation Society. John Challis John Challis (born 16 August 1942) is an English actor best known for portraying Aubrey"
"in the radio legal sitcom ""Chambers"", which later moved onto television. As of 2005, he has starred as Duncan Stonebridge MP in the topical radio sitcom ""The Party Line"". He also appeared as the Captain on the BBC Radio 7 series ""The Spaceship"". He also plays the part of Sir John Woodstock in the BBC Radio 4 sitcom ""The Castle"" and Inspector Lestrade in the first, third and fourth series of ""The Rivals"". Fleet played John Aubrey in the 2008 BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour production by Nick Warburton of Aubrey's ""Brief Lives"". In 1999–2001 he was the voice of"
"Sapphire Elia Sapphire Elia (born 15 April 1987), is an English actress, model and singer best known for her roles in musical drama ""Britannia High"" and the soap opera ""Emmerdale"". Sapphire Chrystalla Elia was born on 15 April 1987 in London. Elia is of Greek-Cypriot heritage. She is 3/4 Greek and 1/4 English Elia modelled for brands such as Dolce & Gabbana, Selfridges and Debenhams from the age of three. She later went on to appear in a number of adverts. In 1996, Elia began attending the Sylvia Young Theatre School. She was cast in the role of a young"
"the part of Sir Humphrey in the 2010 stage production of ""Yes, Prime Minister"". Humphrey, a cat employed as the Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office at 10 Downing Street from 1989 to 1997, was named after Sir Humphrey. Humphrey Appleby Sir Humphrey Appleby, GCB, KBE, MVO, MA (Oxon), is a fictional character from the British television series ""Yes Minister"" and ""Yes Prime Minister"". He was played originally by Sir Nigel Hawthorne, both on stage and in a television adaptation of the stage show by Henry Goodman in a new series of ""Yes, Prime Minister"". In ""Yes Minister"", he is"
"series is set in London and follows the character of Godfrey Spry, played by Briers. As he is standing outside the post office, a wheelbarrow full of building rubble falls on top of him, causing serious physical injuries (from which he recovers) and leaving him with a greatly reduced attention span. As a result, he spends most of his time watching television commercials, and believes every claim made by them. After seeing an advert for a car, he proceeds to copy it by test driving the same car at high speed along the top of a cliff at sunset, the"
"Ashes"" (set in 1981), DS Carling requests advice on how to act during an undercover investigation in a gay bar, prompting DC Skelton to imitate the trademark exchange: ""Are you free, Mr. Humphries? I'm freeeee."" Mr. Humphries Mr. Wilberforce Clayborne Humphries is a fictional character from the BBC1 comedy show, ""Are You Being Served?"". He was played by John Inman from 1972 to 1985. The character was played by actor Jason Watkins in the 2016 revival which formed part of BBC Television's Landmarks of Comedy season. Mr. Wilberforce Claybourne Humphries, born 1938/9, is the junior menswear assistant. His sexuality is"
"we report on Sir Nigel Hawthorne, elsewhere referred to as Sir Humphrey Appleby. While it would be premature to commit ourselves to a definitive position on his merits or even his existence, a committee is being struck to consider the possibility of a decision, in the fullness of time, to regret his passing, if any."" The character was resurrected for the 2010 general election campaign in a series of short sketches on BBC Two's late evening current affairs programme ""Newsnight"". The sketches were written by Jay and Lynn, and Sir Humphrey was played by Henry Goodman. Henry Goodman also played"
"Ryan Thomas Ryan James Thomas (born 10 June 1984) is an English actor best known for playing the character Jason Grimshaw on ITV's ""Coronation Street"" from 2000 until 2016. In 2018, Thomas played Rafael Humphreys in Australian soap opera ""Neighbours"", and won series 22 of ""Celebrity Big Brother"". Thomas was 16 when he made his on-screen debut as Jason Grimshaw in ""Coronation Street"" on 25 December 2000. In 2012, Thomas took part in a documentary called ""Corrie Goes to Kenya"", along with his co-stars Brooke Vincent (Sophie Webster), Sue Cleaver (who plays his on-screen mother Eileen Grimshaw) and Ben Price"
"episode two as ""exceptional"". Episode one was also recommended as a monthly pick in Doctor Who Magazine issue 514 and episode two was recommended in Doctor Who Magazine issue 512. In 1996 he appeared as a contestant in two episodes of the UK Gold TV quiz series 'Goldmaster'. In 1999, his role as fallback contestant for BBC1's prime-time evening game show 'Whatever you Want' was reported in Doctor Who Magazine issue 276, which ran with a photograph of Humphryes in costume alongside the other contestants. Humphryes graduated from Suffolk College with a BA(Hons) degree in Design Communications. After 14 years"
"but has no regrets. From 1997 to 1999, Lyndhurst was the public face of the stationery chain store WH Smith, starring in their adverts as all four members of one family. He won a BAFTA for his acting in the adverts. In 1999, he played the villainous Uriah Heep opposite Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe and Dame Maggie Smith in ""David Copperfield"". In 2006, he appeared as Cruella de Vil's chauffeur, Reg Farnsworth, at the Children's Party at the Palace. In 2007, Lyndhurst returned to the BBC with his first new sitcom in fourteen years, ""After You've Gone"", in which"
"Humphrey Barclay Humphrey Barclay (born 24 March 1941, Dorking, Surrey, England) is a comedy executive and producer. He read classics at Cambridge University where his first foray into show business was via the Amateur Dramatic Society and then Cambridge Footlights revues where he appeared alongside Tim Brooke-Taylor, Bill Oddie, John Cleese, Graham Chapman, David Hatch, Jonathan Lynn, Jo Kendall and Miriam Margolyes. He was offered a job as a BBC radio producer and soon afterwards put together the team who produced the BBC Home Service comedy show ""I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again"" (four series starting 1964). Moving to television,"
"2006 on BBC Radio 4 in the programme ""Humphrys in Search of God"". He and Sanderson subsequently separated. In 2009, he began a relationship with the journalist Catherine Bennett, a contributor to ""The Observer"". In April 2017 it was reported that he was in a relationship with Sarah Butler-Sloss, the daughter of Lord Sainsbury and former daughter-in-law of Baroness Butler-Sloss. In 2005 he founded the Kitchen Table Charities Trust, a charity that funds projects to help some of the poorest people on the planet. Humphrys is a keen listener to classical music and cites Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven"
"an Abbie Rose and the Magic Suitcase TV series. Humphreys is married. He writes about his wife quite frequently in his columns and books. They have a daughter. Humphreys' mother lives in Kent, England. Humphreys began as a speech and drama teacher, teaching at primary and secondary schools across Singapore, including Victoria School. Humphreys was a humour columnist with local newspaper ""Today"". He contributed to its sports section, mostly with news related to the English Premier League, and its entertainment section, with regular movie reviews. He later wrote for the Straits Times. But he was best known for his humorous"
"and sings. Fortysomething (TV series) Fortysomething is a 2003 British comedy-drama series set in Wimbledon, London. Hugh Laurie (who also directed the initial three episodes of the series) stars as Paul Slippery, a doctor facing a mid-life crisis. His wife Estelle (Anna Chancellor) is starting a new career as a headhunter. His three sons, Rory (Benedict Cumberbatch), a student at the fictitious University of Reigate, Daniel (Neil Henry) and Edwin (Joe Van Moyland), are sex-obsessed. Meanwhile, Paul appears to hear the inner thoughts of others. Other important characters include Paul's colleague and nemesis, Dr. Ronnie Pilfrey (Peter Capaldi), and Estelle's"
"rated 15. Outcasts (TV series) Outcasts is a 2011 British television science-fiction drama serial, starring Liam Cunningham, Hermione Norris, Amy Manson, Daniel Mays, Eric Mabius and Ashley Walters. It originally aired on BBC One, and BBC HD. It was broadcast in the United States on BBC America. ""Outcasts"" is set in the year 2060 on the fictional planet Carpathia, a habitable planet five years travel from Earth. Carpathia has been colonized by a succession of spaceships fleeing destruction and nuclear conflict back on Earth. Most of the planet's population is living within the limits of the pioneer town Forthaven, which"
"in the Christmas pantomime of Aladdin in Poole as Princess Xiaoxue in the 2016/17 season. Sapphire is currently appearing as Snow White in the Christmas Pantomime at Sevenoaks, Stag Theatre for the 2017/18 season. Sapphire Elia Sapphire Elia (born 15 April 1987), is an English actress, model and singer best known for her roles in musical drama ""Britannia High"" and the soap opera ""Emmerdale"". Sapphire Chrystalla Elia was born on 15 April 1987 in London. Elia is of Greek-Cypriot heritage. She is 3/4 Greek and 1/4 English Elia modelled for brands such as Dolce & Gabbana, Selfridges and Debenhams from"
"similar footballers Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard, whose attempts to work together for England are portrayed as Laurel and Hardy style slapstick comedy; angry, loud mouthed Jeremy Clarkson making ill informed judgements; Richard Hammond who was left drowning when global warming hit the 2050 episode of ""Top Gear""; sleepy, drunk and drug addled Pete Doherty and Amy Winehouse; complainers Bono and Bob Geldof; coin operated Jonathan Ross; bachelor George Clooney; Sebastian Coe presenting updates for the 2012 Olympics; Mohamed Al-Fayed and his conspiracy theories involving Fiat Unos; alien Tom Cruise and his robot wife Katie, and common chavs Helen Mirren"
"Comedian. They discussed the inspiration for some of Munnery's ground breaking characters amongst other topics. Simon Munnery Simon Munnery, also known as his characters ""Alan Parker: Urban Warrior"" and ""The League Against Tedium"", is an English comedian. He performs mainly to an alternative audience but has pierced the mainstream both with his BBC Radio 1 show in 1997 and his BBC2 television series ""Attention Scum!"" in 2001. His stand-up is often satirical and political and almost always surreal. Munnery's experimental style is reflected in his makeshift often elaborate props. As ""The League"" he often wore a hat crafted from a"