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Which minor British comedy actress am I thinking of?

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belindaah · 18/07/2024 18:03

It's bugging me and I need help if you are good at digging things out on the internet. I don't have much to go on, sorry!

She was in a sitcom from the 80s or 90s, played the minor role of someone like the main characters' annoying neighbour or friend/acquaintance I think.

Possibly Brummie, blonde to light brown medium length hair. Very smiley face and upbeat in character.

In my head I'm in Brush Strokes/Ever Decreasing Circles/Sorry!/Fresh Fields territory.

I've checked the casts of loads of others but can't find her but the picture in my mind is so clear.

I'm getting named like Daphne/Joy/Angela/Pippa in my head.

Driving me potty. TIA

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UniversalAunt · 18/07/2024 20:08

Marcia Warren in ‘There’s no place like home’?

Which minor British comedy actress am I thinking of?
TequilaNights · 18/07/2024 20:10

My husband said its a wife from on the buses, with glasses, didn't say much.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDmrYg1wzUZfCmeQ7D8P-aF0ROTo4h_m4&si=MCXjRaJDjgtct0wx

Allthatsbeautifuldriftsaway · 18/07/2024 20:11

TequilaNights · 18/07/2024 20:10

My husband said its a wife from on the buses, with glasses, didn't say much.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDmrYg1wzUZfCmeQ7D8P-aF0ROTo4h_m4&si=MCXjRaJDjgtct0wx

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Olive!

MrsR87 · 18/07/2024 20:13

Not brummie but Penelope Keith?

MakeMeAirtight · 18/07/2024 20:14

@TequilaNights can he think of any actresses who are still alive.

Willmafrockfit · 18/07/2024 20:16

Felicity Kendall?

Allthatsbeautifuldriftsaway · 18/07/2024 20:18

Allthatsbeautifuldriftsaway · 18/07/2024 20:18

To the Manor born surely?

TequilaNights · 18/07/2024 20:19

MakeMeAirtight · 18/07/2024 20:14

@TequilaNights can he think of any actresses who are still alive.

Ahh, missed that update, oops

RSavernake · 18/07/2024 20:20

She's probably too well known but Wanda Ventham?

Keepingittogetherstepbystep · 18/07/2024 20:21

Jenny Funnel
Dee Sadler

Clafoutie · 18/07/2024 20:24

Julie Walter’s as Mrs Overall in Acorn Antiques?
( sorry if already mentioned!)

Clafoutie · 18/07/2024 20:25

Clafoutie · 18/07/2024 20:24

Julie Walter’s as Mrs Overall in Acorn Antiques?
( sorry if already mentioned!)

Oops, Walters!

belindaah · 18/07/2024 20:25

Whoever said Marcia Warren 🧡🧡🧡
It must be her I'm thinking of!

But....

I don't think it's who I've seen around, I think she just looks like her!!

Thanks everyone!! I can sleep now

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Shnapps · 18/07/2024 20:26

Don't Wait Up
Three Up, Two Down
Lovejoy

Weedkillerworks · 18/07/2024 20:28

Julia Hills, played Rona the neighbour in 2point4 Children? Recently in the stage production of Drip the Dead Donkey.

Which minor British comedy actress am I thinking of?
Weedkillerworks · 18/07/2024 20:29

Ignore me, just seen your update.

Charmatt · 18/07/2024 20:30

belindaah · 18/07/2024 20:25

Whoever said Marcia Warren 🧡🧡🧡
It must be her I'm thinking of!

But....

I don't think it's who I've seen around, I think she just looks like her!!

Thanks everyone!! I can sleep now

You're very welcome!

MakeMeAirtight · 18/07/2024 20:32

So which sitcom was it?!

Wahine24 · 18/07/2024 20:32

Marj Hogarth.... Just incase

Charmatt · 18/07/2024 20:32

There's No Place Like Home!

ZiggyZowie · 18/07/2024 20:36

Felicity Kendal ?

FayCarew · 18/07/2024 20:37

Jackie Lye

belindaah · 18/07/2024 20:43

I don't even remember that sitcom well but the character Vera must have stuck with me.

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Youllnevergetabetterbitofbutteronyourknife · 18/07/2024 20:49

Ellenanora7 · 18/07/2024 19:56

In 2.4 children the Dad was a plumber I think and he had an apprentice who would sometimes pop in and out but I can't remember her name.

Her name was Christine.