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Peggy Thorpe-Bates(1914-1989)

  • Actress
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Peggy Thorpe-Bates was born on 11 August 1914 in London, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Rumpole of the Bailey (1978), The Franchise Affair (1962) and Oliver Twist (1962). She was married to Brian Oulton. She died on 26 December 1989 in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, UK.
BornAugust 11, 1914
DiedDecember 26, 1989(75)
BornAugust 11, 1914
DiedDecember 26, 1989(75)
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Known for

Rumpole of the Bailey (1978)
Rumpole of the Bailey
8.4
TV Series
  • Hilda Rumpole
The Franchise Affair
TV Series
  • Mrs. Wynn
Max Adrian and Bruce Prochnik in Oliver Twist (1962)
Oliver Twist
7.3
TV Mini Series
  • Mrs. Bumble
  • Widow Corney
Queen's Champion
TV Mini Series
  • Queen Elizabeth I

Credits

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Actress

  • Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Nigel Planer, and Christopher Ryan in The Young Ones (1982)
    The Young Ones
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Mrs. Pye
    • 1984
  • Rumpole of the Bailey (1978)
    Rumpole of the Bailey
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Hilda Rumpole
    • 1978–1983
  • George Cole in Minder (1979)
    Minder
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Mrs. Beecham
    • 1980
  • Tales of the Unexpected (1979)
    Tales of the Unexpected
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Mrs. Wilkinson
    • 1980
  • Mixed Blessings (1978)
    Mixed Blessings
    6.3
    TV Series
    • Mrs. Huntley
    • 1980
  • Fanny Rowe in Life Begins at Forty (1978)
    Life Begins at Forty
    4.3
    TV Series
    • Miss Withersfield
    • 1980
  • Ian Ogilvy in Return of the Saint (1978)
    Return of the Saint
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Mrs. Cloonan
    • 1979
  • The Saint and the Brave Goose (1979)
    The Saint and the Brave Goose
    6.8
    • Mrs. Cloonan
    • 1979
  • Two's Company (1975)
    Two's Company
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Agnes
    • 1978
  • Tom Conti in The Glittering Prizes (1976)
    The Glittering Prizes
    8.3
    TV Mini Series
    • Naomi Taylor
    • 1976
  • Topol in Galileo (1975)
    Galileo
    6.5
    • Court Lady
    • 1975
  • Reginald Barratt, Richard Beckinsale, Freddie Fletcher, Bernard Hepton, Arthur Lowe, Brian Miller, Ron Moody, Jack Rosenthal, Liz Smith, and Paula Wilcox in ITV Playhouse (1967)
    ITV Playhouse
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Mrs. Crow
    • 1972
  • Spencer Banks and Cheryl Burfield in Timeslip (1970)
    Timeslip
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Dr. Edith Joynton
    • 1970
  • Ian McKellen and Timothy West in The Tragedy of King Richard II (1970)
    The Tragedy of King Richard II
    7.7
    TV Movie
    • Duchess of York
    • 1970
  • Kaz Garas, Anthony Quayle, and Anneke Wills in Strange Report (1969)
    Strange Report
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Mrs. Deeds
    • 1969

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Rumpole Of The Bailey: Rumpole And The Last Resort
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Rumpole Of The Bailey: Rumpole And The Sporting Life
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Rumpole Of The Bailey: Rumpole And The Show Folk
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Rumpole Of The Bailey: Rumpole And The Course Of True Love
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Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Peggy Thorpe-Bates/Peggy Thorpe Bates
  • Born
    • August 11, 1914
    • London, England, UK
  • Died
    • December 26, 1989
    • Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, UK(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Brian Oulton? - December 26, 1989 (her death, 2 children)
  • Parents
    • Thorpe Bates
  • Relatives
    • Leonard Henry(Aunt or Uncle)
  • Other works
    She acted in Sir Arthur Wing Pinero's play, "The Thunderbolt," at the Arts Theatre in London, England with Carl Bernard, Sheila Keith, Martin Boddey, and Arthur Brough in the cast. Jordan Lawrence was director.

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  • Trivia
    This character actress made her radio début in 1936.

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