- Born
- Died
- Birth nameMargaret Freda Bates
- Peggy Thorpe-Bates was born on August 11, 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 December 26, 1989 in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, UK.
- SpouseBrian Oulton(? - December 26, 1989) (her death, 2 children)
- Parents
- RelativesLeonard Henry(Aunt or Uncle)
- This character actress made her radio début in 1936.
- Her last on screen appearance was in the penultimate episode of The Young Ones where she and her real-life husband, Brian Oulton, played Neil's parents. Ill-health forced her retirement from acting shortly after and prevented her reprising her role as Hilda Rumpole, when Rumpole Of The Bailey returned in 1987.
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