Im happy talking as myself. Despite keeping her black ancestry a secret, she failed to break through in Hollywood but remained a stalwart of her professional home New Yorks theatreland, South African footballer who was part of a new era of sport after apartheid died on 13 January, aged 49. He played Mr Copper in Doctor Who's 2007 Christmas Special, The Voyage Of The Damned, One of my absolute favourite Doctor. Some of the hundreds of readers of his website who sent in their experiences about the Doctor addressed Clive directly; Josiah Rowe offered to find a scanner so he could send Clive a photograph and a letter from his grandfather from the First World War, A. Fergus asked if the Doctor was some sort of vigilante, and rewboss wrote that he wasn't sure if Clive was a conspiracy theorist while dismissing any notion of the Doctor being part of a conspiracy. Actor Clive Swift, known to millions as Hyacinth Bucket's hen-pecked husband Richard in BBC One's 90s sitcom Keeping Up Appearances, has died aged 82. The actor died on Friday morning after a short illness, a representative told The Independent. ", He later added: "Why should I do this? At Clive's request, they travelled to Loch Ness in the summer of 1979 to find the Loch Ness Monster and, after an adventure involving a plot by the Monk to depopulate and sell the Earth, the Doctor returned Clive home and blurred his memories of the incident. LOL, I feel like an idiot now (not for the first time)! What a silly question. Does Unforgotten work without Nicola Walker? Birth date: I know I used to lose 98 per cent of the time and there was no conflict really, but I had to put up a show or otherwise its simply not interesting., Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. I call it Richard Bucket Overflows because Im rather fed up with people thinking of me as Richard from Keeping Up Appearances, which they often do., When asked if, 12 years after the show ended, he was still called out by his character name in the street, he bluntly responded: Sometimes. Oof. Replying to @DrWhoMoment. Seemed to pull it together in Season 16 (love him in that year) and varied from brilliant to silly and self-indulgent in Season 17. Clive Swift, who has died aged 82, believed that unemployment was as natural, and possibly even as necessary, a part of an actor's life as employment, enabling him to experience, feel and think. (PROSE: Rose), Shortly after his meeting with Rose, Clive and his family went on a shopping trip and were in Queen's Arcade when the Autons were activated. Have You Seen This Man? Clive Finch After the journalist informed him that he is recording the interview, Clive retorted: "Don't you know shorthand? Actor Clive Swift, known to millions as Hyacinth Bucket's hen-pecked husband Richard in BBC One's 90s sitcom Keeping Up Appearances, has died aged 82. He shared his memories of Revelation of the Daleks on the documentary Revelation Exhumed. "There's no reason why 1 should talk to you," he snapped, making no attempt to conceal his contempt for the sci-fi show as an unworthy vehicle for his talents. (PROSE: Rose) By 2005, the family were living on Juke Street (TV: Rose, GAME: Security Bot) and Clive was working as an estate agent. They divorced in 1975, but remained friends. The actor died on Friday morning after a short . VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. He did a pretty unresponsive interview with. Clive Swift - Grumpy Interview. His family fled for their lives, screaming. Grunewald, one of America's top middle-distance runners, died on 11 June at her home after inspiring many with a long fight against cancer. In an unearthed interview with Doctor Who Magazine back in 2007, Richard discussed his upcoming role the Christmas Special of that year, Voyage of the Damned, as well as his stage show, named Richard Bucket Overflows. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. The actor, who was best known for being long-suffering Richard Bucket in the British television series Keeping Up Appearances, died aged 82 this morning after a short illness. wasn't he one of the stickers given away recently? Radio 2 said Reverend Ruth Scott died peacefully in Southampton General Hospital on 20 February, aged 60. Swift spent six years playing Richard to Patricia Routledge's Hyacinth, He went on to appear with Roger Lloyd Pack in The Old Guys. A snippet of the Q&A session from Doctor Who Magazine resurfaced and sees the actor lecture a journalist on their skills. You should double-check all citations. Dont you know shorthand? a disgruntled Swift asked the journalist. EEAAO star gives tearful speech after historic win, The best Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom deals. Clive Swift: Why should I do this [interview]? According to his agent, the actor died at his home on Friday after a short illness, surrounded by his family. Man died after being run over while asleep on strangers driveway, Londons most valuable house could be yours if you have a spare 300,000,000, Note in chimney tells couple their house was 100 times cheaper 50 years ago, Police hunt after man set on fire in London attack, Stranger Things stage show coming to the West End and consider us spooked, who passed away this morning at the age of 82, Do not sell or share my personal information. 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In fact, it became such a favourite, that more than a decade later he was still remembered for playing the ever-doting Richard, and he had began to tire of it. Many years later, he would play Hitchcock in a BBC radio play called Strangers on a Film. Born 9 February 1936, in Liverpool. 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If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page - we'd love to hear from you. Influential musician Dr John, born Malcolm John Rebennack Jr, died aged 77. Which they did. Actor: Excalibur. When work dried up, which was not often, he avoided any temptation to drink or tendency to depression by "writing music at the piano, playing tennis and watching Arsenal". Swift put his fine voice and relish for Elizabethan language to good use by turning secondary Shakespeare roles into original and eye-catching portrayals. You would think his 1,000,000 would be more that enough ;P. Clive Swift was just being a dick for no reason, but the Bidmead interview was kind of interesting. Clive Swift was born on February 9, 1936 in Liverpool, England, UK. Swift also played Sir Ector, the adoptive father of King Arthur in John Boorman's 1981 film Excalibur. "I know that you all think that this is a big world, this Who business. [4] Davies later reflected upon Swift's death in 2019 that approving the interview was irresponsible in hindsight, noting "you have a duty of care. He was best known for his portrayal of Adolf Hitler in the oscar-nominated 2004 film Downfall. Have you read the script? He played many other television and film roles. Digital Spy participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Human error to blame for deadly train crash, says Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Patricia Routledge and Clive Swift in Pebble Mill interview in 1993 (TV: Rose, PROSE: Rose), Some of Clive's possessions were taken by UNIT and later found in the Black Archive by Cleo Proctor and Shawna Thompson. Clive Swift, actor in Keeping Up Appearances, dies aged 82 RSC veteran was best known for starring as the beleaguered husband of Hyacinth Bucket in the BBC sitcom, and also appeared in Doctor. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, Harry and Meghan told to 'vacate' Frogmore Cottage, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, Prince Andrew offered Frogmore Cottage - reports, Havana Syndrome unlikely to have hostile cause - US, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, Man survives 31 days in jungle by eating worms, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, Covid origin likely China lab incident - FBI chief, Beer and wine sales in Canada fall to all-time low. Jobel, Copper RIP the wonderful Clive Swift. The ones who are obviously so aggravated by the interviewee that they just say "fuck it, I'm printing what you actually said and if it makes you look like a tosspot then that's your tough luck". Clive Smith stars in Doctor Who - Voyage Of The Damned, Clive starred in a number of roles from 1971 to 2017 - including an alien in Doctor Who, He was best known for being long-suffering Richard Bucket in the British television series Keeping Up Appearances. Canadian Jean Vanier founder of L'Arche communities poses for a photograph after he received the Templeton Prize at St Martins-in-the-Fields church in London. Born 9 February 1936, in Liverpool. Father: You're paying that actor; you're their employer, their boss." . Swift, who spent 10 years at the RSC. I should have been a little bit more responsible and not allowed that." "you have a duty of care. (PROSE: The Persistence of Memory). Born in Liverpool on 9 February 1936, to parents who owned a furniture shop in Bootle, Swift was a classically trained actor and member of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Second, also with DWM, is with Clive Swift (Mr. Copper, Voyage of the Damned) who hated being interviewed solely for this one role and started asking about money for the interview, mid interview. A hilariously grumpy interview with late Doctor Who star Clive Swift has resurfaced following his death earlier today. Main jobs: Died 1 February 2019, in London, aged 82. . (PROSE: Rose) Sometime during February, Clive and his family visited Thorpe Park. "That show is the only proper money I've earned: he admitted. "I so much admire what he brought to the barely sketched role of Hyacinth's husband and treasure the memories of our happy collaboration.". Apparently this interview caused RTD to remove Mr Copper from The Stolen Earth cause RTD didn't like how the magazine was disrespected by him. Just hit 'Like' on our Digital Spy Facebook page and 'Follow' on our @digitalspy Twitter account and you're all set, The Mandalorian's Pedro Pascal on season 3, Neighbours announces seven more returning cast. ", And when the writer asked him about his character in the show, he retorted: "You don't need me to tell you that. He also had a minor part in Alfred Hitchcock's film Frenzy (1972) and was unceremoniously put in his place by the great man when he tried to discuss the nuances of his role. Sitcom actor was a familiar TV face in the 1970s and 1980s, Actor who bestrode Broadway for decades in Hello, Dolly! and Thoroughly Modern Millie died on 15 January, aged 97. Mark Benton And in 2007, Clive was interviewed about his role and makes for some very entertaining reading. After the society booked the same venue as a Reclaim the Night Enclave, he and his friends left, but Caroline tracked him down to a bar and apologised. God it isn't 1912 anymore Richard. She rose from a traumatic childhood to become a formidable force of American letters and an inspiration to women, Star of It Aint Half Hot Mum and Never the Twain died on 17 January, aged 88. "I was so excited I dried after the first line," he recalled. The Monkees singer Peter Tork died on 21 February, aged 77. He was previously married to Margaret Drabble. "I realised actors needed a meeting place when work dried up and which can often lead to drink and depression: Swift explained. I feel quite sad that someone decided to dig this up now and ridicule him as His Daughter Rebecca Swift died in April, She was only 53. A hilariously grumpy interview with late Doctor Who star Clive Swift has resurfaced following his death earlier today. Clive Swift was born on 9 February 1936 in Liverpool, England, UK. The journalist who conducted the interview revealed that the piece had to be okayed before it went to print, saying that senior heads such as Russell T Davies approved. 9 February 1936 ", American actress and singer Doris Day holds a bouquet of roses at Le Bourget Airport in Paris after flying in from London. Swift made a number of appearances in Doctor Who, most recently in the 2007 episode Voyage of the Damned. You just come in, say your line and go away," the director told him. The sitcom followed Hyacinth's mostly ill-fated attempts to gain social standing with people she deemed to be upper class. In December 2007 he starred in a Doctor Who Christmas special as Mr Copper alongside Kylie Minogue. Place of origin: Youre paying that actor; youre their employer, their boss."[5]. Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Doctor Who will return to our screens this Christmas Day with special 'Twice Upon a Time', in which Peter Capaldi's Doctor will regenerate into Jodie Whittaker. He spent six years playing Richard opposite Dame Patricia Routledge. (PROSE: Rose), By 2005, Clive was maintaining a website, Doctor Who?, focused on the mysterious Doctor who kept appearing throughout recorded history. He died after a short illness on February 1, 2019, aged 82, Disclaimer: These citations are created on-the-fly using primitive parsing techniques. Swift, who spent 10 years at the RSC before . "I could walk around unrecognised, but all that changed with Keeping Up Appearances," he complained. What is the most awkward interview in the shows history? Clive Swift is a very distinguished actor with a fantastic range of credits. Gary Jonathan Finch Despite his grumbling, there were compensations. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. One of the world's richest men, David Koch died aged 79 on august 23. A former member of the Royal Shakespeare Company who enjoyed a lengthy career in film and television, Swift . Actor Clive Swift, known to many as the long-suffering Richard Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances, has died. . 25K views 3 years ago Today, Clive Swift sadly passed away age 82. His first professional acting job was at Nottingham Playhouse, in the UK premiere of JB Priestleys take the Fool Away, in 1959. His elder brother, David (obituary, May 26, 2016), also became an actor and was best known as the irascible newsreader Henry Davenport in the TV comedy Drop the Dead Donkey. Swiss actor Ganz, one of the most prominent German-speaking actors, died on 16 February, aged 77. Children: Reddit's Doctor Who Fan Community - News, Discussion, Artwork and Fan Creations! RIP, Clive. Have you read the script? Her deft touch and ear for intention nurtured the talents of writers she championed, such as Jack Kerouac and Jean Rhys, Afro-jazz star whose music brought Zimbabweans together died on 23 January, aged 66. We're experimenting with updating the wiki's look! Remember, folks: However bad your Monday is, at least you're not interviewing Richard Bucket. Clive Swift, actor. "Clive was a skilful and inventive actor with wide experience, as his successful career proved," she said. Clive Swift Tribute - Doctor Who Scenes (R.I.P) | Tenakin#CliveSwift #Tribute #CliveSwiftTribute Living with Hyacinth will do that to you. K2k Posts: 200. The last led to a notoriously ill-mannered exchange when he was interviewed for a Doctor Who fan magazine. What a silly question., Access unlimited streaming of movies and TV shows with Amazon Prime Video Sign up now for a 30-day free trial. 30 Oct 2017. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Actor Clive Swift, known to many as the long-suffering Richard Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances, has died. He also starred in the BBCs adaptation of the Barchester Chronicles. Clive J Finch known as CJ in his youth was a human conspiracy theorist who collected information on the Doctor and ran a conspiracy website, Doctor Who?. On 24 December 1975, when Clive was fourteen, he encountered the Twelfth Doctor at a newsagent's and followed him into his TARDIS after noticing that he was using coins from 1987. ", It was not an experience Swift much enjoyed. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. Quite a lot of rather glib "phoned in" moments in Season 15. Clive Swift was best known for playing the long-suffering husband of Hyacinth Bucket in Keeping up Appearances, Writer and broadcaster equally at home among the highbrow and on TV died aged 80. DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. Keeping Up Appearances was the only TV sitcom he did, yet in the minds of many he was typecast forever as Richard Bucket. The story of the daring and inventive escape he orchestrated within an enemy state ended up in an Oscar-winning film, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet who cracked mainstream success died on 17 January, aged 83. Doctor Who Magazine contributor Benjamin Cook interviewed Swift about Mr Copper and Voyage of the Damned for DWM 391[2]. His final screen appearance came in 2017, starring as Felix Hope in Midsomer Murders. The actor, who was best known for being long-suffering Richard Bucket in the British television series Keeping Up Appearances, has died aged 82. So the first thing I had to do, as far as the writer allowed me, was to fight back to protest. pic.twitter.com/ltEjMCgyzV, "Don't you know shorthand?" We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. I tell them to fuck off., Clive passed away this morning (Friday), and his agent confirmed his passing in a brief statement that read: After a short illness, Clive died peacefully at home this morning surrounded by his family., Benjamin Cook, who wrote the article, posted the fond memory online and jested: RIP, Clive. Alternate counterparts ofClive Finch Swift's many roles included a part in Alfred Hitchcock's 1972 film Frenzy and as King Arthur's adopted father in 1981 film Excalibur. ), After Rose Tyler met the Ninth Doctor, she contacted Clive and went to visit him for more information. The episode later became the subject of a viral moment when the actor was interviewed by Doctor Who magazine and came across as rather grumpy. 1 February 2019 An interview with Doctor Who Magazine about his appearance in the second one, Voyage of the . After graduating, his first night on stage as a professional actor, at Nottingham Playhouse in the premiere of JB Priestley's Take The Fool Away in 1959, was a disaster. Main actor: Im not getting paid, am I?, Asked about his character, he responded: You dont need me to tell you that. This content is imported from Twitter. He is survived by Drabble and their sons Adam, professor of political theory at University College London, and Joe, a garden designer, presenter of BBC TV's Gardener's World and Times columnist. He died, aged 49, on 4 March. She cant hate it that much, or she wouldnt have done DVD commentaries or Big Finish. Hence why it's the Copper Foundation . If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page - we'd love to hear from you. As medical director of the hospital for 10 years from 2006, he was keen for a constant dialogue between doctors treating patients and their colleagues in labs, Celebrated sports journalist died in January, aged 84. Guardians 3 star Karen Gillan mocks pose on poster, Marvel's Karen Gillan posts first wedding pictures, Doctor Who season 14: Everything you need to know, Doctor Who star in first look at new show, Doctor Who star lands first role since exit, Doctor Who merchandise books, figures and more, GOT and Doctor Who stars in new BBC crime thriller, Ncuti Gatwa hints he's leaving Sex Education role, The Crown and Doctor Who stars team up for movie, Hilariously grumpy Doctor Who interview resurfaces, DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. And he doesn't appear to have reacted well to new, young 'boss' Graham Williams after being well handled by Hinchcliffe. (AUDIO: Recruits). It was pretty clear from listening to her DVD commentary for "Time Flight" that she just doesn't "get" Doctor Who, because Davison . As adept at drama as at comedy. Clive was born around either 1961 (PROSE: Rose) or 1965 and was known as CJ in his youth. But staying in the role for 7 years..don't think anyone else could or should do that. TV: RosePROSE: The Persistence of MemoryPROSE: GroundedPROSE: Rose He was editor of the Rand Daily Mail and took a hard liberal stance with the paper, hiring black journalists during apartheid. If youd like to join in, please sign in or register. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Giant of South African journalism died on 5 June, aged 92. According to Russell T Davies in The Writer's Tale, Mackenzie Crook was nearly cast to play Clive. You gave great copy.. A dozen years after Keeping Up Appearances had finished, he took to the road with a one-man show called Richard Bucket Overflows. Main roles: They talked through the night and entered into a relationship, getting married and having two sons, Ben and Michael. The Doctor's universe Jackie Reeve's universe Saltwater incidents' universe Humoral Assessment's universe Rogue planet's universe I think they give a much better picture of Who history rather than. (PROSE: Rose), Clive studied at Durham University where he was a part of a UFO society. Spouse: Clive Swift. CLIVE SWIFT, the Keeping Up Appearances star has died aged 82, a representative for the TV and theatre star has confirmed today. ", The writer then asks Swift about his character in the episode, the actor replying: "You don't need me to tell you that. Keep up old man. That's what I perform. Clive said: "There's no reason why I should talk to you at all, so you shouldn't push it. (This is nothing Tom hasn't strongly hinted at himself!) However, at the end of the interview, Swift tells the writer: "There's no reason why I should talk to you at all, so you shouldn't push it. ", He later did lighten up, revealing: "It wasn't until we'd been filming for two weeks that I realised that Mr Copper is an alien!". At least they are frank and honest about their experiences with the show and both did return to Dr Who after appearing during its low period. The Doris Day Animal Foundation confirmed Day died early Monday, May 13, 2019, at her home in Carmel Valley, California. Press J to jump to the feed. Most journalists experience their fair share of bad interviews over their careers, but spare a thought for the one who had to interview a very grumpy Doctor Who star many moons . He was due to play Gilbrook in the Big Finish audio story Creatures of Beauty, but was forced to pull out due to a family illness. When they make no attempt to sugar coat things. "I decided if Richard was a really meek and submissive person, there was no conflict, because he'd be just a bit of fluff for Hyacinth: he said. People often single Tom out as being particularly grumpy, when in fact quite a few of the Doctors have been known as being slightly grumpy. Stories: And of course with his first 3 years being so successful, his ego had probably started to really take off. Doctor Who Production News @DoctorWhoPN. A Democrat and the longest serving congressman on record, with a stint of 59 years and 22 days from 1955 to 2015 died on 7 February, aged 92. He was not enormously successful in the face of Hyacinth's relentless social climbing. A classically trained actor, his stage work included performances with the Royal Shakespeare Company, but he was best known to television viewers for his role as Richard Bucket in the BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances. From what I've read over the years, Tom was fine for his first 3 Seasons, although didn't appear to be very welcoming to Louise J when Lis Sladen left during Season 14; maybe a mixture of lacking the chemistry he obviously had with the latter and not much liking the Leela character. Clive was amazed to realise that the stories he had heard about the Doctor were true and was approached by an Auton which drew its gun on him. "I know that you all think that this is a big world, this Who business, but it isn't. Maybe, but I actually prefer the journalists who don't give a shit. As it was Christmas Eve, the Doctor decided to give him a quick trip. First appearance: Clive Swift and Janet Fielding just say what they think. He also played Reverend Brewer in Born and Bred and Sir Hector in John Boorman's 1981 film Excalibur. I'm sure you'll write something very nice. The marriage survived the semi-autobiographical exposure of Drabble's second novel, The Garrick Year (1964), about an actor married to a woman who has an affair. He was not habitually so chippy and he was widely admired and respected by colleagues for creating the Actors Centre, which he established in the late 1970s as a central London clubhouse and exchange for members who were "between jobs". Revelation of the Daleks & Voyage of the Damned Three decades later he played Hitchcock in a BBC radio play. Why should I do this? His elder brother, David (obituary, May 26, 2016), also became an actor and was best known as the irascible newsreader Henry Davenport in the TV comedy Drop the Dead Donkey. An interview with Doctor Who Magazine about his appearance in the second one, Voyage of the . pic.twitter.com/QmR9CSdZYN, Clive Swift was a wonderful character actor. 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