(Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images) 2022 . Lovely to see them here together enjoying a bit of cricket. He was best known for his role as Richard Bucket, the long-suffering husband of Hyacinth (played by Patricia Routledge ) in the British television series Keeping Up Appearances , but played many other film and television roles. (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. As a serious-minded thespian of the old school who learnt his trade alongside Derek Jacobi, Ian McKellen and the like, and was handpicked by Sir Peter Hall as an original member of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), Swift's frustration was perhaps understandable. It was his role as Richard, the hen-pecked husband of Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge) for which he was best known. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Author Andrea Levy, best known for her novel Small Island, died on 14 February, aged 62. 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. Main jobs: 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 . Born in Liverpool in 1936, he had three children with his ex-wife, the novelist Margaret Drabble. What is the most awkward interview in the shows history? While hard going, this encounter with actor Clive Swift who played Mr Copper on Who special 'Voyage of the Damned' in 2007 is certainly entertaining to say the least. Clive Swift is a very distinguished actor with a fantastic range of credits. They divorced in 1975, but remained friends. LOL, I feel like an idiot now (not for the first time)! TV: RosePROSE: The Persistence of MemoryPROSE: GroundedPROSE: Rose Mark Benton Swift put his fine voice and relish for Elizabethan language to good use by turning secondary Shakespeare roles into original and eye-catching portrayals. A hilariously grumpy interview with late Doctor Who star Clive Swift has resurfaced following his death earlier today. and started asking about money for the interview, mid interview. ", The writer then asks Swift about his character in the episode, the actor replying: "You don't need me to tell you that. Pages using duplicate arguments in template calls, Humans who have been inside the Doctor's TARDIS. Stars: Eric Saward, Clive Swift, Graeme Harper, Trevor Cooper. Read about our approach to external linking. Im happy talking as myself. [on Doctor Who: Revelation of the Daleks: Part One (1985)] It was the most bizarre entertainment I have ever been part of. (PROSE: The Persistence of Memory), Clive and the Twelfth Doctor at Loch Ness. (PROSE: Rose), As a child, Clive was interested in a variety of mysteries, including Big Foot, Sasquatch, the Mary Celeste, yeti, the Bermuda Triangle, the Loch Ness Monster, the Roswell crash and the panthers of Dartmoor. Forum Member 01/11/17 - 12:31 in Doctor Who #1. What's he waiting for? DeSantis won't say he's running. 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. Swift also played Sir Ector, the adoptive father of King Arthur in John Boorman's 1981 film Excalibur. He died after a short illness on February 1, 2019, aged 82, Disclaimer: These citations are created on-the-fly using primitive parsing techniques. ), After Rose Tyler met the Ninth Doctor, she contacted Clive and went to visit him for more information. Clive Walter Swift (9 February 1936-1 February 2019) was an English actor who played Mr Jobel in Revelation of the Daleks and Mr Copper in Voyage of the Damned.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. 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. Reddit's Doctor Who Fan Community - News, Discussion, Artwork and Fan Creations! One of the world's richest men, David Koch died aged 79 on august 23. 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. A quarter of a century after Clive Swift played Richard Bucket, the long-suffering and downtrodden husband of Patricia Routledge's matronly snob Hyacinth in the TV series Keeping Up Appearances, people were still offering him marital advice when he walked down the street. ", 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!". But it isn't. K2k Posts: 200. His first professional acting job was at Nottingham Playhouse, in the UK premiere of JB Priestleys take the Fool Away, in 1959. 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?. 1 February 2019 Spouse: Votes: 22 Press J to jump to the feed. Clive Walter Swift was born in Liverpool in 1936, the second of four children to Abram Swift, and Lillie (ne Greenman), the owners of a Bootle furniture shop. 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". The classically trained actor first appearance on the small screen came in the BBC adaptation of The Barchester Chronicles. Many years later, he would play Hitchcock in a BBC radio play called Strangers on a Film. In December 2007 he appeared in the Doctor Who Christmas special Voyage of the Damned as Mr Copper, opposite Kyle Minogue. "You didn't know what was going to happen next: Swift commented, leaving it unclear whether he was talking about the fictional plot or their real-life union. 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. Shorthand? Swift does at least lighten up further along in the conversation, calling Mr Copper "appealing" and "brave", and he even compared the role to his previous stint on the show as Professor Jobel in 1985's 'Revelation of the Daleks'. 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. Her work chronicled the black British experience in the years after Windrush. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. According to the guy who did the interview on twitter, he had to have the interview signed off by Russell and Julie. Clive Swift and Janet Fielding just say what they think. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Hence why it's the Copper Foundation . Keeping Up Appearances was first aired in 1990 and ran for five years, but Swift was initially reluctant to accept the part. What a silly question. When he accepted a place at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, it was not for "the grim prospect of studying English", but because there was "the bonus that they had a thriving theatre". He was best known for his portrayal of Adolf Hitler in the oscar-nominated 2004 film Downfall. He was previously married to Margaret Drabble. They talked through the night and entered into a relationship, getting married and having two sons, Ben and Michael. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Replying to @DrWhoMoment. I'm sure you'll write something very nice. He did a pretty unresponsive interview with. We're experimenting with updating the wiki's look! 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. 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. In December 2007 he starred in a Doctor Who Christmas special as Mr Copper alongside Kylie Minogue. Influential musician Dr John, born Malcolm John Rebennack Jr, died aged 77. They expect me to be as nice and placid as Richard, and I'm really not like that.". Actor Clive Swift, known to many as the long-suffering Richard Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances, has died. If youd like to join in, please sign in or register. 2022 Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. Clive Swift, the character actor, who has died aged 82, was a stylish, incisive and distinctive member of the original Royal Shakespeare Company in its heyday before becoming a familiar supporting . If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk. You gave great copy.https://t.co/dngI2ldPHm #CliveSwift pic.twitter.com/srvVg0YoTU, Benjamin Cook (@benjamin_cook) February 1, 2019. A sad loss.https://t.co/cbT2ZwzQHV. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Father: 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. Jerrie Cobb, the nation's first female astronaut candidate, with a display of rockets at a national conference where the leading space experts gathered in Tulsa, Okla. Cobb died in Florida at the age of 88 on March 18, 2019. First appearance: Affectionately known as Waltzing by Leeds fans, he was hailed as an inspiration by his former teammate, Gdansk mayor and standard-bearer for civil rights and liberal values in Poland died on 13 January, aged 53. 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. CLIVE SWIFT, the Keeping Up Appearances star has died aged 82, a representative for the TV and theatre star has confirmed today. A proud Christian and patriot, the much-loved politician spoke out against bigotry in a country of whose rising hate crime he became a victim, Cancer expert who forged an international reputation over 30 years at the Royal Marsden died on 10 January, aged 67. ", He later added: "Why should I do this? He also played Reverend Brewer in Born and Bred and Sir Hector in John Boorman's 1981 film Excalibur. 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. And of course with his first 3 years being so successful, his ego had probably started to really take off. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. First one that springs to mind is Christopher H. Bidmead with DWM where he gives his frank and honest opinions of NuWho and they are not complimentary. Ben Finch, Michael Finch 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. 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