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Death date: 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. Clive was born around either 1961 (PROSE: Rose) or 1965 and was known as CJ in his youth. The following interview is doing the rounds on Twitter and DS have added a clickbaity article here: The original twitter account wasn't very happy and has renamed his account "Digital Spy Smells" so it appears on all their twitter links in the . Clive Walter Swift (9 February 1936 - 1 February 2019) was an English actor and songwriter. Children: His final screen appearance came in 2017, starring as Felix Hope in Midsomer Murders. TV: RosePROSE: The Persistence of MemoryPROSE: GroundedPROSE: Rose 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. But it was the directors he was usually most difficult with. DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. He spent two and a half years at Arsenal, becoming the first Spaniard to win the English championship, before joining Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Benfica. 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 figure on television, notably as the henpecked husband of Hyacinth Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances (1990-95). 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. This page was last edited on 7 February 2020, at 00:11. That's what I perform. 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?. His film debut came in the cash-in pop movie Catch Us If You Can (1965), featuring the Dave Clark Five. "It was always 'Bucket' until I met you!" He can't be that grumpy because he agreed to be interviewed for the Revelation of the Daleks DVD, despite considering it (quite understandably) "the most bizarre entertainment I have ever been part of". 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. "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. You just come in, say your line and go away," the director told him. "I could walk around unrecognised, but all that changed with Keeping Up Appearances," he complained. 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. "I know that you all think that this is a big world, this Who business. Doctor Who Production News @DoctorWhoPN. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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. Alternate counterparts ofClive Finch Radio 2 said Reverend Ruth Scott died peacefully in Southampton General Hospital on 20 February, aged 60. Born 9 February 1936, in Liverpool. 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. 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". We're experimenting with updating the wiki's look! He was best known for his portrayal of Adolf Hitler in the oscar-nominated 2004 film Downfall. ", The writer then asks Swift about his character in the episode, the actor replying: "You don't need me to tell you that. What's he waiting for? Estate agent Actor Clive Swift, known to many as the long-suffering Richard Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances, has died. On one occasion a lorry driver pulled up beside him at a traffic light and wound down his window to shout "Why don't you leave the old cow? When they make no attempt to sugar coat things. Died 1 February 2019, in London, aged 82. . In December 2007 he appeared in the Doctor Who Christmas special Voyage of the Damned as Mr Copper, opposite Kyle Minogue. 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". (PROSE: The Persistence of Memory) In 1963, when Clive was two years old, his father, Second Lieutenant Gary Jonathan Finch, was killed by an Imperial Dalek during the Shoreditch Incident and had his death covered up by the military. You should double-check all citations. In the spirit of 'Voyage of the Damned', that was truly Titanic (hello, this thing on?). Species: "I was so excited I dried after the first line," he recalled. "So the first thing I had to do was to fight back! 10. 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. LOL, I feel like an idiot now (not for the first time)! ", 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!". 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. Place of origin: Clive Swift - Grumpy Interview. It kind of comes across in his 4th year, I think. Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. 2023 BBC. 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. Clive was born around either 1961 (PROSE: Rose) or 1965 and was known as CJ in his youth. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, https://forums.digitalspy.com/discussion/2250386/clive-swift-grumpy-interview. Clive Swift, actor. The Doctor's universe Jackie Reeve's universe Saltwater incidents' universe Humoral Assessment's universe Rogue planet's universe . 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. He played many other television and film roles. As adept at drama as at comedy. In December 2007 the actor appeared in a Doctor Who Christmas . He was persuaded by the quality of the scripts by Roy Clarke, who had written Last of the Summer Wine, and by the chemistry he found with Routledge. (PROSE: Have You Seen This Man? Remember, folks: However bad your Monday is, at least you're not interviewing Richard Bucket. Press J to jump to the feed. The 79-year-old, along with his brother Charles, poured hundreds of millions of dollars into the political and lobbying system promoting a conservative agenda. Of course we all know about Hartnell, but I've also heard that Troughton and Pertwee could be quite difficult on occasions. As it was Christmas Eve, the Doctor decided to give him a quick trip. 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. After the journalist informed him that he is recording the interview, Clive retorted: "Don't you know shorthand? And he doesn't appear to have reacted well to new, young 'boss' Graham Williams after being well handled by Hinchcliffe. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. There are much bigger things than this.". Have you read the script? (TV: Rose) He also showed her photographs of other figures also known as "the Doctor" before asking her to take him with her to meet hers, causing Rose to make her excuses and leave. Clive said: "There's no reason why I should talk to you at all, so you shouldn't push it. 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. I'm sure you'll write something very nice. 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. The sitcom followed Hyacinth's mostly ill-fated attempts to gain social standing with people she deemed to be upper class. 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 ago. Birth date: You gave great copy.. He did a pretty unresponsive interview with. (PROSE: Rose) Sometime during February, Clive and his family visited Thorpe Park. An interview with Doctor Who Magazine about his appearance in the second one, Voyage of the . I should have been a little bit more responsible and not allowed that." "you have a duty of care. (Know he got ill, and his relationship with Lalla was apparently volatile.). Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Forum Member 01/11/17 - 12:31 in Doctor Who #1. . We all know Tom could be a right pain in the arse. BBC. Father: Despite his grumbling, there were compensations. Clive Swift 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. 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. A snippet of the Q&A session from Doctor Who Magazine resurfaced and sees the actor lecture a journalist on their skills. Actor She was 97. Influential musician Dr John, born Malcolm John Rebennack Jr, died aged 77. An interview with Doctor Who Magazine about his appearance in the second one, Voyage of the . ", It was not an experience Swift much enjoyed. You can tell them about my character. "I so much admire what he brought to the barely sketched role of Hyacinth's husband and treasure the memories of our happy collaboration.". Wasn't Will Wheaton all over Doctor Who at one point? Didn't he claim to know who the next Doctor was after Matt Smith left? It was his role as Richard, the hen-pecked husband of Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge) for which he was best known. He also played Reverend Brewer in Born and Bred and Sir Hector in John Boorman's 1981 film Excalibur. I'm not getting paid, am I? 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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. 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 . And RTD and Julie had to ok the piece before it was published. Main roles: Clive told her that "the Doctor" was held to be a title handed down from father to son, but he believed that the Doctor was an immortal alien. Got a showbiz story? The last led to a notoriously ill-mannered exchange when he was interviewed for a Doctor Who fan magazine. Swift is best known for his role as long-suffering husband Richard Bucket in the popular BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances. He died on 1 February 2019 in London, England, UK. He produced more than 20 albums in a variety of styles. That's what I perform. Dont you know shorthand? a disgruntled Swift asked the journalist. The classically trained actor first appearance on the small screen came in the BBC adaptation of The Barchester Chronicles. (AUDIO: Recruits). He died after a short illness on February 1, 2019, aged 82, Disclaimer: These citations are created on-the-fly using primitive parsing techniques. Speaking about his career, which started back in 1961, Clive explained: Ive always wanted to perform, which is slightly different [than being an actor]. If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us [email protected], calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page - we'd love to hear from you. 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