Josephine Tewson
Also Known As: Josephine Ann Tewson, Jo Tewson
Biography: Josephine Ann Tewson (26 February 1931 - 18 August 2022) was a British stage and television character actress. She is best known for her roles in popular and long-running British television sitcoms, such as Elizabeth "Liz" Warden, one of the long-suffering neighbours of Hyacinth Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances (1990–95), and Miss Davenport in Last of the Summer Wine (2003–10). She was formerly married to Leonard Rossiter.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Hampstead, London, England, UK
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Birthday: February 26, 1931
Age: 94 years old
Gender: Female
Deathday: August 18, 2022
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The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It
Overview: John Cleese is hilarious as the descendant of Sherlock Holmes in this modern detective drama of international power politics and intrigue. Unlike his illustrious grandfather however, he only succeeds in bungling every job he organizes. Also stars Arthur Lowe as the "bionic" grandson of Dr. Watson, Stratford Johns as the Commissioner of Police, and Connie Booth as Mrs. Hudson.
Genres: Thriller Comedy Crime Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-09-18
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The Mumbo Jumbo
Overview: A cynical young American, Thomas Doubting, stumbles upon a magical amulet which takes him on a mysterious journey to the island of Sinmouth. The eccentric locals believe he is the lost legend of "Mumbo Jumbo" - an entity who will restore their fortunes and rescue the beautiful Princess Vanilla. On his journey, the Mumbo Jumbo discovers Sinmouth's dark secret and saves the inhabitants from their greatest enemy and his villainous slave.
Genres: Science Fiction Fantasy Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-10-24
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The Hound of the Baskervilles
Overview: The death of Sir Charles Baskerville is blamed on a curse that has followed the Baskerville family for two hundred years. Sherlock Holmes is out to uncover the truth about a hound who roams the moors, waiting to attack the heir to the Baskerville estate.
Genres: Comedy Crime Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-08-01
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The Troublesome Double
Overview: Egghead creates a robot double of his sister.
Genres: Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1967-01-01
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Gabrielle and the Doodleman
Overview: A wheelchair bound little girl gets involved with characters from her computer game that help her though a difficult time.
Genres: Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-01-01
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Wilt
Overview: Henry Wilt is a more or less failed teacher who fantasizes about murdering his dominant, non-attentive wife Eva. At a party who gets stuck in an inflatable doll and makes a complete fool of himself. Eventually, he dumps the doll in a hole at a building site. However, he has been witnessed getting rid of the doll and when his wife disappears on the night after the party, the police and Inspector Flint have strong suspicions on Mr Wilt.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-05-12
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Elementary, My Dear Watson
Overview: John Cleese stars as Sherlock Holmes in this Comedy Playhouse pilot episode from 1973.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-01-18
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The Memoirs of Hyacinth Bucket
Overview: Daisy and Onslow find the secret diary of Hyacinth and start reading in it. The rest of this TV-special are clips from prevous episodes.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-05-20
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The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker
Overview: Programme telling the story of Ronnie Barker, a quiet dedicated actor who might have been a bank manager but went on to become one of the country's favourite comedy stars. Ben Elton, Michael Grade, David Renwick and Josephine Tewson are among friends and colleagues who remember his genius. Famed as one half of the Two Ronnies and the likeable convict Fletcher in Porridge, he was also a prolific writer and admired actor in serious roles.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-12-24
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A Coffin for the Bride
Overview: Mark Walker is in the lucrative business of marrying wealthy older women and murdering them after the honeymoon. That all changes when he falls for cool blonde Stella McKenzie. He considers giving up his life of crime and finally marrying for love. The only obstacles in his way are a lawyer who suspects the truth, and temptation in the form of the perfect target for one more kill...
Genres: TV Movie Thriller Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-05-31
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The Caucasian Chalk Circle
Overview: The hardships faced by a woman trying to survive a bloody civil war while caring for the abandoned child of the deposed former ruler.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-01-01
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