We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. 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. In December 2007 he starred in a Doctor Who Christmas special as Mr Copper alongside Kylie Minogue. (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. Clive Swift. If youd like to join in, please sign in or register. When they make no attempt to sugar coat things. EDIT: Link to the Clive Swift interview https://forums.digitalspy.com/discussion/2250386/clive-swift-grumpy-interview but cant find the Chris Bidmead one. He played many other television and film roles. Actress Hannelore Elsner arrives for the screening of the movie 'Nobody Wants the Night', during the opening gala of the 65th Berlinale International Film Festival, in Berlin February 5, 2015. I must have missed those DVDs, 'cause I haven't heard many people say that. ), After Rose Tyler met the Ninth Doctor, she contacted Clive and went to visit him for more information. Votes: 22 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. A sad loss.https://t.co/cbT2ZwzQHV. He was best known for his portrayal of Adolf Hitler in the oscar-nominated 2004 film Downfall. Swift, who spent 10 years at the RSC before breaking into television, also acted in such series as Peak Practice, Born and Bred and The Old Guys. Clive Swift is a very distinguished actor with a fantastic range of credits. But it isn't. LOL, I feel like an idiot now (not for the first time)! His family fled for their lives, screaming. He was at home surrounded by his family. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 18: Taylor Swift Delivers New York University 2022 Commencement Address at Yankee Stadium on May 18, 2022 in New York City. 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. "Because it was a global success, it's given me a good pension that I might never have had.". The actor, who was best known for being long-suffering Richard Bucket in the British television series Keeping Up Appearances, has died aged 82. 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. Speaking about his career, which started back in 1961, Clive explained: Ive always wanted to perform, which is slightly different [than being an actor]. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. He spent six years playing Richard opposite Dame Patricia Routledge. Place of origin: and started asking about money for the interview, mid interview. 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. 2022 Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. "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. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. They expect me to be as nice and placid as Richard, and I'm really not like that.". I'm not getting paid, am I? Patricia Routledge and Clive Swift in Pebble Mill interview in 1993 Of course we all know about Hartnell, but I've also heard that Troughton and Pertwee could be quite difficult on occasions. (PROSE: The Persistence of Memory) In 1963, when Clive was two years old, his father, Second Lieutenant Gary Jonathan Finch, was killed by an . 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. (PROSE: Rose), By 2005, Clive was maintaining a website, Doctor Who?, focused on the mysterious Doctor who kept appearing throughout recorded history. 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. 9 February 1936 Welcome to the Digital Spy forums. 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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. Im happy talking as myself. The role saw him patiently tolerate her ham-fisted and invariably thwarted attempts at social climbing. This page was last edited on 7 February 2020, at 00:11. 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. As well as playing poor Richard, Clive starred in a number of roles from 1971 to 2017 - including an alien in Doctor Who. Swift has died following a short illness. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Read about our approach to external linking. You should double-check all citations. Clive Swift and Janet Fielding just say what they think. (REF: Big Finish: The Inside Story). ", He later added: "Why should I do this? Job: First appearance: The Doctor's universe Jackie Reeve's universe Saltwater incidents' universe Humoral Assessment's universe Rogue planet's universe 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. 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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. Swift spent six years playing Richard to Patricia Routledge's Hyacinth, He went on to appear with Roger Lloyd Pack in The Old Guys. 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. Born 9 February 1936, in Liverpool. 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 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. Swift, who spent 10 years at the RSC before . (Know he got ill, and his relationship with Lalla was apparently volatile.). We all know Tom could be a right pain in the arse. Have you read the script? 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. Their daughter, Rebecca, co-founder of the Literary Consultancy, died in 2017. . What's he waiting for? Died 1 February 2019, in London, aged 82. . Dame Patricia said she was "deeply saddened" to hear of her former co-star's death. Serious-minded Shakespearean actor who felt slightly cursed by the TV sitcom role with which he became most associated, Clive Swift, above, with Keeping Up Appearances co-star Patricia Routledge in 1991 and, below, on his wedding day in 1960. It was pretty clear from listening to her DVD commentary for "Time Flight" that she just doesn't "get" Doctor Who, because Davison . "Clive was a skilful and inventive actor with wide experience, as his successful career proved," she said. 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. Death date: The celebrated writer of 11 novels was known for her searing works about slavery and the experiences of black women, including 1987s Beloved, the story of a runaway female slave for which she won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction the following year. Clive Swift - Grumpy Interview. God it isn't 1912 anymore Richard. Actor: Excalibur. The sitcom followed Hyacinth's mostly ill-fated attempts to gain social standing with people she deemed to be upper class. 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. You can tell them about my character. I'm sure you'll write something very nice. Didn't he claim to know who the next Doctor was after Matt Smith left? His amour-propre was further offended when in 2004 the actor Simon Callow referred to his alma mater Clifton as "a minor public school"' Swift wrote to the newspaper that had run the comment to protest that in his day it had been "one of the elite schools allowed to play annually at Lord's". Clive Swift: Why should I do this [interview]? Swift is best known for his role as long-suffering husband Richard Bucket in the popular BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances. 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". 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. Clive was born around either 1961 (PROSE: Rose) or 1965 and was known as CJ in his youth. He played Mr Copper in Doctor Who's 2007 Christmas Special, The Voyage Of The Damned, One of my absolute favourite Doctor. Have you read the script? A snippet of the Q&A session from Doctor Who Magazine resurfaced and sees the actor lecture a journalist on their skills. pic.twitter.com/QmR9CSdZYN, Clive Swift was a wonderful character actor. What is the most awkward interview in the shows history? ", 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!". (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. As adept at drama as at comedy. Clive Swift Tribute - Doctor Who Scenes (R.I.P) | Tenakin#CliveSwift #Tribute #CliveSwiftTribute 30 Oct 2017. Actor Actors who appeared in 1963 and 2005 versions of Doctor Who, Actors interviewed on Doctor Who Confidential, https://web.archive.org/web/20131205215625/http://benjamincook.net/writing/doctor-who-magazine/interviews-and-articles/who-on-earth-is/clive-swift/, https://twitter.com/doctorwhopn/status/1184629163602382850?lang=en. You can tell them about my character. As it was Christmas Eve, the Doctor decided to give him a quick trip. Radio 2 said Reverend Ruth Scott died peacefully in Southampton General Hospital on 20 February, aged 60. Ive got my own little caberet show. 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