Topic: Ruth Madoc: Hi-de-Hi! actress dies aged 79

[Simon]

Actress Ruth Madoc, who starred in the BBC sitcom Hi-de-Hi!, has died aged 79, her agent says.

Her agent said she died in hospital on Friday afternoon after surgery for a fall she had earlier in the week.

Phil Belfield of talent agency Belfield & Ward Ltd described her as a "unique talent loved by many".

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63927507

[Clive]

She was certainly the star of Hi-Di-Hi.  A fantastic actress.   

[Simon]

Nothing against her, but I couldn't bear Hi-De-Hi, or 'Allo 'Allo, and LOTSW, which I never found as funny as a large majority of the population seemed to.

[Clive]

I hated LOTSW because the BBC always managed to find a role for all those awful actors that were past their best.  Compo, George Roper, Thora Hurd, Nora Batty, Smiler, Pearl and dozens of others! 

[Den]

I loved all three of them.   

[Clive]

Allo 'Allo was my favourite out of that motley bunch.