RIP Clive Swift

*Autbot_Benz* · 02-01-2019, 03:21 PM

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.

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.

He spent six years playing Richard opposite Dame Patricia Routledge.

The role saw him patiently tolerate her ham-fisted and invariably thwarted attempts at social climbing.

Off-screen he co-founded The Actors Centre, a meeting place for members of his profession in central London.
Image caption He went on to appear with Roger Lloyd Pack in The Old Guys

Born in Liverpool in 1936, he had three children with his ex-wife, the novelist Margaret Drabble.

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.

Many years later, he would play Hitchcock in a BBC radio play called Strangers on a Film.

Swift made a number of appearances in Doctor Who, most recently in the 2007 episode Voyage of the Damned.

According to his agent, the actor died at his home on Friday after a short illness, surrounded by his family.

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-47095343

Man I loved Clive as Richard Bucket (That is pronounced bouquet) on Keeping up Appearances

*triplexxx* · 02-03-2019, 12:01 AM

Loved the sound of Clive's voice. Up there with Hitchcock now, along with many of his fellow Frenzy stars, Barry Foster, Jon Finch, Alec McCowen, Anna Massey, Billie Whitelaw, Vivien Merchant, & Michael Bates.

02-01-2019, 03:21 PM	#1
Autbot_Benz Hellblazer Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ventura California Posts: 8,288	RIP Clive Swift 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. 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. He spent six years playing Richard opposite Dame Patricia Routledge. The role saw him patiently tolerate her ham-fisted and invariably thwarted attempts at social climbing. Off-screen he co-founded The Actors Centre, a meeting place for members of his profession in central London. Image caption He went on to appear with Roger Lloyd Pack in The Old Guys Born in Liverpool in 1936, he had three children with his ex-wife, the novelist Margaret Drabble. 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. Many years later, he would play Hitchcock in a BBC radio play called Strangers on a Film. Swift made a number of appearances in Doctor Who, most recently in the 2007 episode Voyage of the Damned. According to his agent, the actor died at his home on Friday after a short illness, surrounded by his family. https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-47095343 Man I loved Clive as Richard Bucket (That is pronounced bouquet) on Keeping up Appearances __________________ I respect what FW cartoon did for the turtles franchise but it is the most overrated and hard to watch of the 3 turtles cartoons.

02-03-2019, 12:01 AM	#2
triplexxx Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,596	Loved the sound of Clive's voice. Up there with Hitchcock now, along with many of his fellow Frenzy stars, Barry Foster, Jon Finch, Alec McCowen, Anna Massey, Billie Whitelaw, Vivien Merchant, & Michael Bates. __________________ Please don't shoot me Mr. Big Mike. I'm too young and good-looking to die, well too young. I got a father, I got a mother, I got a grandmother, I got a little sister...and a little brother this high (raises hand), and a little brother this high (lowers hand), and little brother this high (lowers hand), and a little brother this high (lowers hand), and a little brother this high (lowers hand) and then I got a great big brother this high (slaps gun and runs). "Fright Night" - Three Stooges