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. Votes: 22 During the course of the interview Swift questioned Cook's journalism credentials, dismissed questions, and commented on not being paid to participate. and started asking about money for the interview, mid interview. She was 32. He was an actor, known for Excalibur (1981), Frenzy (1972) and Keeping Up Appearances (1990). 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. Wil Wheaton's cloying oozy interview of Peter and Jenna is super cringe. Have you read the script? The actor, who was best known for being long-suffering Richard Bucket in the British television series Keeping Up Appearances, has died aged 82. Birth date: The actor died on Friday morning after a short illness, a representative told The Independent. Clive Finch Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Despite his grumbling, there were compensations. The actor, who was best known for being long-suffering Richard Bucket in the . Born in Liverpool in 1936, he had three children with his ex-wife, the novelist Margaret Drabble. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. Doctor Who will return to our screens this Christmas Day with special 'Twice Upon a Time', in which Peter Capaldi's Doctor will regenerate into Jodie Whittaker. After the journalist informed him that he is recording the interview, Clive retorted: "Don't you know shorthand? https://theguardian.com/books/2017/apr/25/rebecca-swift-obituary. Keeping Up Appearances was the only TV sitcom he did, yet in the minds of many he was typecast forever as Richard Bucket. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Replying to @DrWhoMoment. Swift made a number of appearances in Doctor Who, most recently in the 2007 episode Voyage of the Damned. The actor, who passed away this morning at . 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. Actor: Excalibur. Does Unforgotten work without Nicola Walker? Vella also appeared in HBO series The Sopranos. Clive was born around either 1961 (PROSE: Rose) or 1965 and was known as CJ in his youth. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Thats what I perform. And RTD and Julie had to ok the piece before it was published. Doctor Who Production News @DoctorWhoPN. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. According to the guy who did the interview on twitter, he had to have the interview signed off by Russell and Julie. Patricia Routledge and Clive Swift in Pebble Mill interview in 1993 Clive said: "There's no reason why I should talk to you at all, so you shouldn't push it. Then he was subdued and occasionally rather knackered seeming in his last year. 2023 BBC. In December 2007 he starred in a Doctor Who Christmas special as Mr Copper alongside Kylie Minogue. In December 2007 he appeared in the Doctor Who Christmas special Voyage of the Damned as Mr Copper, opposite Kyle Minogue. Something went wrong, please try again later. Forum Member 01/11/17 - 12:31 in Doctor Who #1. 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. The actor, who passed away this morning at the age of 82, became most known for playing the long-suffering husband in the 90s sitcom. Considering the amount of direct Twitter links DS uses, I'm surprised this hasn't been abused before. Main roles: (PROSE: Rose) Sometime during February, Clive and his family visited Thorpe Park. Youre paying that actor; youre their employer, their boss."[5]. Or will, indeed! He was an actor, known for Excalibur (1981), Frenzy (1972) and Keeping Up Appearances (1990). One of the world's richest men, David Koch died aged 79 on august 23. At Clifton College, Bristol, Swift acted in a schools competition that was judged by the director of Bristol Old Vic, who urged him to take it up professionally. 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As a serious-minded thespian of the old school who learnt his trade alongside Derek Jacobi, Ian McKellen and the like, and was handpicked by Sir Peter Hall as an original member of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), Swift's frustration was perhaps understandable. The Sowetan later described the Rand Daily Mail under Louw as the "first white newspaper to regard blacks as human beings. "I was so excited I dried after the first line," he recalled. We're experimenting with updating the wiki's look! The role saw him patiently tolerate her ham-fisted and invariably thwarted attempts at social climbing. Living with Hyacinth will do that to you. A quarter of a century after Clive Swift played Richard Bucket, the long-suffering and downtrodden husband of Patricia Routledge's matronly snob Hyacinth in the TV series Keeping Up Appearances, people were still offering him marital advice when he walked down the street. Work in the DWU The story of the daring and inventive escape he orchestrated within an enemy state ended up in an Oscar-winning film, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet who cracked mainstream success died on 17 January, aged 83. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. But it isn't". 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 . And of course with his first 3 years being so successful, his ego had probably started to really take off. Ive got my own little caberet show. What is the most awkward interview in the shows history? Spouse: (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. As medical director of the hospital for 10 years from 2006, he was keen for a constant dialogue between doctors treating patients and their colleagues in labs, Celebrated sports journalist died in January, aged 84. 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". (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images) 2022 . Clive Swift, who rose to fame as Richard, the long-suffering husband of Hyacinth Bucket, in BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearancea died on 1 February, aged 82, Standup comedian and Radio 4 panellist who skewered the establishment for decades died on 1 February, aged 57. (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. Dont you know shorthand? a disgruntled Swift asked the journalist. You should double-check all citations. 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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". Keeping Up Appearances was first aired in 1990 and ran for five years, but Swift was initially reluctant to accept the part. A proud Christian and patriot, the much-loved politician spoke out against bigotry in a country of whose rising hate crime he became a victim, Cancer expert who forged an international reputation over 30 years at the Royal Marsden died on 10 January, aged 67. Have you read the script? 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. When they make no attempt to sugar coat things. After the society booked the same venue as a Reclaim the Night Enclave, he and his friends left, but Caroline tracked him down to a bar and apologised. The journalist who conducted the interview revealed that the piece had to be okayed before it went to print, saying that senior heads such as Russell T Davies approved. "I realised actors needed a meeting place when work dried up and which can often lead to drink and depression: Swift explained. And in 2007, Clive was interviewed about his role and makes for some very entertaining reading. Clive Swift (Know he got ill, and his relationship with Lalla was apparently volatile.). Main time period active: Appearances: pic.twitter.com/ltEjMCgyzV, "Don't you know shorthand?" According to his agent, the actor died at his home on Friday after a short illness, surrounded by his family. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. There are much bigger things than this.". Vinny Vella, who starred opposite Robert De Niro in Martin Scorsese's 1995 gangster film Casino, died of liver cancer on 20 February, aged 72. His first professional acting job was at Nottingham Playhouse, in the UK premiere of JB Priestleys take the Fool Away, in 1959. "I know that you all think that this is a big world, this Who business, but it isn't. As well as playing poor Richard, Clive starred in a number of roles from 1971 to 2017 - including an alien in Doctor Who. The following interview is doing the rounds on Twitter and DS have added a clickbaity article. Stories: RIP, Clive. 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. Dame Patricia said she was "deeply saddened" to hear of her former co-star's death. "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. EDIT: Link to the Clive Swift interview https://forums.digitalspy.com/discussion/2250386/clive-swift-grumpy-interview but cant find the Chris Bidmead one. She was 97. They talked through the night and entered into a relationship, getting married and having two sons, Ben and Michael. Russell T Davies: "That Clive Swift interview worried me over the years. He was previously married to Margaret Drabble. The actor died on Friday morning after a short . But it was the directors he was usually most difficult with. Giant of South African journalism died on 5 June, aged 92. First one that springs to mind is Christopher H. Bidmead with DWM where he gives his frank 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. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. "Clive was a skilful and inventive actor with wide experience, as his successful career proved," she said. Clive Walter Swift (9 February 1936 - 1 February 2019) was an English actor and songwriter. Despite keeping her black ancestry a secret, she failed to break through in Hollywood but remained a stalwart of her professional home New Yorks theatreland, South African footballer who was part of a new era of sport after apartheid died on 13 January, aged 49. Quite a lot of rather glib "phoned in" moments in Season 15. This page was last edited on 7 February 2020, at 00:11. I'm not getting paid, am I? Second, also with DWM, is with Clive Swift (Mr. Copper, Voyage of the Damned) who hated being interviewed solely for this one role and started asking about money for the interview, mid interview. Press J to jump to the feed. Swift also played Sir Ector, the adoptive father of King Arthur in John Boorman's 1981 film Excalibur. 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 stared at it with a look of cold submissiveness, knowing he was about to be killed, (TV: Rose) and was shot. 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. An unearthed interview with the late Clive Swift revealed that he had become bored with his iconic character Richard Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances. Swift does at least lighten up further along in the conversation, calling Mr Copper "appealing" and "brave", and he even compared the role to his previous stint on the show as Professor Jobel in 1985's 'Revelation of the Daleks'. What's he waiting for? The last led to a notoriously ill-mannered exchange when he was interviewed for a Doctor Who fan magazine. 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 . Didn't he claim to know who the next Doctor was after Matt Smith left? 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. So sorry to hear that Clive Swift has https://t.co/oAU3ugJwFC condolences to his family and to his son Joe. (PROSE: Have You Seen This Man? Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. 21h. Explaining his character, Swift said: The first thing I decided was if Richard was a really meek and submissive person, in a way there was no conflict, because hed be just a bit of fluff for Hyacinth. We all know Tom could be a right pain in the arse. In an unearthed interview with Doctor Who Magazine back in 2007, Richard discussed his upcoming role the Christmas Special of that year, Voyage of the Damned, as well as his stage show, named Richard Bucket Overflows. However, he did manage to convey an air of exasperation in his hen-pecked resignation, heard at its sardonic best when she pronounced her surname "Bouquet" and he told her. Got a showbiz story? Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Clive Walter Swift was born in Liverpool in 1936, the second of four children to Abram Swift, and Lillie (ne Greenman), the owners of a Bootle furniture shop. Species: 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. (This is nothing Tom hasn't strongly hinted at himself!) 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. 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?. Stars: Eric Saward, Clive Swift, Graeme Harper, Trevor Cooper. He did a pretty unresponsive interview with. 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). While hard going, this encounter with actor Clive Swift who played Mr Copper on Who special 'Voyage of the Damned' in 2007 is certainly entertaining to say the least. He is survived by Drabble and their sons Adam, professor of political theory at University College London, and Joe, a garden designer, presenter of BBC TV's Gardener's World and Times columnist. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. It was pretty bizarre in fairness but he was good in it. He died, aged 49, on 4 March. How about you guys, awkward interviews spring to mind ? Remember, folks: However bad your Monday is, at least you're not interviewing Richard Bucket. Which I suspect might be her problem with it, in truth. You can tell them about my character. 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. Many years later, he would play Hitchcock in a BBC radio play called Strangers on a Film. "No, shut up. Which they did. She cant hate it that much, or she wouldnt have done DVD commentaries or Big Finish. 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. 25K views 3 years ago Today, Clive Swift sadly passed away age 82. Clive Swift - Grumpy Interview. A sad loss.https://t.co/cbT2ZwzQHV. Why should I do this? "I so much admire what he brought to the barely sketched role of Hyacinth's husband and treasure the memories of our happy collaboration.". 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. Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison died at the age of 88 on August 6. Wasn't Will Wheaton all over Doctor Who at one point? "So the first thing I had to do was to fight back! Diverse roles from Shakespeare to Hitchcock and #DoctorWho to the much harangued husband of Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced Bouquet). Of course we all know about Hartnell, but I've also heard that Troughton and Pertwee could be quite difficult on occasions. On 24 December 1975, when Clive was fourteen, he encountered the Twelfth Doctor at a newsagent's and followed him into his TARDIS after noticing that he was using coins from 1987. Read about our approach to external linking. Main actor: Testament to what a sod he'd been on set all month. Clive was born around either 1961 (PROSE: Rose) or 1965 and was known as CJ in his youth. 1985, 2007 Clive Smith stars in Doctor Who - Voyage Of The Damned, Clive starred in a number of roles from 1971 to 2017 - including an alien in Doctor Who, He was best known for being long-suffering Richard Bucket in the British television series Keeping Up Appearances. A hilariously grumpy interview with late Doctor Who star Clive Swift has resurfaced following his death earlier today. Swift put his fine voice and relish for Elizabethan language to good use by turning secondary Shakespeare roles into original and eye-catching portrayals. At the end of the interview, however, it was clear that he had had enough. He died on 1 February 2019 in London, England, UK. In the spirit of 'Voyage of the Damned', that was truly Titanic (hello, this thing on?). . Swift, who spent 10 years at the RSC. He was best known for his portrayal of Adolf Hitler in the oscar-nominated 2004 film Downfall. (REF: Big Finish: The Inside Story) He shared his memories of Revelation of the Daleks on the documentary . The Doris Day Animal Foundation confirmed Day died early Monday, May 13, 2019, at her home in Carmel Valley, California. Death date: You gave great copy.https://t.co/dngI2ldPHm #CliveSwift pic.twitter.com/srvVg0YoTU, Benjamin Cook (@benjamin_cook) February 1, 2019. 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. he begins the interview, before asking a few questions later: "Why should I do this? 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. First appearance: 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. 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 . Radio 2 said Reverend Ruth Scott died peacefully in Southampton General Hospital on 20 February, aged 60. And he doesn't appear to have reacted well to new, young 'boss' Graham Williams after being well handled by Hinchcliffe. Clive Walter Swift (9 February 1936 - 1 February 2019) was an English actor and songwriter. Clive Swift, actor. 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"That show is the only proper money I've earned: he admitted. I'm sure you'll write something very nice. 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. They expect me to be as nice and placid as Richard, and I'm really not like that.". That's what I perform. Clive Swift is a very distinguished actor with a fantastic range of credits. 10. What is the most awkward interview in the shows history? I feel quite sad that someone decided to dig this up now and ridicule him as His Daughter Rebecca Swift died in April, She was only 53. RSC veteran was best known for starring as the beleaguered husband of Hyacinth Bucket in the BBC sitcom, and also appeared in Doctor Who Actor Clive Swift, who played Hyacinth Bucket's beleaguered husband Richard in Keeping Up Appearances, has died aged 82, his family has confirmed. I think they give a much better picture of Who history rather than. (PROSE: Rose), As a child, Clive was interested in a variety of mysteries, including Big Foot, Sasquatch, the Mary Celeste, yeti, the Bermuda Triangle, the Loch Ness Monster, the Roswell crash and the panthers of Dartmoor. He died after a short illness on February 1, 2019, aged 82, Disclaimer: These citations are created on-the-fly using primitive parsing techniques. Swift spent six years playing Richard to Patricia Routledge's Hyacinth, He went on to appear with Roger Lloyd Pack in The Old Guys. "Sometimes I tell them to f*** off. ", American actress and singer Doris Day holds a bouquet of roses at Le Bourget Airport in Paris after flying in from London. Born in 1942 in Washington DC, Tork became part of the band with Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and Davy Jones in the mid-sixties, when they was formed as Americas Beatles counterpart. He played Mr Copper in Doctor Who's 2007 Christmas Special, The Voyage Of The Damned, One of my absolute favourite Doctor. Born 9 February 1936, in Liverpool. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Clive Swift, actor, was born on February 9, 1936. However, at the end of the interview, Swift tells the writer: "There's no reason why I should talk to you at all, so you shouldn't push it. "Because it was a global success, it's given me a good pension that I might never have had.". Shorthand? I must have missed those DVDs, 'cause I haven't heard many people say that. Human Actor Clive Swift, known to many as the long-suffering Richard Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances, has died. RIP the wonderful Clive Swift. Clive Swift was born on 9 February 1936 in Liverpool, England, UK. Mark Benton (AUDIO: Recruits). The episode later became the subject of a viral moment when the actor was interviewed by Doctor Who magazine and came across as rather grumpy. England [4] Davies later reflected upon Swift's death in 2019 that approving the interview was irresponsible in hindsight, noting "you have a duty of care. Spanish footballer Jose Antonio Reyes died in a car crash at the age of 35. A hilariously grumpy interview with late Doctor Who star Clive Swift has resurfaced following his death earlier today. 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. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Job: IMDb profile, Clive Walter Swift (9 February 1936-1 February 2019[1]) was an English actor who played Mr Jobel in Revelation of the Daleks and Mr Copper in Voyage of the Damned. Father: 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. Have you read the script? Clive Swift, actor in Keeping Up Appearances, dies aged 82 RSC veteran was best known for starring as the beleaguered husband of Hyacinth Bucket in the BBC sitcom, and also appeared in Doctor. "I know that you all think that this is a big world, this Who business, but it isn't. We're experimenting with updating the wiki's look! pic.twitter.com/QmR9CSdZYN, Clive Swift was a wonderful character actor. Canadian Jean Vanier founder of L'Arche communities poses for a photograph after he received the Templeton Prize at St Martins-in-the-Fields church in London. Hence why it's the Copper Foundation . He also played Reverend Brewer in Born and Bred and Sir Hector in John Boorman's 1981 film Excalibur. 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