Thursday 2 April 2020

"I heard that!"


Glorious tulips in the extensive gardens here at Dolores Delargo Towers

Sharing a birthday with another mismatched ensemble of notable names such as Marvin Gaye, Serge Gainsbourg, Émile Zola, Camille Paglia, Linford Christie (who is - gulp - 60 years old; as was the gorgeous Michael Praed yesterday!), Ken Tynan, Emmylou Harris, Casanova, Sir Alec Guinness, Paul Gambaccini, Buddy Ebsen, Sue Townsend, Hans Christian Andersen, Michael Fassbender and Keren Woodward of Bananarama, our eternal house favourite Dame Penelope Keith blows out 80 candles on her cake today!



In these troubled times, we need as much uplift as we can possibly get, so let's wallow in just a few clips from the great lady's classic comedy moments - as the indomitable Margo Leadbetter...




Many happy returns, Dame Penelope Anne Constance Keith, DBE, DL (née Hatfield; born 2nd April 1940).

We love you.

11 comments:

  1. "Oh! Oh, my word, that's good. Excellent!"
    Margo is my very favourite snob.

    Happy birthday Dame Penelope!

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    1. She's everyone's favourite snob - in a long line of screen snobs, as portrayed by the likes of Joan Sanderson, Molly Sugden and of course Patricia Routledge... Jx

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  2. I think my Granddad fancied her too.

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  3. LOOOOOOOVE Penelope Keith. Just recently discovered the 80s series "Executive Stress" on a streaming service. The writing isn't as clever as "To the Manor Born," though many of the same supporting actors are seen.

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    1. Never saw that series, but To The Manor Born was faboo! Jx

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  4. Adorable and adored
    Happy 80th Penelope

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    1. "That's the last time I play the tart for you, Jerry!"

      Jx

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  5. Happy 80th, Penelope!! I hope the BBC show some re-runs.
    Sx

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    1. She's bound to be on the iPlayer in some form or another. Jx

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