Peter Bowles RIP

[onyx(John)]

Another giant of British comedy gone.

Peter Bowles: To The Manor Born actor dies aged 85

He was well known for starring opposite Penelope Keith in the BBC comedy, plus ITV's Victoria.

www.bbc.com

 

[captain clutterbuck]

Whilst clearly a versatile actor I always perceive him as an upper class character almost Cad like in the style of Leslie Philips or Cardew Robinson a role he fulfilled many times . I was not a great To the Manor Born fan I much preferred him as the upper class hypochondriac Archie in Only when I Laugh where he played opposite staunch left wing commoner Figgis played by James Bolam both living in fear of their illness played on by the Doctor played by Richard [I don't believe it ] Wilson . A very sad loss.

 

[onyx(John)]

Whilst clearly a versatile actor I always perceive him as an upper class character almost Cad like in the style of Leslie Philips or Cardew Robinson a role he fulfilled many times . I was not a great To the Manor Born fan I much preferred him as the upper class hypochondriac Archie in Only when I Laugh where he played opposite staunch left wing commoner Figgis played by James Bolam both living in fear of their illness played on by the Doctor played by Richard [I don't believe it ] Wilson . A very sad loss.

I liked him in the Irish RM. An upper class role again but a likable, kindly character, especially towards his household staff who invariably took advantage of his soft nature and ran rings around him.
Rest in Peace.

 

[RickAns]

Sad news indeed. Found him really funny in Rising Damp, him geting Rupert Rigsby all wound up was a hoot. I think that Marjory would have been a nicer match for him than Audrey in To the Manor Born.

 

[wstol]

A very sad loss indeed, absolutely brilliant in his shows.

Fans of him may not be familiar with his other massive hit - The Bounder - which featured George Cole, and was written by the same writer as Only When I Laugh and Rising Damp.

RIP Peter, and thanks for all the laughs.

 

[RickAns]

Oh, I forgot about the show Only When I Laugh, another good one.

 

[Cloggy]

He played Fred Bowlby
in Bless Me Father (The Doomsday Chair).

 

[wstol]

He appeared with Penelope Keith for the second time in Executive Stress (series 2 and 3).

 

[RickAns]

How is the Executive Stress series @wstol ? I keep seeing deals on the dvd's and seriously thinking of getting it. I see Geoffrey Palmer is in it as well. Thought he did a great job in As Time Goes By.