Lynda Baron
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Lilian Ridgway (24 March 1939 – 5 March 2022), known professionally as Lynda Baron, was an English actress and singer. She is known for having played Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in the BBC sitcom Open All Hours (1976–1985) and its sequel, Still Open All Hours (2013–2016), Auntie Mabel in the award-winning children's series Come Outside (1993–1997), and the part of Linda Clarke in EastEnders in 2006 and from 2008 to 2009, with a brief return in 2016.
Infobox
Born
Lilian Ridgway(1939-03-24)24 March 1939Urmston, Lancashire, England
Died
5 March 2022(2022-03-05) (aged 82)London, England
Alma mater
Royal Academy of Dance
Occupations
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Years active
1958–2022
Television
mw- Open All Hours (1976–1985) Come Outside (1993–1997) Fat Friends (2002–2005) EastEnders (2006, 2008–2009, 2016) Still Open All Hours (2013–2019)
Spouses
mw- Cyril Smith (m. 1962, divorced) John M. Lee (m. 1966; died 2001)
Children
2
Tables
· Filmography › Film
1968
Role(s)
Miss Fisher
Role(s)
Louise the Waitress
1969
Role(s)
Baby Boobala Salesgirl
Notes
Uncredited
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1963 | The Small World of Sammy Lee | Yvette | |
| 1964 | Hide and Seek | Flying Jacket | |
| 1968 | Mrs. Brown You've Got a Lovely Daughter | Miss Fisher | |
| Hot Millions | Louise the Waitress | ||
| 1969 | Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness? | Baby Boobala Salesgirl | Uncredited |
| 1971 | Universal Soldier | Party Guest | Uncredited |
| Hands of the Ripper | Long Liz | ||
| 1973 | Tiffany Jones | Anna Karekin | |
| 1983 | Yentl | Peshe | |
| 1992 | Carry On Columbus | Meg | |
| 2001 | Diggity's Treasure | Emma Stamps | |
| 2005 | Colour Me Kubrick | Mrs. Vitali | |
| 2006 | Scoop | Tenant | |
| 2010 | You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger | Alfie's Date | |
| 2012 | Run for Your Wife | Nurse | Cameo |
| 2017 | Mary and the Witch's Flower | Great-Aunt Charlotte | Voice |
| 2020 | Dream Horse | Elsie |
· Filmography › Television
1973
Men of Affairs
Role(s)
Mrs. Westerby
Notes
Episode: "Episode Fourteen"
1976–1985
Role(s)
Open All Hours
Notes
Nurse Gladys Emmanuel
1977
A Roof Over My Head
Role(s)
Sheila
Notes
Regular: 7 episodes
1980
Grundy
Role(s)
Beryl Loomis
Notes
Regular: 6 episodes
1983
1987
1992–1993
Role(s)
The Upper Hand
Notes
Aunty Pat
1993–1997
Role(s)
Come Outside
Notes
Auntie Mabel
1996
New Voices
Role(s)
Barmaid
2000
2005
2006, 2008–2009, 2016
Role(s)
EastEnders
Notes
Linda Clarke
2006
Doctors
Role(s)
Barbara Cross
Notes
3 episodes
2010
Role(s)
Violet Carson
2010–2011, 2014
Role(s)
Doctors
Notes
Ag Penrose
2011
2013–2016
Role(s)
Still Open All Hours
Notes
Nurse Gladys Emmanuel
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1962 | The Rag Trade | June | Episode: "Stay-in Strike" |
| 1966 | Doctor Who | Singer | Serial: "The Gunfighters" |
| 1970 | Up Pompeii! | Ambrosia | Episode: "The Love Potion" |
| 1973 | Men of Affairs | Mrs. Westerby | Episode: "Episode Fourteen" |
| 1976–1985 | Open All Hours | Nurse Gladys Emmanuel | Regular; 25 episodes |
| 1977 | Oh No It's Selwyn Froggitt | Vera Parkinson | Regular:Series 2 & 3 (12 Episodes) |
| A Roof Over My Head | Sheila | Regular: 7 episodes | |
| Don't Forget to Write! | Sylvia Rhode | Episode: "Thundering Hooves" | |
| 1978 | Crossroads | Phoebe Tompkins | |
| 1979, 1980 | Minder | Barmaid/Sadie | 2 episodes |
| 1980 | Grundy | Beryl Loomis | Regular: 6 episodes |
| 1983 | Last of the Summer Wine | Lilly Bless Her | Episode: "Getting Sam Home" |
| Doctor Who | Captain Wrack | Episode: "Enlightenment | |
| 1987 | The Two Ronnies | Gepetto's Wife | Christmas Special |
| 1992–1993 | The Upper Hand | Aunty Pat | |
| 1993–1997 | Come Outside | Auntie Mabel | Regular; 40 episodes |
| 1996 | New Voices | Barmaid | |
| 1997 | Coronation Street | Renee Turnbull | Guest |
| 1998 | Dinnerladies | Carmel | Episode: "Scandal" |
| 2000 | The Bill | Sadie Tyler | Episode: "Catch a Falling Star |
| Doctors | Nancy Green | Episode: "Love is the Drug" | |
| Big Kids | Aunt Muriel | Episode: "Aunt Muriel" | |
| 2002–2005 | Fat Friends | Norma Patterson | Regular; 19 episodes |
| 2005 | Rome | Madame | 1 episode |
| 2006, 2008–2009, 2016 | EastEnders | Linda Clarke | Recurring; 32 episodes |
| 2006 | Doctors | Barbara Cross | 3 episodes |
| 2009 | Casualty | Molly | Episode: "As Others See Us" |
| 2010 | The Road to Coronation Street | Violet Carson | |
| Agatha Christie's Marple | Mrs. Coppins | Episode: "The Pale Horse" | |
| 2010–2011, 2014 | Doctors | Ag Penrose | Recurring role |
| 2011 | Doctor Who | Val | Episode: "Closing Time" |
| 2013–2016 | Still Open All Hours | Nurse Gladys Emmanuel | Regular; 13 episodes |
| 2014 | Chasing Shadows | Regular; 4 episodes | |
| 2016 | Citizen Khan | Clarenza | 1 episode |
| 2017 | Father Brown | Mrs Rudge | Episode "The Theatre of the Invisible" |
References
- The Daily Telegraphhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2022/03/08/lynda-baron-actress-best-known-nurse-gladys-emmanuel-open-hours0/
- "Lynda Baron – Questions and Answers – Interview"https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/interviews/lynda-baron
- The Timeshttps://www.thetimes.com/article/lynda-baron-obituary-t0r2m789n
- gordonandfrench.co.ukhttps://archive.today/20220312071623/https://www.gordonandfrench.co.uk/artists-profile-stage.php?ArtistID=74
- "Getting Sam Home"https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0174681
- BFI Film and TV Databasehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100510161541/http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/title/552663?view%3Dcast
- "Lynda Baron"http://www.corrie.net/profiles/actors/baron_lynda.html
- Digital Spyhttp://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a129877/lynda-baron-returns-to-eastenders.html
- EastEnders News & Spoilershttps://www.bbc.co.uk/webarchive/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.co.uk%2Fblogs%2Feastenders%2Fentries%2F592eb2f1-ea14-4199-a425-621ee8baba00
- BBC Newshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10440661
- "2011 Television Awards Nominations"https://www.bafta.org/media-centre/press-releases/2011-television-awards-nominations
- BBC Newshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-24426296
- Digital Spyhttp://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a540642/still-open-all-hours-tops-boxing-day-ratings-with-94m.html
- Whattowatch.comhttps://www.whattowatch.com/
- "Orlando Bloom in David Storey's In Celebration at the Duke of York's Theatre from 5 July 2007"https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/orlando-bloom-in-david-storeys-in-celebration-at-the-duke-of-yorks-theatre-from-5
- The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/stage/2009/may/01/rookery-nook-menier-chocolate-factory
- "Lipman brings Priestley to Garrick | Official London Theatre – Your London Shows guide"http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/news/latest/view/item111360/
- Worksop Guardianhttps://www.worksopguardian.co.uk/lifestyle/review-the-daughter-in-law-sheffield-crucible-2350810
- What's On Stagehttp://www.whatsonstage.com/chichester-theatre/news/03-2014/chichester-reopens-festival-theatre-with-rupert-ev_33751.html
- Londontheatre.co.ukhttps://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/full-cast-announced-for-hampsteads-stevie
- Seckerson, Edward. Not any old piano: Dancing dons, a jolly tramp and a magic piano - all you need for a great British m
- British Comedy Guidehttps://www.comedy.co.uk/people/lynda_baron/
- There's Something About Youhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007TZ8NVM/ref=dm_sp_alb
- "Radio 4 Programmes – Afternoon Drama, Mrs Lowry and Son"https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01h7cdt
- The Guardianhttps://theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/mar/08/lynda-baron-obituary
- Corrie.nethttp://www.corrie.net/profiles/actors/baron_lynda.html
- CoventryLivehttps://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/tv/live-tributes-pour-eastenders-actress-23314474
- Twitterhttps://twitter.com/cbeebieshq/status/1500912436836249604
- Twitterhttps://twitter.com/bbceastenders/status/1500872039619612676
- BBC iPlayerhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00156v8