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  1. Margaret Freda Oulton (11 August 1914 – 26 December 1989), better known by her stage name Peggy Thorpe-Bates was an English actress who appeared in the first three series of Rumpole of the Bailey as Rumpole's fearsome wife Hilda.

  2. Peggy Thorpe-Bates was born on 11 August 1914 in London, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Rumpole of the Bailey (1978), The Franchise Affair (1962) and BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950). She was married to Brian Oulton.

  3. The role of Hilda was recast, with Peggy Thorpe-Bates taking on the part. Other than McKern, David Yelland (who played Rumpole's son Nick) was the only cast member from the BBC Play For Today who also became a regular in the series.

  4. Peggy Thorpe-Bates was born on 11 August 1914 in London, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Rumpole of the Bailey (1978), The Franchise Affair (1962) and BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950). She was married to Brian Oulton.

  5. Apr 1, 2023 · Fans of the series will know that Rumpole was brilliantly played by Leo McKern, an Australian actor, and that his wife, Hilda (“She Who Must Be Obeyed”), was played by Peggy Thorpe-Bates for the first three seasons and by Marion Mathie for the final four.

  6. Appeared in numerous plays and serials, including Sanctuary, Glittering Prizes, and as Mrs. Rumpole in Rumpole of the Bailey. Peggy Thorpe-Bates (1914-1989) biography on Film Reference.

  7. www.biographies.net › biography › peggy_thorpe-batesBiography of Peggy Thorpe-Bates

    Feb 22, 2024 · Peggy Thorpe-Bates was an English actress who appeared in the first three series of Rumpole of the Bailey as Rumpole's fearsome wife. She also appeared in numerous other supporting roles on both stage and screen.

  8. Mrs. Pye. 1978-1983 Rumpole of the Bailey (TV Series) Hilda Rumpole. - Rumpole and the Last Resort (1983) ... Hilda Rumpole (as Peggy Thorpe-Bates/Peggy Thorpe Bates) - Rumpole and the Sporting Life (1983) ... Hilda Rumpole (as Peggy Thorpe-Bates/Peggy Thorpe Bates) - Rumpole and the Female of the Species (1983) ... Hilda Rumpole.

  9. Mar 24, 1988 · Peggy Thorpe-Bates retired from the role, and Marion Mathie has taken her place very nicely. Needless to say, Rumpole is reconciled with his formidable wife, bringing a badly wilted geranium...

  10. Mar 2, 2012 · She was not the first actress to play the role - taking the part in 1987 after Peggy Thorpe-Bates retired due to ill health.