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Margaret Freda Oulton (11 August 1914 – 26 December 1989), better known by her stage name Peggy Thorpe-Bates [1] was an English actress [2] who appeared in the first three series of Rumpole of the Bailey as Rumpole's fearsome wife Hilda. [3]
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brian Oulton lived latterly in Stratford-upon-Avon and was married to the actress Peggy Thorpe-Bates (from 1938 to 1989, her death), best known for her portrayal of the wife of Horace Rumpole ("she who must be obeyed") in the first television series of John Mortimer's novels.
Margaret Freda Oulton (11 August 1914 – 26 December 1989), better known by her stage name Peggy Thorpe-Bates [1] was an English actress [2] who appeared in the first three series of Rumpole of the Bailey as Rumpole's fearsome wife Hilda. [3]
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.
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.
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Peggy Thorpe-Bates Biography (1914-1989) Born August 11, 1914, in London, England; died December 26, 1989; daughter ofEdith Helena Leech and Thomas Thorpe-Bates; married Brian Oulton; children:two. Nationality
