You just come in, say your line and go away," the director told him. He also had a minor part in Alfred Hitchcock's film Frenzy (1972) and was unceremoniously put in his place by the great man when he tried to discuss the nuances of his role. IMDb profile, Clive Walter Swift (9 February 1936-1 February 2019[1]) was an English actor who played Mr Jobel in Revelation of the Daleks and Mr Copper in Voyage of the Damned. 9 February 1936 What a silly question., Access unlimited streaming of movies and TV shows with Amazon Prime Video Sign up now for a 30-day free trial. https://theguardian.com/books/2017/apr/25/rebecca-swift-obituary. The Sowetan later described the Rand Daily Mail under Louw as the "first white newspaper to regard blacks as human beings. He was at home surrounded by his family. She cant hate it that much, or she wouldnt have done DVD commentaries or Big Finish. Three decades later he played Hitchcock in a BBC radio play. It was pretty clear from listening to her DVD commentary for "Time Flight" that she just doesn't "get" Doctor Who, because Davison . 1985, 2007 Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. An interview with Doctor Who Magazine about his appearance in the second one, Voyage of the . Their daughter, Rebecca, co-founder of the Literary Consultancy, died in 2017. (PROSE: Have You Seen This Man? His final screen appearance came in 2017, starring as Felix Hope in Midsomer Murders. Clive J Finch known as CJ in his youth was a human conspiracy theorist who collected information on the Doctor and ran a conspiracy website, Doctor Who?. "I know that you all think that this is a big world, this Who business, but it isn't. Of course we all know about Hartnell, but I've also heard that Troughton and Pertwee could be quite difficult on occasions. The following interview is doing the rounds on Twitter and DS have added a clickbaity article here: The original twitter account wasn't very happy and has renamed his account "Digital Spy Smells" so it appears on all their twitter links in the . "I'm trying to escape him: he grouched. One of the world's richest men, David Koch died aged 79 on august 23. ", He later added: "Why should I do this? (PROSE: The Persistence of Memory). RSC veteran was best known for starring as the beleaguered husband of Hyacinth Bucket in the BBC sitcom, and also appeared in Doctor Who Actor Clive Swift, who played Hyacinth Bucket's beleaguered husband Richard in Keeping Up Appearances, has died aged 82, his family has confirmed. Swift does at least lighten up further along in the conversation, calling Mr Copper "appealing" and "brave", and he even compared the role to his previous stint on the show as Professor Jobel in 1985's 'Revelation of the Daleks'. pic.twitter.com/ltEjMCgyzV, "Don't you know shorthand?" Start your Independent Premium subscription today. (PROSE: Rose), Clive studied at Durham University where he was a part of a UFO society. He played many other television and film roles. The episode was the most watched ever Doctor Who Christmas special. (AUDIO: Recruits). Clive Swift, actor, was born on February 9, 1936. Clive Swift, actor. As adept at drama as at comedy. He was editor of the Rand Daily Mail and took a hard liberal stance with the paper, hiring black journalists during apartheid. As well as playing poor Richard, Clive starred in a number of roles from 1971 to 2017 - including an alien in Doctor Who. "I know that you all think that this is a big world, this Who business. What's he waiting for? Giant of South African journalism died on 5 June, aged 92. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. He played Mr Copper in Doctor Who's 2007 Christmas Special, The Voyage Of The Damned, One of my absolute favourite Doctor. Main time period active: All Rights Reserved. Im not getting paid, am I?, Asked about his character, he responded: You dont need me to tell you that. You can tell them about my character. He can't be that grumpy because he agreed to be interviewed for the Revelation of the Daleks DVD, despite considering it (quite understandably) "the most bizarre entertainment I have ever been part of". Actor Clive Swift, known to many as the long-suffering Richard Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances, has died. "I so much admire what he brought to the barely sketched role of Hyacinth's husband and treasure the memories of our happy collaboration.". Clive Finch If youd like to join in, please sign in or register. When they make no attempt to sugar coat things. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. (REF: Big Finish: The Inside Story) He shared his memories of Revelation of the Daleks on the documentary . The actor, who passed away this morning at . You should double-check all citations. However, he did manage to convey an air of exasperation in his hen-pecked resignation, heard at its sardonic best when she pronounced her surname "Bouquet" and he told her. Thats what I perform. Patricia Routledge and Clive Swift in Pebble Mill interview in 1993 Ben Finch, Michael Finch Canadian Jean Vanier founder of L'Arche communities poses for a photograph after he received the Templeton Prize at St Martins-in-the-Fields church in London. Clive Walter Swift was born in Liverpool in 1936, the second of four children to Abram Swift, and Lillie (ne Greenman), the owners of a Bootle furniture shop. On one occasion a lorry driver pulled up beside him at a traffic light and wound down his window to shout "Why don't you leave the old cow? There are much bigger things than this.". She was 32. Read about our approach to external linking. He was not habitually so chippy and he was widely admired and respected by colleagues for creating the Actors Centre, which he established in the late 1970s as a central London clubhouse and exchange for members who were "between jobs". Clive Swift was born on 9 February 1936 in Liverpool, England, UK. Clive Walter Swift (9 February 1936 - 1 February 2019) was an English actor and songwriter. "I could walk around unrecognised, but all that changed with Keeping Up Appearances," he complained. Im happy talking as myself. I do it with a young girl, I tell stories about my career. (PROSE: The Persistence of Memory) In 1963, when Clive was two years old, his father, Second Lieutenant Gary Jonathan Finch, was killed by an . Have you read the script? Clive Swift, who rose to fame as Richard, the long-suffering husband of Hyacinth Bucket, in BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearancea died on 1 February, aged 82, Standup comedian and Radio 4 panellist who skewered the establishment for decades died on 1 February, aged 57. After graduating, his first night on stage as a professional actor, at Nottingham Playhouse in the premiere of JB Priestley's Take The Fool Away in 1959, was a disaster. (PROSE: The Persistence of Memory), Clive and the Twelfth Doctor at Loch Ness. "I decided if Richard was a really meek and submissive person, there was no conflict, because he'd be just a bit of fluff for Hyacinth: he said. Man died after being run over while asleep on strangers driveway, Londons most valuable house could be yours if you have a spare 300,000,000, Note in chimney tells couple their house was 100 times cheaper 50 years ago, Police hunt after man set on fire in London attack, Stranger Things stage show coming to the West End and consider us spooked, who passed away this morning at the age of 82, Do not sell or share my personal information. Flint quickly became one of the figureheads of British electronic music during the Nineties as a singer in the band The Prodigy. BBC. Died 1 February 2019, in London, aged 82. . A classically trained actor, his stage work included performances with the Royal Shakespeare Company, but he was best known to television viewers for his role as Richard Bucket in the BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances. [3] Cook commented in 2017 that the interview had to be approved by Russell T Davies and Julie Gardner in order to be printed, and suspected they allowed it because Swift had been a "sod" on set. Clive said: "There's no reason why I should talk to you at all, so you shouldn't push it. But staying in the role for 7 years..don't think anyone else could or should do that. Grunewald, one of America's top middle-distance runners, died on 11 June at her home after inspiring many with a long fight against cancer. LOL, I feel like an idiot now (not for the first time)! A sad loss.https://t.co/cbT2ZwzQHV. Sitcom actor was a familiar TV face in the 1970s and 1980s, Actor who bestrode Broadway for decades in Hello, Dolly! and Thoroughly Modern Millie died on 15 January, aged 97. Swift made a number of appearances in Doctor Who, most recently in the 2007 episode Voyage of the Damned. England First appearance: When Cook replied, "Maybe, but it means a lot to a great many of us," Swift terminated the interview. What is the most awkward interview in the shows history? DeSantis won't say he's running. I'm not getting paid, am I? RIP the wonderful Clive Swift. Swift, who spent 10 years at the RSC before breaking into television, also acted in such series as Peak Practice, Born and Bred and The Old Guys. The Monkees singer Peter Tork died on 21 February, aged 77. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Stars: Eric Saward, Clive Swift, Graeme Harper, Trevor Cooper. As a serious-minded thespian of the old school who learnt his trade alongside Derek Jacobi, Ian McKellen and the like, and was handpicked by Sir Peter Hall as an original member of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), Swift's frustration was perhaps understandable. During the course of the interview Swift questioned Cook's journalism credentials, dismissed questions, and commented on not being paid to participate. Born 9 February 1936, in Liverpool. Human Astute and observational, Hardys comedy was fuelled by his political passion, Literary editor and novelist who won the Costa Award for biography, aged 91, died on 23 January, aged 101. They divorced in 1975, but remained friends. According to the guy who did the interview on twitter, he had to have the interview signed off by Russell and Julie. Apparently this interview caused RTD to remove Mr Copper from The Stolen Earth cause RTD didn't like how the magazine was disrespected by him. In an unearthed interview with Doctor Who Magazine back in 2007, Richard discussed his upcoming role the Christmas Special of that year, Voyage of the Damned, as well as his stage show, named Richard Bucket Overflows. What a silly question. The episode later became the subject of a viral moment when the actor was interviewed by Doctor Who magazine and came across as rather grumpy. Actor: Excalibur. He was an actor, known for Excalibur (1981), Frenzy (1972) and Keeping Up Appearances (1990). Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. The classically trained actor first appearance on the small screen came in the BBC adaptation of The Barchester Chronicles. 10. Does Unforgotten work without Nicola Walker? Born in 1942 in Washington DC, Tork became part of the band with Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and Davy Jones in the mid-sixties, when they was formed as Americas Beatles counterpart. Keeping Up Appearances was first aired in 1990 and ran for five years, but Swift was initially reluctant to accept the part. I know I used to lose 98 per cent of the time and there was no conflict really, but I had to put up a show or otherwise its simply not interesting., Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. "Clive was a skilful and inventive actor with wide experience, as his successful career proved," she said. Clive Swift was best known for playing the long-suffering husband of Hyacinth Bucket in Keeping up Appearances, Writer and broadcaster equally at home among the highbrow and on TV died aged 80. Doctor Who Magazine contributor Benjamin Cook interviewed Swift about Mr Copper and Voyage of the Damned for DWM 391[2]. [on Doctor Who: Revelation of the Daleks: Part One (1985)] It was the most bizarre entertainment I have ever been part of. "Do people shout 'Richard' at you in the street?". Swift put his fine voice and relish for Elizabethan language to good use by turning secondary Shakespeare roles into original and eye-catching portrayals. Vella also appeared in HBO series The Sopranos. Clive told her that "the Doctor" was held to be a title handed down from father to son, but he believed that the Doctor was an immortal alien. Oof. "There's no reason why 1 should talk to you," he snapped, making no attempt to conceal his contempt for the sci-fi show as an unworthy vehicle for his talents. Votes: 22 The Q&A session, from Doctor Who Magazine in 2007 during the David Tennant era, has resurfaced online, and in it Swift spends a lot of the time attempting to lecture the journalist on their skills. A proud Christian and patriot, the much-loved politician spoke out against bigotry in a country of whose rising hate crime he became a victim, Cancer expert who forged an international reputation over 30 years at the Royal Marsden died on 10 January, aged 67. At least they are frank and honest about their experiences with the show and both did return to Dr Who after appearing during its low period. I think they give a much better picture of Who history rather than. Children: But it was the directors he was usually most difficult with. 1 February 2019 he begins the interview, before asking a few questions later: "Why should I do this? EEAAO star gives tearful speech after historic win, The best Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom deals. Revelation of the Daleks & Voyage of the Damned (Know he got ill, and his relationship with Lalla was apparently volatile.). Influential musician Dr John, born Malcolm John Rebennack Jr, died aged 77. Clive Swift and Janet Fielding just say what they think. What is the most awkward interview in the shows history? Doctor Who Production News @DoctorWhoPN. Swift's many roles included a part in Alfred Hitchcock's 1972 film Frenzy and as King Arthur's adopted father in 1981 film Excalibur. Lovely to see them here together enjoying a bit of cricket. Living with Hyacinth will do that to you. First one that springs to mind is Christopher H. Bidmead with DWM where he gives his frank and honest opinions of NuWho and they are not complimentary. Place of origin: We're experimenting with updating the wiki's look! Clive Swift, who has died aged 82, believed that unemployment was as natural, and possibly even as necessary, a part of an actor's life as employment, enabling him to experience, feel and think. 30 Oct 2017. Actor Clive Swift, known to many as the long-suffering Richard Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances, has died. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk. (TV: Rose, PROSE: Rose), Some of Clive's possessions were taken by UNIT and later found in the Black Archive by Cleo Proctor and Shawna Thompson. 2023 BBC. wasn't he one of the stickers given away recently? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page - we'd love to hear from you. Swift cut off Cook's final question with the remark that "I know that you all think that this is a big world, this Who business. Send feedback to whovian@cuttingsarchive.org, http://cuttingsarchive.org/images/9/9f/2019-02-05_Times.jpg, http://cuttingsarchive.org/index.php?title=Clive_Swift&oldid=27916. His first professional acting job was at Nottingham Playhouse, in the UK premiere of JB Priestleys take the Fool Away, in 1959. As it was Christmas Eve, the Doctor decided to give him a quick trip. ", The writer then asks Swift about his character in the episode, the actor replying: "You don't need me to tell you that. Remember, folks: However bad your Monday is, at least you're not interviewing Richard Bucket. Spanish footballer Jose Antonio Reyes died in a car crash at the age of 35. . There are much bigger things than this.". A hilariously grumpy interview with late Doctor Who star Clive Swift has resurfaced following his death earlier today. Well, I say little, but I can do a whole evening, he added. and started asking about money for the interview, mid interview. Clive Swift This content is imported from Twitter. While hard going, this encounter with actor Clive Swift who played Mr Copper on Who special 'Voyage of the Damned' in 2007 is certainly entertaining to say the least. Speaking about his career, which started back in 1961, Clive explained: Ive always wanted to perform, which is slightly different [than being an actor]. Considering the amount of direct Twitter links DS uses, I'm surprised this hasn't been abused before. (PROSE: Rose) Sometime during February, Clive and his family visited Thorpe Park. Quite a lot of rather glib "phoned in" moments in Season 15. Most journalists experience their fair share of bad interviews over their careers, but spare a thought for the one who had to interview a very grumpy Doctor Who star many moons . At Clifton College, Bristol, Swift acted in a schools competition that was judged by the director of Bristol Old Vic, who urged him to take it up professionally. Second, also with DWM, is with Clive Swift (Mr. Copper, Voyage of the Damned) who hated being interviewed solely for this one role and started asking about money for the interview, mid interview. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Welcome to the Digital Spy forums. Clive Swift. A former member of the Royal Shakespeare Company who enjoyed a lengthy career in film and television, Swift . Student parts included Falstaff, and it was in the university dramatic society that he met Jacobi and McKellen, who would become lifelong friends, and the novelist Margaret Drabble, whom he married in 1960. Reddit's Doctor Who Fan Community - News, Discussion, Artwork and Fan Creations! Swift also played Sir Ector, the adoptive father of King Arthur in John Boorman's 1981 film Excalibur. Diverse roles from Shakespeare to Hitchcock and #DoctorWho to the much harangued husband of Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced Bouquet). Main roles: He showed Rose photographs and drawings of the incarnation she had met, taken at several different points in history. Her deft touch and ear for intention nurtured the talents of writers she championed, such as Jack Kerouac and Jean Rhys, Afro-jazz star whose music brought Zimbabweans together died on 23 January, aged 66. He also played Reverend Brewer in Born and Bred and Sir Hector in John Boorman's 1981 film Excalibur. 25K views 3 years ago Today, Clive Swift sadly passed away age 82. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. K2k Posts: 200. Dont you know shorthand? a disgruntled Swift asked the journalist. He was best known for his portrayal of Adolf Hitler in the oscar-nominated 2004 film Downfall. "Perhaps the subtlest acting comes from Clive Swift as Cloten who turns the queen's loutish son into an epileptic young blimp or pygmy Churchill: Kenneth Tynan wrote of his performance alongside Vanessa Redgrave in William Gaskill's 1962 production of Cyrnbeline. RIP, Clive. Clive Swift was born on February 9, 1936 in Liverpool, England, UK. Died 1 February 2019, in London, aged 82. . ", It was not an experience Swift much enjoyed. Have You Seen This Man? Human error to blame for deadly train crash, says Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. pic.twitter.com/uNkcOyWa29, Loved this extremely talented, subtle actor. Janet Fielding isn't and is only really known in the profession for Doctor Who. Television work included roles in several BBC Shakespeare adaptations, Inspector Morse and Doctor Who. (PROSE: Rose), Shortly after his meeting with Rose, Clive and his family went on a shopping trip and were in Queen's Arcade when the Autons were activated. On 24 December 1975, when Clive was fourteen, he encountered the Twelfth Doctor at a newsagent's and followed him into his TARDIS after noticing that he was using coins from 1987. When work dried up, which was not often, he avoided any temptation to drink or tendency to depression by "writing music at the piano, playing tennis and watching Arsenal". Youre paying that actor; youre their employer, their boss."[5]. In the spirit of 'Voyage of the Damned', that was truly Titanic (hello, this thing on?). Seemed to pull it together in Season 16 (love him in that year) and varied from brilliant to silly and self-indulgent in Season 17. The actor, who passed away this morning at the age of 82, became most known for playing the long-suffering husband in the 90s sitcom. Clive stared at it with a look of cold submissiveness, knowing he was about to be killed, (TV: Rose) and was shot. The marriage survived the semi-autobiographical exposure of Drabble's second novel, The Garrick Year (1964), about an actor married to a woman who has an affair. EDIT: Link to the Clive Swift interview https://forums.digitalspy.com/discussion/2250386/clive-swift-grumpy-interview but cant find the Chris Bidmead one. Affectionately known as Waltzing by Leeds fans, he was hailed as an inspiration by his former teammate, Gdansk mayor and standard-bearer for civil rights and liberal values in Poland died on 13 January, aged 53. After desperately attempting to escape the character, Swift eventually accepted the inevitable. Having reached this enormously old age, and having done a great deal professionally, I now feel able to be myself. Alternate counterparts ofClive Finch She was 97. Born in Liverpool in 1936, he had three children with his ex-wife, the novelist Margaret Drabble. I'm sure you'll write something very nice. 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