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. "No, shut up. Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. Why should I do this? Clive Swift, actor. Having reached this enormously old age, and having done a great deal professionally, I now feel able to be myself. I'm sure you'll write something very nice. The journalist who conducted the interview revealed that the piece had to be okayed before it went to print, saying that senior heads such as Russell T Davies approved. Actor Clive Swift, known to millions as Hyacinth Bucket's hen-pecked husband Richard in BBC One's 90s sitcom Keeping Up Appearances, has died aged 82. He did a pretty unresponsive interview with. As it was Christmas Eve, the Doctor decided to give him a quick trip. Doctor Who Magazine contributor Benjamin Cook interviewed Swift about Mr Copper and Voyage of the Damned for DWM 391[2]. After desperately attempting to escape the character, Swift eventually accepted the inevitable. According to his agent, the actor died at his home on Friday after a short illness, surrounded by his family. Spanish footballer Jose Antonio Reyes died in a car crash at the age of 35. An interview with Doctor Who Magazine about his appearance in the second one, Voyage of the . 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. Diverse roles from Shakespeare to Hitchcock and #DoctorWho to the much harangued husband of Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced Bouquet). Clive Swift was born on February 9, 1936 in Liverpool, England, UK. 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". I tell them to fuck off., Clive passed away this morning (Friday), and his agent confirmed his passing in a brief statement that read: After a short illness, Clive died peacefully at home this morning surrounded by his family., Benjamin Cook, who wrote the article, posted the fond memory online and jested: RIP, Clive. What is the most awkward interview in the shows history? "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. Thats what I perform. They divorced in 1975, but remained friends. 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. When he accepted a place at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, it was not for "the grim prospect of studying English", but because there was "the bonus that they had a thriving theatre". The story of the daring and inventive escape he orchestrated within an enemy state ended up in an Oscar-winning film, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet who cracked mainstream success died on 17 January, aged 83. He produced more than 20 albums in a variety of styles. 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. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. (PROSE: Rose) By 2005, the family were living on Juke Street (TV: Rose, GAME: Security Bot) and Clive was working as an estate agent. Quite a lot of rather glib "phoned in" moments in Season 15. Television work included roles in several BBC Shakespeare adaptations, Inspector Morse and Doctor Who. Jobel, Copper What's he waiting for? Swift, who spent 10 years at the RSC before . Some of the hundreds of readers of his website who sent in their experiences about the Doctor addressed Clive directly; Josiah Rowe offered to find a scanner so he could send Clive a photograph and a letter from his grandfather from the First World War, A. Fergus asked if the Doctor was some sort of vigilante, and rewboss wrote that he wasn't sure if Clive was a conspiracy theorist while dismissing any notion of the Doctor being part of a conspiracy. wasn't he one of the stickers given away recently? Remember, folks: However bad your Monday is, at least you're not interviewing Richard Bucket. 10. Im happy talking as myself. You would think his 1,000,000 would be more that enough ;P. Clive Swift was just being a dick for no reason, but the Bidmead interview was kind of interesting. Estate agent Something went wrong, please try again later. (Know he got ill, and his relationship with Lalla was apparently volatile.). The episode was the most watched ever Doctor Who Christmas special. What is the most awkward interview in the shows history? Doctor Who Production News @DoctorWhoPN. Oof. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Youre paying that actor; youre their employer, their boss."[5]. He was due to play Gilbrook in the Big Finish audio story Creatures of Beauty, but was forced to pull out due to a family illness. 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. 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. Actors who appeared in 1963 and 2005 versions of Doctor Who, Actors interviewed on Doctor Who Confidential, https://web.archive.org/web/20131205215625/http://benjamincook.net/writing/doctor-who-magazine/interviews-and-articles/who-on-earth-is/clive-swift/, https://twitter.com/doctorwhopn/status/1184629163602382850?lang=en. Main actor: 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. (REF: Big Finish: The Inside Story). She rose from a traumatic childhood to become a formidable force of American letters and an inspiration to women, Star of It Aint Half Hot Mum and Never the Twain died on 17 January, aged 88. England Children: Clive Swift was born on 9 February 1936 in Liverpool, England, UK. You just come in, say your line and go away," the director told him. But it was the directors he was usually most difficult with. He played many other television and film roles. Main jobs: First appearance: Vinny Vella, who starred opposite Robert De Niro in Martin Scorsese's 1995 gangster film Casino, died of liver cancer on 20 February, aged 72. He was at home surrounded by his family. He showed Rose photographs and drawings of the incarnation she had met, taken at several different points in history. He was an actor, known for Excalibur (1981), Frenzy (1972) and Keeping Up Appearances (1990). 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 . ", It was not an experience Swift much enjoyed. The Monkees singer Peter Tork died on 21 February, aged 77. 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. Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison died at the age of 88 on August 6. Appearances: Place of origin: His amour-propre was further offended when in 2004 the actor Simon Callow referred to his alma mater Clifton as "a minor public school"' Swift wrote to the newspaper that had run the comment to protest that in his day it had been "one of the elite schools allowed to play annually at Lord's". LOL, I feel like an idiot now (not for the first time)! Born 9 February 1936, in Liverpool. He died, aged 49, on 4 March. 2023 BBC. "I was so excited I dried after the first line," he recalled. During the course of the interview Swift questioned Cook's journalism credentials, dismissed questions, and commented on not being paid to participate. Flint quickly became one of the figureheads of British electronic music during the Nineties as a singer in the band The Prodigy. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. I should have been a little bit more responsible and not allowed that." "you have a duty of care. The last led to a notoriously ill-mannered exchange when he was interviewed for a Doctor Who fan magazine. pic.twitter.com/QmR9CSdZYN, Clive Swift was a wonderful character actor. 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. Swift put his fine voice and relish for Elizabethan language to good use by turning secondary Shakespeare roles into original and eye-catching portrayals. The ones who are obviously so aggravated by the interviewee that they just say "fuck it, I'm printing what you actually said and if it makes you look like a tosspot then that's your tough luck". From what I've read over the years, Tom was fine for his first 3 Seasons, although didn't appear to be very welcoming to Louise J when Lis Sladen left during Season 14; maybe a mixture of lacking the chemistry he obviously had with the latter and not much liking the Leela character. Actor Clive Swift, known to millions as Hyacinth Bucket's hen-pecked husband Richard in BBC One's 90s sitcom Keeping Up Appearances, has died aged 82. Three decades later he played Hitchcock in a BBC radio play. 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. 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. He spent two and a half years at Arsenal, becoming the first Spaniard to win the English championship, before joining Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Benfica. 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. Which they did. Actor Clive Swift, known to millions as Hyacinth Bucket's hen-pecked husband Richard in BBC One's 90s sitcom Keeping Up Appearances, has died aged 82. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 18: Taylor Swift Delivers New York University 2022 Commencement Address at Yankee Stadium on May 18, 2022 in New York City. Clive was born around either 1961 (PROSE: Rose) or 1965 and was known as CJ in his youth. A quarter of a century after Clive Swift played Richard Bucket, the long-suffering and downtrodden husband of Patricia Routledge's matronly snob Hyacinth in the TV series Keeping Up Appearances, people were still offering him marital advice when he walked down the street. What a silly question. 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 . 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. You can tell them about my character. 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. 9 February 1936 "Clive was a skilful and inventive actor with wide experience, as his successful career proved," she said. He was best known for his role as Richard Bucket, the long-suffering husband of Hyacinth (played by Patricia Routledge ) in the British television series Keeping Up Appearances , but played many other film and television roles. Clive said: "There's no reason why I should talk to you at all, so you shouldn't push it. Clive Swift, actor. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Read about our approach to external linking. Keep up old man. A sad loss.https://t.co/cbT2ZwzQHV. Testament to what a sod he'd been on set all month. In the spirit of 'Voyage of the Damned', that was truly Titanic (hello, this thing on?). And RTD and Julie had to ok the piece before it was published. (REF: Big Finish: The Inside Story) He shared his memories of Revelation of the Daleks on the documentary . . ", The writer then asks Swift about his character in the episode, the actor replying: "You don't need me to tell you that. The classically trained actor first appearance on the small screen came in the BBC adaptation of The Barchester Chronicles. The actor died on Friday morning after a short illness, a representative told The Independent. 30 Oct 2017. Speaking about his career, which started back in 1961, Clive explained: Ive always wanted to perform, which is slightly different [than being an actor]. At the end of the interview, however, it was clear that he had had enough. ), After Rose Tyler met the Ninth Doctor, she contacted Clive and went to visit him for more information. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk. "You didn't know what was going to happen next: Swift commented, leaving it unclear whether he was talking about the fictional plot or their real-life union. Want up-to-the-minute entertainment news and features? "Do people shout 'Richard' at you in the street?". "I'm trying to escape him: he grouched. Shorthand? Born in Liverpool in 1936, he had three children with his ex-wife, the novelist Margaret Drabble. An interview with Doctor Who Magazine about his appearance in the second one, Voyage of the . 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