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Josephine Tewson

Feb 26, 1931 - Aug 18, 2022 (91 years old) in Hampstead, London, England, UK

Josephine Ann Tewson (26 February 1931 - 18 August 2022) was a British stage and television character actress. She is best known for her roles in popular and long-running British television sitcoms, such as Elizabeth "Liz" Warden, one of the long-suffering neighbours of Hyacinth Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances (1990–95), and Miss Davenport in Last of the Summer Wine (2003–10).

She was formerly married to Leonard Rossiter.

Known For

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Midsomer Murders
Samantha Johnstone
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Heartbeat
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Lewis
Hazel O'Brien
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Last of the Summer Wine
Miss Davenport
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Thriller
Yvonne
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Keeping Up Appearances
Elizabeth 'Liz' Warden
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No Hiding Place
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The Champions
Hotel Switchboard Operator
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Gabrielle and the Doodleman
Mrs. Briggs / Fairy Godmother
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The Troublesome Double
Mrs. Wentworth

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