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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
TV fans gobsmacked as Hetty Wainthropp Investigates stars reunite decades after show ended
Fans of the small screen were stunned to see the lead stars of iconic BBC crime drama Hetty Wainthropp Investigates reunite together decades after their show ended TV fans were blown away when Hollywood star Dominic Monaghan took his social media followers for a walk down memory lane as he reunited with an old small screen co-star. While the 48-year-old actor is best known for playing Merry Brandybuck in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy, he has a past as a TV sweetheart. And one of his biggest hits on the box was playing Geoffrey Shawcross in the classic BBC cosy crime show Hetty Wainthropp Investigates. The series, which aired from 1996 until 1998 starred Dame Patricia Routledge in the lead role. On Saturday, Dominic took to Instagram to share a selfie of himself with his 96-year-old co-star. The pair looked in good spirits as they posed for the camera and smiled towards the lens. It comes as ITV axes Noel Edmonds' big TV comeback after just one series. Dominic sported short cropped hair, had a bit of designer stubble, and appeared casual in a simple black top. While Dame Patricia looked regal in a green jacket, white top and with jewellery on display. Sharing the snap on his main grid, Dominic shared his appreciation, admiration and respect for his elder co-star. In a touching note, he wrote: "25 YEARS later! So wonderful to see Dame Patricia." Detailing their continuing friendship, he wrote: "We always shared a love of acting, of actors, of the natural world and all of the curiosities of life, it was fantastic to spend a couple of hours doing the same! She still tells fantastic stories, loves great food and wine, and as always is sharp as a tack, with fantastic skin and style." Dominic continued: "She taught me so much, and continues to do so, aging with a class and quality I hope to emulate." He rounded out his post, typing: "#hettywainthroppinvestigates forever!" and added the hashtag: "#becurious." The update stunned Dominic's followers - and fans of Dame Patricia and her backcatalogue of work. Many took to the comments section to share their joy over the charming snap. One thrilled fan typed:" This is the best!! I loved you two in Hetty Wainthrop! You had such a good relationship on screen." And another, gushing over Dame Patricia, wrote: "So absolutely lovely to see someone aging as they should, naturally. Far more beautiful than all these plastic celebrities." The appearance of the iconic TV star prompted many others to recall some of there other work - notably her role in the legendary sitcom, Keeping Up Appearances. One wrote: "Hyacinth Bucket was such an institution in my childhood home and then watching Hetty Wainthrop Investigates as a teen made Patricia Routledge a stable in my life in a whole new way. (And yes, I think we all had crushes on you)." And another, in reference to the script of the sitcom, typed: "Did she bring her sister Violet. She's the one with the Mercedes, sauna and room for a pony…" Keeping Up Appearances ran on the BBC from 1990 until 1995 and was a ratings smash - pulling in over 16 million viewers. Dame Patricia has scaled back her acting in recent years, but has still appeared on-screen - most recently in 2024 where she featured in a special documentary about Keeping Up Appearances in which she reflected on her time on the show.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Stars of iconic TV series reunite 27 years after hit show ended as rare snap delights
Fans gushed over the Instagram snap showing the BBC stars heading out to dinner off screen Stars of iconic TV series reunite 27 years after hit show ended as rare snap delights THE stars of an iconic Brit TV series have reunited almost three decades after the show wrapped. The joint snap delighted fans on Instagram who admitted the duo were "the best" and that the picture had "made my day." 6 TV fans were left delighted after a pair of BBC stars reunited Credit: 6 The actors starred in Hetty Wainthropp Investigates Credit: BBC 6 Dame Patricia Routledge played Hetty while Dom Monaghan played Geoffrey Credit: BBC The image, taken in a restaurant, saw actor Dom Monaghan posing with fellow screen icon Dame Patricia Routledge, 96. The pair starred together in BBC series Hetty Wainthropp Investigates, with Patricia playing the 60-year-old Lancashire lass solving mysteries with common sense. Dom, 48, played her assistant Geoffrey Shawcross from 1996 to 1998 and the duo clearly still have a close bond. The Lord of the Rings star posted their happy snap to his page and wrote: "25 YEARS later! "So wonderful to see Dame Patricia. "We always shared a love of acting, of actors, of the natural world and all of the curiosities of life, it was fantastic to spend a couple of hours doing the same! "She still tells fantastic stories, loves great food and wine, and as always is sharp as a tack, with fantastic skin and style. "She taught me so much, and continues to do so, aging with a class and quality I hope to emulate." He then added the caption: "hettywainthroppinvestigates forever! #becurious." The series ran spanned four series before it wrapped in 1998. Fans were left delighted by the unexpected reunion and one put: "So happy you got to meet up with her again after all these years. BBC Gardeners world fans in tears as star reveals terminal cancer diagnosis during show "Her storytelling is amazing." A second put: "The Hetty Wainthropp duo reunited!! That was such a lovely show. You both look very well!" A third gushed: "This absolutely made our day to see the two of you together again." One then confessed: "I am legit crying she's a national treasure." Another posted: "Awww this is so heartwarming ty for sharing Dom!" as one surmised: "This is the best!! "I loved you two in Hetty Wainthrop! You had such a good relationship on screen." Dame Patricia was left annoyed when the show wrapped and at the time she said: "We were betrayed by the BBC. "We finished series four of Hetty Wainthropp, we were told there was going to be series five. "But no word ever came - how rude." SCREEN QUEEN Previously, Dame Patricia stunned diners as she stepped out at a restaurant just before Christmas. She also played snobby character Hyacinth Bucket in the hit series Keeping Up Appearances, which ran from 1990 to 1995. After a glittering stage career she made her film debut in 1967's To Sir With Love as teacher Clinty Clintridge alongside singer Lulu and actor Sidney Poitier. She later scored household fame when she played Keeping Up Appearances' iconic character Hyacinth Bucket - of course pronounced Bouquet - for the show's five-year run. She also starred in Talking Heads, a series of dramatic monologues written for the BBC by acclaimed playwright Alan Bennett. He wrote three especially for her – A Lady of Letters, Miss Fozzard Finds her Feet and A Woman of No Importance. Despite her age and a career spanning more than 70 years, the star still looks incredibly youthful. In 2017, Patricia, who has never married and does not have children, was made a Dame thanks to her services to entertainment and charity. She is a patron of the Beatrix Potter Society and in 2008 received a Doctors of Letters degree from Lancaster University for her contribution to drama and theatre. 6 Dame Patricia is a legend of the small screen Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd 6 Dom also starred in Lord of the Rings
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Stars of iconic TV series reunite 27 years after hit show ended as rare snap delights
Fans gushed over the Instagram snap showing the BBC stars heading out to dinner off screen Stars of iconic TV series reunite 27 years after hit show ended as rare snap delights Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE stars of an iconic Brit TV series have reunited almost three decades after the show wrapped. The joint snap delighted fans on Instagram who admitted the duo were "the best" and that the picture had "made my day." Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 TV fans were left delighted after a pair of BBC stars reunited Credit: 6 The actors starred in Hetty Wainthropp Investigates Credit: BBC 6 Dame Patricia Routledge played Hetty while Dom Monaghan played Geoffrey Credit: BBC The image, taken in a restaurant, saw actor Dom Monaghan posing with fellow screen icon Dame Patricia Routledge, 96. The pair starred together in BBC series Hetty Wainthropp Investigates, with Patricia playing the 60-year-old Lancashire lass solving mysteries with common sense. Dom, 48, played her assistant Geoffrey Shawcross from 1996 to 1998 and the duo clearly still have a close bond. The Lord of the Rings star posted their happy snap to his page and wrote: "25 YEARS later! "So wonderful to see Dame Patricia. "We always shared a love of acting, of actors, of the natural world and all of the curiosities of life, it was fantastic to spend a couple of hours doing the same! "She still tells fantastic stories, loves great food and wine, and as always is sharp as a tack, with fantastic skin and style. "She taught me so much, and continues to do so, aging with a class and quality I hope to emulate." He then added the caption: "hettywainthroppinvestigates forever! #becurious." The series ran spanned four series before it wrapped in 1998. Fans were left delighted by the unexpected reunion and one put: "So happy you got to meet up with her again after all these years. BBC Gardeners world fans in tears as star reveals terminal cancer diagnosis during show "Her storytelling is amazing." A second put: "The Hetty Wainthropp duo reunited!! That was such a lovely show. You both look very well!" A third gushed: "This absolutely made our day to see the two of you together again." One then confessed: "I am legit crying she's a national treasure." Another posted: "Awww this is so heartwarming ty for sharing Dom!" as one surmised: "This is the best!! "I loved you two in Hetty Wainthrop! You had such a good relationship on screen." Dame Patricia was left annoyed when the show wrapped and at the time she said: "We were betrayed by the BBC. "We finished series four of Hetty Wainthropp, we were told there was going to be series five. "But no word ever came - how rude." SCREEN QUEEN Previously, Dame Patricia stunned diners as she stepped out at a restaurant just before Christmas. She also played snobby character Hyacinth Bucket in the hit series Keeping Up Appearances, which ran from 1990 to 1995. After a glittering stage career she made her film debut in 1967's To Sir With Love as teacher Clinty Clintridge alongside singer Lulu and actor Sidney Poitier. She later scored household fame when she played Keeping Up Appearances' iconic character Hyacinth Bucket - of course pronounced Bouquet - for the show's five-year run. She also starred in Talking Heads, a series of dramatic monologues written for the BBC by acclaimed playwright Alan Bennett. He wrote three especially for her – A Lady of Letters, Miss Fozzard Finds her Feet and A Woman of No Importance. Despite her age and a career spanning more than 70 years, the star still looks incredibly youthful. In 2017, Patricia, who has never married and does not have children, was made a Dame thanks to her services to entertainment and charity. She is a patron of the Beatrix Potter Society and in 2008 received a Doctors of Letters degree from Lancaster University for her contribution to drama and theatre. 6 Dame Patricia is a legend of the small screen Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd 6 Dom also starred in Lord of the Rings
