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Metro
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
George and Mildred star Norman Eshley dies aged 80 after cancer battle
George and Mildred star Norman Eshley has died aged 80 following a battle with cancer. The British sitcom star died earlier this month with his wife Rachel at his side, the actor's agent Thomas Bowington has confirmed. Eshley was best known for is role in the 1970s sitcom as neighbour Jeffrey, featuring in the show alongside Brian Murphy and Yootha Joyce. The show was a spin-off of Man About The House, in which he also appeared as two different characters. Mr Bowington said: 'It is with great sadness that I have to announce the death of our client actor Norman Eshley. 'A warm, kind and grounded man with a great voice that I will miss not hearing over the phone again.' His wife Rachel said: 'Although our time together wasn't long enough I will be forever grateful for the wonderful times we shared. More Trending 'He was my husband and best friend and my heart will always be with him.' George and Mildred followed the middle-aged Roper couple as they make the ove to middle class suburbia and find it isn't everything it's cracked up to be. View More » Mildred was often frustrated with her mean and miserable husband and often bickered in their up-market housing estate in Hampton Wick, Richmond-upon-Thames. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Ozzy Osbourne's profession listed on his death certificate is peak rock star MORE: Ozzy Osbourne's kids say their 'hearts are hurting' in emotional tributes MORE: The Walking Dead actress Kelley Mack dies aged 33 after cancer diagnosis
Daily Record
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
George and Mildred star Norman Eshley dies aged 80
The actor passed away in hospital on August 2 with his wife by his side. George and Mildred star Norman Eshley has died at the age of 80. The actor passed away in hospital on August 2 with his wife by his side following a battle with cancer. His agent, Thomas Bowington said: "It is with great sadness that I have to announce the death of our client actor Norman Eshley. A warm, kind and grounded man with a great voice that I will miss not hearing over the phone again." As reported in the Mirror, his wife Rachel also said: "Although our time together wasn't long enough I will be forever grateful for the wonderful times we shared. He was my husband and best friend and my heart will always be with him.' Norman was best known for playing the part of snobby neighbour Jeffrey in the hit 1970s series. Following the sad news, fans of the star took to social media to pay tribute. On Twitter /X, one user wrote: "Just learned of the death of Norman Eshley, sitcom star, TV veteran and the male lead in Orson Welles' The Immortal Story, during which he developed a lovely relationship with the great man." Another said: "Heartbroken to read that Norman Eshley has passed away. Grew up with him on Man About The House and George And Mildred. Obviously many other acting credits. He will be missed. #rip." As well as appearing on George and Mildred, Norman featured on shows such as Canterbury Tales. He initially made his film debut in 1968, starring in Orson Welles drama The Immortal Story. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. Before his time on-screen, Norman began his acting career working on successful West End productions. He also featured in a number of Shakespearian plays. Away from acting, he also co-authored a book called The Dreamtime Of The Artful Dodger. The piece was a sequel to Charles Dickens novel Oliver Twist.
Daily Mail
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
TV fans rave 'at last something decent to watch!' as beloved British sitcom returns to screens 52 years on from first episode
TV fans have raved 'at last something decent to watch!' as a beloved British sitcom returns to our screens 52 years on from its first episode. Man About the House, created by Brian Cooke and Johnnie Mortimer, aired on ITV between 1973 and 1976. IDMB's official synopsis reads: 'Sitcom exploring the trials and tribulations created by one man and two women flat-sharing in the 70s.' The show stars Richard O'Sullivan as Robin Tripp, Paula Wilcox as Chrissy Plummer and Sally Thomsett as Jo. And they were joined by the likes of Yootha Joyce, Brian Murphy, Doug Fisher, Daphne Oxenford and Jenny Hanley. There were 39 episodes across six successful series. The show also had a number of spin-offs, including George and Mildred and Robin's Nest. It was last on our screens 49 years ago and many are happy to know that it is going to be rerun on Freeview channel That's TV very soon. The channel's account wrote on X: 'Man About the House This summer on That's TV. And many replied to share their excitement over the news. 'Love it!!!' 'Brilliant.' 'Loved this show so much when I was younger, great cast and happy memories of whole family around the tv watching it.' 'Fabulous.' And on Facebook another said: 'At last something decent!' Meanwhile others have taken to IMBd to share how much they love the show. 'I've been watching a lot of 60s and 70s British comedies and Paula Wilcox is head and shoulders the best actress I've seen in any of them so natural and believable but there is not 1 weakness in the entire cast.' 'A excellent comedy series with a great cast who played their part in making this a success. 'It was a very funny series. It could be naughty. But was never crude.' 'This is a well-written and well-acted 1970s ITV sitcom that is set in London. Robin O'Sullivan, Sally Thomsett and Paula Wilcox play twentysomething, single flatmates Robin, Jo and Chrissy. 'Their downstairs neighbours are George and Mildred Roper, an unhappily- married, middle-aged couple.' 'I hadn't seen this since I was a kid back in the 70s and it's just as funny today. An excellent cast and superb writing. Nice to see other actors appearing who later had their own starring roles.' 'A personal favourite comedy.'
Scottish Sun
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Freeview channel brings back beloved British sitcom as viewers cry ‘at last something decent on TV'
The show was first broadcast in 1973 TAKE A LOOK Freeview channel brings back beloved British sitcom as viewers cry 'at last something decent on TV' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A FREEVIEW channel is bringing a beloved British sitcom back to TV screens this summer. The 1970s sitcom was first broadcast on ITV, and is now being repeated on That's TV. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 The sitcom will be broadcast on a Freeview channel Credit: Wikipedia 3 Man About The House details the chaotic lives of Chrissy, Jo and Robin Credit: ITV 3 The show ran for 6 series in the 70s Credit: ITV Man About The House was considered to be daring at the time when it was first released, as it featured a man living in a flat with two single women. The show tracks the chaotic lives of Chrissy and Jo and their new flatmate Robin, who ends up moving in with them after they find him asleep in their bathtub following a wild farewell party for their previous flatmate. It stars Richard O'Sullivan, Paula Wilcox and Sally Thomset and aired for six series from 1973 to 1976. Two spin-off series were later made, George and Mildred and Robin's nest, and a film version of the series was released in 1974. In the US, the series was remade as Three's Company in 1977. That's TV can be found on channel 56 on your Freeview box, and often plays re-runs of beloved shows, such as Steptoe and Son and Benidorm. Sharing a clip of the show on Facebook, the TV channel said: "Man about the house, this summer on That's TV. TV fans raced to the comments section of the video, to share their excitement at the show's return. One person said: "Great comedy, watched it so many times, never gets old." A second person said: "At last something decent! Freeview users warned of TV box issue that causes havoc for scheduled recordings "Now get George and Mildred aswell." A third person said: "Brilliant theme music. "Such rarity these days." A fourth added: "Cannot wait."
The Irish Sun
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Freeview channel brings back beloved British sitcom as viewers cry ‘at last something decent on TV'
A FREEVIEW channel is bringing a beloved British sitcom back to TV screens this summer. The 1970s sitcom was first broadcast on ITV, and is now being repeated on That's TV. Advertisement 3 The sitcom will be broadcast on a Freeview channel Credit: Wikipedia 3 Man About The House details the chaotic lives of Chrissy, Jo and Robin Credit: ITV 3 The show ran for 6 series in the 70s Credit: ITV Man About The House was considered to be daring at the time when it was first released, as it featured a man living in a flat with two single women. The show tracks the chaotic lives of Chrissy and Jo and their new flatmate Robin, who ends up moving in with them after they find him asleep in their bathtub following a wild farewell party for their previous flatmate. It stars Richard O'Sullivan, Paula Wilcox and Sally Thomset and aired for six series from 1973 to 1976. Two spin-off series were later made, George and Mildred and Robin's nest, and a film version of the series was released in 1974. Advertisement Read more TV stories In the US, the series was remade as Three's Company in 1977. That's TV can be found on channel 56 on your Freeview box, and often plays re-runs of beloved shows, such as Steptoe and Son and Benidorm. Sharing a clip of the show on Facebook, the TV channel said: "Man about the house, this summer on That's TV. TV fans raced to the comments section of the video, to share their excitement at the show's return. Advertisement Most read in News TV One person said: "Great comedy , watched it so many times, never gets old." A second person said: "At last something decent! Freeview users warned of TV box issue that causes havoc for scheduled recordings "Now get George and Mildred aswell." A third person said: "Brilliant theme music. Advertisement "Such rarity these days." A fourth added: "Cannot wait." How to watch TV legally without paying for a licence YOU can legally use the following services without a TV Licence as long as you aren't using them to watch or stream live TV: On demand TV – such as catch-up TV and on demand previews, which are available through services including ITV Player, All 4, My5, BT Vision/BT TV, Virgin Media, Sky Go, Now TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku and Amazon Fire TV. You can't watch or download programmes on BBC iPlayer without a TV licence. On demand movies - from services such as Sky, Virgin Media, BT Vision, Netflix and Amazon Instant Video. Recorded films and programmes - either via DVD or Blu-ray, or downloaded from the internet. YouTube - Video clips that aren't live through services such as YouTube.
