Geraldine Newman

Geraldine Newman
Born Geraldine Newman
(1934-02-18) 18 February 1934
Brighton, Sussex, England, UK
Spouse(s) David Garth (died 1988)

Geraldine Newman (born 18 February 1934) is an English film and television actress who has acted in more than 30 television programmes and films.

Her most notable television performance was in the sitcom Ever Decreasing Circles.

Biography

Newman attended drama school in Brighton.[1] She is best known for her role as Hilda Hughes in the 1980s BBC TV series, Ever Decreasing Circles [2] which ran from 1984-87 with a special, extended Christmas series finale in December 1989.

Marriage

She was married to fellow English actor, David Garth,[3] who was 14 years her senior, until his death in 1988. She continues to work actively in the media.

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRole
1970All the Way UpMakepiece's Secretary
1997BreakoutNeighbour

Television

YearTitleRole
1962–66Dr. Finlay's CasebookMary Davidson
1964CrossroadsConstance Merrow
1969–70Dear Mother...Love AlbertMrs. McKewan
1977Backs to the LandMiss Rainbow
1979 Lovely CoupleMadge Dent
1984–89Ever Decreasing CirclesHilda Hughes
1985–86Mapp & LuciaGrosvenor
1987Sleeping MurderJanet Erskine
1993Keeping Up AppearancesWomen's Institute chairlady

References

  1. Michael Bangerter interview at TV Heaven. Retrieved 30 March 2013
  2. Vockins, Simon. "Hell's Bells!". Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-09-07.
  3. "BFI". Retrieved 2007-09-07.
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