Peter Bowles: Last News

Jamal Edwards and Peter Bowles. The section also paid tribute to the loss of Betty White, Tom Parker and Gary Waldhorn as well as Dennis Waterman, who died on Sunday. Taking to Twitter, one wrote: “Such sad news about Dennis Waterman RIP," as another posted: "Janice Long went too early.

The Good Life – Bowles had turned down the role taken in that series by Paul Eddington – this was his moment, and he seized it with relish. Thereafter, he appeared sporadically on the West End stage as an authentic leading player, and initiated, often as a co-deviser, or “original idea” supplier, a string of major television serials including Only When I Laugh (1979-82), in which he starred with James Bolam and Christopher Strauli as one of three troublesome hospital patients under the supervision of Richard Wilson’s irascible doctor; The Irish RM (1983-85), in which he played a tetchily disposed army major serving as a resident magistrate in Northern Ireland (“Bowles Saves Channel 4” ran one headline after it opened to rave reviews and large viewing figures); and Perfect Scoundrels (1990-92), with Bowles and Bryan Murray playing likable conmen, latter-day Robin Hoods choosing only deserving victims.

K.J. Yossman Peter Bowles, the British star of shows including “To The Manor Born” and “Rumpole of the Bailey,” has died. He was 85.

Actor Peter Bowles, star of To The Manor Born, has died from cancer at the age of 85. Bowles was best known for his role as Richard DeVere in the BBC sitcom which aired from 1979 to 1981, starring as the self-made businessman alongside Dame Penelope Keith, with the pair reprising their roles in a 2007 special.

To The Manor Born star Peter Bowles has died from cancer at the age of 85. Bowles was best known for his role as Richard DeVere in the BBC sitcom which aired from 1979 to 1981, starring as the self-made businessman alongside Dame Penelope Keith, with the pair reprising their roles in a 2007 special. A statement to the PA news agency said: ‘The actor Peter Bowles has sadly passed away at the age of 85 from cancer.

Beloved British actor Peter Bowles, who starred in BBC sitcom To The Manor Born, has died aged 85, his agent has confirmed.

He starred in the BBC show from 1979 until 1981 as the businessman.He later came back to the role in a 2007 special with co-star Dame Penelope Keith.In a statement to the PA News Agency, his death was confirmed earlier today.This read: “The actor Peter Bowles has sadly passed away at the age of 85 from cancer.“Starting his career at the Old Vic Theatre in 1956, he starred in 45 theatrical productions ending at the age of 81 in The Exorcist at the Phoenix Theatre.“He worked consistently on stage and screen, becoming a household name on TV as the archetypal English gent in To The Manor Born, Only When I Laugh, The Bounder and Lytton’s Diary, which he devised himself.“He leaves his wife of over 60 years, Sue, and their three children Guy, Adam and Sasha.”Peter grew up in Nottingham before heading to London to study acting at RADA and begin his theatre career.In his early work, he trod the boards with the Old Vic Theatre Company as well as performing with the Royal Shakespeare Company.On screen, he has starred in series like The Avengers and The Saint before landing To The Manor Born in his 40s.In recent years, he appeared in films like Together and Off the Rails, with the latter being his final role.He also starred as the Duke of Wellington in the ITV show Victoria from 2016 until 2019.Following the news of his death, tributes have been pouring in for the star.Piers Morgan wrote: "RIP Peter Bowles, 85. Wonderful actor who exuded roguish British charm."Loved him in To The Manor Born, Lytton’s Diary & The Bounder.Sad news."While journalist Jack Blackburn added: "RIP Peter Bowles.