Summer Wine: Last News

Coronation Street actress Barbara Young has died peacefully aged 92 surrounded by loved ones.

Emily Atack has a very famous family with actors, singers and a connection to the Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney.The expectant mother found fame herself after playing the role of Charlotte Hinchcliffe on E4's The Inbetweeners.The actress, 34, announced on Saturday, December 30 that she was expecting her first child with her scientist boyfriend, Dr Alistair Garner. Emily is said to be "over the moon" and is "more than ready to be a mum". As Emily prepares herself for parenthood, she'll no doubt be supported by her star-studded family and doting boyfriend, who is actually her stepcousin.

British veteran comedy actress Josephine Tewson, who found her biggest success in her sixties starring in one of the 1990s’ biggest TV sitcoms, has died aged 91.

Patricia Brake has died at the age of 79 after battling cancer.The actress played Ingrid, the daughter of Ronnie Barker’s wise-cracking lag Norman Stanley Fletcher on the hit 1970s prison sitcom.But what do you know about the iconic BBC show? Here Daily Star helps you get your oats by revealing 15 fascinating facts.1. The show was written by comedy legends Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais, who also penned series such as The Likely Lads and Auf Wiedersehen, Pet. A pilot Porridge episode debuted in 1973 followed by the first series in 1974.2.

Coronation Street and Casualty, Jennifer also appeared in multiple 70s shows including The Brothers and Special Branch.Jennifer is said to have died at her home in France earlier this week, but her cause of death is unknown. A family friend confirmed her death. Jennifer appeared on countless TV shows while having minor roles in many popular soaps with her last stint taking place in 2015 on an episode of Doctors.

Royal Family, especially The Queen, are reportedly a "big fan" of the hit BBC comedy series Last of the Summer Wine.The BBC show which debuted in 1973, centered around a trio of older men and their youthful misadventures and starred: Brian Wilde, Bill Owen and Peter Sallis.Channel 5 viewers were recently transported back in time when the broadcaster aired a special documentary about the comedy series called Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years of Laughs.The documentary hinted that a comedy sketch from the show went down a treat with The Queen Mother and The Queen.Jonathan Linsley, who played 'Crusher' Milburn on the show, recalled brushing shoulders with royalty.The actor explained he received confirmation the Queen was a fan of the comedy series when he encountered her son Prince Edward.Jonathan explained: "I met Prince Edward and he mentioned that his mum enjoyed Last of the Summer Wine.""She was a big fan," the actor added.The location manager for the series, Sylvia Kendall, revealed that the show was also a hit amongst other members of the Royal Family.Sylvia remarked: "The Queen Mother, she loved Summer Wine and I know the Queen loved Summer Wine."That makes you feel so wonderful, being a part of Last of the Summer Wine and the royalty like it."The hit comedy series gained a large following over the years, having first launched on screens in January 1973.After 40-years of being on air, the show became the longest-running comedy programme in Britain.Viewers were hooked by the show's portrayal of elderly men who get up to comical antics as they tried their best to cling to their youth.However, the hit series eventually drew to a close and aired its final episode in 2010.Roy Clarke, who created the series, said the

JANE McDonald: My Yorkshire viewers were baffled that she star tried to impress fans with a tour of her hometown Wakefield. The singer and presenter, who is well known for her cruising around exotic locations, also visited the village of Holmfirth, the setting for the sitcom Last of the Summer Wine.

Patriotic Joe Bass had a golden opportunity. The lifelong football supporter and England fan had just seen the last of his children leave home and decided it was time to do some travelling of his own. 

Naman Ramachandran British television producing and directing legend Sydney Lotterby, responsible for some of Britain’s most beloved comedy programs, has died. He was 93.Lotterby’s credits include “The Last of the Summer Wine,” “Porridge,” “Yes Minister,” “Open All Hours,” “Yes Prime Minister,” “As Time Goes By,” “May to December,” “Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em” and “The Liver Birds,” among many others.

Vue cinemas to start reopening from next weekMeet the celebrity chef catering for Johnny Depp and Tom CruiseiPhone 12 release date set for October, leaker claimsFans have been paying tribute to Sydney, including presenter Lizo Mzimba, who wrote: ‘Very sad news that producer/director Sydney Lotterby has died aged 93 A giant of a golden TV age. ‘Porridge, Last of the Summer Wine, Yes Minister, Open All Hours, Butterflies, Some Mothers Do Ave Em, many more Grew up seeing his name credited at the end of so many favourites.’Got a story? If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us  our Submit Stuff page – we’d love to hear from you.

The chief of British Transport Police in Scotland made two trips from Glasgow to his Yorkshire family home during lockdown.