Kitty Carlisle
American stage and screen actress, singer, and spokesperson for the arts (1910-2007)
June Whitfield was an acclaimed English actress who had a prolific career in radio, television, and film. She starred in numerous hit shows, including Take It from Here, Beggar My Neighbour, Happy Ever After, Terry and June, and Absolutely Fabulous, and also appeared in several Carry On movies. Whitfield was a versatile performer who captivated audiences for over six decades.
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Dame June Rosemary Whitfield was an English radio, television and film actress.
Her big break was a lead in the radio comedy Take It from Here, which aired on the BBC Light Programme in 1953. Television roles soon followed, including appearances with Tony Hancock throughout his television career. In 1966, Whitfield played the leading role in the television sitcom Beggar My Neighbour, which ran for three series. She also appeared in four Carry On films: Carry On Nurseand Terry and Juneand a recurring character in The Green Green Grass (2007-2009).
From 1993 to 2001, Whitfield played Miss Marple in the radio dramatisation of all twelve of Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple novels on BBC Radio 4.
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June Whitfield was an English radio, television, and film actress who had a long and successful career spanning over six decades.
June Whitfield’s big break was a lead role in the radio comedy Take It from Here, which aired on the BBC Light Programme in 1953.
June Whitfield starred in numerous popular TV shows, including Beggar My Neighbour, Happy Ever After, Terry and June, Absolutely Fabulous, and Last of the Summer Wine.
June Whitfield appeared in four Carry On films: Carry On Nurse (1959), Carry On Abroad (1972), Carry On Girls (1973), and Carry On Columbus (1992).
From 1993 to 2001, June Whitfield played the role of Miss Marple in the radio dramatization of all twelve of Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple novels on BBC Radio 4.