Acting
Thora Hird
Dame Thora Hird, DBE was an English actress and comedian of stage and screen, presenter and writer. In a career spanning over 70 years, she appeared in more than 100 film and television roles, becoming a household name and a British institution.
Known for
1970
Play for Today
Olive Major
TV
1978
The South Bank Show
TV
1992
Heartbeat
Hannah Stockdale
TV
1965
BBC Play of the Month
Clare Soppitt
TV
1962
Z-Cars
TV
1964
The Wednesday Play
Blanche Hoskins
TV
1973
Last of the Summer Wine
Edie
TV
1985
Screen Two
Jean Taylor
TV
1998
Parkinson
Self
TV
1955
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Ada
TV