An interview with Doctor Who Magazine about his appearance in the second one, Voyage of the . Forum Member 01/11/17 - 12:31 in Doctor Who #1. Remember, folks: However bad your Monday is, at least you're not interviewing Richard Bucket. (PROSE: Rose), As a child, Clive was interested in a variety of mysteries, including Big Foot, Sasquatch, the Mary Celeste, yeti, the Bermuda Triangle, the Loch Ness Monster, the Roswell crash and the panthers of Dartmoor. He was an actor, known for Excalibur (1981), Frenzy (1972) and Keeping Up Appearances (1990). Actress Hannelore Elsner arrives for the screening of the movie 'Nobody Wants the Night', during the opening gala of the 65th Berlinale International Film Festival, in Berlin February 5, 2015. Clive Swift, actor. Actor Clive Swift, known to many as the long-suffering Richard Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances, has died. I'm not getting paid, am I? Apparently this interview caused RTD to remove Mr Copper from The Stolen Earth cause RTD didn't like how the magazine was disrespected by him. [on Doctor Who: Revelation of the Daleks: Part One (1985)] It was the most bizarre entertainment I have ever been part of. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. He was best known for his portrayal of Adolf Hitler in the oscar-nominated 2004 film Downfall. I must have missed those DVDs, 'cause I haven't heard many people say that. "I could walk around unrecognised, but all that changed with Keeping Up Appearances," he complained. Clive Swift - Grumpy Interview. Died 1 February 2019, in London, aged 82. . When he accepted a place at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, it was not for "the grim prospect of studying English", but because there was "the bonus that they had a thriving theatre". He also played Reverend Brewer in Born and Bred and Sir Hector in John Boorman's 1981 film Excalibur. 2022 Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. The Doris Day Animal Foundation confirmed Day died early Monday, May 13, 2019, at her home in Carmel Valley, California. Wil Wheaton's cloying oozy interview of Peter and Jenna is super cringe. Read about our approach to external linking. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. As a member of the RSC, he earned early critical praise in William Gaskills revival of Cymbeline, with Vanessa Redgrave as Imogen, and later for the 1966 production of The Tempest, in which he starred as Caliban opposite Timothy Wests Prospero. Clive Swift was best known for playing the long-suffering husband of Hyacinth Bucket in Keeping up Appearances, Writer and broadcaster equally at home among the highbrow and on TV died aged 80. Born in 1942 in Washington DC, Tork became part of the band with Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and Davy Jones in the mid-sixties, when they was formed as Americas Beatles counterpart. "I realised actors needed a meeting place when work dried up and which can often lead to drink and depression: Swift explained. Influential musician Dr John, born Malcolm John Rebennack Jr, died aged 77. Have you read the script? (PROSE: Rose), Clive studied at Durham University where he was a part of a UFO society. He played Mr Copper in Doctor Who's 2007 Christmas Special, The Voyage Of The Damned, One of my absolute favourite Doctor. He shared his memories of Revelation of the Daleks on the documentary Revelation Exhumed. As medical director of the hospital for 10 years from 2006, he was keen for a constant dialogue between doctors treating patients and their colleagues in labs, Celebrated sports journalist died in January, aged 84. Shorthand? Maybe, but I actually prefer the journalists who don't give a shit. You just come in, say your line and go away," the director told him. Clive Walter Swift (9 February 1936 - 1 February 2019) was an English actor and songwriter. "I know that you all think that this is a big world, this Who business. He did a pretty unresponsive interview with. Clive told her that "the Doctor" was held to be a title handed down from father to son, but he believed that the Doctor was an immortal alien. The 79-year-old, along with his brother Charles, poured hundreds of millions of dollars into the political and lobbying system promoting a conservative agenda. I know I used to lose 98 per cent of the time and there was no conflict really, but I had to put up a show or otherwise its simply not interesting., Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Swiss actor Ganz, one of the most prominent German-speaking actors, died on 16 February, aged 77. Russell T Davies: "That Clive Swift interview worried me over the years. The actor, who was best known for being long-suffering Richard Bucket in the British television series Keeping Up Appearances, died aged 82 this morning after a short illness. The celebrated writer of 11 novels was known for her searing works about slavery and the experiences of black women, including 1987s Beloved, the story of a runaway female slave for which she won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction the following year. The last led to a notoriously ill-mannered exchange when he was interviewed for a Doctor Who fan magazine. Her deft touch and ear for intention nurtured the talents of writers she championed, such as Jack Kerouac and Jean Rhys, Afro-jazz star whose music brought Zimbabweans together died on 23 January, aged 66. Diverse roles from Shakespeare to Hitchcock and #DoctorWho to the much harangued husband of Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced Bouquet). Their daughter, Rebecca, co-founder of the Literary Consultancy, died in 2017. He spent six years playing Richard opposite Dame Patricia Routledge. When they make no attempt to sugar coat things. Thats what I perform. "I'm trying to escape him: he grouched. If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us [email protected], calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page - we'd love to hear from you. His film debut came in the cash-in pop movie Catch Us If You Can (1965), featuring the Dave Clark Five. At Clifton College, Bristol, Swift acted in a schools competition that was judged by the director of Bristol Old Vic, who urged him to take it up professionally. IMDb profile, Clive Walter Swift (9 February 1936-1 February 2019[1]) was an English actor who played Mr Jobel in Revelation of the Daleks and Mr Copper in Voyage of the Damned. Swift is best known for his role as long-suffering husband Richard Bucket in the popular BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances. Testament to what a sod he'd been on set all month. DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. Swift cut off Cook's final question with the remark that "I know that you all think that this is a big world, this Who business. I'm sure you'll write something very nice. Clive Swift: Why should I do this [interview]? In an unearthed interview with Doctor Who Magazine back in 2007, Richard discussed his upcoming role the Christmas Special of that year, Voyage of the Damned, as well as his stage show, named Richard Bucket Overflows. And in 2007, Clive was interviewed about his role and makes for some very entertaining reading. Clive J Finch known as CJ in his youth was a human conspiracy theorist who collected information on the Doctor and ran a conspiracy website, Doctor Who?. But it isn't". Swift made a number of appearances in Doctor Who, most recently in the 2007 episode Voyage of the Damned. (Know he got ill, and his relationship with Lalla was apparently volatile.). Children: Votes: 22 Welcome to the Digital Spy forums. What a silly question.". he begins the interview, before asking a few questions later: "Why should I do this? Keeping Up Appearances was the only TV sitcom he did, yet in the minds of many he was typecast forever as Richard Bucket. Which I suspect might be her problem with it, in truth. I should have been a little bit more responsible and not allowed that." "you have a duty of care. Main time period active: The role saw him patiently tolerate her ham-fisted and invariably thwarted attempts at social climbing. LOL, I feel like an idiot now (not for the first time)! RIP, Clive. The actor died on Friday morning after a short . (TV: Rose, PROSE: Rose), Some of Clive's possessions were taken by UNIT and later found in the Black Archive by Cleo Proctor and Shawna Thompson. Clive Swift Keeping Up Appearances was first aired in 1990 and ran for five years, but Swift was initially reluctant to accept the part. Clive Smith stars in Doctor Who - Voyage Of The Damned, Clive starred in a number of roles from 1971 to 2017 - including an alien in Doctor Who, He was best known for being long-suffering Richard Bucket in the British television series Keeping Up Appearances. As it was Christmas Eve, the Doctor decided to give him a quick trip. Does Unforgotten work without Nicola Walker? Doctor Who Magazine contributor Benjamin Cook interviewed Swift about Mr Copper and Voyage of the Damned for DWM 391[2]. What is the most awkward interview in the shows history? After graduating, his first night on stage as a professional actor, at Nottingham Playhouse in the premiere of JB Priestley's Take The Fool Away in 1959, was a disaster. And he doesn't appear to have reacted well to new, young 'boss' Graham Williams after being well handled by Hinchcliffe. He was at home surrounded by his family. Digital Spy participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Work in the DWU Place of origin: Speaking about his career, which started back in 1961, Clive explained: Ive always wanted to perform, which is slightly different [than being an actor]. Then he was subdued and occasionally rather knackered seeming in his last year. He was an actor, known for Excalibur (1981), Frenzy (1972) and Keeping Up Appearances (1990). Seemed to pull it together in Season 16 (love him in that year) and varied from brilliant to silly and self-indulgent in Season 17. (PROSE: The Persistence of Memory) In 1963, when Clive was two years old, his father, Second Lieutenant Gary Jonathan Finch, was killed by an . Actor Clive Swift, known to millions as Hyacinth Bucket's hen-pecked husband Richard in BBC One's 90s sitcom Keeping Up Appearances, has died aged 82. As well as playing poor Richard, Clive starred in a number of roles from 1971 to 2017 - including an alien in Doctor Who. There are much bigger things than this." You're paying that actor; you're their employer, their boss." . You would think his 1,000,000 would be more that enough ;P. Clive Swift was just being a dick for no reason, but the Bidmead interview was kind of interesting. [4] Davies later reflected upon Swift's death in 2019 that approving the interview was irresponsible in hindsight, noting "you have a duty of care. Send feedback to [email protected], http://cuttingsarchive.org/images/9/9f/2019-02-05_Times.jpg, http://cuttingsarchive.org/index.php?title=Clive_Swift&oldid=27916. I tell them to fuck off., Clive passed away this morning (Friday), and his agent confirmed his passing in a brief statement that read: After a short illness, Clive died peacefully at home this morning surrounded by his family., Benjamin Cook, who wrote the article, posted the fond memory online and jested: RIP, Clive. CLIVE SWIFT, the Keeping Up Appearances star has died aged 82, a representative for the TV and theatre star has confirmed today. The episode later became the subject of a viral moment when the actor was interviewed by Doctor Who magazine and came across as rather grumpy. Spouse: The ones who are obviously so aggravated by the interviewee that they just say "fuck it, I'm printing what you actually said and if it makes you look like a tosspot then that's your tough luck". TV: RosePROSE: The Persistence of MemoryPROSE: GroundedPROSE: Rose pic.twitter.com/uNkcOyWa29, Loved this extremely talented, subtle actor. Canadian Jean Vanier founder of L'Arche communities poses for a photograph after he received the Templeton Prize at St Martins-in-the-Fields church in London. At least they are frank and honest about their experiences with the show and both did return to Dr Who after appearing during its low period. A quarter of a century after Clive Swift played Richard Bucket, the long-suffering and downtrodden husband of Patricia Routledge's matronly snob Hyacinth in the TV series Keeping Up Appearances, people were still offering him marital advice when he walked down the street. ), After Rose Tyler met the Ninth Doctor, she contacted Clive and went to visit him for more information. 25K views 3 years ago Today, Clive Swift sadly passed away age 82. Alternate counterparts ofClive Finch She was 32. "I so much admire what he brought to the barely sketched role of Hyacinth's husband and treasure the memories of our happy collaboration.". New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. ", He later added: "Why should I do this? Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. First appearance: It was pretty clear from listening to her DVD commentary for "Time Flight" that she just doesn't "get" Doctor Who, because Davison . 1985, 2007 (AUDIO: Recruits). They divorced in 1975, but remained friends. Keep up old man. You gave great copy.. I'm not getting paid, am I? This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. England ", It was not an experience Swift much enjoyed. A hilariously grumpy interview with late Doctor Who star Clive Swift has resurfaced following his death earlier today. Hence why it's the Copper Foundation . The Doctor's universe Jackie Reeve's universe Saltwater incidents' universe Humoral Assessment's universe Rogue planet's universe He also starred in the BBCs adaptation of the Barchester Chronicles. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Having reached this enormously old age, and having done a great deal professionally, I now feel able to be myself. Author Andrea Levy, best known for her novel Small Island, died on 14 February, aged 62. The Q&A session, from Doctor Who Magazine in 2007 during the David Tennant era, has resurfaced online, and in it Swift spends a lot of the time attempting to lecture the journalist on their skills. The sitcom followed Hyacinth's mostly ill-fated attempts to gain social standing with people she deemed to be upper class. He recovered his voice well enough to join the RSC the next year and became a fixture in Hall's newly formed company for almost a decade. And RTD and Julie had to ok the piece before it was published. Clive Finch An interview with Doctor Who Magazine about his appearance in the second one, Voyage of the . A Democrat and the longest serving congressman on record, with a stint of 59 years and 22 days from 1955 to 2015 died on 7 February, aged 92. We all know Tom could be a right pain in the arse. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images) 2022 . 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Got a showbiz story? A sad loss.https://t.co/cbT2ZwzQHV. During the course of the interview Swift questioned Cook's journalism credentials, dismissed questions, and commented on not being paid to participate. Clive Swift, actor. So the first thing I had to do, as far as the writer allowed me, was to fight back to protest. Clive Walter Swift was born in Liverpool in 1936, the second of four children to Abram Swift, and Lillie (ne Greenman), the owners of a Bootle furniture shop. Affectionately known as Waltzing by Leeds fans, he was hailed as an inspiration by his former teammate, Gdansk mayor and standard-bearer for civil rights and liberal values in Poland died on 13 January, aged 53. That's what I perform. Species: At Clive's request, they travelled to Loch Ness in the summer of 1979 to find the Loch Ness Monster and, after an adventure involving a plot by the Monk to depopulate and sell the Earth, the Doctor returned Clive home and blurred his memories of the incident. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. "Clive was a skilful and inventive actor with wide experience, as his successful career proved," she said. His elder brother, David (obituary, May 26, 2016), also became an actor and was best known as the irascible newsreader Henry Davenport in the TV comedy Drop the Dead Donkey. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. pic.twitter.com/ltEjMCgyzV, "Don't you know shorthand?" and started asking about money for the interview, mid interview. (PROSE: Rose) Sometime during February, Clive and his family visited Thorpe Park. Clive said: "There's no reason why I should talk to you at all, so you shouldn't push it. You can tell them about my character. Swift, who spent 10 years at the RSC. DeSantis won't say he's running. wasn't he one of the stickers given away recently? If youd like to join in, please sign in or register. And of course with his first 3 years being so successful, his ego had probably started to really take off. She cant hate it that much, or she wouldnt have done DVD commentaries or Big Finish. On 24 December 1975, when Clive was fourteen, he encountered the Twelfth Doctor at a newsagent's and followed him into his TARDIS after noticing that he was using coins from 1987. Clive Swift, who rose to fame as Richard, the long-suffering husband of Hyacinth Bucket, in BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearancea died on 1 February, aged 82, Standup comedian and Radio 4 panellist who skewered the establishment for decades died on 1 February, aged 57. Clive Swift was born on 9 February 1936 in Liverpool, England, UK. Im happy talking as myself. Swift spent six years playing Richard to Patricia Routledge's Hyacinth, He went on to appear with Roger Lloyd Pack in The Old Guys. The story of the daring and inventive escape he orchestrated within an enemy state ended up in an Oscar-winning film, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet who cracked mainstream success died on 17 January, aged 83. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Clive Walter Swift (9 February 1936-1 February 2019) was an English actor who played Mr Jobel in Revelation of the Daleks and Mr Copper in Voyage of the Damned.He was due to play Gilbrook in the Big Finish audio story Creatures of Beauty, but was forced to pull out due to a family illness. (PROSE: The Persistence of Memory). Explaining his character, Swift said: The first thing I decided was if Richard was a really meek and submissive person, in a way there was no conflict, because hed be just a bit of fluff for Hyacinth. 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A hilariously grumpy interview with late Doctor Who star Clive Swift has resurfaced following his death earlier today. 21h. Clive Swift, the character actor, who has died aged 82, was a stylish, incisive and distinctive member of the original Royal Shakespeare Company in its heyday before becoming a familiar supporting . We're experimenting with updating the wiki's look! You gave great copy.https://t.co/dngI2ldPHm #CliveSwift pic.twitter.com/srvVg0YoTU, Benjamin Cook (@benjamin_cook) February 1, 2019. (PROSE: Rose), By 2005, Clive was maintaining a website, Doctor Who?, focused on the mysterious Doctor who kept appearing throughout recorded history. For the special features of the official DVD release of the story, cast and crew look back at the making of Doctor Who: Revelation of the Daleks: Part One (1985). Grunewald, one of America's top middle-distance runners, died on 11 June at her home after inspiring many with a long fight against cancer. Press J to jump to the feed. https://theguardian.com/books/2017/apr/25/rebecca-swift-obituary. That's what I perform. Just hit 'Like' on our Digital Spy Facebook page and 'Follow' on our @digitalspy Twitter account and you're all set, The Mandalorian's Pedro Pascal on season 3, Neighbours announces seven more returning cast. Caroline Finch Considering the amount of direct Twitter links DS uses, I'm surprised this hasn't been abused before. The classically trained actor first appearance on the small screen came in the BBC adaptation of The Barchester Chronicles. Gary Jonathan Finch 10. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. Actor: Excalibur. Registered in England. EDIT: Link to the Clive Swift interview https://forums.digitalspy.com/discussion/2250386/clive-swift-grumpy-interview but cant find the Chris Bidmead one. Jerrie Cobb, the nation's first female astronaut candidate, with a display of rockets at a national conference where the leading space experts gathered in Tulsa, Okla. Cobb died in Florida at the age of 88 on March 18, 2019. Im not getting paid, am I?, Asked about his character, he responded: You dont need me to tell you that. Despite his grumbling, there were compensations. He died, aged 49, on 4 March. (PROSE: Rose) By 2005, the family were living on Juke Street (TV: Rose, GAME: Security Bot) and Clive was working as an estate agent. An unearthed interview with the late Clive Swift revealed that he had become bored with his iconic character Richard Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances. The Monkees singer Peter Tork died on 21 February, aged 77. The actor, who was best known for being long-suffering Richard Bucket in the . Replying to @DrWhoMoment. (PROSE: The Persistence of Memory), Clive and the Twelfth Doctor at Loch Ness. "You didn't know what was going to happen next: Swift commented, leaving it unclear whether he was talking about the fictional plot or their real-life union. This page was last edited on 7 February 2020, at 00:11. Oof. If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us [email protected], calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page - we'd love to hear from you. Second, also with DWM, is with Clive Swift (Mr. Copper, Voyage of the Damned) who hated being interviewed solely for this one role and started asking about money for the interview, mid interview. What is the most awkward interview in the shows history? We're experimenting with updating the wiki's look! Have You Seen This Man? 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He also had a minor part in Alfred Hitchcock's film Frenzy (1972) and was unceremoniously put in his place by the great man when he tried to discuss the nuances of his role. "I was so excited I dried after the first line," he recalled. In fact, it became such a favourite, that more than a decade later he was still remembered for playing the ever-doting Richard, and he had began to tire of it. She was 97. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. Job: In the spirit of 'Voyage of the Damned', that was truly Titanic (hello, this thing on?). Well, I say little, but I can do a whole evening, he added. Wasn't Will Wheaton all over Doctor Who at one point? "Perhaps the subtlest acting comes from Clive Swift as Cloten who turns the queen's loutish son into an epileptic young blimp or pygmy Churchill: Kenneth Tynan wrote of his performance alongside Vanessa Redgrave in William Gaskill's 1962 production of Cyrnbeline. . 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