Peter Bowles DEAD

Madíson · Mar 17, 2022

Star of “To The Manor Born”

Actor best known for playing Richard DeVere in BBC series from 1979 to 1981 remembered as ‘a true gentleman’

www.theguardian.com

ButterTart · Mar 17, 2022

It was only at Christmas I was watching To The Manor Born and Googled him to see if he was still alive.

Nancy · Mar 17, 2022

I’ve in the middle of a The Good Life marathon, but he’s not in that.

Alias #23 · Mar 17, 2022

Nancy said:
I’ve in the middle of a The Good Life marathon, but he’s not in that.

Is he not? :shock:

Madíson · Mar 17, 2022

Old Petey Bowles turned down The Good Life, darling.

Alias #23 · Mar 17, 2022

Madison said:
Old Petey Bowles turned down The Good Life, darling.

Oh well I wouldn't know about these things, darling. FAR too young :disco:

Martha Skidd · Mar 17, 2022

NO NOT BOWELS

Alias #23 · Mar 17, 2022

Also

at @Madison rather uncharacteristically using "darling"

Madíson · Mar 17, 2022

Alias #23 said:
Also at @Madison rather uncharacteristically using "darling"

I have the feeling he’s ironically name-checked like this in a comedy sketch, but alas I cannot remember which one.

EDIT: Ah - 2m30