Lynda Baron

2022 - 3 - 8

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Lynda Baron obituary (The Guardian)

Actor who played Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in Open All Hours and Auntie Mabel in the children's programme Come Outside.

Other revue work followed, including One Over the Eight (1961-62, Shakespeare Memorial theatre, transferring to the Duke of York’s) alongside Kenneth Williams (the writers included Harold Pinter, John Mortimer and Peter Cook) and by 1965 she was the regular chanteuse at the Talk of the Town, becoming its longest-running leading lady. In 1966 she married the jazz pianist and musical director John Lee; he died in 2001. Some years after Barker’s death, the show’s other star, David Jason, headlined a revival – Still Open All Hours (2013-16) – which led to a return for Baron’s skilful comedic creation. Mabel, piloting a polka dotted light aeroplane (a Slingsby T67 Firefly) and accompanied by her dog Pippin, would discover how various everyday things worked for the benefit of the young audience. Comedy was a common feature of Baron’s subsequent television career, opposite Bill Maynard in Oh No It’s Selwyn Froggitt (1977), with Harry H Corbett in Grundy (1980), in a recurring role in The Upper Hand (1992-93), and in episodes of Dinnerladies (1998), Goodnight Sweetheart (1999) and Citizen Khan (2016). In addition, she was good value as herself, guesting on many shows, including Blankety Blank (1983-87) and Countdown (2008). “There are millions of big ladies out there married to men who think they’re wonderful,” she said.

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Lynda Baron, actress in Open All Hours and Come Outside, dies ... (iNews)

Baron starred opposite Sir David Jason and Ronnie Barker as Nurse Gladys in the much-loved BBC sitcom.

“We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.” “Renowned for her leading roles in West End musicals and dramatic productions alike, we have lost a leading light of our world. She also appeared in the sequel Still Open All Hours when it returned in 2013.

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Lynda Baron: Tributes pour in for Come Outside Aunt Mabel star as ... (goodtoknow)

The beloved TV star, who was watched by millions of children on BBC's Come Outside programme where she played Auntie Mabel and featured alongside dog Pippin, as ...

Another fan put, “Such sad news about Lynda Baron, an actress who was a comforting auntie to a generation of kids she never met. Confirming the news, Lynda’s agent Donna French said, “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved client Lynda Baron. She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. “Renowned for her leading roles in West End musicals and dramatic productions alike, we have lost a leading light of our world. And fans are saddened by the news. RIP Lynda darling x.” Her iconic aeroplane sometimes saw them visit places for an in-depth educational look at how things were made including how bread is made, where paper comes from, and a visit to a sewage treatment plant.

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Lynda Baron: Open All Hours and Come Outside star dies aged 82 (Sky News)

Lynda Baron also appeared in the ITV sitcom Oh No, It's Selwyn Froggitt, BBC soap EastEnders as Linda Clarke, the mother of Jane Beale, and made appearances ...

Baron also appeared in the ITV sitcom Oh No, It's Selwyn Froggitt, BBC soap EastEnders as Linda Clarke, the mother of Jane Beale, and made appearances in Doctor Who, Last Of The Summer Wine and Dinner Ladies. Lynda Baron also appeared in the ITV sitcom Oh No, It's Selwyn Froggitt, BBC soap EastEnders as Linda Clarke, the mother of Jane Beale, and made appearances in Doctor Who, Last Of The Summer Wine and Dinner Ladies. Early in her career, she was trained as a dancer at the Royal Academy of Dance and appeared in repertory theatre and several West End venues.

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EastEnders pays tribute as Lynda Baron passes away (digitalspy.com)

EastEnders pays tribute as actress Lynda Baron, who played Linda Clarke on BBC soap, passes away at age of 82.

Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. Former Corrie actress Sally Lindsay, who played Shelley Unwin, has also shared a tribute to the late star, writing on EastEnders has shared a tribute to the actress on

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Open All Hours actress Lynda Baron dies aged 82 (The Scottish Farmer)

Baron starred opposite Sir David Jason and Ronnie Barker as Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in the hit BBC sitcom, which ran for four series starting in 1976. She also ...

Gold TV channel, which regularly airs reruns of Open All Hours, tweeted: “We’re all deeply saddened by the passing of Lynda Baron who was well-loved as Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in both Open All Hours and Still Open All Hours. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.” Baron also featured in the musical Follies in the West End and in the stage version of In Celebration alongside Orlando Bloom. She was nominated for a Bafta in 2011 for her role in The Road To Coronation Street on BBC Four, a one-off drama about the early days of the soap, in which she played actress Violet Carson, who portrayed Ena Sharples in the long-running series. “Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. “She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. She also appeared in the sequel Still Open All Hours when it returned in 2013, and played Auntie Mabel in the 1990s BBC children’s programme Come Outside which saw her and her dog Pippin take adventures in a small multi-coloured polka dot plane.

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Lynda Baron, from Open All Hours and Come Outside, dies aged 82 (Darlington and Stockton Times)

Baron was also well known for playing Auntie Mabel in the BBC children's show Come Outside alongside dog Pippin. bizzynews. 457 followers.

“Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations. Open All Hours was set in a Yorkshire corner shop and starred Ronnie Barker and Sir David Jason. Actress Lynda Baron, known for her roles in Open All Hours and Come Outside, has died aged 82.

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Actress Lynda Baron known for Open All Hours role Nurse Gladys ... (ITV News)

Actress Lynda Baron best known for the BBC sitcom Open All Hours has died at the age of 82. | ITV News Granada.

They wrote: "We're deeply saddened to hear that Lynda Baron has passed away. Our love and thoughts are with Lynda's family and friends." "Our thoughts are with her family and friends."

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