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Margaret Freda Oulton (11 August 1914 – 26 December 1989), better known by her stage name Peggy Thorpe-Bates [1] was an English actress [2] who appeared in the first three series of Rumpole of the Bailey as Rumpole's fearsome wife Hilda. [3]
Peggy Thorpe-Bates was a British actress who appeared in TV shows such as Rumpole of the Bailey, The Franchise Affair and Queen's Champion. She was born in 1914, married to Brian Oulton and died in 1989.
Peggy Thorpe-Bates was a British actress who appeared in radio, TV and film. She was the daughter of Thorpe Bates, the niece of Leonard Henry, and the wife of Brian Oulton.
The role of Hilda was recast, with Peggy Thorpe-Bates taking on the part. Other than McKern, David Yelland (who played Rumpole's son Nick) was the only cast member from the BBC Play For Today who also became a regular in the series.
Appeared in numerous plays and serials, including Sanctuary, Glittering Prizes, and as Mrs. Rumpole in Rumpole of the Bailey. Peggy Thorpe-Bates (1914-1989) biography on Film Reference.
Apr 1, 2023 · Peggy Thorpe-Bates was one of the actresses who portrayed Hilda, the wife of Horace Rumpole, a fictional barrister created by John Mortimer. Learn more about the character, the series, and the author in this article.
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