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Elspet Gray

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84 Years Old

Elspet Jean Gray, Baroness Rix (née Gray; 12 April 1929 – 18 February 2013) was a Scottish actress, who first became known for her partnership with her husband, Brian Rix, and later was cast in many television roles in the 1970s and 1980s. She played Lady Collingford in the television series Catweazle and Mrs. Palmer in the television series Solo, alongside Felicity Kendal. Gray had a long stage career, particularly known for her appearances in the Whitehall farces, the company being managed by her husband Brian Rix, which were originally performed at the Whitehall Theatre and later at the Garrick. Gray married Brian Rix in 1949. The couple had four children - two sons and two daughters. Their eldest child, daughter Shelley (born 1951) had Down syndrome. The experience of caring for her led the couple to become active campaigners for the disabled. Rix later became Mencap chairman and president. He became a life peer in 1992. This page is based on a Wikipedia article written by contributors. Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.

Born

Inverness, Inverness Shire, Scotland, UK on 18th February 1929

Died

18th February 2013

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Doctor Who
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Blackadder
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Colonel March of Scotland Yard
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Sunday Night Theatre
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Fawlty Towers
Mrs. Abbott
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Inspector Morse
Mrs Bartlett
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Tenko
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Hilary
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Catweazle
Lady Collingford
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The Agatha Christie Hour
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Doctor Finlay
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The Many Wives Of Patrick
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Solo
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The Wingless Bird
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Four Weddings and a Funeral
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Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Lady Sutterwick (uncredited)
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Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened
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The Girl in a Swing
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Trottie True
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The Ties That Bind Us
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Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments
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Blackadder: The Lost Pilot
The Queen
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An Audience With Victoria Wood
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The Blind Goddess
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Doctor Who: Arc of Infinity
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Johnny-on-the-Spot
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The Night We Got the Bird
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Devil's Point
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Fly Away Peter
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Love in Waiting
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