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The spectre of global warming has inspired many members of today's middle classes to join the queue for an allotment. Back in 1975, though, the only catalyst the country needed for more ecological living was The Good Life. Sure, there were plenty of fine comic moments from fellow DS Icons Penelope Keith, Richard Briers and Paul Yes Minister Eddington, but the real star of the foursome was Felicity Kendal. In four short series, Felicity won us over with her winning smile, girl-next-door charm and ever-present desire to get stuck in to some self-sufficiency.
The 1981 'Rear Of The Year' winner was born in Solihull but educated in India - starting her career in 1965 Merchant Ivory flick Shakespeare Wallah before returning to the UK and making her debut on the London stage. In 1975, she was introduced to us as Barbara Good prior to starring in a number of less-successful sitcoms. She still wins plaudits in the theatre and also played the herbtastic Rosemary Boxer in ITV's murder mystery show Rosemary & Thyme, before popping up as Lady Clemency Eddison in 2008 Doctor Who episode 'The Unicorn and the Wasp'.
Click along our gallery below for some pics of Felicity through the years.
The 1981 'Rear Of The Year' winner was born in Solihull but educated in India - starting her career in 1965 Merchant Ivory flick Shakespeare Wallah before returning to the UK and making her debut on the London stage. In 1975, she was introduced to us as Barbara Good prior to starring in a number of less-successful sitcoms. She still wins plaudits in the theatre and also played the herbtastic Rosemary Boxer in ITV's murder mystery show Rosemary & Thyme, before popping up as Lady Clemency Eddison in 2008 Doctor Who episode 'The Unicorn and the Wasp'.
Click along our gallery below for some pics of Felicity through the years.
Copyright: Rex Features Harry Myers
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