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Phillips, Smith receive Oldie gongs

Published Tuesday, Mar 13 2007, 17:57 GMT | By Nick Levine
Veteran actor Lesley Phillips has been named "Trouper of the Year" by The Oldie magazine.

The 82-year-old was handed the prize by his Venus co-star Peter O'Toole at a ceremony in central London.

Liz Smith was named "Royle of the Year" for playing Nana Royle in The Royle family.

Phillips said: "I've had a marvellous year with one of the greatest actors I've ever worked with, Peter O'Toole. Our film has done well and I've written a book and that's done well.

"I'm thrilled to get this award and I thank everyone for giving me such a good reception."
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