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Diana Hoddinott
Diana M Hoddinott (born 1941) is an English actress. She is best known for playing Annie Hacker, the wife of Jim Hacker, in the television comedy serials ''Yes Minister'' and ''Yes, Prime Minister''. She also had a role in the historical film, '' The Gathering Storm'', as Mrs Landemare, the Churchills' housekeeper at Chartwell House. Biography Hoddinott was born at Wincanton, Somerset, the daughter of Alan Hoddinott (1907–1985) and his wife Winifred née Dibble (1909–2003). She was married to fellow actor Harry Towb from 1965 until his death in July 2009. They had three children: Emily, Daniel and Joshua. Filmography * ''The Inspector Lynley Mysteries'' (2004) * '' The Gathering Storm'' (2002) * ''The Man Who Cried'' (2000) * ''Screen Two'' (1989) * ''Yes Minister'' (1980-1988) * ''Girl Stroke Boy'' (1971) * ''Dixon of Dock Green'' (1971) * ''The Wednesday Play'' (1966-1968) * ''Sergeant Cork'' (1966) * ''Maigret'' (1963) * ''ITV Play of the Week ''Play of the Week ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wincanton
Wincanton ( or ) is a small town and electoral ward in South Somerset, southwest England. The town lies off the A303 road, a main route between London and South West England, and has some light industry. The town and electoral ward has a population of 5,272. History Windmill Hill was the site of a Bronze Age Beaker culture burial, and contemporary artefacts have been found on the Selwood Ridge. Prior to the Norman Conquest Wincanton was frequently the scene of battles between the Britons, Danes and Saxons. During the reign of Edmund Ironside, the English, under his command, defeated the Danes, forcing them to leave England. In the Domesday Book the name of the town was spelled as "Wincaleton", thought to mean "Pleasant town on the Cale". Cockroad Wood Castle, which is now in the parish of Charlton Musgrove, was a motte and bailey castle, probably built after the Norman conquest of England of 1066. The castle sits close to the contemporary Norman castles of Ballands and Castle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
