Sean 6,309 Posted December 25, 2021 Just saw the end of it.I concur she sounds awful sadly. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,580 Posted December 26, 2021 Just watched Call the Midwife and while Vanessa sounds weak Judy Parfitt looks frail now and Miriam Margolyes is also looking her age. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathrace 1,164 Posted December 31, 2021 She's been made a Dame in the New Year's Honours. Somewhat surprised she accepted given her renowned Hard Left political views. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,580 Posted December 31, 2021 Just now, Deathrace said: She's been made a Dame in the New Year's Honours. Somewhat surprised she accepted given her renowned Hard Left political views. She was offered in 1999 and rejected it. She must have mellowed in her old age. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,745 Posted December 31, 2021 35 minutes ago, The Old Crem said: She was offered in 1999 and rejected it. She must have mellowed in her old age. Maybe she knows the end is nigh and she's less fussed about principles and more focused on legacy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,580 Posted January 1, 2022 2 hours ago, RoverAndOut said: Maybe she knows the end is nigh and she's less fussed about principles and more focused on legacy. Bet she is thinking about the obituaries. Dame Vanessa sounds much more serious. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dodrade 94 Posted January 2, 2022 On 25/12/2021 at 20:40, RoverAndOut said: Just started the Call the Midwife Christmas special and she sounded rough as anything doing her spoken intro. Enough to notice, and enough to make me wonder if she'll be around to do it next Christmas. Merry Xmas, all. Very surprised she was dropped this year. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyfiona 2,572 Posted January 2, 2022 Just heard her tonight and she sounds worse than she did in Christmas special. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,580 Posted January 2, 2022 11 minutes ago, ladyfiona said: Just heard her tonight and she sounds worse than she did in Christmas special. Agree. I am wondering if they going to retire the voice of Jenny at the end of this series.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dodrade 94 Posted January 2, 2022 5 minutes ago, The Old Crem said: Agree. I am wondering if they going to retire the voice of Jenny at the end of this series.. It didn't make any sense for her to keep narrating the episodes after Jessica Raine left. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,580 Posted January 2, 2022 Just now, dodrade said: It didn't make any sense for her to keep narrating the episodes after Jessica Raine left. They simply didn’t want to change the format. But I suspect they will have to as I am not sure she will be alive for much longer. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,745 Posted January 3, 2022 2 hours ago, dodrade said: It didn't make any sense for her to keep narrating the episodes after Jessica Raine left. I agree with this. And if and when they do lose Vanessa (either through choice or death), I could see them getting either Jenny Agutter to do it as Sister Julienne watching her girls, or else Miriam Margolyes as the all seeing but not always present Mother Mildred. Both of whom would make more sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyfiona 2,572 Posted January 3, 2022 I can see Jenny Agutter taking over has she has that calming presence good for narration. Miriam Margolyes is too chaotic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,569 Posted January 3, 2022 55 minutes ago, ladyfiona said: I can see Jenny Agutter taking over has she has that calming presence good for narration. Miriam Margolyes is too chaotic. MM was the voice of the caramel bunny - not chaotic at all!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,580 Posted February 24, 2022 Just been announced as staring as Mrs Higgins in My Fair Lady for 16 weeks from May to August. I have tickets in June and hopefully she will be on so I can form spot. I am amazed she is well enough. I know the part is quite small and is often played by very elderly stars but still. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,639 Posted February 24, 2022 On 03/01/2022 at 12:54, ladyfiona said: I can see Jenny Agutter taking over has she has that calming presence good for narration. Miriam Margolyes is too chaotic. Shame mind, not that many voice over opportunities on telly shows that big and it's the chance of a comeback for Daniella Westbrook - it's not like her face would hold up under film lights for more than half an hour, is it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,580 Posted June 8, 2022 Looked frail when My Fair Lady opened the other week and has now missed two weeks of performances with no reason given. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,580 Posted August 4, 2022 Has finally quit the production of My Fair Lady after only making a few performances due to complications resulting from a Covid infection. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,023 Posted October 13, 2022 Received honours from Prince of Wales: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11311317/Dame-Vanessa-Redgrave-Commander-British-Empire.html She's still standing better than she ever did... 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markb4 892 Posted October 13, 2022 37 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: Received honours from Prince of Wales: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11311317/Dame-Vanessa-Redgrave-Commander-British-Empire.html She's still standing better than she ever did... I keep forgetting that the "Prince of Wales" is somebody else now. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charles De Gaulle 484 Posted October 13, 2022 2 hours ago, YoungWillz said: Received honours from Prince of Wales: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11311317/Dame-Vanessa-Redgrave-Commander-British-Empire.html She's still standing better than she ever did... Looks like she has lost quite a bit of weight. Surprised by the fact that she has no oxygen tank. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,580 Posted December 16, 2022 https://deadline.com/2022/12/killing-eve-jodie-comer-evening-standard-theater-awards-prima-facie-1235195970/ Was awarded a special award at the Evening Standard theatre awards. And she attended to collect it but looks frail. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,434 Posted December 16, 2022 16 hours ago, The Old Crem said: https://deadline.com/2022/12/killing-eve-jodie-comer-evening-standard-theater-awards-prima-facie-1235195970/ Was awarded a special award at the Evening Standard theatre awards. And she attended to collect it but looks frail. It's not a very flattering official photo tbh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathrace 1,164 Posted December 16, 2022 1 minute ago, msc said: It's not a very flattering official photo tbh. Frail yes but notably doesn't appear to need a stick or a wheelchair and has an upright posture. Might do at least a couple more years if cancer doesn't intervene. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,129 Posted December 16, 2022 47 minutes ago, Deathrace said: Frail yes but notably doesn't appear to need a stick or a wheelchair and has an upright posture. So, not frail then. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
