DAPHNE OXENFORD
Daphne Oxenford
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: October 31, 1919
Deathday: December 21, 2012
Place of Birth: Barnet, London, England, UK
Biography
Daphne Margaret du Grivel Oxenford was an English actress, known for her early stage roles, and later her radio and television work. She was the voice ("Are you sitting comfortably ...?") of BBC radio's Listen with Mother from its inception in 1950 to 1971. As spinster Esther Hayes, she was part of the original cast of Coronation Street.
Filmography
Starring
2006·
LegendsSelf
2003·
The RoyalMrs. Silverwood
2002·
Prince WilliamQueen Mother
Narrator (voice)
1997·
Midsomer MurdersMuriel
Mayoress, Mrs. Willoughby
Customer
1992·
HeartbeatEnid Bakewell
1991·
The House of EliottMrs Dodds
Self (segment "Smalltown Boy")
1988·
Girl from the SouthGrandmother
Archivist
1987·
The Reluctant DragonMother (voice)
1986·
CasualtyMrs. Johnson
1985·
EastEndersAlice Dutton
1984·
Fresh FieldsMiss Denham
1981·
Never the TwainMrs Scott
1981·
FothergillInvalid Lady
1980·
Sweet WilliamMrs. Walton
1979·
To the Manor BornMrs. Patterson, Mrs. Polouvicka
Miss Garton
1976·
Victorian ScandalsEllen
1976·
BelovedEllen
1975·
The SweeneyMrs. Rosier
Mrs. Pumphrey
1974·
Rising DampAnnouncer
1973·
Jingle BellsMrs. Johnson
1973·
That'll Be The DayMrs Sutcliffe
1972·
Crown CourtGladys Kiteley
1970·
Shadows of FearMrs. Tindall
Lady In Garden (uncredited)
1968·
Who Pays?Sheila Bannister
1967·
The Waiting GameMiss Bannister
1963·
Doctor WhoArchivist