Quick Facts
Born:
1919-10-31
Birthplace:
Barnet, London, England, UK
Credits:
46 Total Roles
Daphne Oxenford
Acting
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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.
Known For
Doctor Who
Archivist
Midsomer Murders
Muriel
EastEnders
Alice Dutton
Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed
Lady In Garden (uncredited)
Casualty
Mrs. Johnson
Heartbeat
Enid Bakewell
Rising Damp
Announcer
To the Manor Born
Mrs. Polouvicka
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Legends TV | Self |
| 2003 | The Royal TV | Mrs. Silverwood |
| 2002 | Prince William MOVIE | Queen Mother |
| 1998 | Gilbert & Sullivan: The Very Models MOVIE | Narrator (voice) |
| 1997 | Midsomer Murders TV | Muriel |
| 1996 | Hetty Wainthropp Investigates TV | Mrs. Willoughby |
| 1996 | Hetty Wainthropp Investigates TV | Mayoress |
| 1995 | How to be a Little Sod TV | Self |
| 1994 | (All Quiet on the) Preston Front TV | Customer |
| 1992 | Heartbeat TV | Enid Bakewell |