Geoffrey Hughes RIP
 

Geoffrey Hughes, who played amongst others Eddie Yates in Corry, Onslow in Keeping Up Appearances, and Vernon Scripps in Heartbeat, has died at the age of 68, a great comedy actor RIP Geoffrey

Re: Geoffrey Hughes RIP
 

Yes, and he was also Twiggy in the Royle Family. My favourite line of his was when asked by Barbara if he would like to stay for Sunday lunch with them, he said "Oh yes, Barbara. I'll eat any old sh**e."

Interesting to note that in contrast to his screen persona as a bit of a lazy fat slob, he was in real life the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight!

Re: Geoffrey Hughes RIP
 

Ya a Scouser made good gynn

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I don't know who's coolest, Onslow or Dean Martin?

Onslow Quip - YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Npy3trrgao

Re: Geoffrey Hughes RIP
 

Sad, was a very funny man! Loved him especially as Onslow. I seem to remember him being in Last of the Summer wine too.

Re: Geoffrey Hughes RIP
 

He was great in Hearbeat as Vernon Scripps - not a big fan of Keeping up Appearances.:D

Re: Geoffrey Hughes RIP
 

Well I remember him as Eddie Yates, shows how long I have been watching Coronation Street.

And I liked him in the Royle family too. Never watched any of his other shows but I love to think of him in his official role on the Isle of Wight! A fitting end to a great career.