Hetty Wainthropp Investigates - Lost Chords - 12:45 am Sunday, February 22 on BBC Four

Patricia Routledge (Actor) .. Hetty Wainthrop

Born: February 17, 1929 in Tranmere

Best Known For: Her extensive stage career and playing Hyacinth Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances.

Early-life: Katherine Patricia Routledge was born in Tranmere on February 17, 1929 to Catherine and Isaac. During the Second World War, her family lived weeks at a time in the basement of her father's haberdashery shop. Patricia went on to study English Language and Literature at the University of Liverpool. After becoming involved with the university's dramatic society, she was encouraged to pursue an acting career. After graduating, she trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and launched her acting career at the Liverpool Playhouse.

Career: Routledge's extensive stage credits include roles in a number of Royal Shakespeare Company productions, How's the World Treating You in London and on Broadway, The Pirates of Penzance in New York's Central Park, and Facade at Carnegie Recital Hall. She won a Tony Award in 1968 for Darling of the Day and an Olivier Award in 1988 for Leonard Bernstein's Candide. Other theatre credits include Noises Off, Talking Heads, The Importance of Being Earnest, and An Ideal Husband. Even well into her ninth decade, she continues to perform on the stage. She is better known to TV audiences as Hyacinth Bucket in the hugely popular comedy series Keeping Up Appearances. She went on to play the title role in the mystery drama Hetty Wainthropp Investigates.

Quote: 'When I approach the pearly gates, I'd like to hear a champagne cork popping, an orchestra tuning up, and the sound of my mother laughing.'

Trivia: Routledge is a classically trained singer and she has appeared in a number of operas. She was awarded an OBE in 1993 and a CBE in 2004.

Derek Benfield (Actor) .. Robert Wainthropp

Dominic Monaghan (Actor) .. Geoffrey Shawcross

Born: December 08, 1976 in Berlin

Best Known For: The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Early-life: Dominic Bernard Patrick Luke Monaghan was born in Berlin, Germany, on December 8, 1976, but moved with his family to Manchester when he was 12. His father, Austin, is a teacher, and his mother, Maureen, is a nurse. He has an older brother and speaks fluent German. He studied drama at sixth form college, during which time he began auditioning for professional acting jobs.

Career: Monaghan made a name for himself alongside Patricia Routledge in the 1996 TV series Hetty Wainthropp Investigates, closely followed by appearances in the miniseries This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper, alongside Alun Armstrong, and Monsignor Renard, with John Thaw. However, he shot to worldwide attention in 2001 as cheeky but kind-hearted hobbit Merry in the first instalment of Peter Jackson's epic The Lord of the Rings trilogy - he featured in its two sequels too. Since then, he's starred in Lost, FlashForward and 100 Code. On the big screen, he has starred in X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) and Soldiers of Fortune (2010). He also presents a wildlife documentary series called Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan.

Quote: 'I would like to be remembered as someone who could make people laugh. I would just like to be remembered really.'

Trivia: A photographic exhibition in Los Angeles in 2008 featured prints of his own work.

Matthew Scurfield (Actor) .. Oliver Hardiman

Margot Leicester (Actor) .. Annie Mosscrop

Tyler Butterworth (Actor) .. Freddy Slater

Gordon Wharmby (Actor) .. Albert Slater

Alan David (Actor) .. Bill Jason

Angela Richards (Actor) .. Glenda Jason

John Middleton (Actor) .. Simon Letby

Born: September 07, 1953 in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear

Best Known For: Playing Ashley Thomas in Emmerdale.

Early-life: Born John Cooper in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, on September 7, 1953. John made a number of guest appearances in TV shows early in his career, including parts in Prime Suspect 3, In Suspicious Circumstances, Medics, Heartbeat, Coronation Street, and Hetty Wainthropp Investigates.

Career: Middleton's first role in Emmerdale was as a policeman called John Jarvis in 1993. He made his first appearance as Ashley Thomas in December 1996 when his character became the new vicar of St Mary's church. Ashley began a relationship with barmaid Bernice Blackstock and they went on to get married. After a rocky period in their relationship, Bernice had a daughter, Gabby. When Bernice left Ashley, he dated Louise Appleton until he started developing feelings for Laurel Potts. Ashley went on to marry Laurel and they had a son, Arthur. The marriage fell apart when Ashley discovered Laurel had been having an affair with Marlon Dingle. Ashley was forced to resign from his job after Laurel caught him hitting his father, Sandy.

Quote: 'I've always liked maps and compasses, and walking is one of my favourite pastimes.'

Trivia: Middleton plays for Emmerdale's cricket team. He is a long-time supporter of the Labour Party.

Anna Niland (Actor) .. Beverley Prendergast

Noel Hunwick (Actor) .. Brian Borrowmere

Michelle Butterly (Actor) .. Rita Locheed

Rod Arthur (Actor) .. Les Maynard

Richard Hollick (Actor) .. Harry Hamborough

Anthea Holloway (Actor) .. Edna Leeson

Chuck Mallett (Actor) .. Pianist

Robert Tronson (Director)

Carol Parks (Producer)

David Cook (Writer)

John Bowen (Writer)

Hetty Wainthropp Investigates: Lost Chords

12:45 am - 01:35 am, Sunday, February 22 on BBC Four (9)

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