Richard Briers CBE dies, aged 79
Richard Briers, who played Prospero in a much-acclaimed staging of The Tempest at Plymouth Theatre Royal in 2002, has died today, aged 79.
Richard David Briers CBE was most famous for his TV roles with Tom Good from The Good Life making him a household name.
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Richard Briers CBE dies, aged 79
He also starred in Ever Decreasing Circles and Monarch of the Glen, while his career encompassed theatre, television, film and radio.
Richard Briers first came to prominence as George Starling in Marriage Lines in the 1960s.
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During his time in Plymouth Briers took time out from his stage role to talk to members of the Plymouth and District Parkinson's Disease Society.
He was president of the UK society.
3 Comments
by CharlieDodd
Monday, February 18 2013, 5:53PM
“"These our actors as I foretold you, are all spirits and are melted into air"- Shakespeare, The Tempest”
by Asyouwouldbedoneby
Monday, February 18 2013, 5:39PM
“Brilliant, Brilliant actor. Loved him in the Good life and enjoy the repeats on Gold TV.”
by Shoto45
Monday, February 18 2013, 3:29PM
“R.I.P. Richard one of our greats & I loved the " Good Life " Thanks for entertaining us.”