Annette Crosbie
- 90 years old
- Scottish
- Actor
Press clippings
Vinyl release of One Foot radio adaptations
The four BBC Radio 2 adaptations of One Foot In The Grave, aired in 1995, are to be released as a bright burgundy-coloured vinyl set this summer.
British Comedy Guide, 1st June 2023OFITG latest show to be hit with woke warning
The episode - titled Love And Death - sees Victor (Richard Wilson) and wife Margaret (Annette Crosbie) go on holiday to Bournemouth. They are told by two guests that there are midgets in the bathroom, but thinking they said midges, Victor bursts in there with bug spray. Instead Victor - whose catchphrase is "I don't believe it", finds two half-naked dwarves, who are part of a theatre show. It is offensive to use the word midget in reference to people with dwarfism.
Fay Leyfield, The Sun, 14th July 2021Richard Wilson didn't want to play older man in OFITG
It's been 20 years since Britain's most popular grump, Victor Meldrew, was killed off in the final episode of the hit BBC sitcom. Two decades on, the stars reflect on the comedy classic One Foot In The Grave.
Richard Webber, The Mirror, 27th August 2020After Life series 2, Netflix review
Ricky Gervais's study of bereavement continues.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 25th April 2020Review: After Life season two, Netflix
There is certainly a lot going on in series two. This series overview barely scratches the surface and there are some crucial details we haven't revealed. Does it surpass the first series? I'm not sure. That made such an impact it was always going to be hard to beat. But there is no doubt that this sequel will grab you from the very start and keep you grabbed until the very end.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th April 2020Gold announces Dial M For Middlesbrough star cast
Gold has announced the stars for its third murder mystery comedy featuring Johnny Vegas and Sian Gibson, Dial M For Middlesbrough. Jason Donovan and Joanna Page are amongst the cast.
British Comedy Guide, 9th September 2019One Foot in the Grave to return?
Annette teased: "I wouldn't mind it all being a bad dream and he's not dead."
What's On TV, 12th November 2018Henry IX preview
Gold's new three-part comedy Henry XI doesn't quite seem like the 'must-watch' its pedigree suggests, although it's a gently enjoyable half-hour with a handful of strong gags.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 5th April 2017Henry IX, UK Gold, review - 'return of sitcom classics'
Clement and La Frenais' latest sitcom is stuffed with gags.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 5th April 2017Charles Edwards to star in Henry IX
Charles Edwards is to take the lead role in Henry IX, a new sitcom created by Porridge writers Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais.
British Comedy Guide, 13th September 2016