Su Pollard
- English
- Actor and singer
Press clippings
Su Pollard - In Conversation
One of the most recognisable and prolific figures in the history of British comedy, actress and entertainer Su Pollard has been delighting audiences for half a century now.
Beyond The Title, 18th May 2024Bradley Walsh unveils his Legends Of Comedy for Channel 5
Bradley Walsh is to present a personal appreciation of his comedy heroes from the last 50 years in the three-part Channel 5 series Bradley Walsh: Legends Of Comedy.
British Comedy Guide, 2nd November 2023Su Pollard slams BBC over 'political' comedy shows
The Hi-de-Hi! star, who played chalet maid Peggy, wants the Beeb to broadcast more sitcoms aimed at a family audience.
Ed Gleave, Daily Star, 6th August 2022New book to shine a light on creation of 1970s sitcoms
Raising Laughter, a new book due to be published in September, will take a look at the creation of 1970s sitcoms. Writer Robert Sellers has interviewed a number of those involved in the shows.
British Comedy Guide, 17th June 2021Hi-De-Hi! cast to reunite for online Q&A
The cast of hit 1980s holiday camp sitcom Hi-De-Hi! are to reunite online on Wednesday 25th November for a live Q&A.
British Comedy Guide, 13th November 2020Su Pollard on wellbeing
"I'm not a workaholic - I'm a work enthusiast". Su Pollard on the joys of ageing, single life, hitting the hills, and having fun with fashion.
Gabrielle Fagan, The Irish News, 16th April 2020Su Pollard says political correctness is ruining comedy
Su Pollard believes comedy is being ruined by political correctness and is convinced some people just pretend to be offended by jokes so they have something to post on social media.
Female First, 27th January 2020Su Pollard and Jeffrey Holland on panto
Hi-de-Hi! stars Su Pollard and Jeffrey Holland talk ahead of Wolverhampton Grand panto.
The Express and Star, 6th December 2019Why do Hungarians love this dodgy old British sitcom?
The Upstairs Downstairs spoof has been forgotten in Britain. But in Hungary, kids still name their pets after the cast. Our writer travels to Budapest for the lavish 30th anniversary celebrations.
Claire Armitstead, The Guardian, 3rd October 2018People can't deal with anything perceived as soft porn
The name Su Pollard evokes a certain time in recent cultural history. As the lowly, lovable chambermaid Peggy Ollerenshaw in sitcom Hi-De-Hi!, she caught the public imagination and for a time in the Eighties she seemed to be the most famous woman in Britain.
She scored a No 2 single with Starting Together and released an album. Elton John was a fan and Freddie Mercury once asked her for an autograph. While at a charity event in the House of Commons, Princess Diana approached her and they started tap dancing.
Ben Lawrence, The Telegraph, 2nd August 2018