Charlotte Mitchell

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In the 1950s she provided lyrics, sketches, and occasionally acted in revues on London's West End. She was especially successful in her ventures providing lyrics for Madeleine Dring in Airs on a Shoestring (1953), Pay the Piper (1954), and Fresh Airs (1956), all productions of Laurier Lister. She was once (allegedly) the girlfriend of Peter Sellers, and appeared in The Goon Show episodes Ye Bandit of Sherwood Forest (1954) as Maid Marian and Tales of Montmartre (1956) as Seagoon's love interest, Fifi. Charlotte Mitchell was married to the actor Philip Guard[3] and was the mother of three children, actors Christopher Guard[4] and Dominic Guard[5] and animator and novelist Candy Guard. Charlotte lived in West London during the later part of her life and continued to be active as a poet. She appeared on BBC Radio with Ian Carmichael in The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C. Potter. Carmichael played Gerald C. Potter, mystery writer, while she played Diana, his wife, who, under the pseudonym of Miss Magnolia Badminton, wrote romantic novels. She also played, on radio, the Dowager Duchess (Lord Peter Wimsey's mother) in the radio adaption of Strong Poison that starred Ian Carmichael as Peter Wimsey and the character of Kath Miller in the BBC Radio 2 daily serial Waggoners' Walk. [9] She also featured as Maid Marion in The Goon Show's "Ye Bandit of Sherwood Forest"[10] in December 1958. On television, she played Amy Winthrop the housekeeper in The Adventures of Black Beauty (1972–74), and Monica Spencer in And Mother Makes Five. Her poetry was published in collections such as "Twelve Burnt Saucepans", "Looking Round Dangerously", "I Want to Go Home" and "Just in Case". These provided the basis of a series of popular programmes on BBC Radio 4 in which she read her own work. Her poetry is often requested and read on the BBC Radio 4's Poetry Please, and one of her poems was chosen by Judi Dench and Michael Williams in their joint BBC Radio 4 programme With Great Pleasure

Most Popular Charlotte Mitchell Trailers

Total trailers found: 17

Street Corner Trailer (1953)

17 March 1953

A pseudo-documentary focusing on the daily work and routine of women police officers built around three different storylines.

Lady Godiva Rides Again Trailer (1951)

25 October 1951

Marjory Clark wins a competition in her Midland town and finds herself in a Festival of Britain procession as Lady Godiva - though not in the buff.

Lost Trailer (1956)

31 January 1956

U.S. Embassy employee Lee Cochrane and his wife, Sue, receive a shock when they discover that their 18-month-old son, Simon, has disappeared in London.

The Woman He Loved Trailer (1988)

03 April 1988

In 1936, Edward VIII abdicated in order to marry the woman he loved, Wallis Simpson, a twice divorced American.

The French Lieutenant's Woman Trailer (1981)

28 August 1981

In this story-within-a-story, Anna is an actress starring opposite Mike in a period piece about the forbidden love between their respective characters, Sarah and Charles.

Curtain Up Trailer (1952)

12 March 1952

In a small town in the 1950s a repertory company meets on Monday morning to start rehearsing the following week's play.

The Bridal Path Trailer (1959)

05 August 1959

Based on a novel by Nigel Tranter, The Bridal Path is a light-hearted look at the somewhat unfortunate results that can come of the continued marrying of fairly close cousins in a restricted and remote community.

Village of the Damned Trailer (1960)

16 June 1960

In a small English village everyone suddenly falls unconscious. When they awake every woman of child bearing age is pregnant.

The Man in the White Suit Trailer (1951)

07 August 1951

The unassuming, nebbishy inventor Sidney Stratton creates a miraculous fabric that will never be dirty or worn out.

Jim, the World's Greatest Trailer (1975)

11 July 1975

One of his earlier pieces, Don Coscarelli (of Phantasm Phame) has a knack for seeing the world through the eyes and heart of a young boy.

The Blood on Satan's Claw Trailer (1971)

28 January 1971

After a landsman in 18th century England discovers a corpse covered in fur buried in a field, the town becomes infected by "the devil's skin," leading the local children to engage in demonic rituals and criminal behavior.

Laughter in Paradise Trailer (1951)

01 June 1951

When an eccentric practical joker dies, he divides his fortune among four heirs. But before they can collect the cash they must each do something which goes completely against their nature.

The Lady's Maid's Bell Trailer (1983)

27 May 1983

Based on a short story by Edith Wharton. A lady's maid named Hartley finds employment with Mrs. Brympton, a lady who is confined to her country estate because of delicate health.

In This House of Brede Trailer (1975)

27 February 1975

Philippa Talbot is a talented London businesswoman who has decided to give up her position and power to become a nun.

Arthur Clears the Air Trailer (1961)

02 January 1961

A National Coal Board film produced to promote a 'Housewarming Plan' initiative following the 1956 Clean Air Act.

The Happiest Days of Your Life Trailer (1950)

08 March 1950

Nutbourne College, an old established, all-boys, boarding school is told that another school is to be billeted with due to wartime restrictions.

Time Bomb Trailer (1953)

05 February 1953

When a saboteur places an explosive device on a train full of sea mines, the authorities call for bomb expert Peter Lyncort to diffuse the situation, unaware that he has explosive problems of his own.