Geoffrey Hughes, probably best known as Eddie Yates in Coronation Street and Onslow in Keeping Up Appearances has died from cancer aged just 66. he is best known to Doctor Who fans as 'Mr Popplewick' the Dickensian clerk in charge of The Fantasy Factory in Trial of a Time Lord back in 1986.
Tony Jordan (Social Media/Promotions) on July 26th, 2012
In the Autumn of 2009 I had the pleasure of interviewing Mary Tamm for CT (issue 377). Mary was a delight – a lovely, warm person with a glint in her eye and a wicked sense of humour.
DWAS understands that Mary Tamm, better known to us all as 'Romana' has died from cancer, aged just 62. THis follows from the sad news of Caroline John's death in June and ex-costume designer Colin Lavers earlier this month.
Diana Rigg, well know to us all from The Avengers, James Bond and so much more will appear in the new series in an episode alongside her real life daughter Rachel Stirling. More details here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-18675589
Following the sad news of the death of Carolline John, Dr Who Online has published some memories and tributes from the Who world at: http://news.drwho-online.co.uk/#Obituary-Caroline-John-(1940-2012)
