Ruth Madoc

Ruth Madoc

Ruth Madoc ((born Margaret Ruth Llewellyn Baker; 16 April 1943 – 9 December 2022)) was an English-born, Welsh actress and singer. She was brought up in Llansamlet, near Swansea. She trained at RADA in London and was previously married to actor Philip Madoc. She was best known for her role as Gladys Pugh in the 1980s BBC television comedy series "Hi-de-Hi!". In 1971 Ruth Madoc played Fruma Sarah in the film version of the musical "Fiddler on the Roof," and in 1972 she appeared as Mrs Dai Bread Two in the film of "Under Milk Wood". She died on the 9th December 2022 following an accident. She was 79.

  • Title: Ruth Madoc
  • Popularity: 8.591
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1943-04-16
  • Place of Birth: Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
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  • Also Known As: Ruth Llewellyn, Margaret Ruth Llewellyn Baker
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Ruth Madoc Movies

  • 2001
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    Very Annie Mary

    Very Annie Mary

    5.9 2001 HD

    Set in the fictional village of "Ogw" in the valleys of south-east Wales. After her father Jack suffers a stroke Annie Mary Pugh is forced to take...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Rachel Griffiths

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  • 1971
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    Fiddler on the Roof

    Fiddler on the Roof

    7.7 1971 HD

    In a small Jewish community in a pre-Revolutionary Russian village, a poor milkman, determined to find good husbands for his five daughters, consults...

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Topol

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  • 1981
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    The Life and Times of David Lloyd George

    The Life and Times of David Lloyd George

    1 1981 HD

    The Life and Times of David Lloyd George charts the life of the controversial Liberal politician with Philip Madoc in the titular role. The title...

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Philip Madoc

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  • 1972
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    Under Milk Wood

    Under Milk Wood

    6.2 1972 HD

    The delightful if peculiar story of a day in the life of a small, Welsh fishing village called "Llareggub" in which we meet a host of curious...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Richard Burton

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  • 1977
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    The Prince and the Pauper

    The Prince and the Pauper

    6 1977 HD

    Tom Canty is a poor English boy who bears a remarkable resemblance to Edward, Prince of Wales and son of King Henry VIII. The two boys meet and...

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Mark Lester

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  • 2022
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    Hi-De-Hi!: All the Laughs & More

    Hi-De-Hi!: All the Laughs & More

    8 2022 HD

    A celebration of the much-loved holiday camp sitcom, featuring classic scenes and interviews with members of cast and crew including Su Pollard, Ruth...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Stephen Mangan

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  • 1994
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    An Audience with Bob Monkhouse

    An Audience with Bob Monkhouse

    7 1994 HD

    The late, great comedian Bob Monkhouse entertains a celebrity audience that includes Stephen Fry, Mandy Smith and Eamonn Holmes in this 1994 special....

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Bob Monkhouse

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  • 2022
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    Cardiff

    Cardiff

    1 2022 HD

    A charming romantic comedy about Fred who is unlucky in love while his pansexual mom Sally and his gay friend Joe have multiple partners. When Fred...

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    Cast: Richard Elis

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  • 2019
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    Creepy Pasta Salad

    Creepy Pasta Salad

    1 2019 HD

    Anxious citizens of Wales survive Halloween, compulsory fancy dress, the endless drudgery of being put on hold and the apocalypse (sort of).

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Adam Buxton

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  • 1997
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    Agatha Christie's The Pale Horse

    Agatha Christie's The Pale Horse

    5.6 1997 HD

    Writer Mark Easterbrook has a vested interest in solving the murder of a priest. That's because Mark himself is under suspicion. But to save his...

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Colin Buchanan

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  • 1997
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    Surprise, Surprise

    Surprise, Surprise

    5.75 1997 HD

    Surprise, Surprise is a British television programme originally hosted by Cilla Black and produced by London Weekend Television for ITV. It ran for...

    Genre: Reality

    Cast: Gordon Burns

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  • 1988
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    Hi-de-Hi!

    Hi-de-Hi!

    7 1988 HD

    Hi-de-Hi! is a British sitcom set in Maplins, a fictional holiday camp, during 1959 and 1960, and was written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft, who...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Ruth Madoc

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  • 2004
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    Mine All Mine

    Mine All Mine

    1 2004 HD

    Mine All Mine is a British television series produced by Red Production Company for ITV. It was written by Russell T Davies and starred Griff Rhys...

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Ruth Madoc

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  • 1976
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    Hunter's Walk

    Hunter's Walk

    1 1976 HD

    Hunter’s Walk was about crime on a smaller – but no less dramatic – scale, and featured a police force in the fictional Midlands...

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    Cast: Ewan Hooper

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  • 1983
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    Max Boyce And Friends

    Max Boyce And Friends

    1 1983 HD

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    Cast: Ruth Madoc

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  • 2005
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    Little Britain

    Little Britain

    7.1 2005 HD

    A zany comedy show with Matt Lucas and David Walliams, featuring characters from all over Little Britain.

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: David Walliams

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  • 2005
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    I'm Famous and Frightened!

    I'm Famous and Frightened!

    1 2005 HD

    I'm Famous and Frightened! is a Living TV reality TV show in which eight celebrities stayed for three nights in a "haunted" castle. They had to then...

    Genre: Mystery

    Cast: Brian Dowling

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  • 2013
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    The Alan Titchmarsh Show

    The Alan Titchmarsh Show

    3.7 2013 HD

    The Alan Titchmarsh Show is a British daytime chat show presented by Alan Titchmarsh. It was first broadcast on ITV on 3 September 2007 and currently...

    Genre: Talk

    Cast: Ellie Harrison

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  • 2009
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    Big Top

    Big Top

    2 2009 HD

    Big Top was a BBC television situation comedy series which first aired on 25 November 2009 and was set in and around a travelling circus, the show...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Tony Robinson

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  • 1999
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    Jack of Hearts

    Jack of Hearts

    1 1999 HD

    Jack Denby, a tough-talking probation officer born and raised in London, finds that life - and crime - takes on a very different face when he is...

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Keith Allen

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  • 1985
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    The Val Doonican Music Show

    The Val Doonican Music Show

    1 1985 HD

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    Cast: Val Doonican

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  • 2024
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    Doctors

    Doctors

    4.6 2024 HD

    Set in the fictional Midlands town of Letherbridge, defined as being close to the city of Birmingham, this soap opera follows the staff and families...

    Genre: Soap

    Cast: Elisabeth Dermot Walsh

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  • 2024
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    Doctors

    Doctors

    4.6 2024 HD

    Set in the fictional Midlands town of Letherbridge, defined as being close to the city of Birmingham, this soap opera follows the staff and families...

    Genre: Soap

    Cast: Elisabeth Dermot Walsh

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  • 1993
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    Cluedo

    Cluedo

    6.4 1993 HD

    Cluedo was a UK television game show based on the board game of the same name. Each week, a reenactment of the murder at the stately home Arlington...

    Genre: Crime

    Cast: Richard Madeley

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  • 1994
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    The Paul Daniels Magic Show

    The Paul Daniels Magic Show

    7.5 1994 HD

    A British magic show and variety show that aired on BBC1 from 9 June 1979 to 18 June 1994. Daniels' assistant throughout the series was Debbie McGee,...

    Genre: Family

    Cast: Paul Daniels

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  • 2002
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    Blankety Blank

    Blankety Blank

    4.571 2002 HD

    Blankety Blank is a British comedy game show based on the 1977–1979 Australian game show Blankety Blanks. The British version ran from 18...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Paul O'Grady

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  • 1986
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    The Cannon & Ball Show

    The Cannon & Ball Show

    1 1986 HD

    A comedy variety show featuring the double act of Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball.

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Tommy Cannon

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  • 2024
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    Beyond Paradise

    Beyond Paradise

    6.7 2024 HD

    After leaving paradise and seeking a quieter life, Humphrey has taken a job as Detective Inspector in his fiancée Martha's hometown. But with...

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Kris Marshall

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  • 2024
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    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

    5 2024 HD

    Antiques experts accompany celebrities on a road trip around the UK searching for treasures and competing to make the most money at auction

    Genre: Talk

    Cast: Tim Wonnacott

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