Daphne Oxenford

Born: 1919-10-31

Birthplace: Barnet, London, England, UK

Biography

Daphne Margaret du Grivel Oxenford was an English actress, known for her early stage roles, and later her radio and television work. She was the voice ("Are you sitting comfortably ...?") of BBC radio's Listen with Mother from its inception in 1950 to 1971. As spinster Esther Hayes, she was part of the original cast of Coronation Street.

Known For

All Creatures Great and Small
That'll Be The Day
Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed
Sweet William
Beloved
Fothergill
Prince William
The Waiting Game
Doctor Who: Dragonfire
Jimmy Somerville: The Video Collection 1984/1990 (Featuring Bronski Beat and The Communards)

Top Movie Credits

That'll Be The Day Mrs Sutcliffe
Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed Lady In Garden (uncredited)
Sweet William Mrs. Walton
Beloved Ellen
Fothergill Invalid Lady
Prince William Queen Mother
The Waiting Game Miss Bannister