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‘I lied to get the part’: Melvyn Hayes on his ‘angry young man’ beginnings – and It Ain’t Half Hot Mum

He was tipped to be the next Richard Burton – but ended up as crossdressing Gunner Gloria in the now controversial sitcom. As his breakthrough classic returns to the screen, Hayes looks back

The Guardian - UK

Letter: Sylvia Syms obituary

Peter Rankin writes: In her clutch bag Sylvia had a safety pin – problem solved, and they all met the Queen.

The Guardian - UK

Letter: Sylvia Syms obituary

John Carnegie writes: Sylvia Syms was a very gracious lady indeed

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Sylvia Syms: Versatile British film star who turned down Hollywood

Actor who was best known for her starring role in ‘Ice Cold in Alex’ in 1958 has died at the age of 89

The Independent UK

EastEnders 'deeply saddened' as they pay tribute to former star Sylvia Syms after her death

EastEnders have paid tribute to legendary actress Slyvia Syms, who was known for her roles in EastEnders and Doctor Who, after she “died peacefully” last week at Denville Hall

Daily Mirror

Sylvia Syms obituary

Actor who starred in films of the 1950s and 60s including Ice Cold in Alex and went on to a long career in supporting roles

The Guardian - UK

Sylvia Syms, prolific British actor, dies aged 89

Performer starred opposite Dirk Bogarde in Victim as well as playing the mother of Helen Mirren’s monarch in The Queen

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Actress Sylvia Syms dies at the age of 89

Tributes have been paid to the veteran actress, who was known for the films Ice Cold in Alex and Victim

Wales Online

Sylvia Syms death: Ice Cold in Alex star dies aged 89

‘She has lived an amazing life and gave us joy and laughter right up to the end,’ her children said

The Independent UK

Actress Sylvia Syms dies aged 89

Syms “died peacefully” early on Friday at a care home in London

Evening Standard

Sylvia Syms dies as devastated family pay tribute to EastEnders and Dr Who star

Actress Sylvia Syms, who had parts in EastEnders, Doctor Who and much more, has died at the age of 89. The actress' death has been announced by her heartbroken family

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