...feels a bit like the end of an era, to me.

One of my fave DIDs, even though I knew her story.

I have an old film with her in when she was 17/18 about winning the penny pools. She was called Betty in that too.

...and found it incredibly annoying. I couldn't put my finger on why. There's something about her manner that I found insincere; maybe a kind of forced matter-of-factness, I dunno. Having said that, I hated the Danny Baker DID, so maybe it's something to do with the format? (though I've been listening since I was a sboolboy in the 70s...)

Anyway, Betty had quite a life and may she RIP.

...had never heard of her until I was advised to seek out her episode of Desert Island Discs. It is gently heartbreaking.

And thanks for the blog-up, DG.

and with the passing of Betty Driver it seems like the complete end for me. Her DID was incredibly moving and I found her matter of fact way of talking very refreshing. Although her character had become a supporting player in recent years she, along with Bill Tarmy, were the soul of the street. It'll never be the same again.

when she was visiting a friend in the hospital that my late mother-in-law was to spend her last days. She always had the time to smile, say hello and chat to anyone who recognised her. No big-star-off-the-telly from our Betty. I rarely watch anything on commercial channels now, especially reality shows, but it pains me to see assorted tabloids and weekly rags pushing anyone appearing on these shows as celebrities. If only the inhabitants of TOWIE (wassat?) had 1% of the talent that Betty had they still would not warrant any of the coverage they receive.

I'll have a hotpot and a pint, thanks love.

Thanks for posting that Beany, confirmed what I thought about the lady.

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