THE UNFORGETTABLE YOOTHA JOYCE (Documentary - 2001)

Friends and colleagues recall the life and career of the much missed British character actress Yootha Joyce.
Originally shown on ITV in the UK during October 2001.

[@kdp8133]

As I get older, I now appreciate how brilliant both Brian and Yootha were as comedy actors. Great to know they were good friends. My rescue dogs are called George & Mildred.

[@bobwallacejnr6852]

This lady shows that even the most confident people have their demons and sometimes could not cope with life..so humble

[@TheSaintsNo1]

I still watch George &mildred

[@ericgeorge5483]

Yootha gave me some of my happiest childhood memories; What a wonderful actress.

[@MrPlatani]

Yes yes yes, i'm absolutely agree

[@em6577]

Agreed

[@trevorthompson7604]

Yootha is gone almost 40 years and still makes me howl with laughter god bless you thank you for the wonderful memories and fun times

[@pigknickers]

Didn't realise that Brian Murphy was such a sweetheart. Fantastic prog this.

[@warewolfchrisscevert7365]

Of course he isn't like George. He's far more personable and friendly.

[@garydunn3037]

Its hard to believe that Yootha was only 53 years old when she died. She died way back in 1980 just after making the movie spin-off of "George & Mildred" Sadly missed r.i.p. Yootha

[@levimacdonald5188]

YES ONLY EARLY 50S...WOULD BE 91 KNOW

[@warewolfchrisscevert7365]

I remember being 6 yrs old 1979. Out with my grandparents and my grandma took me into this shop. I was talking to the shopkeeper when my grandmother went wide eyed and step backwards. My grandmother was a strong woman she looked startled. This woman step forward and looked down at me and smiled . I noticed her ice blue eyes that were like my late father's . I did what anyone that young did and appologised and backed up and she said no serve this lass first. I knew the voice sounded familiar but I didn't say anything. I was shy. When I left the shop my grandmother pulled me aside and said your lucky. I asked why and she said I'd just met Yootha Joyce . Of course I didn't really know who she was a the time. Less than a year later she died. I didn't realise who she was til I watched reruns of George & Mildred on BBC . I didn't know to much later she'd died so young . I just remember those eyes looking at me and a small smile . And how despite being a well known actress she let me go first in the shop. I guess she had a fondness for people who didn't bother her . And because when she looked at me I didn't act like a crazy fan. She was from what I could see a nice lady. She seemed quite and unassuming. But she sure as hell frightened my grandma .

[@HollyAnne1095]

Just before the sixth and final season of George and Mildred was to be filmed. Heartbreaking.

[@dooronron69]

Gone but not forgotten, great actress.

[@ironbutterflyasmr4111]

A lovely era we will never get back and the characters like Yootha who made life happy x

[@em6577]

Great times..simple and not so aggressive...

[@cBearTV-]

Yootha's story is such a tragic one,she had so so much more to give, as someone who is now T total I can't help feeling that in a different era it would have been far easier for her to get the help she needed. I'm a huge George and Mildred fan, and I must say at times of weakness I think of Yootha and how the time she found herself in compounded her issues,in doing that her memory gives me strength. I never met Yootha,but she's played an important role in my sobriety and life. Thankyou Yootha rest easy Xx

[@Lisabowers799]

Yes I agree . I don't know why because I was born in the 80s but I really appreciate her work and I miss her

[@wizzwamf]

gorgeous yootha , so much style and so much glamour well missed

[@Sabatinitennis]

A sad and shocking loss at such a young age. Often forgotten until her name is mentioned when the reply is often "Ahhh, yes, I forgot her....what a star" .... and indeed she was.

[@peterm1826]

she was one of a kind there will never be another like yootha

[@doviche]

Yootha was just a great actress. She brought lot of happiness into my childhood and to the cuban people. I will never forget such great actress along with Richard O'Sullivan,Brian Murphy, Sally Thomsett and Paula Wilcox. I have just loved all of them.

[@errcoche]

Douglas Oviche You are making me laugh here Douglas - she was a hit in Cuba too? Estaba doblado me imagino, pero bien espero. Es chistoso como ciertos grandes trascienden idiomas y culturas. Me hace pensar en Matt Monro que era super popular en el mundo latino, cantando en espanol sin tener ni idea del idioma. Ironicamente era otro que murio joven de mucho trago y cigarillo ( y Nat King Cole tambien ).

[@doviche]

Hi Ed, I've grown up watching A man about a house. Believe me, I loved all the actors of series as well as George and Mildred with Brian Murphy.

[@doviche]

They were all so good.

[@stevebeds]

I absolutely love all the actors from Man about the House and George and Mildred. Having been fortunate enough to have personally spoken to Brian Murphy just a few weeks ago I can say he is a true gent and could tell he had great personal affection for Yootha Joyce.

[@MrGSniping123]

If you ever speak to him again. Tell him love fro me here in notts ,I watched all the reruns in the 90s and adored it all ,,I was very small when yootha died but I must say I was and still am a fan of them both x

[@traciephillips4205]

stevebeds How wonderful , they all seem to get on so well.

[@rubytuesday5412]

Fondly remembered and hugely missed, the wonderful Yootha.

[@SJPDurham]

What a wonderful actress. Just checked and apparently Brian Murphy is still alive aged 86.

[@jeffallinson8089]

Love Yootha .....Unforgettable? Definitely and her pairing with the wonderful Brian Murphy was a master stroke. To this day George and Mildred remains one of the finest and funniest sit coms I have ever had the pleasure of watching.

[@DiHandley]

Absolutely gorgeous. One in a million

[@lucyllewellyn2850]

she was a lovely looking woman.

[@carlkane7544]

I was 6 when the poor soul passed away,she was a great actress god bless her.

[@Taurean418]

A wonderful woman, sadly missed.

[@flintdacat7836]

Few people are born with a sprinkling of heaven, Yootha Joyce was one of those few. The world was blessed to have her.

[@stuartlee8519]

I have just lost my brother due to alcohol abuse and it's the most slow and painful and intrusive ways for anyone to die . It took a very slow and painful 9 months for him to die. he was just 47 years old. and I never ever want to see somebody go through what he had to, but sadly it's happening more and more and the victims of this illness are getting younger and younger!

[@levimacdonald5188]

sorry to hear your brothers passing.only still a young MAN..XX my condolences STUART..XXX

[@mannixflinn6227]

Stuart Lee my sympathies to you Stuart. He lives on in your heart.

[@briandoyle6188]

So sorry to hear that Stuart....so true what you wrote it just creeps up and then....

[@Useaname]

I'm sorry about your brother Stuart. I'm sure he is still near you in his own way.

[@johndearden7931]

@Denise Saunders You said it in past tense and I hope that is accurate. I had the same problem and it cost me three relationships that I can only regret now. Please realise that your illness can be cured and I hope it is.

[@christopherdale8201]

Yootha Joyce was the only person who said GEORGE in the right way🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣RIP Yootha Joyce you will always be remembered for Man about the house and George and Mildred and are truely missed.

[@briandoyle6188]

Can't believe this was shown in 2001..nearly 20 years ago remember watching it like yesterday....

[@mday6140]

I loved Yootha in Man About the House and George and Mildred. She was always so well accessorized! and she was funny.

[@livinabox925]

I loved this and my mum used to crack up at her ways, My mum died of the same thing at 45 years of age in 83 :-((

[@cheetajet320]

I just got finished watching all of the Man About the House. I'm the same age Yootha was when she died. I just feel so sad that she left us at such a young age. I'm not sure why it's really bothering me so much but it really has done. RIP Yootha. You are loved still, my Dear!

[@sarahloux1992]

Such an amaze actress! My all time fave actress always remembered xx

[@metalbearuk]

She was so glamorous, you don't really get ladies like her nowadays.

[@reddevil9554]

They don't make sitcoms like they used, that's why they're still repeated regularly today. A different class really because they were usually all professional actors and actresses who'd learned their trade on the stage. Not the same today and not sure how many of today's sitcoms will still be showing in 30 or 40 years.

[@c.w.b.5409]

+Miss Undaztood no they dont make decent tv shows now thats why i watch old British tv shows and look for the dvds when i can in new york my all time fav are Man about the house George and Mildred and American version Threes Company

[@reddevil9554]

+C. W.B. Install Kodi on a PC or Android device and then add the Zeus repository and you can watch them all for free on there, all the British comedies and US comedies, there's a enormous library of old TV programmes on it.

[@amyorourke8987]

Odvd

[@mpanayi]

classy Lady. R.I.P

[@zoetonykennedy9141]

Such a shame. I was born in 1991 but have enjoyed each George and mildred episodes! Yootha is a legend. Making heaven laugh now!

[@MsFanmail]

so sad Yootha died young

[@frogstamper]

Many thanks for posting, a real stroll down memory lane.

[@adamhester8751]

What a lovely Lady. I grew up as a kid watching her on TV evey week.

[@mauricevanmourik1982]

Last few moments of the documentary, the song from Burt Bacharach: Wives and Lovers.... Lovely woman she was !!

[@fatwalletboy2]

What a fantastic piece.......not like the sound bite docs of today but proper interviews with co stars. What a lady. God bless ya Yootha.

[@anthonygrant5913]

She was simply brilliant in comedy and drama. The real deal. And a great on-screen flirt.

[@kennethkdj]

thank you so very much for this lovely, lovely posting.

[@citizen1163]

I'm sure Yootha knew she was admired but hope she knew there was so much love for her as well. Always missed.

[@JaneHenderson]

Yootha Joyce our lonely ANGEL. For ever missed.

[@AngelWingzzz]

She reminded me of an Aunt. Now I see a bit of myself in her 🌟 She was actually a very kind character who was sort of tragically desperate for love and romance.

[@eileenbell8965]

Lovely tribute, seemed to be a lovely lady

[@clive363]

What a great lady yootha was/is.A true star and one of the UK'S rosse's.God rest/xx

[@gilliankingston8259]

I loved both "Man About The House" and "George and Mildred" and always think of Yootha Joyce in her role as Mildred, not in a way that Mildred was the only character she was capable of portraying/type casting, but in an affectionate way; I wish she could have found happiness and a way to beat her demons, 53 is no age. RIP Yootha Joyce🌹💍📿💄👗👠

[@titanic6377]

omg i misss her so much

[@emmapeart6101]

Great funny actress. Brilliant show George and Mildred. Very Glamorous Lady.

[@Loverboy19691]

She died on my 11th birthday, 24th of August 1980.

[@Loverboy19691]

***** I was at my grandparents house in Bargoed South Wales when for my 11th birthday when we saw the news, Brian Murphy was interviewed, I can still remember what he said, ''Poor old George has lost his wife''! I also liked George and Mildred and Man about the house.

[@sarahloux1992]

Absolutely admire this wonderful lady 🌟 Just wish she was still here with all her devoted fans who just love and adore her 🌸 Yootha Joyce is an absolute angel and will always be remembered 💓 I first saw Yootha in George and Mildred on ITV3 my mum told me to leave it on and I am so glad she said to now because she's become not just my idol but a friend too💐 I've become such great friends with her co-star on Man About The House the lovely Sally Thomsett so I always think of Yootha as my friend too 😘 RIP to a true diamond of a lady and my fave actress in the universe Yootha Joyce sleep tight angel love you millions 💋 #YoothaJoyceBiggestFan ❤

[@lyndaoneill6483]

What a sad ending to such a talented person.I can still watch Man about the house and George and Mildred, they were the perfect pairing.I loved the way George would squirm out of a bit of leg over,dont know if she ever got him in the mood.Bring these back again,the whole cast worked so well together.R.I.P. Yootha.,such a sad loss.🙏🙏

[@JackieandMarkWren]

wonderful and talented lady

[@dellaella1143]

I feel her pain....poor yootha. Loneliness is so painful. You can tell she has a beautiful soul. Hope she is in peace now.

[@AngelWingzzz]

She does seem to be such a lovely person. Rest in peace Yootha 💜

[@samanthacooke8098]

Alas lonliness kills so many,big difference between lonliness,and being lonely are totally different animals

[@juliamcintyre5012]

Fantastic comedienne - she and Brian were brilliant.

[@michelvalenteijn2499]

A beautyfull lady Who made me laugh and cry. Tot bad she die at a too young age. She will be remembered as Mildred of George, bus I also remeber her as the british comédienne Who became a part of my live and laughter.

[@josephkane829]

The relationship between George and Mildred was very very special. For me it was the best comedy show ever on British television ❤

[@paulphilipempey1]

Thanks for the download.

[@freddiem8801]

George and Mildred were the best, thanks to KZbin i still enjoy their shows.

[@woohooboy]

Fame and fortune don't always guarantee you happiness. It can give you access to many things you may otherwise not be privvy to (or in Yooth's case exasperate pre-existing problems) but beyond that the road can be a very lonely one. Despite major success in career it was obvious that Yootha Joyce led a sad, solitary life and sought comfort in alcohol which would be her undoing. Such a pity she wasn't able to find the kind of happiness she craved and needed and that it would be something that ultimately eluded her. RIP funny lady.....

[@davidfarmer2193]

Happy 90th Birthday, Brian Murphy!

[@holbay1]

I enjoyed seeing this as i always seemed to miss it in tv,Yootha Joyce was a fine actress and there will never be another like her. Thanks mate...

[@billba]

Still brilliant to watch in 2020!!!

[@BlytheWorld1972]

so sad she died young

[@lucyllewellyn2850]

she appeared in a episode of on the buses.

[@allanmiller1059]

lucy Llewellyn and steptoe and son

[@shafiqrehman7483]

yes she did

[@Nina5144]

I still watch G&M today

[@matthewdarnell3535]

I was recommended George and Mildred by KZbin. I have absolutely enjoyed watching it! I have never even heard of the show before. I am a huge fan of Yootha now. She is delightful to watch! ❤ I started watching two’s company with Elaine stritch as well. 2 fabulous women!

[@kmhoward1964]

wonderful actress sadly missed

[@knockshinnoch1950]

George & Mildred became the breakout stars of Man About the House. When the first series of G&M launched it was a sensation, everybody watched it and it was of course the most popular show on UKTV. Today they would've made a fortune! Remember Yootha passing it was like losing a family member.

[@chrisshowering7357]

Brian Murphy has such a nice classy voice,his pronunciation is very pleasant. I bet he misses Yootha terribly.

[@lenijo1964]

I have just discovered Yootha Joyce. I don't think she was very well know in America. I watched one episode of George and Mildred and was hooked. I love the show, and I love Yootha Joyce. Horrible shame to lose such a wonderful actress so young. She was fantastic.

[@EBBING2003]

I love George and Mildred. Alcohol is the worst drug available. It destroys families and one's life. What a sad ending to such an amazing person.

[@meshell4993]

thank you for this

[@teresasmith7391]

I was 5 when she died so sad she died so young you watch interview s at the end of her life the poor woman didn't look too well Alcohol ruins so many lives RIP Yootha x

[@HollyAnne1095]

George and Mildred will forever be my favourite show. Man About the House too. Yootha was a star ⭐️

[@pottopissin1222]

Such a wonderful actress

[@paulwells9555]

I grew up watching both man about the house and George and Mildred, and when watching yootha Joyce she was 1 very attractive lady always smartly dressed.

[@danielaacosta8495]

What an amazing lady she was. Loved George and Mildred. All wonderful actors.

[@MrLabtec70]

I adore her so much (Brian Murhy too of course). I grew up watching G&M and still do 40 years later!

[@thecommission6662]

Brian Murphy.

[@clairemooney3969]

its brian murhy and yootha joyce

[@ukphone4183]

God bless her great actress funny as well❤❤

[@charlieyerrell9146]

A great sit com youtha still missed . A great actress. George and Mildred a great comedy act. Nothing like on the TV now.

[@vinnipaul4643]

another example of bad things happen to good people.......love this lady.....may be if she had any kid or two, she was still alive with us......loneliness kills the human more quickly than any addiction

[@normathomas8830]

that's the truest words I've ever heard spoken

[@Farweasel]

Possibly so. But if so only because nobody has told you enough to provide you with a modicum of insight into the impact of modern street drugs. Loneliness must be bloody awful too, but ..........

[@stuartlee8519]

Yes how true. I lost my brother last year to the same illness and after his marriage broke down his drinking got worse. It took 9 months for him to die and it's one of the most painful and intrusive ways for anyone to die. he was only 47 just before he passed he looked in his 70s. I never want to see anyone else go through what he had to. but it's happening more and more with younger and younger people. its just heart braking.

[@stuartlee8519]

+Stuart Lee he had two brothers and three sisters and he was the only one out of all of us that didn't have kids. he tried and tried but wasn't blessed. he used to cry to my mum and say to her "I'm the only one mum. I'm the only one without children" and it was all he ever wanted. After his marriage broke down I just think he'd had enough of this reality, and threw in the towel. since he died last June he's all I think about. We were working mates as well as brothers and we were very close.

[@MrPlatani]

yes, i'm absolutely agree

[@hansvanderzee1458]

Great Lady!. Always loved to see her in the series, Brian Murphy thanks that you where there in the last moments!

[@neilbrooks5099]

She was a truly talented actress, she and Brian where a wonderful double act. It’s so sad that she died so young, I believe Brian was with her when she died in hospital, a true friendship.

[@BritishComedyUK69]

one of a kind

[@geckoman5364]

Beautiful woman .such a sad end.

[@morriganravenchild6613]

She was great. Remember her and Milo O'Shea in that very funny "Me Mammy" undoubtedly one of the best comedy programmes ever.

[@BritishComedyUK69]

love yootha x

[@kengeorgejones6855]

Thank you for sharing this. Very good. Yootha was marvelous. Is that Pat Phoenix in some of the theater B&W clips?

[@chestnutsev7]

love her on G&M .R.I.P Yootha.x.

[@em6577]

I was a child when this was on TV...aww the memories...George n mildred🥰..I loved them both..n watching as an adult I see the clever innuendos and looks that went waaay over my head back in the day...yootha was so young to leave us...53😔..Brian Murphy still going strong....thanku for the memories 🥰

[@MsrAlaindeFerrier]

Yootha Joyce simply, A Legend

[@stephenchecksfield632]

Yootha was such a iconic character actress the likes of we probably never see again so versatile as a character actress such a shame she had demons with the alcohol and fears of being typecast having watched and own every episode of George and Mildred and man about the house that George and Mildred spun off from every time I watch the dvds I still laughing out loud at them R.I.P Yootha ❤

[@user-ec7gw8ye3w]

I still love them both

[@5thdimensionliving727]

Such a brilliant, incredible, outstanding British actress 👍 still very sadly missed..RIP Yootha, you were the greatest ❤

[@thetruthbetold3853]

Amazing actress sadly missed and such a tragic end. Wonder work!! Loved you on the ( on the buses) so funny. But my favourite was most definitely George & Mildred xx rip 😘

[@davidwalters9676]

love the lady rip yootha joyce love dave

[@carltheblue.2531]

Happy memories from my childhood from a beautiful lady... RIP 💙

[@BlytheWorld1972]

Brian Murphy legend nice guy

[@AndreaScottVideoFilms]

+BlytheWorld1972 My father met him once and said Brian was a truly lovely gentleman. That's really nice to know.

[@kevinhoward8794]

When ou ger older you realise how much you loved her, i only wish i knew her personally. god bless my yootha xxxxx