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Moira Foot (born 19 June 1953) is an
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actress. She starred in ''
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'',. playing Denise Laroque, the leader of the local communist resistance. She also played Miss Thorpe, Mr Rumbold's temporary secretary, in three episodes of ''
Are You Being Served? ''Are You Being Served?'' is a British television sitcom that was broadcast from 1972 to 1985. It was created and written by David Croft (TV producer), David Croft and Jeremy Lloyd. Croft also served as executive producer and television directo ...
''. Other series in which she appeared include ''
Hark at Barker ''Hark at Barker'' is a 1969 British comedy series combining elements of sitcom and sketch show, which starred Ronnie Barker. It was made for the ITV network by London Weekend Television. Each show began with a spoof news item read by Barker ...
'', '' Six Dates with Barker'', '' His Lordship Entertains'', ''
On the Buses ''On the Buses'' is a British television British sitcom, sitcom that was broadcast on ITV (TV network), ITV from 1969 to 1973. It was created by Chesney and Wolfe, Ronald Chesney and Ronald Wolfe, who wrote most of the episodes. It spawned thr ...
'', '' Oh Happy Band!'', '' Maggie and Her'', '' Doctor at Large'', '' Quiller'', and ''
The Benny Hill Show ''The Benny Hill Show'' is a British comedy television show starring Benny Hill that aired on the BBC and ITV between 15 January 1955 and 1 May 1989. The show consisted mainly of sketch comedy, sketches typified by slapstick, mime, parody, and ...
''. In 1977 she appeared in the episode ''Angels of Death'' in '' The New Avengers''. Her film credits include roles in ''
One Brief Summer ''One Brief Summer'' is a 1971 British drama film directed by John Mackenzie, the first feature film he directed. It stars Felicity Gibson and Clifford Evans. The British Film Institute called it "one of many '60s films to explore a relations ...
'' (1970), ''
On the Buses ''On the Buses'' is a British television British sitcom, sitcom that was broadcast on ITV (TV network), ITV from 1969 to 1973. It was created by Chesney and Wolfe, Ronald Chesney and Ronald Wolfe, who wrote most of the episodes. It spawned thr ...
'' (1971), and ''
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'' (1977). Moira Foot is the daughter of Alistair Foot, co-writer (with Anthony Marriott) of the long-running farce ''
No Sex Please, We're British ''No Sex Please, We're British'' is a British farce written by Alistair Foot and Anthony Marriott, which premiered in London's West End on 3 June 1971 at the Strand Theatre. It was panned by critics, but ran until 5 September 1987, transferr ...
.''


Filmography

* ''
'Allo 'Allo ''Allo 'Allo!'' is a British sitcom television series, created by David Croft and Jeremy Lloyd, starring Gorden Kaye, Carmen Silvera, Guy Siner and Richard Gibson. Originally broadcast on BBC1, the series focuses on the life of a French cafĂ ...
'' * '' Oh Happy Band'' * ''
The Dick Emery Show ''The Dick Emery Show'' is a British sketch comedy show starring Dick Emery. It was broadcast on the BBC from 1963 to 1981. It was directed and produced by Harold Snoad. The show was broadcast over 18 series with 166 episodes. The show experien ...
'' * '' Maggie and Her'' * ''
The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It ''The Strange Case of the End of Civilisation as We Know It'' (also known as ''The Strange Case of the End of Civilisations'') is a 1977 comedy film directed by Joseph McGrath and starring John Cleese. It is a low-budget spoof of the Sherloc ...
'' * '' The New Avengers'' * ''
The Benny Hill Show ''The Benny Hill Show'' is a British comedy television show starring Benny Hill that aired on the BBC and ITV between 15 January 1955 and 1 May 1989. The show consisted mainly of sketch comedy, sketches typified by slapstick, mime, parody, and ...
'' * '' Quiller'' (TV Series) * '' Whodunnit?'' (TV Series) * ''
Are You Being Served? ''Are You Being Served?'' is a British television sitcom that was broadcast from 1972 to 1985. It was created and written by David Croft (TV producer), David Croft and Jeremy Lloyd. Croft also served as executive producer and television directo ...
'' (TV Series) * ''The Life of Riley'' (TV Series) * ''Late Night Drama'' (TV Series) * ''Men of Affairs'' (TV Series) * ''Billy Liar'' (TV Series) * '' His Lordship Entertains'' (TV Series) * '' Bachelor Father'' (TV Series) * ''
On the Buses ''On the Buses'' is a British television British sitcom, sitcom that was broadcast on ITV (TV network), ITV from 1969 to 1973. It was created by Chesney and Wolfe, Ronald Chesney and Ronald Wolfe, who wrote most of the episodes. It spawned thr ...
'' * '' Doctor at Large'' (TV Series) * '' Six Dates with Barker'' (TV Series) * ''
Hark at Barker ''Hark at Barker'' is a 1969 British comedy series combining elements of sitcom and sketch show, which starred Ronnie Barker. It was made for the ITV network by London Weekend Television. Each show began with a spoof news item read by Barker ...
'' (TV Series) * ''
One Brief Summer ''One Brief Summer'' is a 1971 British drama film directed by John Mackenzie, the first feature film he directed. It stars Felicity Gibson and Clifford Evans. The British Film Institute called it "one of many '60s films to explore a relations ...
''


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* Living people English television actresses Actresses from Northampton 20th-century English actresses 1953 births {{England-tv-actor-stub