Other roles included the children's show Come Outside

Lynda Baron, best known for playing Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82.

As well as the corner-shop sitcom – and its sequel Still Open All Hours – the actress’s long comedy career also includes roles in The Rag Trade, Up Pompeii!, Dinnerladies, The Upper Hand, Citizen Khan, and  Last Of The Summer Wine.

And she starred in the 1990s children's television series Come Outside as Auntie Mabel, who went on  adventures in her spotted aeroplane with her dog Pippin.

Baron's agent, Donna French, said in a statement: ‘It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved client Lynda Baron.

‘She was a wonderful actress and a great friend. Her iconic roles of Nurse Gladys in Open All Hours and Aunt Mabel in Come Outside were loved by all generations.

‘Renowned for her leading roles in West End musicals and dramatic productions alike, we have lost a leading light of our world. We extend our deepest condolences to her daughter Sarah, her son Morgan and all her family.’

Published: 7 Mar 2022