Eleanor Summerfield

Eleanor Summerfield (7 March 1921 – 13 July 2001) was a British actress. She was the wife of actor Leonard Sachs and the mother of actor Robin Sachs. In the mid-1960s, she played P. G. Wodehouse' character Aunt Dahlia in the BBC One's "World of Wooster". She was a team member for the entire run of BBC Radio 4's "Many a Slip" (1964–1979).

Overview

In 1921, Eleanor Summerfield was born in London on 7 March. Summerfield received her acting training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. She was the wife of actor Leonard Sachs and the mother of actor Robin Sachs.

In the mid-1960s, she played P. G. Wodehouse' character Aunt Dahlia in the BBC One's black-and-white TV series "World of Wooster" (1965–1967).

She was also a regular on radio panel games, etc., and was a team member for the entire 15-year run of BBC Radio 4's game show "Many a Slip" (1964–1979). Her quick mind and infectious laugh endeared her to listeners.

In 2001, Eleanor Summerfield died in London on 13 July, at the age of 80.

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