BBC Radio 4 on Instagram: "Following the news that actress Dame Patricia Routledge has died at the age of 96, we look back at when she shared this poignant sentiment on Desert Island Discs in 1999. In conversation with Sue Lawley, she talked about the loss of both her parents and coming to terms accepting death at such a young age. Our thoughts are with her family at this sad time. Desert Island Discs | Listen on BBC Sounds"

BBC Arts on Instagram: "Much-loved actress Dame Patricia Routledge has died at the age of 96. Before Keeping Up Appearances and after a successful stage career that took her from the provinces to the West End, and eventually to Broadway, Routledge starred in Talking Heads, Alan Bennett's famous TV monologues. The writer introduces Routledge's role in A Woman of No Importance, from last year's Arena documentary Alan Bennett: 90 Years On - watch it on #iplayer for more on Talking Heads and Patrici

Craig Brown Voice Teacher on Instagram: "Dame Patricia Routledge (1929–2025) I miss her so much already, but I know she will continue to bring joy for decades to come. Most people know her as Hyacinth Bucket from Keeping Up Appearances, but Patricia was so much more—a brilliant actress, a gifted singer, and a performer whose work touched countless lives. This clip—captioned “when you take that quiet friend out for…”—is just one reminder of her incredible ability to make us laugh, smile, and marv

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