Daphne Oxenford

Born: 1919-10-31

Birthplace: Barnet, London, England, UK

Biography

Daphne Margaret du Grivel Oxenford was an English actress, known for her early stage roles, and later her radio and television work. She was the voice ("Are you sitting comfortably ...?") of BBC radio's Listen with Mother from its inception in 1950 to 1971. As spinster Esther Hayes, she was part of the original cast of Coronation Street.

Known For

Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed
All Creatures Great and Small
That'll Be The Day
Prince William
Sweet William
Jimmy Somerville: The Video Collection 1984/1990 (Featuring Bronski Beat and The Communards)
Who Pays?
Beloved
The Reluctant Dragon
Doctor Who: Dragonfire

Top Movie Credits

Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed Lady In Garden (uncredited)
That'll Be The Day Mrs Sutcliffe
Prince William Queen Mother
Sweet William Mrs. Walton
Who Pays? Sheila Bannister
Beloved Ellen
The Reluctant Dragon Mother (voice)