A beloved British comedienne, well known for her work on television and
radio, Pat Coombs began her career in the mid 1950s, having formerly
worked as a nursery school assistant.
A "foil" for top comedians including
Dick Emery,
Bob Monkhouse and
Peggy Mount she reached the height of her
fame in the 1970s in a succession of long-running television series and
as a 'celebrity' in numerous game shows.
In the 1990s she joined the cast of
EastEnders (1985) as Brown Owl
Marge Green and played Pru in
Noel's House Party (1991).
In the mid 1990s she was diagnosed with the bone disease Osteoporosis
but continued to work until the end of her life, recording a final
installment of the radio series "Like They've Never Been Gone" (with
June Whitfield and
Roy Hudd) in February 2002.
A lovable lady, Pat Coombs, who never married (although came close
twice), died at Denville Hall, the actor's retirement home, on 25 May
2002. She was 75 years old.
Treasure(2001)
Doctors(2000)as Irene Morris
Noel's House Party(1991)as Prudence Prendergast, Prudence
Boon(1986)as Doris
Birds of a Feather(1989)as Gloria
Don't Drink the Water(1974)
Heroes of Comedy(1992)as Self
This Is Your Life(1955)as Self
That's Showbusiness(1989)as Self - Panelist
Ken Dodd: An Audience with Ken Dodd(1994)as Self - Audience Member
Our Friend Victoria(2017)as Self - Audience Member
You Have Been Watching... David Croft(2011)as Lana Butt
EastEnders(1985)as Marge Green
Comedy Connections(2003)as Lana Butt
After They Were Famous(1999)as Self
Monkey Business(1993)as PG Tips Chimp
