Biography

Dame Penelope Anne Constance Keith, DBE, DL (née Hatfield; 2 April 1940 – 29 June 2026) was an English actress and presenter, active in all genres, including radio, stage, television and film and primarily known for her roles in the British sitcoms The Good Life and To the Manor Born.

Known For

Aladdin

Madam Dim Sum (voice)

Coming Home

Aunt Louise

Great Comedy Moments

Margo Leadbetter (archive footage)

Every Home Should Have One

Lotte von Gelbstein

A Touch of Love

Nurse (uncredited)

The Funny Blokes of British Comedy

Self

Spider's Web

Clarissa Hailsham-Brown

Waters of the Moon

Helen Lancaster