Geraldine Newman Geraldine Newman Geraldine Newman (born 18 February 1934) is an English film and television actress who has acted in more than 30 television programmes and films. Her most notable television performance was in the sitcom "Ever Decreasing Circles". Newman attended drama school in Brighton. She is best known for her role as Hilda Hughes in the 1980s BBC TV series, "Ever Decreasing Circles" which ran from 1984-87 with a special, extended Christmas series finale in December 1989. She was married to fellow English actor, David Garth, who was 14 years her senior, until his death in 1988. She continues to
Generation Next (BBC series) Generation Next (BBC series) BBC Generation Next was a week-long special running primarily on the BBC World Service but also on BBC Television aimed at understanding and exploring how under-18s view the world. The series ran from 2 to 10 December 2006, and broadcasters Darryl Morris & Kate Tozer presented the week long event, linking the shows and events together after being head hunted to do so by the BBC. Robin Lustig hosted a key five-part documentary for Generation Next on the World Service. As part of the series, the BBC also ran School Day 24, which linked up teenagers