Mildred Roper arrive, George often runs away to the pub or next door, unless Mildred bellows for him to sit. Upon the death in 1980 of Yootha Joyce, who had played Mildred, Thames Television did talk of producing a spin-off for the character of George, looking at him cope with life as a widower. This project did not materialise, but Brian Murphy did reunite with "George and Mildred" co-star Roy Kinnear and writers Johnnie Mortimer and Brian Cooke for "The Incredible Mr. Tanner", a comedy produced for Thames soon after Yootha Joyce's death. Yootha Joyce appeared as Mildred Roper in all episodes
Brian Murphy (rugby union) April 2014, it was announced that Murphy was one of a number of plays who would not have their contracts renewed, and he would leave the province at the end of the season. Brian Murphy (rugby union) Brian Murphy (born 16 December 1985) is a rugby union player from Ireland. He primarily plays as a centre. Murphy last played professionally for Irish provincial side Connacht Rugby in the Pro12. Murphy grew up in Mayo and played rugby for Corrib RFC. He moved from Corrib to Galwegians to play in the All-Ireland League. Murphy's form with Galwegians earned him a development