June Whitfield (1974–78) and "Terry and June" (1979–87). Since 1992, Whitfield has appeared in Jennifer Saunders's sitcom "Absolutely Fabulous" playing Edina Monsoon's mother. She played a regular character in "Last of the Summer Wine" as well as a recurring character in "The Green Green Grass". She also played Agatha Christie's Miss Marple on BBC Radio 4 between 1993 and 2001. Whitfield was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 1985 Birthday Honours, Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 1998 Birthday Honours, and Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE)
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