Press clippings

Ruth Madoc: Hundreds at Hi-De-Hi! star's Neath funeral

Hundreds of mourners have paid their last respects at the funeral of Hi-De-Hi! star Ruth Madoc.

The actress, 79, died in December after a fall which forced her to withdraw from performing in Aladdin at the Princess Theatre in Torquay, Devon. The service was at St David's church in Neath.

BBC, 16th January 2023

Ruth Madoc obituary

Stage and screen actor best known for playing Gladys Pugh in the TV comedy series Hi-de-Hi!.

Anthony Hayward, The Guardian, 11th December 2022

How Hi-De-Hi! embraced British nostalgia and triumphed over 1980s alternative comedy

The death of Ruth Madoc has prompted many to remember just how funny, and quietly mould-breaking, Hi-De-Hi! was.

Ed Power, The Telegraph, 11th December 2022

Sitcom star Ruth Madoc dies suddenly aged 79

Ruth Madoc has died at the age of 79. The actress is best known for her role in iconic 1980s comedy series Hi-De-Hi!.

British Comedy Guide, 10th December 2022

Ruth Madoc rushed to hospital after shock accident

Ruth is currently starring in a pantomime in Torqauy - but has had to drop out.

Lucy Murgatroyd, The Sun, 9th December 2022

Hi-De-Hi! cast to reunite for online Q&A

The cast of hit 1980s holiday camp sitcom Hi-De-Hi! are to reunite online on Wednesday 25th November for a live Q&A.

British Comedy Guide, 13th November 2020

Capt. Tom Moore had audience giggling on Blankety Blank

The inspirational war veteran, who has raised more than £30 million for NHS Charities Together by walking laps of his garden, was a contestant on the popular BBC gameshow when it was hosted by Terry Wogan.

Kyle O'Sullivan, The Mirror, 30th April 2020

Calendar Girls musical tour casting announced

New casting has been announced for the ongoing UK and Ireland tour of Calendar Girls, Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's musical comedy.

Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 12th February 2019

Whatever happened to the Hi-de-Hi! cast?

We look back, 30 years after the sitcom ended.

Chortle, 30th January 2018

Radio Times review

Ruth Jones, here on writing duty, moves things along big time in an episode of ructions and revelations. Her title character is in London on a work trip and pays a surprise visit to Michael (Patrick Baladi). A big decision beckons, until a bolt from the blue scuppers everything.

Elsewhere, the Pontyberry mayor (Hi-de-Hi!'s Ruth Madoc!) pegs out in a council meeting, with ambitious Aunty Brenda waiting in the wings; Bobby has a drunken fling that has professional repercussions; and Jag makes a surprising discovery about his cleaner. In common with the best instalments, it's a delicious mix of sad and funny.

Mark Braxton, Radio Times, 19th January 2016