Being “discovered” by the director Mike Leigh when she was about to turn 50 changed Liz Smith’s life. Bleak Moments (1971), his first film, seemed an appropriate title for an actress who was ...

The Royle Family actress Liz Smith has died aged 95. Smith played Nana in comedy series The Royle Family and was a much-loved character with fans. A statement from a spokeswoman said: “The BAFTA ...

TV; TV News; Royle Family; Royle Family actress Liz Smith: My anguish at playing dying Nana The Queen Of Sheba episode was first broadcast in October 2006 but was re-run on December 22, two days ...

Royle Family actress Liz Smith dead at 95 (Image: BBC/GRANADA) Article continues below. It was after that her career, which had so far been unspectacular, began to blossom.

Actress Liz Smith, who was best known for her role as Norma 'Nana' Jean in The Royle Family and Mrs Cropley in the Vicar of Dibley has died, a family spokesperson announced.

Liz Smith tributes come pouring in after Royle Family actress dies aged 95. The Royle Family and Vicar of Dibley actress died on Christmas Eve. Her former co-stars pay tribute (BBC) By.

The Royle Family actress Liz Smith has died aged 95. Smith played Nana in comedy series The Royle Family and was a much-loved character with fans. A statement from a spokeswoman said: “The BAFTA ...