This is a list of all main and recurring characters of BBC television 's sitcom 'Allo 'Allo! that ran for 85 episodes from 1982–1992.
81-490: Geering may refer to - In fiction [ edit ] Captain Hans Geering , in the television series ' Allo ' Allo! People [ edit ] John Geering (1941-99), British cartoonist Lloyd Geering (b 1918), New Zealand theologian Transport [ edit ] Geering (automobile) , a British marque manufactured 1899–1904. Topics referred to by
162-457: A "silly old bat!" Each episode starts with scenery, costumes or props from the end of the previous episode, and (usually) René opens each episode with a monologue to the camera starting "You may be wondering why..." and proceeding to describe the situation he finds himself in, and to summarise the previous episode. Rene's only love is for his waitress/mistress Yvette Carte Blanche. Edith Melba Artois (née La Fan) ( Carmen Silvera ) – René's wife, and
243-480: A better husband for Edith than Rene, but she will also hurl pottery at him from her bedroom window because she does not like undertakers. Yvette Carte-Blanche ( Vicki Michelle ) – Head waitress at the café and René's mistress. She is passionately in love with René, and wants to elope with him to Geneva in Switzerland , but cannot do so because René has to stay with his wife. She is also responsible for 'entertaining'
324-481: A big feast for Madame Edith and is seen to put some of the olive oil on his hair. Monsieur Ernest Leclerc ( Derek Royle , [series 6]; Robin Parkinson , [series 7 to 9]) – This character was introduced to the series after the sudden death of Jack Haig (the actor who played Roger Leclerc), as his brother. He has many of the same characteristics, and is also a former childhood sweetheart of Madame Fanny. The character switch
405-674: A bit of a fancy for René. Captain Alberto Bertorelli ( Gavin Richards , series 4 to 6; Roger Kitter , series 7) – An Italian officer who is seconded to Colonel von Strohm as liaison between the German and Italian forces in the prelude to the proposed invasion of Great Britain, and as a replacement for Captain Geering. He has an eye for the ladies and is known as a womaniser, often using the phrase "Da Beautiful-a Laydee. I kiss-a de hand-a". When saluting
486-570: A company called Trading Faces, of which Michelle is the company director , which provides celebrity after-dinner speakers for corporate events. Amongst her list of clients are Charles Dance , Joan Collins , Joanna Lumley and Lord Sebastian Coe . The company's website also state that they also provide "film & video production facilities, multi-camera event coverage, CV & biography writing services, promotional & training films, film & TV commercials, press coverage, scriptwriting and product endorsement". Michelle has been broadcasting
567-565: A gateau factory in the Black Forest. Lieutenant Hubert Gruber ( Guy Siner ) – A German officer who has been reassigned following service on the Eastern Front. He is implied to be homosexual and seems to have a crush on René, although in the final episode he is revealed to have married Helga after the war. He is also responsible for forging certain pieces of art. He owns a " little tank " (which we later find out to be called Hubert Jr.), driven by
648-466: A guest role in two episodes of Gayle's World playing a fictional version of herself as a leader of a group of leather-clad women bearing whips named the Killer Bimbos. In 1996, Michelle played Lucy Westenra in a production of Dracula alongside Leslie Grantham in the title role. After having a part in the comedy film The Colour of Funny in 1999, Michelle auditioned for the role of Deedee Dove,
729-459: A long leather double-breasted coat over a pinstriped suit, with a wide-brimmed leather hat, leather gloves and octagonal steel-rimmed glasses. In the episode "Watch the Birdie" (series 5, episode 9), he is shown wearing an SS uniform with the insignia of Sturmbannführer , and he may actually hold that rank, given that he is the godson of Heinrich Himmler (whose telephone number, according to Herr Flick,
810-517: A lost mountain hiker. On delivery Leclerc always says, "It is I, Leclerc", accompanied by a raising of his glasses to reveal his identity. He seems to think that he is good at disguise even though he is always instantly recognisable; René once remarks: "Man of a thousand faces, every one the same!" and on another occasion, "I know. It is you. Leclerc." He is also the childhood sweetheart of Madame Fanny, and often pops up out of her bed whenever Fanny says "Ze flashing knobs!" , only to be pushed back down. He
891-463: A rather grand château, where he is wooed by the serving girls as part of a Resistance mission to steal the knockwurst . He is later implicated in a plot to blow up Hitler, based on a conversation, misheard by the Gestapo, of a plan for a birthday party, with Hitler's painting at the head of the table, and the "blowing-up" is actually just the inflating of the balloons, by Lt. Hubert Gruber. Von Klinkerhoffen
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#1732875685849972-483: A recurring role in another famous The Two Ronnies sketch in which she played a state policewoman under the rule of a dystopian female leader played by Diana Dors . Although the late sixties and seventies gave her success, Michelle gained significant attention, particularly in Ireland, after appearing as Sally O'Brien in a string of high-profile adverts for Harp Lager in the early 1980s. The slogan "Sally O'Brien and
1053-455: A role in the popular The Two Ronnies sketch " The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town ". In 1978, Michelle starred in the film The Greek Tycoon opposite Anthony Quinn ; Michelle's role was initially larger than that in the finished film as Quinn personally asked the producers to reduce the size of Michelle's part thinking that her good looks and bright costume would detract the audience's attention from him. After this, Michelle had
1134-481: A safe-house for shot-down British airmen; and on top of that, he is trying to keep his passionate love affairs with the café waitresses secret from his wife. Whenever his wife Edith catches him in the arms of another woman, René invariably responds with the phrase "You stupid woman! Can you not see that..." followed by a convoluted explanation, which Edith always believes, leading to an apology from her. René does not care much for his mother-in-law, often referring to her as
1215-538: A second episode of The Professionals , in which she played Tina, the girlfriend of an organised crime boss played by John Junkin in the episode The Untouchables . However, Michelle's big break was when she was offered the part of Yvette Carte-Blanche in the popular BBC sitcom 'Allo 'Allo! , produced and written by David Croft . Croft had remembered Michelle playing the French maid robot in an episode of his previous sitcom Come Back Mrs. Noah and offered her
1296-876: A secretarial course. Hoping to become a ballet dancer, she joined the Aida Foster stage school . Michelle was given small television roles while still at stage school, the first being in Dixon of Dock Green . She followed this with an uncredited appearance dancing at a party in The Haunted House of Horror (1969), and a role in the play Play It Again, Sam with Dudley Moore in the West End from 1969 to 1970. Michelle then had three separate female-lead roles in three different episodes of Softly, Softly: Task Force and appeared as Terry Collier 's girlfriend in Whatever Happened to
1377-522: A small role as a French robot maid in the sitcom Come Back Mrs. Noah which was written by David Croft and played Bodie's girlfriend in an episode of the hard-hitting police drama The Professionals . Following a part in Minder , in which she played Sarah Jane in the episode Don't Tell Them Willie Boy Was Here , Michelle had a regular role as Sandra, Les Dawson 's secretary, in the comedy sketch show The Dawson Watch from 1979 to 1980. In 1980, she had
1458-570: A straightforward recast – such as when Roger Kitter replaced Gavin Richards as Captain Bertorelli. Private Helga Geerhart ( Kim Hartman ) – the Colonel's secretary, and lover of Herr Flick. She is well-built, and known for a tendency to take off her clothes for tenuous reasons, showcasing a vast range of lingerie. She says, "When he's like this I always find it's best to strip off and ask questions later". When inquiring how they are going to be together after
1539-590: A weekly chat show on Brentwood radio station Phoenix FM since October 2017, with celebrity guests including Rick Wakeman , Harry Redknapp , John Challis , Ray Cooney , Linda Lusardi and Robin Askwith . In 2012, Michelle was executive producer of the film based on the Ray Cooney theatrical production Run for Your Wife . Michelle is married to Graham Fowler, a cinematographer , whom she married in 1974. She and Fowler have one daughter, Louise, born in 1989 who
1620-421: Is "Berlin 1"). He fancies the equally blonde Helga Geerhart, whom he plans to marry after the war. He has a considerably exaggerated limp, and frequently uses the word 'Gestapo' as an adjective: "My powerful Gestapo binoculars", "My Gestapo staff car" etc. In one episode he answers the phone by announcing himself as "Flick, the Gestapo"; after a short period, he is forced to explain to the caller that he said "Flick,
1701-598: Is actually Italian, Officer Crabtree responds with: "Hael Missuloni!" instead of "Hail Mussolini!" When Flick and von Smallhausen (in disguise as "vinkle" salesmen) comment on his strange accent, he tells them he's from "Nipples" (Naples). When they can't understand the answer, he frustratingly states "You know...See Nipples and do!". There is additional "explanation" in S6E6 when Agent Grace, who appears to be Crabtree's girlfriend, explains that when they were both training, "they trooned us to talk pish", i.e. posh. Ironically Arthur Bostrom
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#17328756858491782-481: Is almost universally disliked by von Strohm and the other Germans – who unsuccessfully plot his assassination on more than one occasion. Colonel Kurt von Strohm ( Richard Marner ) – The corrupt German town commandant. He is kept occupied by hiding valuable local paintings and antiques, which he intends to sell after the war. He frequently visits the café, where the waitresses provide him with much entertainment. He always gets René to do his dirty work, threatening him with
1863-701: Is also an Executive Committee Member of the Royal Variety Charity . She has also presented the Soldering On Awards since 2016. Michelle is also a regular campaigner for Ban Trophy Hunting, Acting For Others, the Mane Chance Horse Sanctuary, Autism's Got Talent and also supports the armed forces charities Blind Veterans UK , the RAF Benevolent Fund , Pathfinders and Nowzad Dogs . In 1992, Michelle and two of her sisters set up
1944-461: Is also an actress, known as Louise Michelle. In September 2015, Michelle was a guest on Big Brother's Bit on the Side and feared she could have been blinded after being hit on the back of the head with a champagne glass thrown by Farrah Abraham during a fight between Abraham and Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace . The show had to be taken off air early and the incident prompted a police investigation. Michelle
2025-473: Is also in love with René. She has no idea that René loves Yvette, and also believes that René should run away with her. She is short statured and many of the jokes play on her small size. "May I get you something...that is not on a high shelf?" When she speaks she has the tendency to spit when she rolls her "r"s. She disguises herself as a Red Cross parcel after sneaking into the British POW camp's mail room in
2106-507: Is an English actress, radio presenter, businesswoman, film producer and former model. She is best known for her role as Yvette Carte-Blanche in the BBC television comedy series 'Allo 'Allo! and as recurring character Patricia Foster in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale . In 2014, she appeared on the fourteenth series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here . The eldest of four daughters, Michelle
2187-470: Is an escaped convict. Monsieur Alfonse ( Kenneth Connor ) – "Alfonse, the half Belgian undertaker, swiftly and with style." He is in love with Madame Edith, often wooing her with flowers and the prospect of living above the mortuary. He has a serious heart condition, causing his "dicky ticker" to go into overdrive when he glimpses the women's underclothing. He often helps the Resistance. When he hears that René
2268-481: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Captain Hans Geering René Francois Artois ( Gorden Kaye ) – The local café proprietor who, whilst trying to remain impartial, has been dragged into the war by both sides. The Germans are threatening to shoot him if he does not secretly hide stolen valuables; the Resistance is using his café as
2349-456: Is never actually seen in the flesh. Gruber often gives him orders to drive the tank, and Clarence is sometimes mentioned by him while in René's café. Madame Lennard – Aside from Clarence, Madame Lennard is the most frequently-mentioned unseen character. She works as a milliner and dressmaker. She models a see-through nightdress for Edith when she plans to remarry René, and René, who was looking through
2430-475: Is sung to the tune of "Hokey-Cokey": "You put your left boot in! You take your left boot out! You do a lot of shouting and you shake your fists about! You light a little smokie and you burn down ze town! Zat's vot it's all about! Ahh... Himmler, Himmler, Himmler...". When Richard Gibson decided not to return for the final series, the change of actors was explained by Herr Flick having had plastic surgery to avoid capture by approaching Allied forces, rather than being
2511-472: Is to remarry Madame Edith he challenges him to a duel, from which René eventually escapes, disguised as a woman. René is thereafter proclaimed by Alfonse as the Hero of the Resistance – "The bravest transvestite in all France". Alfonse is later due to officiate at the remarriage of René and Edith himself, in his capacity as Deputy Mayor, only to faint due to his "dicky ticker". He has set up a tunnel from his mortuary to
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2592-461: Is usually Edith who comes up with the solution to any problem. Madame Fanny La Fan ( Rose Hill ) – Edith's mother. She lives in an attic above the café, lying in bed wearing white nighties and a goffered cap. This is also where the British airmen and the radio (complete with "Ze flashing knobs!") are hidden. When she wants attention she bangs her walking stick on the floor, and cries out "Will nobody 'ear
2673-462: Is weak and he is invariably unable to use the correct vowel sounds, which means that sometimes he is quite incomprehensible, most famously in his usual greeting "Good moaning!" (which he is even heard to use at night). Despite this, the Germans never seem to suspect him. To quote a notable example: "I was pissing by the door when I heard two shats. You are holding in your hind a smoking goon. You are clearly
2754-534: Is young and eager, to the point of stunning General von Klinkerhoffen and Colonel von Strohm. She starts a relationship with Herr Flick, but seems the more dominant of the two, much to his disgust. When Helga returns, Elsa disappears without explanation. Dr LeConte (David Rowlands) (series 8–9) The local doctor in Nouvion, with asthma and in a worse state than anyone else in the town. Clarence – Lt. Gruber's tank driver. Drives Gruber's little tank quite often for him, but
2835-913: The Grand Order Of Lady Ratlings , Michelle is also an ambassador for Keep Britain Tidy , the SSAFA , Wetnose Animal Aid, Homeless Worldwide and a patron of the Gordon Craig Theatre , Macmillan Cancer Support , Barnardo's , Age UK , Marie Curie Cancer Care , Sign2Sing, the Blackfish Academy, the Talent Time Stage School, the Haven House Children's Hospice, the Essex Women's Advisory Group, The Dream Factory and AA Dog Rescue. She
2916-481: The 2013 romantic comedy film The Callback Queen . In 2014, Michelle returned to the stage in the hit play Hello Norma Jeane at London's King's Head Theatre , where she took on the role of an Essex grandma who claims to be Marilyn Monroe . In 2014, Michelle was cast to play the role of Dr. Victoria Spencer in Spencer Hawken 's 2016 film No Reasons . In 2017, Michelle starred in the gangster film Rise of
2997-660: The Big Boobies) by fictional artist van Klomp – the long-running gag of the series. It is a valuable portrait, the location and authenticity of which is a key concern to the other characters as the original changes hands frequently and there are various forgeries. Other antiques (such as a painting referred to as The Cracked Vase with the Big Daisies by Van Gogh , essentially one of the Sunflower paintings) occasionally crop up, but The Fallen Madonna frequently recurs throughout all of
3078-407: The British POW camp to smuggle in the airmen. Funds for the Resistance, borrowed from him, are forged by Leclerc on their return – unfortunately leading Alfonse to feel generous and spend the money on a party at the café. Major-General Erich von Klinkerhoffen ( Hilary Minster ) – A ruthless commander. He always threatens to have French peasants shot when the Resistance attacks the Germans. He occupies
3159-512: The Communist resistance, she is also in love with René. Henriette (Phoebe Scholfield) (series 1–2 and 5–6) – in series 1–2, Michelle's assistant in the Resistance. Often appears alongside Michelle during attempts to save the British airmen. In series 5, Schofield appears as a member of the communist resistance, although her character is not named, and in series 6 she is seen again in Michelle's camp. It
3240-561: The Footsoldier 3 and the short film Grimaldi: The Funniest Man in the World with The Chuckle Brothers . In 2020, Michelle made her first appearance in the sitcom radio and podcast series Barmy Dale . She plays the recurring role of Angie Edwards. In February 2023, it was announced that Michelle would be joining the BBC One soap opera EastEnders in spring 2023 for a short guest stint. It
3321-623: The Führer, Bertorelli instead says "Heil-a Mussolini", and when things go wrong he always says "What a mistake-a to make-a!" His Italian troops are unprofessional and always run away. In greeting, he kisses everybody except Gruber whom he knows about and so shakes his hand. Famously asked about his medals: "The first row are for service in Abyssinia. The second row are for service in North Africa". The last row? "They are for servicing Fiats !" Later he puts on
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3402-475: The German camp guards, they stand to attention saying clichés like "Toodle pip! Good Show! Bang on! Old fruit!" Humour is also derived from the French not being able to understand what the British airmen are saying, in order to illustrate this, upper-class English accents and French accents are used to distinguish between the two languages. One of the minor characters of the show remarks on Fairfax and Carstairs' origin being from 402 Squadron, although in reality this
3483-494: The German officers, upstairs at the café with wet celery and a flying helmet; and sometimes with an egg whisk (exactly how these accessories are used remains unclear). In her intimate moments with René, she throws her arms around him and rumbles an elongated, deep growl of "Ooooooh, René." Often clinched in the kitchen, "I was just 'anging up ze knockwurst when I remembered all ze 'appy times we 'ad in 'ere." Maria Recamier ( Francesca Gonshaw ) (series 1 to 3) – Another waitress, who
3564-422: The Gestapo" and not "Fick [German equivalent of the word 'fuck'] the Gestapo". Herr Flick often hits von Smallhausen on the head with his cane, saying "Wrong!" When Herr Flick wants Helga to kiss him, he will say in a stern manner "You may kiss me now!" In the episode "Pigeon Post" , it is revealed that he has the same taste in undergarments as Helga. Inviting Helga to the Gestapo dance, he explains their song, which
3645-493: The ITV soap opera Emmerdale . Later in 2007, she appeared in a Children in Need special of Hotel Babylon and, the following year, appeared on the BBC cookery programme Celebrity MasterChef . From 2008 to 2009, Michelle went on tour with the 'Allo 'Allo! stage show. She played the role of Amanda Newman in the 2010 TV film Resentment . In 2013, she played Deborah Whitton in
3726-571: The Likely Lads? in 1974. She also had a starring role alongside her sister Ann in the horror film Virgin Witch (1972) before appearing with Joan Collins in Alfie Darling (1975), the sequel to Alfie (1966). Michelle then appeared in big-screen versions of popular English sitcoms The Likely Lads (1976) as a hitch-hiker with Penny Irving and George and Mildred (1980) as a girl in bed with
3807-448: The Resistance, saying "It vas tied around a brick and thrown at my head – I have only just regained consciousness!". On another occasion, he arrived at Herr Flick's dungeon and banged on the door without any response. The door then exploded and he entered over the wreckage to say apologetically "I forgot my key!"; Herr Flick then berated him for the misuse of Gestapo dynamite. Von Smallhausen is often sent on spying missions or to eavesdrop on
3888-451: The Resistance. Michelle is also the only French character in the series who speaks English (see Languages ). Monsieur Roger Leclerc ( Jack Haig ) (series 1 to 5) – The Resistance's elderly forger, 'master' of disguises (all of them unconvincing), and café piano player. He is responsible for delivering to the café various goods such as batteries, bombs, and radio equipment. He does this in a variety of disguises, ranging from an onion seller to
3969-633: The Résistance" Dubois ( Kirsten Cooke ) – Leader of the local "French Charles de Gaulle (the one with the big 'ooter) Résistance", she devises elaborate plans to help British airmen escape, and to blow up German ammunition trains and lorries. Whenever she concocts a plan, she gathers everyone around and issues her instruction, "Listen very carefully, I shall say 'zis only once!", followed by the vital information. Whenever her plans are thwarted by someone's stupidity, she rebukes that person, "You fool!" She pretends to fall in love with René, but only to stop him leaving
4050-535: The UK's most famous and favourite comedians such as Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett , Benny Hill , Les Dawson , Dick Emery , Kenny Everett , Cannon and Ball , Little and Large , Ken Dodd , Bobby Davro and Lenny Henry . After ' Allo, 'Allo! ended in 1992, Michelle went straight into another main role in Noel's House Party as Noel Edmonds 's man-eating neighbour. She would play this role until 1997, wherein she had
4131-591: The United Kingdom, their plane having been shot down. Emerging from where they are hiding, they say "Hello!" with an exaggerated upper-class English accent. When talking to one another, Fairfax or Carstairs always start with the words "I say, Fairfax/Carstairs...". On discovery of the tunnel to the British POW camp, all the café staff are trapped there, including the Resistance and the hostage German officers, who then all have to adopt exaggerated RP accents as POWs, with large moustaches and flying helmets. On inspection by
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#17328756858494212-553: The café's resident cabaret performer. However, her singing is so bad and tuneless (as René is once heard to comment: "my wife, who cannot carry a tune in a bucket...") that the cafe's customers stick cheese in their ears to block out the noise. Whilst René views her with disdain, she is also the subject of much romantic wooing by the local undertaker Monsieur Alfonse and the Italian Captain Alberto Bertorelli . Occasionally however there are hints of affection between
4293-437: The cries of a poor old woman?" She is partial to a glass of gin, and occasionally fills in for her daughter as part of the café cabaret, although her singing is just as bad (if not worse). She also hates the Germans, as evidenced by saying "The Germans, I spit on zem", after which she actually spits, usually to the side of the bed. Her attitude towards M. Alfonse varies from one episode to the next, she often says that he would make
4374-411: The district when von Klinkerhoffen is considered to have gone completely mad. Ken Morley would later play a similar German general in the sci-fi comedy series Red Dwarf , where he (and his pet crocodile) encounter Ace Rimmer . Denise Laroque ( Moira Foot ) (series 5) – Original leader of the Communist resistance and childhood sweetheart of René. Louise ( Carole Ashby ) (series 5–9) – Later leader of
4455-399: The episode 'Camp Dance', but unfortunately gets sent back to Switzerland after failing to put enough stamps on. It is heavily hinted that the waitresses supplement their income by prostitution with the Germans, and Yvette frequently entices Colonel von Strohm with the promise of using "the flying helmet and the wet celery". Precisely how these are to be used is never made clear. Michelle "of
4536-485: The guilty potty!" Another, during an air raid, is: "They have had a direct hot on the pimps!" "The pimps?" "The pimps! The pimps in the pimping station! No water is being pimped down the poops!" To repair the airmen's air balloon: "You must get your hands on girl's knockers. At least farty, maybe fifty." And: "I am mauving in a ginger fashion becerrs my poloceman's pints are full of dinamote!" He then unbuttons his flies and slowly pulls out several large knockwurst in front of
4617-405: The keyhole, enjoys watching her as she is "very well arranged.". By series eight , Dr Le Conte does pregnancy tests for both the newly widowed Madame Lennard and Yvette; but the frogs he used for the pregnancy test jumped into each other's jars, meaning Yvette was not pregnant with René's child (as she had believed), meaning that Madame Lennard was pregnant out of wedlock. The Fallen Madonna (with
4698-508: The line "Othervise I vill have you shot!", with Captain Hans Geering agreeing in a high-pitched voice, "He vould, he did it before!" Hiding his baldness with a comb over , overweight, bumbling and greedy, the Colonel often promises René a cut of the profits but is quick to take them away. He exclaims with a big smug smile, "Ve are vinning ze var. I am a German officer and I can shoot anyone I like!". In episode 1 of series 8, Colonel von Strohm refers to himself as Erich. In his pre-war life, he owned
4779-463: The mysterious "Nighthawk", but is happy in his new life, having become a naturalised British subject. He is notable for his odd pronunciation of "colonel" which usually sounds like "Colon-Nell" (as if he were speaking French). Whenever the Germans have to salute the Führer , Geering often heralds him by saying "-tler!" instead of the full salute. In a 2007 BBC special, Kelly says about his character that "Hans
4860-480: The radio, but he likes listening to Tommy Handley . When hypnotised in one episode, he reveals that his real name is Bobby Cedric von Smallhausen. He studied at Oxford University some time before the war, making him (in Flick's view) a useful source of information about English culture. Officer (Captain) Crabtree ( Arthur Bostrom ) (series 2 to 9) – A British spy posing as a French police officer. Unfortunately, his French
4941-460: The role. Michelle played Yvette in all eighty-five episodes of the series from 1982 to 1992 as well as reprising the role in numerous stage plays based on the series. Although she was achieving high success, Michelle maintained a successful acting career alongside ' Allo, 'Allo! , and had roles in The Last Days of Pompeii , Cannon and Ball , The Little and Large Show and two episodes of
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5103-492: The series, often hidden in sausages or other guises. No-one ever knows who has the original. On one occasion, Herr Flick manages to get hold of three copies and comments "I have three Fallen Madonnas with six big boobies!" Shawn Moore, the production designer of ' Allo 'Allo , put his copy of this painting up for auction in 2007, where it fetched more than £ 4,000, which was donated to a children's charity. Vicki Michelle Vicki Michelle MBE (born 14 December 1950)
5184-519: The somewhat controversial television film All in the Game in 2006. Also starring in the film were Idris Elba and Danny Dyer who played the part of Michelle and Winstone's son. In 2007 Michelle reprised the role of Yvette Carte-Blanche in The Return of 'Allo 'Allo! celebrating twenty-five years since the show was first broadcast. From 2007 to 2009, Michelle played the recurring character Patricia Foster in
5265-441: The stereotype of a German officer (for example, he is not at all shocked to discover that his uniform is being made by a Jewish tailor). He frequently visits the café. He is mistaken for a British airman in 'Camp Dance' and sent to Britain. He returns briefly in one episode of series 7, having accidentally become a trusted member of Britain's intelligence service. He is astonished to discover that his friends René and Edith are actually
5346-467: The successful department store sitcom Are You Being Served? which was also written by David Croft. Michelle also appeared as Betty, a Cockney barmaid, in three episodes of The Kenny Everett Television Show . In 1985, Michelle toured in a production of Doctor in the House with Robin Askwith , Frazer Hines and Windsor Davies . Throughout the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, Michelle appeared alongside some of
5427-400: The two, notably when reminiscing about their courtship. When Edith recreates their honeymoon dinner for their wedding anniversary Rene tells her "I don't deserve you" with apparent sincerity. Whenever she finds René embracing one of the waitresses, she usually asks "René! What are you doing 'olding that servant girl in your arms?". While René is constantly fêted as the 'hero of the resistance' it
5508-426: The unseen Clarence. Gruber is in charge of the firing squad that shoots René (unbeknownst to Gruber, with blanks) and feels terribly guilty about the incident. He takes over from Captain Geering as the Colonel's assistant after the captain is captured by the British. Captain Hans Geering ( Sam Kelly ) (series 1 to 4, series 7) – Original assistant to Colonel von Strohm, he has various characteristics that run counter to
5589-464: The vicar. She also appeared regularly in the 1970s children's BBC TV series Crackerjack . Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Michelle worked as a glamour model and a pin-up model . Following a small role in Space: 1999 , Michelle starred in the films Queen Kong (1976), The Sentinel (1977) and Spectre with John Hurt before appearing in an episode of The Goodies as a nurse. In 1976, she had
5670-554: The war, he says: "I will take you for long walks on a short lead". Helga's attempts to seduce Herr Flick usually have no effect. Typically these include a particularly vigorous kiss. When announcing visitors to the Colonel's office, Helga always yells at the top of her voice, for example, "GENERAL VON KLINKERHOFFEN!" and "GO A-VAY!" Helga was a Lance Corporal for several episodes. RAF Flight Lieutenants Fairfax and Carstairs ( John D. Collins and Nicholas Frankau ) (series 1–7, series 9) – Two British airmen who are trying to get back to
5751-453: The watching café patrons. After Crabtree is introduced in the series, Yvette frequently announces him as "That idiot British officer who thinks he can speak French". He says, "I admit my Fronch cod be butter." Another example comes when Officer Crabtree mistakes Captain Alberto Bertorelli for a German officer, addressing him with a raised hand and: "Hole Hotler!" (as taken from script) instead of "Heil Hitler!" When Captain Bertorelli points out he
5832-452: The way she might look at you" became synonymous with the company and brought Michelle to viewers' attention. There was a small outcry when it was revealed that the actress that played Sally O'Brien was in fact English, not Irish. Following on from this success, Michelle played the part of Millie in Priest of Love (1981) alongside Ava Gardner , John Gielgud and Ian McKellen before appearing in
5913-417: The wife of Ray Winstone in the film Sexy Beast (2000). Although unsuccessful, as the role went to Amanda Redman , Winstone would remember Michelle. In 2001, Michelle played Miss Hannigan in a touring production of Annie ; she would reprise the role in various tours of the production in 2005 and 2007. Remembering her from when she auditioned for Sexy Beast , Ray Winstone cast Michelle as his wife in
5994-544: Was a Canadian RAF Squadron, whereas both characters are from England. In season 8, it is said that they have returned to England, but they return in the final season, having been captured by the Germans on D-Day. Herr Engelbert von Smallhausen ( John Louis Mansi ) (series 2 to 9) – Herr Flick's assistant. Dressed exactly like Herr Flick but much shorter, von Smallhausen copies Flick's exaggerated limp. He often suggests stupid plans and ideas, only for them to be put down by Herr Flick. He once delivered an out-of-date ransom note from
6075-625: Was born in Chigwell , Essex . Her father Joseph was a fish trader at Billingsgate Fish Market and her mother Shirley an actress. One of her sisters is the actress and writer Ann Michelle . While her parents were at work, they employed an au-pair girl to look after Michelle and her three sisters; the girl they employed was future Hollywood actress Elke Sommer . Michelle attended Knewnham Junior School in Wanstead and then West Hatch Technical High School . After O-levels she stayed on at school to complete
6156-419: Was explained by claiming that Roger had tried to get his brother out of prison, but ended up taking his place. When Royle died after only one series, the series' producers chose to replace him with a different actor playing the same character. General Leopold von Flockenstuffen ( Ken Morley ) (series 5–7) – A German general, whose sexuality is similar to that of Gruber. At one point he has to take over command of
6237-579: Was hospitalised and suffered from whiplash , concussion and balance issues. It was later reported Michelle wanted to 'press charges' against Abraham, although there is no mechanism for her to have done so in English law. In 2016, Michelle said she suffers from tinnitus . Michelle was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2010 Birthday Honours for her services to charity. She
6318-633: Was just too lazy to say the whole sentence". Rumours that the actor refused to give the regular salute are false. In the second series episode "Herr Flick's Revenge" and the third series episodes "Flight of Fancy" , "Pretty Maids All in a Row" and "The Great Un-Escape" , the Hans Geering character gives the full "Heil Hitler" salute. Kelly also went on to play Hitler himself in Stalag Luft in 1993. Herr Otto Flick ( Richard Gibson , series 1 to 8; David Janson , series 9) – The local Gestapo officer who tries to show as little emotion as possible. He dresses in
6399-464: Was later announced that Michelle would be playing Jo Cotton , the secret wife of Tom "Rocky" Cotton ( Brian Conley ). Michelle's first scenes aired on 29 March 2023. Michelle is actively involved in many charities and good causes. She was the longest-serving president of The Heritage Foundation and is the current president of the eastern region of the Lady Taverners . As well as being a member of
6480-469: Was never stated whether it was a different character, or the same character either going undercover or changing loyalties. Corporal Caponi (John Banks) (series 5–6) – Captain Bertorelli's second-in-command of the Italian troops stationed in Nouvion. Private Elsa Bigstern ( Louise Gold ) (series 7) is Helga's replacement when she leaves for a course. She is a masculine type with red hair and a booming voice. She
6561-428: Was the one cast member who could speak fluent French. Mimi Labonq ( Sue Hodge ) (series 4 to 9) – The replacement waitress for Maria, she is also short in stature. She is a member of the Resistance with a bloodthirsty hatred of the Germans, and a secret mission to kill the "German swines", often after wooing them – her address on her card is "straight up the stairs, first on the left past the linen cupboard". She also has
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