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Daphne Margaret du Grivel Oxenford (31 October 1919 – 21 December 2012) was an English actress, known for her early stage roles, and later her radio and television work. She was the voice ("Are you sitting comfortably ...?") of BBC radio's Listen with Mother from its inception in 1950 to 1971.
The daughter of an accountant, Daphne Margaret du Grivel Oxenford was born on October 31 1919 at Barnet, north London. From school she trained at the Embassy School of Acting in Swiss Cottage, later the Central School of Speech and Drama, under Sybil Thorndike's sister Eileen.
- Actress
- October 31, 1919
- Daphne Oxenford
- December 21, 2012
4. Jan. 2013 · The radio presenter and actress, who also appeared in Coronation Street and Midsomer Murders, passed away at 93. She was famous for her meticulously modulated opening phrase of "Are you sitting comfortably? Then I'll begin" on the children's programme.
16. Jan. 2013 · Daphne Margaret du Grivel Oxenford, actress: born London 31 October 1919; married 1951 David Marshall (died 2003; two daughters); died Northwood, Middlesex 21 December 2012.
4. Jan. 2013 · Daphne Oxenford, the voice that entranced a generation, dies at 93 For many post-war toddlers, Listen With Mother was a daily event not to be missed Michael McCarthy
Daphne Oxenford was an English actress who appeared in Coronation Street, Man About The House, To The Manor Born and Midsomer Murders. She also voiced Listen With Mother on radio for many years.
Daphne Oxenford. Jump to Edit. Overview. Born. October 31, 1919 · Barnet, London, England, UK. Died. December 21, 2012 · Denville Hall, Northwood, London, England, UK (undisclosed) Birth name. Daphne Margaret du Grivel Oxenford. Mini Bio. The phrase has now been enshrined in the Oxford Dictionary of Quotations.
