Hattie Jacques

Biography

Hattie Jacques was a beloved English comedy actress who rose to fame through her radio appearances on iconic shows like Tommy Handley's ITMA and Tony Hancock's Hancock's Half Hour. She went on to star in fourteen Carry On films, cementing her status as a British television staple alongside Eric Sykes in their long-running series Sykes. Her no-nonsense characters endeared her to audiences, both on screen and in television.