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   Who played Mavis Hooper in Crossroads?

   • In Crossroads Charmian played Mavis Hooper – visually the inspiration for Victoria Wood and Acorn Antiques character Mrs Overall (with the name based on Mrs Mack from Take The High Road). The character ran a B&B in Heathbury which saw regular characters as lodgers such as Iris Scott (Angela Webb) and Benny Hawkins (Paul Henry).

   Crossroads actress Charmian Abrahams dies aged 96

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   What happened to Mavis Hooper in Crossroads?

   • Charmian Abrahams, who was well known for her portrayal of Mavis Hooper in the drama Crossroads, was struck by a delivery van on Lordswood Road just before midday on Monday. Any witnesses can assist a police appeal by contacting investigators by emailing: sciu@westmidlands.police.uk.

   Crossroads actress Charmian Abrahams, 96, dead after being hit by van

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   Who played the role of Mavis Hooper?

   • Charmian Abrahams, who was 96 years old and played the role of Mavis Hooper, was a much-loved aunt and great-aunt and a dear friend to many. She was still full of life and energy and fiercely independent when she passed away after being hit by a van.

   Crossroads actress Charmian Abrahams, 96, dead after being hit by van

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   When did 'Mavis Hooper' end?

   • The long-running soap, which ran for 24 years from 1964 through to 1988, before a short revival in the early 2000s, was set in a fictional hotel in the Midlands. Abrahams played Mavis Hooper, the wife of garage hand Sid Hooper, featuring in more than 50 episodes before leaving in 1985.

   Soap legend killed after being hit by delivery van in 'sudden & tragic

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   Who ribbed Sid & Mavis?

   • The character was also affectionately ribbed by Mike Yarwood in his ITV sketch show in 1983 where he played Sid and Mavis as well as several other motel regulars. Sid and Mavis Hooper, Stan Stennett and Charmian Eyre

   Crossroads actress Charmian Abrahams dies aged 96

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   What kind of character was Mavis in Heathbury?

   • The character ran a B&B in Heathbury which saw regular characters as lodgers such as Iris Scott (Angela Webb) and Benny Hawkins (Paul Henry). While she could be abrasive and abrupt Mavis had a kind heart and would try to help her lodgers if they found themselves with problems.

   Crossroads actress Charmian Abrahams dies aged 96

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2. crossroadsmotel.co.uk › fanclub › 2024/01/19Actress who brought ‘Mavis Hooper’ to life dies aged 96 ...

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   Jan 19, 2024 · In Crossroads Charmian played Mavis Hooper – visually the inspiration for Victoria Wood and Acorn Antiques character Mrs Overall (with the name based on Mrs Mack from Take The High Road).

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   Jan 20, 2024 · CROSSROADS star Charmian Abrahams has died after being hit by a delivery van. The actress - best known for playing Mavis Hooper in the soap - died in Harborne, Birmingham, on Monday.

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   Jan 19, 2024 · A woman who was run over and killed in Birmingham was the former Crossroads actress Charmian Abrahams, it has emerged. The 96-year-old was hit by a delivery van in Harborne on Monday. She was...

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   Jan 20, 2024 · The star of 1980s British soap Crossroads was hit in Harborne, near Birmingham, on Monday, West Midlands Police said. Abrahams played Mavis Hooper in the soap which ran on ITV from 1964 to 1988...

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   Jan 20, 2024 · Charmian Abrahams, who starred as Mavis Hooper in the long-running soap Crossroads, has died after being hit by a delivery van. The 96-year-old’s family has paid tribute to the star, who was...

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   Jan 19, 2024 · An actress from the popular British soap Crossroads has died after being struck by a delivery van. Charmian Abrahams, who starred as Mavis Hooper in the long-running series during the early...

10. www.birminghammail.co.uk › news › local-newsCrossroads star who worked with Noël Coward killed in ...

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    Jan 19, 2024 · Charmian Abrahams played Mavis Hooper in the long-running ITV soap, set in a Midlands motel and filmed at ATV in Birmingham. The 96-year-old was fatally injured in a crash in Lordswood Road,...