Pearl Hackney

Acting

Pearl Hackney

Born October 28, 1916 · Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, England, UK

Died September 18, 2009 · aged 92

No biography available.

Known For

YanksYanks · 1979
Yanks
5.91979
MovieRomanceDrama
During WWII, the United States set up army bases in Great Britain as part of the war effort. Against their proper sensibilities, many of the Brits don't much like the brash Yanks, especially when it comes to the G.I.s making advances on the lonely British girls. One relationship that develops is between married John, an Army Captain, and the aristocratic Helen, whose naval husband is away at war. Helen loves her husband, but Helen and John are looking for some comfort during the difficult times.
The Ploughman's LunchThe Ploughman's Lunch · 1983
The Ploughman's Lunch
4.81983
MovieDrama
As the UK begins its military engagement in the Falklands, a BBC news journalist attempts to climb up from his working-class roots, at any cost, lying to those around him to get what he wants, only to discover that he is the recipient of a deception far more clever than his own.
There's a Girl in My SoupThere's a Girl in My Soup · 1970
There's a Girl in My Soup
5.51970
MovieComedyRomance
TV personality Robert Danvers, an exceedingly vain rotter, seduces young women daily, never staying long with one. He meets his match in Marion, an American, 19, who's available but refuses any romantic illusions.
Stand up, Virgin SoldiersStand up, Virgin Soldiers · 1977
Stand up, Virgin Soldiers
4.61977
MovieComedy
Some British soldiers in Singapore are more concerned with finding sex than finding Communists.
The Little Match GirlThe Little Match Girl · 1986
The Little Match Girl
6.01986
MovieDramaMusic
The Little Match Girl is a short story by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen. The story is about a dying child's hopes and dreams, and was first published in 1845. This adaptation was made for Harlech TV and broadcast on 28th December 1986 and starred Twiggy and Roger Daltrey, and features the song 'Mistletoe and Wine' which became a Christmas number one for Cliff Richard in 1988, the biggest selling record of that year.
The Four Dimensions of GretaThe Four Dimensions of Greta · 1972
The Four Dimensions of Greta
4.61972
MovieComedy
Hans a young German journalist arrives in London to write an article about au-pair girls, but is requested by friends to investigate the whereabouts of their teenage daughter Greta.
Dangerous Davies: The Last DetectiveDangerous Davies: The Last Detective · 1981
Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective
6.21981
MovieCrimeComedy
When D. C. Dangerous Davies, not held in high regard by his superiors, is assigned to find a notorious criminal kingpin, he uncovers the details of 15-year-old cold case.
Cool It, Carol!Cool It, Carol! · 1970
Cool It, Carol!
5.61970
MovieComedyDrama
A naive couple leave their small town for success in London's adult entertainment culture.

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Shine on Harvey MoonShine on Harvey Moon · 1982
Shine on Harvey Moon
7.71982
SeriesDrama
Shine on Harvey Moon! is a British comedy-drama series made by Central Television for ITV from 8 January 1982 to 23 August 1985 and briefly revived in 1995 by Meridian. This generally light-hearted series was created by comedy writers Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran. The series is set in the East End of London shortly after the Second World War. Upon being demobbed RAF serviceman Harvey Moon, played by Kenneth Cranham, returns home and finds his family involved in various troubles. His wife Rita, played by Maggie Steed, is not interested in resuming their relationship, and works in a seedy nightclub frequented by American servicemen. He becomes involved with the Labour Party and the union movement. The name of the series is a wordplay on the title of the popular 1908 song 'Shine On, Harvest Moon'. The first series was commissioned and recorded by ATV at their Elstree studios with the remaining series filmed at newly constructed facilities in Nottingham.

Mrs. Bright

Hi-de-Hi!Hi-de-Hi! · 1980
Hi-de-Hi!
7.01980
SeriesComedy
Hi-de-Hi! is a British sitcom set in Maplins, a fictional holiday camp, during 1959 and 1960, and was written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft, who also wrote Dad's Army and It Ain't Half Hot Mum amongst others. It aired on the BBC from 1980 to 1988. The series revolved around the lives of the camp's management and entertainers, most of them struggling actors or has-beens. The inspiration was the experience of writers Perry and Croft: after being demobilised from the army, Perry was a Redcoat at Butlin's, Pwllheli during the holiday season. The series gained large audiences and won a BAFTA as Best Comedy Series in 1984. In 2004, it came 40th in Britain's Best Sitcom and in a 2008 poll on Channel 4, 'Hi-de-Hi!" was voted the 35th most popular comedy catchphrase.

Rose's Mum