I was saddened today when I read news that Wendy Richards (aka Miss Brahms - Are You Being Served) has passed away at the age of 65 February 26th after losing a long battle with Cancer. The funeral services were held March 9th, 2009. Many of you may only know her from the hit sitcom, but many of us fondly remember her character on Eastenders, the popular english soap. As Pauline Fowler, she played the matriach of the family, keeping it together and proividing the iron fist and stability to the many problems that affected the fam. Her character dealt with many touchy subjects before it was popular to discuss them openly, the son infected with HIV, a pregnant teenager who wouldn't reveal the father. Teenage drug and alcohol abuse, husband in prison for a crime he didn't commit. For years we have watched Wendy Richards play this gritty, solid and sometime unlikeable character. It was a far cry from the glamorous Miss Brahms character, Pauline Fowler never in heels or short skirts but rather the grungy cardigan and worn look on her face. I remember watching the first episode of Eastenders years ago and thinking this show was going to be great, after moving to the US I was happy to see that it was on BBC America, but unfortunately it was removed probably because it differs so much from American soaps and people found it depressing. There is nothing quite like watching Eastenders on a Sunday afternoon whilst cooking the Sunday dinner. Eastenders is not the same without Wendy Richards who appeared in the show since its beginning and she leaves large shoes to be filled.
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on her face. I remember watching the first episode of Eastenders years ago and thinking this show was going to be great, after moving to the US I was happy to see that it was on BBC America, but unfortunately it was removed probably because it differs so much from American soaps and people found it depressing. There is nothing quite like watching Eastenders on a Sunday afternoon whilst cooking the Sunday dinner. Eastenders is not the same without Wendy Richards who appeared in the show since its beginning and she leaves large shoes to be filled..png)