Gert and Daisy
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Gert and Daisy were the two characters of a British
female comedy act who are particularly remembered for their contribution to film and radio entertainment during World War II
. They were stalwarts of the BBC radio
variety programme Workers' Playtime, where they would talk about anything and everything, but especially their fictional husbands: Bert and Wally.
The characters of Gert and Daisy were played by Florence Elsie Waters (1893–1990) and Doris Waters (1904–1978), who were sisters of Horace John Waters (1895–1981), better known as Jack Warner
of Dixon of Dock Green
fame. Elsie and Doris were awarded OBEs in the King's Birthday Honours List in 1946.
(1944), which were all made by Butcher's Film Service. In 1959 they appeared in a television series Gert and Daisy which aired on ITV
. They performed in radio's Workers' Playtime.
and Steve Bruce
were nicknamed Gert & Daisy by their fans in the late 1990s.
United Kingdom
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female comedy act who are particularly remembered for their contribution to film and radio entertainment during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. They were stalwarts of the BBC radio
BBC Radio
BBC Radio is a service of the British Broadcasting Corporation which has operated in the United Kingdom under the terms of a Royal Charter since 1927. For a history of BBC radio prior to 1927 see British Broadcasting Company...
variety programme Workers' Playtime, where they would talk about anything and everything, but especially their fictional husbands: Bert and Wally.
The characters of Gert and Daisy were played by Florence Elsie Waters (1893–1990) and Doris Waters (1904–1978), who were sisters of Horace John Waters (1895–1981), better known as Jack Warner
Jack Warner (actor)
Jack Warner OBE was an English film and television actor. He is closely associated with the role of PC George Dixon, which he played until the age of eighty....
of Dixon of Dock Green
Dixon of Dock Green
Dixon of Dock Green was a popular BBC television series that ran from 1955 to 1976, and later a radio series. Despite being a drama series, it was initially produced by the BBC's light entertainment department.-Overview:...
fame. Elsie and Doris were awarded OBEs in the King's Birthday Honours List in 1946.
Film, radio and television
They appeared in three films together Gert and Daisy's Weekend (1942), Gert and Daisy Clean Up (1942) and It's in the BagIt's in the Bag
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(1944), which were all made by Butcher's Film Service. In 1959 they appeared in a television series Gert and Daisy which aired on ITV
ITV
ITV is the major commercial public service TV network in the United Kingdom. Launched in 1955 under the auspices of the Independent Television Authority to provide competition to the BBC, it is also the oldest commercial network in the UK...
. They performed in radio's Workers' Playtime.
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Popular culture
Manchester United defenders Gary PallisterGary Pallister
Gary Andrew Pallister is an English former footballer, most noted for his nine-year spell at Manchester United from 1989 until 1998...
and Steve Bruce
Steve Bruce
Stephen Roger "Steve" Bruce is an English football manager and former player. Born in Corbridge, Northumberland, he was a promising schoolboy footballer but was rejected by a number of professional clubs. He was on the verge of quitting the game altogether when he was offered a trial with Gillingham...
were nicknamed Gert & Daisy by their fans in the late 1990s.