Georgina Hale, who has died aged 80, was a British stage and screen actress whose ready, slinky sensuality might have made her a star in other countries. Her diminutive, smoky-eyed presence and Betty Boop-like voice were most memorably deployed by Ken Russell in his run of 1970s provocations, notably The Devils (1971) and Mahler (1974), for which she won a Bafta.
Acclaimed actress, presenter, comedian and writer Mel Giedroyc is to join the cast of Starter For Ten, the musical based on David Nicholls’ book and cult film which will run at Bristol Old Vic from 29 February – 30 March.