Georgina Hale Biography

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FULL NAME: GEORGINA HALE
CHARACTER/S IN T-BAG:
Tabatha Bag
Kit Bag (T-Bag And The Sunstones Of Montezuma Eps1 & 10)

EPISODES APPEARED IN:
42 Episodes (4 Series & 2 Christmas Specials)

BIRTH DATE: 4th August 1943
BIRTH PLACE: Ilford, Essex, London, UK
STAR SIGN: Leo

Born in Essex in 1943 Georgina Hale started her acting career on TV in a guest role in The Flying Swan (1965) and over the following few years she made appearances in many other TV dramas including Public Eye (1966); The Wednesday Play (1966); Drama '67 (1967); Half Hour Story (1967); ITV Playhouse (1968); Plays Of Today (1969) and Special Branch (1970).

Throughout this early period in her career Georgina became an accomplished stage actress, with major roles at the Playhouse, Liverpool in 1967, taking the eponymous role of Gigi, and as Juliet in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. In 1975 she again played the leading role, this time of Liza Doolittle in Pygmalion at the Thorndike Theatre in Leatherhead. Georgina then gave a much acclaimed portrayal of Nina in Chekhov's The Seagull at the Playhouse, Derby in 1976, which would mark her West End debut at the Duke of York's Theatre in August 1976.

In 1971, at the age of 26, Georgina appeared in her first recurring role in the TV series Budgie alongside Adam Faith, in four episodes over the two series.

Georgina then started appearing in numerous films by the controversial film director Ken Russell. Her first being The Devils (1971), followed by Mahler (1975) and cameos in Lisztomania (1975) and Valentino (1977). Georgina won the BAFTA for Outstanding new Actress for her role as Alma Mahler for the film Mahler, where she starred opposite Robert Powell (who she would later work with again in the BBC comedy The Detectives (1993)).

Other film appearances include the Twiggy musical The Boyfriend (1971), where she starred alongside Glenda Jackson (who would later appear in T-Bag’s Christmas Ding-Dong); Butley (1976) and Sweeney 2 (1978), the spin-off movie of the TV series.

Georgina appeared in Simon Gray’s stage plays which were filmed and shown on TV for the BBC Play for Today and BBC Play of the Month such as Only Make Believe (1973), Electra (1974), Plaintiff’s And Defendants (1975), Two Sundays (1975) and The Seagull (1978).

Throughout the late 1970's Georgina continued to work in the theatre in the The Tribades (in Hampstead during May 1978); Boo Hoo (Open Space during July 1978); and in The Last of the Red Hot Lovers (Royal Exchange, Manchester, April 1979 and the Criterion Theatre in November 1979). At the start of the 1980's Georgina continued her work on the stage in Nell Dunn’s play, Steaming, at the Comedy Theatre in London, which she was nominated for the 1981 Best Comedy Performance Olivier award. In April 1982 Georgina would star opposite Glenda Jackson in Robert David MacDonald's play, Summit Conference at the Lyric Theatre, for Glasgow's Citizens' Theatre.

As well as the many film and stage roles Georgina has made many guest roles in many famous TV series such as Upstairs Downstairs (1975); The Lady Killers (1980); as Daisy K in Doctor Who: The Happiness Patrol (1988); One Foot In The Grave (1990) and with Dawn French in Murder Most Horrid (1994).

In 1990 Georgina took over the role of T-Bag, appearing as Tallulah Bag's madcap sister Tabatha Bag. Her performance of Tabatha Bag has been described by one of the writers of T-Bag, Grant Cathro, as a cross between Harpo Marx and a Dalek! Georgina has a unique way of portraying her characters and Tabatha Bag is a great example of this - a cult character full of unpredictability with a flare for the delivery of funny lines, her unique voice, talent and body movement add to the eccentricity of the character. Georgina played T-Bag for four series and two Christmas specials before Thames Television lost its license in 1992.

After appearing in T-Bag Georgina has been in many films such as Preaching To The Perverted (1997) and TV programmes such as BBC's Casualty (2000); Trial & Retribution (2002) and ITV's The Bill (2002) as the 'Tabatha Bag-esque' Marilyn Costello mirroring Tabatha Bag's evil intent perfectly.

Georgina Hale also continued her work in the threatre many of them for the Glasgow Citizens Company such as Mourning Becomes Electra (1991); The Milk Train Doesn't Stop Here Anymore (1994); Britannicus (2002) and The Cherry Orchard (2002). Other plays include Absurd Person Singular (1993, Theatre Royal, Bath); Life Support (1997, Aldwych, London); The Guardsman (2000, On Tour) and Semi-Monde (2001, Lyric Theatre, London).

Georgina has continued appearing on our screen, often appearing in guest roles such as Murder Investigation Team (2005), the film Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont (2005) and The Commander: The Devil You Know (2007). Georgina also appeared in several episodes of the Yorkshire soap Emmerdale in the summer of 2006, although her character of Beryl Chugspoke never had any scenes alongside Elizabeth Estensen.

In 2007 Georgina attended the T-Bag reunion DVD filming by Fantom Films and also attended the cult TV festival to promote the DVD launch later in 2007.

Georgina has also been involved in charity work in other countries.

Following her appearance in Emmerdale Georgina appeared in Channel 4's long-running soap, Hollyoaks, in September 2010 Georgina appeared playing the battleaxe mother Blanche. Georgina appeared in five episodes and then in February 2011 reprised her role as Blanche and appeared in a further two episodes.

Georgina appeared as Doreen in the Studio Canal film Cockneys vs Zombies (2012) and Angel (2015) and made a guest appearances in the ITV daytime drama Crime Stories (2012) and BBC's Holby City (2016).

Holby City was Georgina's last appearance on TV.

Sadly Georgina passed away on 4th January 2024, age 80.

There is a board dedicated to Georgina Hale on The T-Bag Forum!
Doctor Who Images
Ken Russell Classic Films
The Unofficial Glasgow Citizens Theatre Website Georgina Hale Interview (archive link)
The following information is from these following resources:
Georgina Hale (The Internet Movie Database)
Georgina Hale (TV.com)
Georgina Hale (Wikipedia)
The Actors Compendium (Aveleyman.com)
And my own knowledge.

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1960's
1965
The Flying Swan TV | Guest cast (1 episode) (11.09.1965) As: Amanda Hurst		Open Day (#1.24, 11/09/1965)
No Hiding Place TV Series | Guest cast (1 episode) (10.11.1965) As: Girl in café		Hi-Jack (#8.2, 10/11/1965)
1966
The Wednesday Play: Way Off Beat TV | Main cast (1 episode) (08.06.1966) As: Jill		Way Off Beat (#1.64, 08/06/1966)
Public Eye TV | Guest cast (1 episode) (06.08.1966) As: Hostess		You're Not Cinderella, Are You? (#2.6, 06/08/1966)
1967
Drama '67 TV | Main cast (1 episode) (14.01.1967) As: Ruth		Cross My Heart and Hope She'll Die (#6.7, 14/01/1967)
No Hiding Place TV Series | Guest cast (1 episode) (04.05.1967) As: Sarah Cairns		Decree Absolute (#10.8, 04/05/1967)
Half Hour Story TV | Main cast (1 episode) (12.07.1967) As: Julie		Which of These Two Ladies Is He Married To? (#1.9, 12/07/1967)
1968
Public Eye TV | Guest cast (1 episode) (27.01.1968) As: Liz Chambers		But What Good Will Truth Do? (#3.2, 27/01/1968)
Detective TV | Guest cast (1 episode) (17.05.1968) As: Caroline Emmett		The Deadly Climate (#2.1, 17/05/1968)
Virgin Of The Secret Service TV | Guest cast (1 episode) (23.05.1968) As: Shang Si		Across the Silver Pass of Gusri Song (#1.9, 23/05/1968)
ITV Playhouse TV | Guest cast (1 episode) (23.12.1968) As: Nanine		Camille 68 (#2.19, 23/12/1968)
1969
W. Somerset Maugham: The Back of Beyond TV | Main cast (1 episode) (10.06.1969) As: Enid Clarke		The Back of Beyond (#1.1, 10/06/1969)
Plays Of Today: Men Of Iron TV | Main cast (1 episode) (02.10.1969) As: ?		Men Of Iron (#1.5, 02/10/1969)
1970's
1970
Special Branch TV Series | Guest cast (1 episode) (7.10.1970) As: Lisa		Love From Doris (#2.9, 07/10/1970)
The Main Chance TV Series | Guest cast (1 episode) (26.10.1970) As: Miss Sheila Smith		The Best Legal System in the World (#2.7, 26/10/1970)
Menace TV Series | Guest cast (1 episode) (8.12.1970) As: The Girl		Who's Been Sleeping In My Bed? (#1.11, 08/12/1970)
1971
The Boyfriend Film | Guest cast (1971) As: Fay
Budgie TV Series | Main cast (4 episodes) (1971-1972) As: Jean Bird		Out (#1.1, 09/04/1971) ... (uncredited) Brains (#1.3, 23/04/1971) Dreaming of Thee (#2.1, 21/04/1972) And the Lord Taketh Away (#2.2, 28/04/1972)
The Devils Film | Main cast (??.07.1971) As: Philippe
1972
Eagle In A Cage Film | Main cast (1972) As: Betty Balcombe
The Strauss Family TV Series | Guest cast (1 episode) (19.12.1972) As: Lili Dietrich		Lili (#1.7, 19/12/1972)
1973
Play for Today: Only Make Believe TV Play | Main cast (1 episode) (12.02.1973) As: Sandra George		Only Make Believe (#3.16, 12/02/1973)
A.D.A.M. TV | Main cast (08.04.1973) As: Jean Empson
The Love Ban (Anyone for Sex?) Film | Main cast (1973) As: Joyce
1974
The Protectors TV Series | Guest cast (1 episode) (15.02.1974) As: Girl Passenger		Shadbolt (#2.22, 15/02/1974)
BBC Play of the Month: Electra TV Play | Main cast (1 episode) (24.10.1974) As: Chrysothemis, Electra's sister		Electra (#10.2, 24/10/1974)
Occupations TV | Guest cast (01.09.1974) As: Polya
Notorious Woman TV Series | Guest cast (2 episodes) (08.12.1974 - 15.12.1974) As: Solange Dudevant-Sand		Sonata (#1.6, 08/12/1974) Resolution (#1.7, 15/12/1974)
Twiggs TV Series | Appearance (1 episode) (03.10.1974) As: Herself		Untitled Episode (#1.3, 03/10/1974)
Affairs of the Heart TV Series | Guest cast (1 episode) (27.10.1974) As: Lola Skinner		Adela (#1.5, 27/10/1974)
1975
Mahler Film | Main cast (1975) As: Alma Mahler
Play for Today: Plaintiffs & Defendants TV Play | Main cast (1 episode) (14.10.1975) As: Joanna		Plaintiffs & Defendants (#6.1, 14/10/1975)
Play for Today: Two Sundays TV Play | Main cast (1 episode) (21.10.1975) As: Hilary		Two Sundays (#6.2, 21/10/1975)
Lisztomania Film | Cameo appearance (13.11.1975) As: uncredited
Play for Today: Children of the Sun TV Play | Main cast (1 episode) (18.11.1975) As: Fran		Children of the Sun (#6.6, 18/11/1975)
Upstairs Downstairs TV Series | Guest cast (1 episode) (12.10.1975) As: Violet Marshall		An Old Flame (#5.6, 12/10/1975)
Affairs of the Heart TV Series | Guest cast (1 episode) (06.04.1975) As: Daisy Miller		Daisy (#2.4, 06/04/1975)
1976
East Lynne TV Film | Main cast (1976) As: Afy Halljohn
Voyage Of The Damned Film | Main cast (1976) As: Lottie Schulman
Nouvelle De Henry James Mini | Main cast (1 episode) (27.03.1976) As: Beatrice Ambient		L’Auteur de Beltraffio (#1.3, 27/03/1976)
Yes Honestly TV Series | Guest cast (2 episodes) (19.03.1976 & 03.02.1977) As: Georgina		Three's None (#1.11, 19/03/1976) We've Never Sailed the Amazon We've Never Reached Brazil (#2.5, 03/02/1977)
Butley Film | Main cast (??.04.1976) As: Carol Heasman
1977
Jubilee TV Series | Guest cast (1 episode) (03.02.1977) As: Alice Moore		Street Party (#1.2, 03/02/1977)
ITV Sunday Night Drama: The Late Wife TV Series | Guest cast (1 episode) (29.05.1977) As: Andrea		The Late Wife (#2.1, 29/05/1977)
Valentino Film | Guest cast (04.10.1977) As: Uncredited
1978
BBC Play of the Month: The Seagull TV Play | Main cast (1 episode) (05.02.1978) As: Masha		The Seagull (#13.4, 05/02/1978)
Sweeney 2 Film (of TV Series) | Main cast (??.04.1978) As: Switchboard Girl
1979
The World Is Full Of Married Men Film | Main cast (03.06.1979) As: Lois Grossman
Crown Court TV Series | Guest cast (1 episode) (27.12.1979) As: Mrs. Marcia Nichols		Caroline: Part 1 (#8.58, 27/12/1979)
1980's
1980
Give Us a Clue TV Game Show | Appearance (1 episode) (28.01.1980) As: Herself		Untitled Episode (#?.?, 28/01/1980)
The Watcher In The Woods Film | Guest cast (1980) As: Young Mrs. Aylwood
McVicar Film | Main cast (??.08.1980) As: Kate
Lady Killers TV | Guest cast (1 episode) (03.08.1980) As: Ruth Ellis		Lucky, Lucky Thirteen (#2.6, 03/08/1980)
Minder TV Series | Guest cast (1 episode) (16.10.1980) As: Renee		The Beer Hunter (#2.6, 16/10/1980)
Hammer House Of Horror TV Series | Guest cast (1 episode) (06.12.1980) As: Stella		The Mark Of Satan (#1.13, 06/12/1980)
1981
The French Lieutenant's Woman Film | Guest cast (15.10.1981) As: Actress at Wrap Party … (Uncredited)
1987
Boon TV Series | Guest cast (1 episode) (10.11.1987) As: Alison (Harry’s Ex-Wife)		A Fistful of Pesetas (#2.10, 10/11/1987)
Castaway Film | Guest cast (1987) As: Sister Saint Margaret
1988
Gems TV Series | Main cast (36 episodes) (06.01.1988 - 01.04.1988) As: Lynne		Untitled Episode (#3.4, 13/01/1988) Untitled Episode (#3.5, 14/01/1988) Untitled Episode (#3.6, 15/01/1988) Untitled Episode (#3.7, 20/01/1988) Untitled Episode (#3.8, 21/01/1988) Untitled Episode (#3.9, 22/01/1988) Untitled Episode (#3.10, 27/01/1988) Untitled Episode (#3.11, 28/01/1988) Untitled Episode (#3.12, 29/01/1988) Untitled Episode (#3.13, 03/02/1988) Untitled Episode (#3.14, 04/02/1988) Untitled Episode (#3.15, 05/02/1988) Untitled Episode (#3.16, 10/02/1988) Untitled Episode (#3.17, 11/02/1988) Untitled Episode (#3.18, 12/02/1988) Untitled Episode (#3.19, 17/02/1988) Untitled Episode (#3.20, 18/02/1988) Untitled Episode (#3.21, 19/02/1988) Untitled Episode (#3.22, 24/02/1988) Untitled Episode (#3.23, 25/02/1988) Untitled Episode (#3.24, 26/02/1988) Untitled Episode (#3.25, 02/03/1988) Untitled Episode (#3.26, 03/03/1988) Untitled Episode (#3.27, 04/03/1988) Untitled Episode (#3.28, 09/03/1988) Untitled Episode (#3.29, 10/03/1988) Untitled Episode (#3.30, 11/03/1988) Untitled Episode (#3.31, 16/03/1988) Untitled Episode (#3.32, 17/03/1988) Untitled Episode (#3.33, 18/03/1988) Untitled Episode (#3.34, 23/03/1988) Untitled Episode (#3.35, 24/03/1988) Untitled Episode (#3.36, 25/03/1988) Untitled Episode (#3.37, 30/03/1988) Untitled Episode (#3.38, 31/03/1988) Untitled Episode (#3.39, 01/04/1988)
Doctor Who TV Series | Guest cast (3 episodes) (02.11.1988 - 16.11.1988) As: Daisy K		The Happiness Patrol: Part 1 (#25.5, 02/11/1988) The Happiness Patrol: Part 2 (#25.6, 09/11/1988) The Happiness Patrol: Part 3 (#25.7, 16/11/1988)
Dogplant Sci-Fi Short | Main cast (??.03.1988) As: Professor
South of the Border TV Series | Guest cast (1 episode) (08.11.1988) As: Joan Hartley		Untitled Episode (#1.3, 08/11/1988)
1989
Murder On The Moon TV | Main cast (1989) As: Allison Quinney
1990's
1990
T-Bag And The Pearls Of Wisdom Kids TV Series | Main cast (10 episodes) (02.01.1990-06.03.1990) As: T-Bag (Tabatha)		Any Old Port (#1.1, 02/01/1990) High Noon (#1.2, 09/01/1990) Elementary, My Dear What-Not (#1.3, 16/01/1990) Grimble and Squiffy (#1.4, 23/01/1990) Mutiny! (#1.5, 30/01/1990) The Ghost of Castle McCarr (#1.6, 06/02/1990) Tut Tut (#1.7, 13/02/1990) Cedric Sackbutt's Search For A Song (#1.8, 20/02/1990) Play It Again, Sal (#1.9, 27/02/1990) The Pearls Of Wisdom (#1.10, 06/03/1990)
One Foot In The Grave TV Series | Guest cast (1 episode) (08.11.1990) As: April Bluett		Love & Death (#2.5, 08/11/1990)
T-Bag’s Christmas Ding-Dong Kids TV Special | Main cast (26.12.1990) As: T-Bag (Tabatha)
1991
T-Bag And The Rings Of Olympus Kids TV Series | Main cast (10 episodes) (07.01.1991-11.03.1991) As: T-Bag (Tabatha)		The Rings Of Olympus (#1.1, 07/01/1991) Bandits (#1.2, 14/01/1991) The Yukon (#1.3, 21/01/1991) Rum Barbara (#1.4, 28/01/1991) Vampires (#1.5, 04/02/1991) Exit With A Puff (#1.6, 11/02/1991) Rats (#1.7, 18/02/1991) Leonardo (#1.8, 25/02/1991) Torture (#1.9, 03/03/1991) Return To Olympus (#1.10, 11/03/1991)
Magic TV Series | Main cast (6 episodes) (1991) As: Andrea Watson		Unknown episodes
T-Bag’s Christmas Turkey Kids TV Special | Main cast (26.12.1991) As: T-Bag (Tabatha)
1992
T-Bag And The Sunstones Of Montezuma Kids TV Series | Main cast (10 episodes) (06.01.1992-09.03.1992) As: T-Bag (Tabatha)		In The Footsteps Of Kit Bag (#1.1, 06/01/1992) Gussie and Twittering (#1.2, 13/01/1992) Wilma Tell (#1.3, 20/01/1992) Gone Fishing (#1.4, 27/01/1992) Hippies (#1.5, 03/02/1992) Ra Ra Rasputin (#1.6, 10/02/1992) One Million Years B.C. (#1.7, 17/02/1992) Napoleon and Josephine (#1.8, 24/02/1992) Y-Fronts (#1.9, 02/03/1992) Montezuma's Revenge (#1.10, 09/03/1992)
Screen Two: The Count Of Solar TV Drama | Main cast (1 episode) (02.02.1992) As: Countess Solar		The Count Of Solar (#1.3, 02/02/1992)
Take Off With T-Bag Kids TV Series | Main cast (10 episodes) (08.09-1992-17.11.1992) As: T-Bag (Tabatha)		Many Happy Returns (#1.1, 08/09/1992) Theif Of Baghdad (#1.2, 15/09/1992) Bagsy Malone (#1.3, 22/09/1992) Curse Of The Mummy (#1.4, 06/10/1992) Doctor Strangebag (#1.5, 13/10/1992) Antony and Cleopatra (#1.6, 20/10/1992) Phantom Of The Opera (#1.7, 27/10/1992) Bin Bag (#1.8, 03/11/1992) The Red Shoes (#1.9, 10/11/1992) Shangri-La (#1.10, 17/11/1992)
Performance TV Series | Guest cast (1 episode) (05.12.1992) As: Moya Lexington		After the Dance (#2.4, 05/12/1992)
1993
The Detectives TV Series | Guest cast (1 episode) (03.03.1993) As: Irene Mazola		Strangers in Paradise (#1.6, 03/03/1993)
1994
The Honeymoon's Over TV | Main cast (30.01.1994) As: Norma
Murder Most Horrid TV Series | Guest cast (1 episode) (17.03.1994) As: Lady Jamieson		A Severe Case Of Death (#2.3, 17/03/1994)
Beyond Bedlam Film | Main cast (22.04.1994) As: Sister Romulus
The Bill TV Series | Guest cast (2 episodes) (23.09.1994 & 30.09.1994) As: Julie Stone		Living Legend (#10.114, 23/09/1994) Inquest (#10.117, 30/09/1994)
1995
Crown Prosecutor TV Series | Guest cast (1 episode) (23.03.1995) As: Maureen Sherman		Untitled Episode (#1.5, 23/03/1995)
Treasure Island TV Film | Main cast (24.12.1995) As: Mum
1996
Jackson: My Life…Your Fault Short Film | Main cast (1996) As: Josephine
1997
Preaching To The Perverted Film | Main cast (1997) As: Miss Wilderspin
1998
Gamal Abd El Naser Film | Main cast (1998) As: Lady Eden
A Rather English Marriage TV | Main cast (30.12.1998) As: Sabrina’s Maid
2000's
2000
Casualty TV Series | Guest cast (2 episodes) (14.10.2000 & 15.10.2000) As: Janet Henbury		Choked: Part 1 (#15.5, 14/10/2000) Choked: Part 2 (#15.6, 15/10/2000)
2002
AKA Film | Main cast (2002) As: Elizabeth Of Lithuania
Hell on Earth TV Movie documentary | Appearance (1 episode) (2002) As: Herself
Trial & Retribution TV Series | Guest cast (1 episode) (19.06.2002) As: Tammy Delany		Untitled Episode (#5.1, 19/06/2002)
The Bill TV Series | Guest cast (3 episodes) (18 & 19.12.2002 & 23.12.2002) As: Marilyn Costello		Code of Conduct (#18.83, 18/12/2002) Seeing Red (#18.84, 19/12/2002) Little White Lies (#18.85, 23/12/2002)
2003
Photo Finish Film | Main cast (2003) As: Therapist
2005
Murder Investigation Team (M.I.T) TV Series | Guest cast (1 episode) (25.07.2005) As: Woman		Untitled Episode (#2.3, 25/07/2005)
Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont Film | Main cast (2005) As: Mrs Burton
2006
Emmerdale TV Soap | Guest cast (Multiple episodes) (09.06.2006 - 21.06.2006) As: Beryl Chugspoke		Untitled Episode (#1.4384, 09/06/2006) Untitled Episode (#1.4390, 16/06/2006) Untitled Episode (#1.4392, 20/06/2006) Untitled Episode (#1.4393, 21/06/2006)
Budgie's Birds Video | Appearance (11.09.2006) As: Herself
2007
The Commander: The Devil You Know TV Series | Guest cast (1 episode) (08.07.2007) As: Vivienne Littlewood
T. Bag The Reunion Documentary DVD Documentary | Appearance (17.09.2007) As: Herself
2010's
2010
Hollyoaks TV Soap | Guest cast (7 episodes) (20.09.2010 - 24.09.2010 02.02.2011 - 03.02.2011) As: Blanche Longford		Untitled Episode (#1.2911, 20/09/2010) Untitled Episode (#1.2912, 21/09/2010) Untitled Episode (#1.2913, 22/09/2010) Untitled Episode (#1.2914, 23/09/2010) Untitled Episode (#1.2915, 24/09/2010) Untitled Episode (#1.3008, 02/02/2011) Untitled Episode (#1.3009, 03/02/2011)
2012
Cockneys vs Zombies Film | Main cast (2012) As: Doreen
Crime Stories TV Series | Guest cast (1 episode) (14.11.2012) As: Sally Woods		Untitled Episode (#1.3, 14/11/2012)
2015
Angel Film | Main cast (2015) As: Grandma
2016
Holby City TV Series | Guest cast (1 episode) (08.03.2016) As: Serephina Moore		On the Ropes (#1.3, 08/03/2016)