Josephine is best known for her roles in British television sitcoms, including Edna Hawkins aka “Mrs. H” in Shelley, Elizabeth “Liz” Warden, Hyacinth Bucket’s long-suffering next-door neighbour in Keeping Up Appearances (1990-1995), and Miss Davenport in Last of the Summer Wine (2003–2010).

Tewson was born in 1931 in Hampstead, London.

William, her father, was a professional musician who played the double bass in the BBC Symphony Orchestra; Kate (née Morley, born 1908), her mother, was a nurse and the daughter of Haydn Morley, who captained Sheffield Wednesday in the 1890 FA Cup Final.

Tewson attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art after graduating from grammar school in 1952.

How many times has Josephine Tewson been married?

The renowned television star has been married twice.

Who are Josephine Tewson’s ex-husbands?

Josephine Tewson married English actor Leonard Rossiter. They first met at Salisbury Rep, where they were both employed.

Tewson and Rossiter dated before getting married on September 27, 1958. However, they were only able to stay together for three years before divorcing in 1961.

After the contentious divorce, she began dating dentist Henry Newman and fell in love. And on June 12, 1972, the couple tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony.