Sylvia Peters was an English actress known for her work as a BBC television announcer and for performances in various musical roles. She gained fame for her contributions to television during the 1950s, especially for coaching Queen Elizabeth II in broadcasting.
Personal and Family Life
Sylvia Peters was born on September 26, 1925, in Highgate, London, to an Italian father, Romelo Petronzo, and an English mother, Ethel. She received ballet lessons at a young age and trained as an actress. Sylvia married Kenneth Milne-Buckley in 1950, and they had one child together. They remained married until his death in 1982.
Career
Peters began her television career at the BBC in 1947 after responding to a newspaper ad for continuity announcing. She was a prominent figure on BBC television, serving as a continuity announcer until 1958. In addition to her announcing roles, she presented programs like ‘Come Dancing’ and worked on children’s television. After retiring, she opened a dress shop in Wimbledon but later returned to television to present the Channel 4 series ‘Years Ahead’ and to celebrate BBC’s 50th anniversary in 1986.
Death and Legacy
Sylvia Peters passed away on July 26, 2016, in the UK. Her contributions to television, particularly in the 1950s, have left a lasting impact. She is remembered not only for her announcing work but also for her role in coaching Queen Elizabeth II, showcasing her skill in broadcasting.
Filmography
| Title | Type | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two’s Company | TV Movie | The Gentle Art | 1959 |
| Pantomania: Babes in the Wood | TV Movie | Maid Marion | 1957 |
| Pantomania, or Dick Whittington | TV Movie | Alice Fitzwarren | 1956 |
| Pantomania, or It Was Never Like This | TV Movie | Cinderella | 1955 |