Veteran British actors Prunella Scales and Timothy West celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary recently. The couple, who famously appeared together in Channel 4’s Great Canal Journeys, have been together since meeting in 1961 while filming for the BBC. In 1993, Scales was diagnosed with vascular dementia, which has affected over a third of their married life. However, the couple has continued to thrive, and West was recently quoted praising his wife’s remarkable spirit.
Scales is best known for her role in Fawlty Towers, where she played Sybil Fawlty, the domineering and long-suffering wife of hotelier Basil Fawlty. West, meanwhile, is considered one of the finest stage actors of his generation, having performed in Shakespeare’s plays, including King Lear, for which he is noted for having delivered one of the most acclaimed performances of his career.
The couple has a warm and inviting home that is full of personal touches, with awards and pictures from their careers as actors adorning the walls. The highlight of their recent anniversary celebrations was the release of West’s book, Pru & Me: A Love Story, which recounts their six decades of married life. The book offers insights into their relationship, including their shared love of letter writing, and their belief in being together as much as possible.
While the book focuses on their happy memories, it also isn’t shy about discussing the challenges they’ve faced in recent years. West speaks fondly of his wife’s support in helping him cope with medical issues, and in particular with his recent stroke. Throughout it all, the couple show remarkable resilience and commitment to each other, and their love has endured for over six decades.
Their diamond wedding anniversary represents a remarkable milestone in the couple’s lives and is a testament to the strength of their relationship. They both look forward to continuing to enjoy life together in the years to come. The couple’s story is a reminder of the importance of love
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