Nora Batty

Nora Batty
Last of the Summer Wine character
First appearance"Of Funerals and Fish"
(Comedy Playhouse)
4 January 1973
Last appearance"Get Out of That, Then"
31 August 2008
Created byRoy Clarke
Portrayed byKathy Staff
(Last of the Summer Wine)
Helen Patrick
(First of the Summer Wine)
In-universe information
AliasNora Renshaw
GenderFemale
OccupationHousewife
FamilyMadge Renshaw (sister)
Billy Renshaw (brother)
Clara Renshaw (sister)
Stella (sister)
SpouseWalter 'Wally' Batty
RelativesBarry (cousin)
Dudley (cousin)
Susan (cousin)
Nelly (cousin)

Nora Batty (née Renshaw) is a fictional character in the world's longest-running sitcom, Last of the Summer Wine. Nora became a national icon, recognised by her wrinkled stockings, pinny and distinctive style of hair curlers. She appeared in 243 of the 295 episodes.[1][2]

  1. ^ Plunkett, John (15 December 2008). "Nora Batty star Kathy Staff dies". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Archived from the original on 28 August 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  2. ^ Fletcher, Alex (16 December 2008). "Sallis pays tribute to co-star Staff". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 28 August 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.