Biography of Penny Irving (a.k.a.: Marie Tricki)

Irving is best remembered for her roles in the 1970s sitcom Are You Being Served? (as Miss Bakewell, Young Mr Grace's first secretary), appearing between 1976 and 1979 in the popular long-running programme; and in the movie adaptation of The Likely Lads (playing the role of Sandy).

Irving also starred in Pete Walker's 1974 film House of Whipcord, and would later appear in his 1978 film The Comeback.

Her other TV credits include The Benny Hill Show, The Two Ronnies and Hi-de-Hi!, among many others. She was a hostess on the game show Mr & Mrs in the 1970s. She also played a role in Carry On Dick.

As a model, she appeared on the front cover of the compilation LP Top of the Pops, Volume 27, which was released in Autumn 1972. As a nude model, she was featured in Mayfair Magazine in December 1972, and for a second time in May 1975. Irving also appeared in Club International in 1980.

Full name: Penny Irving

Born: May 5, 1955

Birthplace: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom