The British entertainer said to be a favourite of King Charles, whose credits ranged from Merchant Ivory and opera to The Vicar of Dibley, has died
Kit Hesketh-Harvey, the British composer and screenwriter who counted the royals as fans, has died aged 65.
The entertainer had a long and multifaceted career, working in theatre, television, music and film. Hesketh-Harvey worked on BBC shows, including the hit sitcom The Vicar of Dibley, and until 2012 was part of the long-running cabaret duo Kit and the Widow alongside pianist Richard Sisson. He wrote the screenplay for the 1987 Merchant Ivory film Maurice, which starred a young Hugh Grant, and was adept at playing a variety of pantomime baddies. King Charles was said to be a great admirer of his work.
