Windsor Davies became the show's stand-out performer, with catchphrases including "Shut up!" and the sardonic "Oh dear, how sad, never mind".

The comedian and new Top Gear presenter said he had “fond memories” of watching It Ain’t Half Hot Mum and Never The Twain as a boy. Producer Jonathan Sothcott wrote: “Oh no! RIP that wonderful comedy ...

Davies is pictured in 1976 comedy Carry On Behind. The actor became famous for catchphrases including ‘Shut up!’ and ‘Oh dear, how sad, never mind’ ...

RIP that wonderful comedy actor Windsor Davies: unforgettable in 70s sitcom It Ain't Half Hot Mum and the lead in 2 of the later Carry Ons. "Impeccable comic timing.

Windsor Davies became the show's stand-out performer, with catchphrases including "Shut up!" and the sardonic "Oh dear, how sad, never mind".

Producer Jonathan Sothcott wrote: “Oh no! RIP that wonderful comedy actor Windsor Davies: unforgettable in 70s sitcom It Ain’t Half Hot Mum and the lead in 2 of the later Carry Ons.

His hard-nosed character was best known for the phrase "Oh dear, how sad, never mind" whenever somebody else had problems. The father-of-five died peacefully on Thursday, his family said.