Prunella Scales was married to British actor Timothy West.

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  • She married Timothy West in 1963 and they remained together for over 60 years, until his death in 2024.
  • West was a distinguished stage and screen actor, known for roles ranging from classical theatre to TV dramas like Coronation Street , EastEnders and Gentleman Jack.

Their long marriage is often described as a deeply supportive partnership, highlighted in later life by their canal-travel series Great Canal Journeys and by West’s care for Scales during her dementia.