<P> ( Josephine Tewson , 2003 -- 2010 ) After many years of the library setting seldom being used , Miss Davenport was introduced as the new librarian in 2003 . A very emotional woman haunted by a string of past rejections , she first appeared as a guest , driving Gavin Hinchcliff around while he skied on the van roof . Originally , Glenda took up the cause of socializing her and tried to fit her in with the coffee - drinker circle of Nora , Ivy , Pearl , and co . They did not take too well to each other ; in more recent episodes , she 's bonded with Marina instead , with the pair of them both longing for love in their individual ways . In the episode : `` In Which Howard Remembers Where He Left His Bicycle Pump '' , it is revealed that Miss Davenport 's first name is `` Lucinda '' . </P>
<P> ( Josephine Tewson , 2003 -- 2010 ) After many years of the library setting seldom being used , Miss Davenport was introduced as the new librarian in 2003 . A very emotional woman haunted by a string of past rejections , she first appeared as a guest , driving Gavin Hinchcliff around while he skied on the van roof . Originally , Glenda took up the cause of socializing her and tried to fit her in with the coffee - drinker circle of Nora , Ivy , Pearl , and co . They did not take too well to each other ; in more recent episodes , she 's bonded with Marina instead , with the pair of them both longing for love in their individual ways . In the episode : `` In Which Howard Remembers Where He Left His Bicycle Pump '' , it is revealed that Miss Davenport 's first name is `` Lucinda '' . </P>
who played davenport in last of the summer wine
who played davenport in last of the summer wine
Josephine Tewson
Josephine Tewson