The actress, 75, said she has become more outspoken as she's grown older because senior citizens must not simply "sit and suffer".

       The star of Miranda and All Creatures Great And Small told My Weekly magazine: "It's important to have a voice. I find I get more vociferous about certain injustices."

       As a result, Patricia says she will now point out to waiters when their service is poor.

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