Touching moment Prunella Scales, 91, who has dementia, plants a tender kiss on husband Timothy...

BBC Breakfast watchers expressed that they were profoundly affected by a touching conversation between performers Timothy West and Prunella Scales earlier today as the pair commemorated their 60 years of marriage in a recent interview.

When chatting with Colin Paterson, the English actors had a conversation about their shared life. Prunella, who is best known for playing Sybil Fawlty in Fawlty Towers, sweetly leaned over to give her husband a gentle kiss on the cheek in response to his question about their life together over the years.

During a heartwarming moment, Prunella expressed her gratitude towards her 89-year-old spouse for being by her side throughout her 20-year-long battle with vascular dementia. At the age of 91, Prunella has been struggling with signs of the disease for over two decades.

West replied by saying, "We've managed to fare quite well." Following this, he proceeded to inquire, "Would it be accurate to say that we haven't really had to toil strenuously?"

She responded by saying, "Absolutely not! He's someone I have strong feelings for, I adore him and being around him brings me joy."

People who witnessed the moment felt immense sadness. One person made a joke by asking if someone was cutting onions nearby.

During the interview, Paterson, the broadcaster, announced that Prunella had given a funnier answer when the camera was not rolling. Prunella still resides in her family's home with support.

According to a report on BBC News, the reporter mentioned that once the interview finished, the person operating the camera approached Scales and requested permission to detach the clip-on microphone.

In an interview celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on BBC Breakfast, Prunella Scales, a 91-year-old actress, expressed affection towards her husband Timothy West with a peck on the cheek. Despite being diagnosed with vascular dementia over two decades ago, Scales has been able to receive the necessary care to continue living in her Wandsworth residence.

During a conversation with journalist Colin Paterson, Scales shared that he holds a high regard for the person they were discussing. He admitted to liking and enjoying their company, going as far as saying that he loves them. They were reflecting on achieving a significant anniversary.

During the first ten years of their marriage, the couple was captured in a photo with one of their two sons. When West was interviewed, he expressed that they have managed to do well over the years.

Ecstatic in each other's company: The pair continue to reside in their residence adjacent to Wandsworth Common in the bustling city of London.

The TV show Great Canal Journeys aired on Channel 4 and was open about Prunella's condition of dementia. This gained the couple a vast number of new admirers.

"Fantastic," she exclaimed, a glint of amusement in her gaze. "At this point, I am able to express..."

He said: 'And she used a foul language that consists of four letters which cannot be aired on BBC Breakfast.'

Recently, a book was released by West titled Pru and Me: The Incredible Union of Timothy West and Prunella Scales. It covers the long-standing marriage of the couple and the ways they've managed to handle the advancement of Prunella's ailment throughout the years.

Last September, West disclosed that he longs for the 'company' of his 'closest companion' as she goes through her dementia struggle. West resides with his significant other in Wandsworth.

This week marks the 60th wedding anniversary of the couple, which is commonly referred to as the Diamond anniversary.

In September, West spoke publicly about how he was feeling the absence of his wife's innovative spirit.

During a recent interview with the BBC, TV personality Colin Paterson disclosed some insider information about an actress named Scales. Apparently, after the cameras stopped rolling, she made a bolder remark about her marital status that included a four-letter word that was not appropriate for broadcasting during the morning program BBC Breakfast.

Following their individual professional paths, the pair tied the knot in 1963.

Dealing with a difficult situation: Prunella and Timothy had to leave their TV show, Great Canal Journeys on Channel 4 in January 2020 because of Prunella's declining health.

The performer, who starred in EastEnders and Coronation Street, shared that he is unable to have conversations about plays or concerts with his spouse anymore because she can't recall them.

The octogenarian confessed to yearning for his partner's "innovative spirit" and the remarkable ideas she had, as well as the social gatherings she was excited to attend with newly acquainted folks.

According to West, he devotes ample time in soothing her during times of perplexity: 'Due to her low sense of time, when she reunites with me, her face illuminates as though we've not met in ages. This expression on her countenance affirms how deep my love for her is.'

He said that she appears to be coping remarkably well with everything, just like he is. However, he believes that she must occasionally ponder whether they will have the opportunity to spend their remaining days in the cherished home they have both grown to love.

I don't think it's currently an issue that you don't recognize me, but it may become one in the future.

According to Timothy, he became aware of his wife's changes in 2001, and now he believes that her condition has become a permanent part of their lives. They are learning how to adjust their lifestyles to meet her needs.

In the beginning of 2020, Prunella decided to put an end to her acting career which had lasted for 67 years.

West told BBC News that their relationship had persevered, affirming that 'even though things may shift slightly, we've been together for a while and we've been successful in maintaining our bond.'

Prunella, who became famous for her role as Sybil Fawlty (shown in the photo) in Fawlty Towers, brought her 67-year-long acting profession to a close in the beginning of 2020.

Their latest triumph came with Great Canal Journeys, where they divulged their struggle and allowed the audience an intimate peek into their everyday routines. The latest season of the Channel 4 program was broadcasted in January of 2020.

Timothy provided some information about the daily routine of himself and Pru. He mentioned that Pru enjoys sleeping and frequently goes to bed for a nap after eating breakfast with him.

Despite her age, the actress maintains her entertaining personality and Timothy claims she had a blast at her summer birthday party. She also went to three Proms, showing her love for music and culture.

The seasoned pair of actors seen side by side in the drama production When We Were Married back in 1986.

The pair, who developed affection through crossword puzzles and Polo mints, initially discussed Pru's ailment when she encountered difficulties with her lines while performing on stage in the early 2000s.

Timothy disclosed that back in 2003, Pru was starring in a play called A Woman of No Importance, and she was employing "idiot boards" to aid her with the production.

It took a whole decade until they got an official diagnosis. He mentioned that her sickness has taken an extensive period to develop.

Andrew Sachs, who starred with Prunella in Fawlty Towers, passed away in 2016. He was diagnosed with dementia by medical professionals four years prior to his passing.

The book Pru and Me, which details the fascinating union of Prunella Scales and Timothy West, has been released by Puffin and is currently available.