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Floella Benjamin

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One of the most famous presenters of Play School she has recently devoted her life to charity work. As well as sitting on the Board of Governors of Britain's National Film & Television School, she was awarded the OBE by the Queen for services to broadcasting and charity in 2001. As of 28th May 2010... See full bio »

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in Trinidad, West Indies
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2007-2011 The Sarah Jane Adventures (TV series)
Professor Rivers
– Sky: Part 1 (2011) … Professor Rivers
– The Eternity Trap: Part 2 (2009) … Professor Rivers
– The Eternity Trap: Part 1 (2009) … Professor Rivers
– Day of the Clown: Part 2 (2008) … Professor Rivers
– The Lost Boy: Part 1 (2007) … Professor Rivers
 
2010 Chuggington (TV series)
Mayor Pullman (UK)
– Chugger of the Year (2010) … Mayor Pullman (UK) (voice)
– Brewster Meets the Mayor (2010) … Mayor Pullman (UK) (voice)
 
2007-2008 Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies (TV series)
Mama Mirabelle
– Have You Heard?/This Is Mama's World (2008) … Mama Mirabelle
– Muddy Wonderland/Do You See What I See? (2008) … Mama Mirabelle
– Jumbled Jungle/Alone Together (2008) … Mama Mirabelle
– Find Your Way Home/The Nose Knows (2008) … Mama Mirabelle
– Rainy Day Blues/Take Me to the Water (2008) … Mama Mirabelle
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2007 Rendition
CIA Staffer
 
2007 Run, Fatboy, Run
Libby's Mum
 
2006 The Line of Beauty (TV mini-series)
Mrs. Charles
– The Love Chord (2006) … Mrs. Charles
 
2005 Coming to England (TV movie)
Teacher
 
2004 Brand Spanking (short)
School Tannoy
 
1998 Jamboree (TV series)
Presenter
 
1990 Family Fortunes (TV series)
Tiddles
– Celebrity Christmas Special 2 (1990) … Tiddles
 
1986 Roland Rat: The Series (TV series)
BBC 3 Announcer
– Episode #1.11 (1986) … BBC 3 Announcer
 
1984 Father's Day (TV series)
TV interviewer
– Liberty, Equality, Paternity (1984) … TV interviewer
 
1982 Strangers (TV series)
Rosy Baker
– With These Gloves You Can Pass Through Mirrors (1982) … Rosy Baker
 
1981 Bergerac (TV series)
Juniper
– Picking It Up (1981) … Juniper
 
1981 Maybury (TV series)
Kayreen
– Hugo (1981) … Kayreen
– Colin (1981) … Kayreen
 
1980 The Gentle Touch (TV series)
Gloria
– Shock (1980) … Gloria
 
1975-1979 Play for Today (TV series)
Marie-Louise / Norma / Solicitor's clerk
– A Hole in Babylon (1979) … Norma
– Waterloo Sunset (1979) … Marie-Louise
– The Floater (1975) … Solicitor's clerk
 
1978-1979 Angels (TV series)
Marigold Glasspole / April Yallop
– Episode #5.7 (1979) … Marigold Glasspole
– Episode #5.5 (1979) … Marigold Glasspole
– Maternity (1978) … April Yallop
 
1979 Kids (TV series)
Ella Buckley
– Laurie (1979) … Ella Buckley
 
1978 Mixed Blessings (TV series)
Karen
– The Housewarming (1978) … Karen
 
1978 Send in the Girls (TV series)
Melody
– The Wild Bunch (1978) … Melody
 
1977 Black Joy
Miriam
 
1974-1975 Within These Walls (TV series)
Barbara
– On the Second Day of Christmas (1975) … Barbara
– Get the Glory Down (1975) … Barbara
– The Slap (1975) … Barbara
– A Sense of Duty (1974) … Barbara
– Failing to Report (1974) … Barbara
 
1975 Sharon's Baby
1st Nurse
 
1975 Dixon of Dock Green (TV series)
Mrs. Dallas
– Target (1975) … Mrs. Dallas
 
1974 Crown Court (TV series)
Jenny Marsh
– Victims of Prejudice: Part 1 (1974) … Jenny Marsh
 
Show ShowProducer (1 title)
1987 Treehouse (TV series) (producer)
 
Show ShowSelf (22 titles)
2009 Who Wants to Live Forever? (video documentary short) (voice)
 
2008 The Wright Stuff (TV series)
Herself - Guest Panelist
– Episode dated 29 May 2008 (2008) … Herself - Guest Panelist
 
2007 Richard & Judy (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 30 July 2007 (2007) … Herself (as Floella Benjamin OBE)
 
2007 Children's TV on Trial (TV series documentary)
Herself
– The Kids' Verdict (2007) … Herself (also archive footage)
 
2006 Little Miss Jocelyn (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.4 (2006) … Herself
 
2005 The 100 Greatest Family Films (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2003 The Weakest Link (TV series)
Herself
– Children's TV Presenters Special (2003) … Herself
 
2001 Breakfast with Frost (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 2 December 2001 (2001) … Herself
– Episode dated 25 February 2001 (2001) … Herself
 
2001 The 100 Greatest Kids TV Shows (TV special)
Herself
 
1999 This Is Your Life (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Floella Benjamin (1999) … Herself
 
1995 Celebrity Squares (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 4 August 1995 (1995) … Herself
– Episode dated 28 July 1995 (1995) … Herself
– Episode dated 16 June 1995 (1995) … Herself
 
1990 You Bet! (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #3.5 (1990) … Herself
 
1988 A Question of Entertainment (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.17 (1988) … Herself
 
1984-1987 Fast Forward (TV series)
Herself - Various
– Episode #3.6 (1987) … Herself - Various
– Episode #3.5 (1987) … Herself - Various
– Episode #3.4 (1987) … Herself - Various
– Episode #3.3 (1987) … Herself - Various
– Episode #3.2 (1987) … Herself - Various
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1987 Treehouse (TV series)
Herself
 
1986 Breakfast Time (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 6 June 1986 (1986) … Herself
 
1985 An Audience with Billy Connolly (TV movie)
Herself - Audience Member (uncredited)
 
1982-1984 On Safari (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #4.11 (1984) … Herself
– Episode #2.2 (1982) … Herself
 
1983-1984 Punchlines! (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #5.11 (1984) … Herself
– Episode #5.9 (1984) … Herself
– Episode #4.11 (1983) … Herself
– Episode #4.9 (1983) … Herself
– Episode #4.4 (1983) … Herself
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1979-1980 Record Breakers (TV series documentary)
Herself
– The All Star Record Breakers: 1980 (1980) … Herself
– The All Star Record Breakers: 1979 (1979) … Herself
 
1971 Play Away (TV series)
Herself
 
1964 Play School (TV series)
Herself - Presenter
 
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Personal Details

Other Works:

(1972) She acted in Galt McDermot's musical, "Hair," at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London, England with Demetrius Christopholus, Gary Hamilton, Caroline Lyndon, Steve Alder, Peter Blake, Diane Langton, and Richard O'Brien in the cast. See more »

Publicity Listings:

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Alternate Names:

Floella Benjamin OBE

Height:

5' 6" (1.68 m)
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Personal Quote:

I meet people who grew up with our shows, and they say I'm part of their life. Children's TV wasn't a stepping stone to further a career - infact it was considered a bit inferior - but nowadays presenters use it as a showcase. It's 'Here I am, I want to be a star.' A lot of it is led by pop music and videos... See more »

Trivia:

The name Floella was invented by her father, Roy, who told her that "Flo" is short for "flower" and ella means "best of all". See more »

Star Sign:

Libra