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1. "Never Say Die" .... Dorothy (6 episodes, 1987)
       - Episode #1.6 (1987) TV episode .... Dorothy
       - Episode #1.5 (1987) TV episode .... Dorothy
       - Episode #1.4 (1987) TV episode .... Dorothy
       - Episode #1.3 (1987) TV episode .... Dorothy
       - Episode #1.2 (1987) TV episode .... Dorothy
         (1 more)
2. "In Sickness and in Health" .... Gwenneth / ... (2 episodes, 1986-1987)
       - Episode #3.4 (1987) TV episode .... Gwyneth
       - Episode #2.6 (1986) TV episode .... Gwenneth
3. Absolute Beginners (1986) .... Mrs. Larkin
   ... aka Absolute Beginners - The Musical (International: English title: poster title)
4. Hotel du Lac (1986) (TV) .... Madame de Bonneuil
5. "Mapp & Lucia" .... Poppy, Duchess of Sheffield (1 episode, 1986)
       - Au Reservoir (1986) TV episode .... Poppy, Duchess of Sheffield
6. The Father (1985) (TV) .... The Nurse
7. "Super Gran" .... Clinging Ivey (1 episode, 1985)
       - Supergran and the Magic Ian (1985) TV episode .... Clinging Ivey
8. "Dramarama" .... Maureen (1 episode, 1984)
       - Fowl Pest (1984) TV episode .... Maureen
9. "Metal Mickey" .... Granny (23 episodes, 1980-1983)
       - Mickey to the Rescue (1983) TV episode .... Granny
       - Detective Mickey Christmas (1982) TV episode .... Granny
       - Mickey Pops the Question (1982) TV episode .... Granny
       - Mickey Meets Mumsie (1982) TV episode .... Granny
       - His Worship the Mickey (1982) TV episode .... Granny
         (18 more)
10. It's Your Move (1982) (TV) .... Grand old lady
11. "Emery Presents: Legacy of Murder" .... Cousin Looby (1 episode, 1982)
    ... aka "Emery Presents: Legacy of Murder" (UK: complete title)
        - Corpse in the Act (1982) TV episode .... Cousin Looby
12. Riding High (1981) .... Gran
13. The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle (1980) .... Cinema Usherette
14. Bio Woman (1980) (voice)
    
    
15. "Maggie and Her" .... Mrs P. (14 episodes, 1976-1979)
        - Reg and the Computer (1979) TV episode .... Mrs P.
        - The Return of Fred (1979) TV episode .... Mrs P.
        - The Good Old Days (1979) TV episode .... Mrs P.
        - Enter a Psychologist (1979) TV episode .... Mrs P.
        - Good Old Saturday Night (1979) TV episode .... Mrs P.
          (9 more)
16. The Light Princess (1978) (TV)
17. The Hound of the Baskervilles (1978) .... Mrs. Barrymore
18. The Last Remake of Beau Geste (1977) .... Miss Wormwood
19. Eric Sykes Shows a Few of Our Favourite Things (1977) (TV) .... Various
20. Come Play with Me (1977) .... Lady Bovington
    ... aka David Sullivan's Come Play with Me (UK: poster title)
21. Stand Up, Virgin Soldiers (1977) .... Mrs. Phillimore
22. Adventures of a Private Eye (1977) .... Miss Friggin
    ... aka Adventures of a Private Dick
23. "Angels" .... Annie (2 episodes, 1976)
        - Concert (1976) TV episode .... Annie
        - Day Hospital (1976) TV episode .... Annie
24. Confessions of a Driving Instructor (1976) .... Miss Slenderparts
    ... aka Timothy Lea's Confessions of a Driving Instructor (UK: complete title)
25. "The Chiffy Kids" .... Lady on crossing (1 episode, 1976)
        - Room to Let (1976) TV episode .... Lady on crossing
26. "A Legacy" .... Grandmama Merz (5 episodes, 1975)
        - Episode #1.5 (1975) TV episode .... Grandmama Merz
        - Episode #1.4 (1975) TV episode .... Grandmama Merz
        - Episode #1.3 (1975) TV episode .... Grandmama Merz
        - Episode #1.2 (1975) TV episode .... Grandmama Merz
        - Episode #1.1 (1975) TV episode .... Grandmama Merz
27. For the Love of Ada (1972) .... Ada Bingley
28. "For the Love of Ada" .... Ada Bingley / ... (27 episodes, 1970-1971)
        - Special: Christmas with Ada (1971) TV episode .... Ada Bingley
        - The Christening (1971) TV episode .... Ada Bingley
        - Insomnia (1971) TV episode .... Ada Bingley
        - The Admirer (1971) TV episode .... Ada Bingley
        - Birth (1971) TV episode .... Ada Bingley
          (22 more)
29. The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970) .... Mrs. Hudson
30. Rookery Nook (1970) (TV) .... Mrs. Leverett
    ... aka Ben Travers Farces: Rookery Nook (UK: series title)
31. On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (1970) .... Winnie Wainwhisle
32. Doctor in Trouble (1970) .... Mrs. Dailey
    
    
33. "World in Ferment" (1969) TV series .... Madame Astoria
34. The Italian Job (1969) .... Miss Peach
35. "Q5" .... Special Guest (1 episode, 1969)
    ... aka "Q6" (UK: new title)
    ... aka "Q7" (UK: new title)
    ... aka "Q8" (UK: new title)
    ... aka "Q9" (UK: new title)
        - Episode #1.1 (1969) TV episode .... Special Guest
36. It's Your Move (1969) .... Grand Old Lady
37. European Eye (1968) (TV) .... Miss Dancy
38. Wonderwall (1968) .... Mrs. Peurofoy
    ... aka Wonderwall: The Movie (UK: promotional title)
39. "Mum's Boys" .... Crystal Pallise (7 episodes, 1968)
        - Where There's a Will (1968) TV episode .... Crystal Pallise
        - Cuckoo Plays Cupid (1968) TV episode .... Crystal Pallise
        - The Root of Evil (1968) TV episode .... Crystal Pallise
        - That's What Friends Are For (1968) TV episode .... Crystal Pallise
        - Tune on an Old Fiddle (1968) TV episode .... Crystal Pallise
          (2 more)
40. Lionheart (1968) .... Lil
41. Smashing Time (1967) .... Mrs. Gimble
42. The Mini-Affair (1967) .... Cook in Chinese Restaurant
    ... aka The Mini-Mob (USA)
43. The Wrong Box (1966) .... Mrs. Hackett
44. Morgan: A Suitable Case for Treatment (1966) .... Mrs. Delt
    ... aka Morgan! (USA)
45. "Theatre 625" .... Agnes Oaks (1 episode, 1966)
        - A Man Like That (1966) TV episode .... Agnes Oaks
46. "Barney Is My Darling" (1965) TV series .... Ramona Pank (unknown episodes)
47. You Must Be Joking! (1965) .... Elderly Woman
48. "Armchair Theatre" .... Miss Prism (1 episode, 1964)
        - The Importance of Being Earnest (1964) TV episode .... Miss Prism
49. "The Big Noise" .... Aunt Lily (1 episode, 1964)
        - Episode #1.3 (1964) TV episode .... Aunt Lily
50. "The Rag Trade" (1961) TV series .... Reg's Mum (unknown episodes, 1963)
51. Heavens Above! (1963) .... Rene Smith
52. Just for Fun (1963) .... Housewife
53. "Citizen James" (1 episode, 1962)
        - The Watchdog (1962) TV episode
54. "Hugh and I" (1 episode, 1962)
        - Episode #1.3 (1962) TV episode
55. Nothing Barred (1961) .... Elsie
56. Watch it, Sailor! (1961) .... Edie Hornett
57. Double Bunk (1961) .... Mrs. Harper
58. A Weekend with Lulu (1961) .... Florence Bell
59. The Rebel (1961) .... Mrs. Crevatte
    ... aka Call Me Genius (USA)
60. The Night We Got the Bird (1961) .... Ma
61. The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's (1960) .... Miss Harker-Parker
62. A French Mistress (1960) .... Staff Sgt. Hodges
63. Make Mine Mink (1960) .... Madame Spolinski
64. Doctor in Love (1960) .... Professor MacRitchie
65. School for Scoundrels (1960) .... Mrs. Stringer
    ... aka School for Scoundrels or How to Win Without Actually Cheating! (UK: long title)
66. Inn for Trouble (1960) .... Lily
67. 'Carry on Constable' (1960) .... Distraught Mother
68. Two Way Stretch (1960) .... Mrs. Price
69. No Kidding (1960) .... Mrs. Spicer
    ... aka Beware of Children (USA)
    
    
70. Upstairs and Downstairs (1959) .... Large Woman
71. I'm All Right Jack (1959) .... Mrs. Kite
72. "Invisible Man" .... Woman in Lift (1 episode, 1959)
    ... aka "H.G.Wells' Invisible Man" (UK: complete title)
    ... aka "Invisible Man: The Original Series" (Australia)
        - Shadow on the Screen (1959) TV episode .... Woman in Lift
73. The Crowning Touch (1959) .... Bebe
74. Carry on Nurse (1959) .... Mrs. Madge Hickson
75. Carlton-Browne of the F.O. (1959) .... Mrs. Carter
    ... aka Man in a Cocked Hat (USA)
76. "Dial 999" .... Mrs. Rigby (1 episode, 1959)
        - The Big Fish (1959) TV episode .... Mrs. Rigby
77. Left Right and Centre (1959) .... Mrs. Maggs
78. Desert Mice (1959) .... Miss Patch
79. The Night We Dropped a Clanger (1959) .... Mrs. Billingsgate
    ... aka Make Mine a Double (USA)
80. "Educating Archie" (1958) TV series .... Mrs. Twissle (1958-59) (unknown episodes)
81. "Spectacular" (1 episode, 1958)
    ... aka "Val Parnell's Spectacular" (UK: complete title)
        - The Bob Monkhouse Hour (1958) TV episode
82. "Mary Britten, M.D." .... Mrs. Levy (1 episode, 1958)
        - A Day's Fishing (1958) TV episode .... Mrs. Levy
83. Next to No Time (1958) .... Mrs. Crowley, Greengrocer
84. Law and Disorder (1958) .... Woman in Train
85. The Key (1958) .... Clerk
86. Happy Is the Bride (1958) .... Mme. Edna
87. "Tales from Dickens" .... Mrs. Micawber (1 episode, 1958)
    ... aka "Fredric March Presents Tales from Dickens" (USA)
        - David and Mr. Micawber (1958) TV episode .... Mrs. Micawber
88. Small Hotel (1957) .... Mrs. Gammon
89. "The Schirmer Inheritance" .... Frau Gresser (1 episode, 1957)
        - Episode #1.2 (1957) TV episode .... Frau Gresser
90. "Drake's Progress" (1957) TV series
91. Brothers in Law (1957) .... Mrs. Potter
92. "The Adventures of Robin Hood" .... Polly (1 episode, 1957)
        - The Shell Game (1957) TV episode .... Polly
93. "Chelsea at Nine" (1957) TV series .... Comedy Regular (unknown episodes)
    ... aka "Chelsea at Eight" (UK: second season title)
94. "Stryker of the Yard" (2 episodes, 1957)
        - The Case of the Second Shot (1957) TV episode
        - The Case of the Studio Payroll (1957) TV episode
95. "ITV Play of the Week" .... Miss Rawlings (1 episode, 1956)
    ... aka "Play of the Week" (UK: short title)
        - Shooting Star (1956) TV episode .... Miss Rawlings
96. The Silken Affair (1956) .... Receptionist
97. Opening Night (1956) (TV)
98. "Hancock's Half Hour" .... Miss Medworthy / ... (3 episodes, 1956)
        - The Bequest (1956) TV episode .... Miss Medworthy
        - The Artist (1956) TV episode .... Model
        - The First TV Show (1956) TV episode .... Nurse
99. It's Never Too Late (1956) .... New Neighbor
100. Who Done It? (1956) (uncredited) .... Customer
101. A Kid for Two Farthings (1955) .... Mrs. Abramowitz
102. Mad About Men (1954) .... Mme. Blanche
103. The Belles of St. Trinian's (1954) .... Miss Gale
104. Duel in the Jungle (1954) (unconfirmed) (uncredited) .... Undetermined Minor Role
105. "Fast and Loose" (1954) TV series
106. The Weak and the Wicked (1954) .... Waitress
     ... aka Young and Willing (USA)
107. Burnt Evidence (1954) .... Mrs. Raymond
108. Meet Mr. Lucifer (1953) .... Lady with Dog
109. "Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Presents" .... Dora Rippe (1 episode, 1953)
     ... aka "Matinee" (UK: informal short title)
     ... aka "Rheingold Theatre" (USA)
         - The Door (1953) TV episode .... Dora Rippe
110. "BBC Sunday-Night Theatre" .... Mrs. Hassall (1 episode, 1953)
         - Portrait by Peko (1953) TV episode .... Mrs. Hassall
111. Stryker of the Yard (1953)
112. The Wedding of Lilli Marlene (1953) .... Daisy
113. Top Secret (1952) .... Mrs. Tidmarsh
     ... aka Mr. Potts Goes to Moscow (USA)
114. Treasure Hunt (1952) (uncredited) .... Nanny
115. Young Wives' Tale (1951) .... Nanny
116. One Wild Oat (1951) .... Emily Pepys (Audrey Cuttle #2)
117. Stage Fright (1950) (uncredited) .... Mrs. Mason, Gill's Maid
     
     
118. Dark Secret (1949) .... 'Woody' Woodman
119. Adam and Evelyne (1949) (uncredited) .... Mrs. Crouch - Manageress
     ... aka Adam and Evalyn (USA)
120. The Perfect Woman (1949) .... Mrs. Butters
121. For Them That Trespass (1949) .... Inn Proprietress
122. Cardboard Cavalier (1949) .... Lady Agnes
123. The History of Mr. Polly (1949) .... Lady on left
124. Silent Dust (1949) .... Cook
125. Woman Hater (1948) .... Mrs. Fletcher
126. The Fool and the Princess (1948) .... Mrs. Wicker
127. The Hills of Donegal (1947) .... Mrs. Mactavish
128. The Shop at Sly Corner (1947) .... Ruby Towser
     ... aka Code of Scotland Yard (USA)
129. Temptation Harbour (1947) .... Mrs. Gowshall
     ... aka Temptation Harbor (USA)
130. I'll Turn to You (1946) .... Mrs. Gammon
131. Brief Encounter (1945) (uncredited) .... Cellist and Organist
     ... aka Noel Coward's Brief Encounter (UK: complete title)
132. Great Day (1945) .... Lady serving Tea in Tea Stall.
133. For You Alone (1945) .... Miss Trotter
134. Kiss the Bride Goodbye (1945) .... Mrs. Victory
135. One Exciting Night (1944)
     ... aka You Can't Do Without Love
136. Medal for the General (1944) .... Mrs. Famsworth
     ... aka The Gay Intruders (USA)
137. Mr. Emmanuel (1944) .... Trude
138. Give Us the Moon (1944) .... Miss Haddock
139. English Without Tears (1944) (uncredited)
     ... aka Her Man Gilbey (USA)
140. Welcome, Mr. Washington (1944) (uncredited)
141. It's in the Bag (1944) .... Mrs. Beam
142. Millions Like Us (1943) (uncredited) .... Landlady
143. Dear Octopus (1943) .... Flora
     ... aka The Randolph Family
144. The Flemish Farm (1943) .... Frau
145. I'll Walk Beside You (1943) .... Ma Perkins
146. Get Cracking (1943) .... Maggie Turner
147. Rhythm Serenade (1943) .... Mrs. Crumbling
148. Uncensored (1942) .... Frau von Koerner
     ... aka We Shall Rise Again (UK)
149. Partners in Crime (1942) .... Mrs. Wilson
150. 'Pimpernel' Smith (1941) (uncredited) .... Bit Part
     ... aka Mister V (USA: reissue title)
     ... aka The Fighting Pimpernel
151. Spellbound (1941) .... Mrs. Nugent
     ... aka Ghost Story (USA)
     ... aka Passing Clouds
     ... aka The Spell of Amy Nugent (USA)
152. Gasbags (1941) .... Wife
153. Mr. Proudfoot Shows a Light (1941) .... Councillor
154. George and Margaret (1940) .... Beer
155. Night Train to Munich (1940) (uncredited) .... Station Master
     ... aka Gestapo
     ... aka Night Train (USA: alternative title)
     ... aka Night Train to Munich (USA)
156. Girl in the News (1940) .... Gertrude Mary Blaker
157. Dr. O'Dowd (1940) .... Sarah
158. Mrs. Pym of Scotland Yard (1940) .... Miss Bell
     
     
159. Inspector Hornleigh on Holiday (1939) (uncredited) .... Boarder
160. On the Night of the Fire (1939) .... Neighbour
     ... aka The Fugitive (USA)
161. The Terror (1938) (uncredited) .... Kitchen Maid
     ... aka Edgar Wallace's The Terror (UK: complete title)
162. Strange Boarders (1938) .... Mrs. Dewar
163. Missing, Believed Married (1937) .... Chambermaid
     

Self:

1. "Comic Roots" .... Herself (1 episode, 1982)
       - Irene Handl's London (1982) TV episode .... Herself
2. "Looks Familiar" .... Herself - Guest (1 episode, 1980)
       - Episode dated 17 January 1980 (1980) TV episode .... Herself - Guest
   

Archive Footage:

1. The Unforgettable Hattie Jacques (2000) (TV)
2. A Perfect Carry On (1998) (TV)
3. "Laugh with the Carry Ons" (1993)