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"Stressed Eric" (1998): Season 1: Episode 3 -- Like all the other little girls at school, Claire dreams of having a pony and competing in the school gymkhana. Like all the other fathers at school, Eric dreams of being a good father and finding her one.

Confetti (2006) -- Interview: Stephen Mangan/Meredith MacNeill "On The Fight in the Film With Jesus"

Bob the Builder: A Christmas to Remember (2001) -- Bob and his friends have their work cut out to prepare for the town's annual Christmas concert

"Stressed Eric" (1998): Season 1: Episode 4 -- A job interview awaits Eric, one that seems to represent his last chance of escaping the hell that is the Data Department.

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26 August 1946, Liverpool, England, UK more

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Liverpool-born actress Alison Steadman was born in 1946, the daughter... more

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Elder son Toby is an illustrator and animator. more

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1 win & 2 nominations more

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'Gavin & Stacey' star relates to character
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[DVD Review] Gavin & Stacey: Season One
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			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"Gavin & Stacey" (2007)	Pam (15 episodes, 2007-2009)	2009	-	8.0 (1,310)
	15 TV episodes: Episode #3.5 (2009) Pam Episode #2.8 (2008) Pam Episode #2.7 (2008) Pam Episode #2.6 (2008) Pam Episode #2.5 (2008) Pam 10 episodes not shown.
2.	Second Chance (completed) (2009)	Billie Shackleton	2009	-	-

3.	"The Omid Djalili Show" (2007)	Mrs. Dashett (1 episode, 2007)	2007	-	7.3 (67)
	1 TV episode: Episode #1.2 (2007) Mrs. Dashett
4.	Who Gets the Dog? (2007) (TV)	Jenny Evans	2007	-	6.4 (27)

5.	"Fanny Hill" (2007)	Mrs. Brown	2007	-	6.4 (310)

6.	The Dinner Party (2007) (TV)	Juliet	2007	-	6.4 (48)

7.	Marple: Ordeal by Innocence (2007) (TV)	Kirsten Lindstrom	2007	-	7.2 (254)
	AKAs: Agatha Christie - Marple: Ordeal by Innocence (Australia: DVD title) Miss Marple: Ordeal by Innocence (USA: new title)
8.	"The Last Detective" (2003)	Karen Horner (1 episode, 2007)	2007	-	8.3 (224)
	1 TV episode: The Man from Montevideo (2007) Karen Horner
9.	"The Worst Week of My Life" (2004)	Angela Cook / Angela (17 episodes, 2004-2006)	2006	-	8.0 (370)
	17 TV episodes: The Worst Christmas of My Life: Part 3 (2006) Angela Cook The Worst Christmas of My Life: Part 2 (2006) Angela Cook The Worst Christmas of My Life: Part 1 (2006) Angela Sunday (2005) Angela Cook Saturday (2005) Angela Cook 12 episodes not shown.
10.	Dead Rich (2006)	Maggie	2006	-	5.5 (6)

11.	Confetti (2006)	Sam's Mum	2006	-	5.8 (2,726)

12.	The Housewife (2005/II)	Housewife	2005	-	-

13.	"The Lenny Henry Show" (2004)	Mrs Twelvetrees (2 episodes, 2004-2005)	2005	-	6.9 (35)
	2 TV episodes: Episode #2.8 (2005) Mrs Twelvetrees Episode #1.2 (2004)
14.	"Twisted Tales" (2005)	Margery (1 episode, 2005)	2005	-	5.0 (22)
	1 TV episode: Fruitcake of the Living Dead (2005) Margery
15.	"Fat Friends" (2000)	Betty Simpson (25 episodes, 2000-2005)	2005	-	7.8 (55)
	25 TV episodes: Icing on the Cake (2005) Betty Simpson Healthy Options (2005) Betty Simpson Get Out of the Kitchen (2005) Betty Simpson Angel's Delight (2005) Betty Simpson Second Helpings (2005) Betty Simpson 20 episodes not shown.
16.	The Life and Death of Peter Sellers (2004)	Casting Agent	2004	-	6.9 (7,167)

17.	Bosom Pals (2004) (TV)	(voice)	2004	-	5.0 (10)

18.	"Dalziel and Pascoe" (1996)	Marion Mattis (1 episode, 2004)	2004	-	7.6 (268)
	1 TV episode: Soft Touch (2004) Marion Mattis
19.	"Lenny Henry in Pieces" (2000)	(4 episodes, 2003)	2003	-	8.4 (56)
	4 TV episodes: Episode #2.7 (2003) Episode #2.6 (2003) Episode #2.2 (2003) Episode #2.1 (2003)
20.	Comic Relief 2003: The Big Hair Do (2003) (TV)	Professor Minerva McGonagall	2003	-	5.2 (104)

21.	D.I.Y. Hard (2002)	Woman	2002	-	5.8 (27)

22.	"Celeb" (2002)	Grandma (1 episode, 2002)	2002	-	6.2 (46)
	1 TV episode: The Love Child (2002) Grandma
23.	Ivor the Invisible (2001) (TV)	(voice) Auntie Barbara	2001	-	-

24.	Bob the Builder: A Christmas to Remember (2001) (V)	(voice)	2001	-	6.2 (39)

25.	Happy Now (2001)	Bronwyn Race	2001	-	6.0 (257)

26.	Chunky Monkey (2001)	Beryl	2001	-	6.5 (42)

27.	"Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years" (2001)	Pauline Mole (6 episodes, 2001)	2001	-	6.3 (53)
	6 TV episodes: Episode #1.6 (2001) Pauline Mole Episode #1.5 (2001) Pauline Mole Episode #1.4 (2001) Pauline Mole Episode #1.3 (2001) Pauline Mole Episode #1.2 (2001) Pauline Mole 1 episode not shown.
28.	Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairy Tale (2001) (TV)	Mrs. Meisling	2001	-	6.7 (182)

29.	"Stressed Eric" (1998)	Mrs. Perfect (13 episodes, 1998-2000)	2000	-	8.4 (116)
	13 TV episodes: Drool (2000) (voice) Mrs. Perfect Au Pair (2000) (voice) Mrs. Perfect Crush (2000) Mrs. Perfect Tent (2000) Mrs. Perfect Team (2000) (voice) Mrs. Perfect 8 episodes not shown.
30.	Jack and the Beanstalk (2000) (V)	(voice) Mother/Veronica	2000	-	5.0 (22)

31.	"Let Them Eat Cake" (1999)	Madame de Plonge (4 episodes, 1999)	1999	-	8.2 (174)
	4 TV episodes: The Royal Command Performance (1999) Madame de Plonge Making Voopee (1999) Madame de Plonge Murder (1999) Madame de Plonge The Pox (1999) Madame de Plonge
32.	Topsy-Turvy (1999)	Madame Leon	1999	-	7.2 (5,957)

33.	Santa's Last Christmas (1999) (TV)	(voice) Mrs Whatnot	1999	-	6.3 (16)

34.	"Crapston Villas" (1998)	(voice) Marge Stenson	1998	-	7.3 (34)

35.	The Missing Postman (1997) (TV)	Christine Peacock	1997	-	6.8 (60)

36.	The Ugly Duckling (1997)	(voice) The Hen	1997	-	5.5 (32)

37.	"No Bananas" (1996)	Evelyn Hamilton (10 episodes, 1996)	1996	-	7.6 (18)
	10 TV episodes: Blitz (1996) Evelyn Hamilton Raids (1996) Evelyn Hamilton Cricket (1996) Evelyn Hamilton A Soldier's Story (1996) Evelyn Hamilton Dunkirk (1996) Evelyn Hamilton 5 episodes not shown.
38.	"Cold Lazarus" (1996)	Mrs. Haynes (1 episode, 1996)	1996	-	7.8 (330)
	1 TV episode: Episode #1.3 (1996) Mrs. Haynes
39.	Secrets & Lies (1996)	Dog Owner	1996	$52M	7.9 (13,524)
	AKAs: Secrets et mensonges (France)
40.	"Karaoke" (1996)	Mrs.Haynes (2 episodes, 1996)	1996	-	8.2 (282)
	2 TV episodes: Friday (1996) Mrs.Haynes Thursday (1996) Mrs.Haynes
41.	The Snow Queen's Revenge (1996)	(voice)	1996	-	5.5 (28)

42.	"Coogan's Run" (1995)	Annette (1 episode, 1995)	1995	-	7.2 (81)
	1 TV episode: The Curator (1995) Annette
43.	"Pride and Prejudice" (1995)	Mrs. Bennet (6 episodes, 1995)	1995	-	9.3 (19,930)
	AKAs: Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice (UK: complete title) 6 TV episodes: Episode #1.6 (1995) Mrs. Bennet Episode #1.5 (1995) Mrs. Bennet Episode #1.4 (1995) Mrs. Bennet Episode #1.3 (1995) Mrs. Bennet Episode #1.2 (1995) Mrs. Bennet 1 episode not shown.
44.	"Kavanagh QC" (1995)	Evelyn Marie Kendall (1 episode, 1995)	1995	-	7.9 (96)
	1 TV episode: Nothing But the Truth (1995) Evelyn Marie Kendall
45.	"The Wimbledon Poisoner" (1994)	Elinor Farr (2 episodes, 1994)	1994	-	6.5 (56)
	2 TV episodes: Episode #1.2 (1994) Elinor Farr Episode #1.1 (1994) Elinor Farr
46.	"Gone to Seed" (1992)	Hilda (6 episodes, 1992)	1992	-	7.2 (15)
	6 TV episodes: Episode #1.6 (1992) Hilda Episode #1.5 (1992) Hilda Episode #1.4 (1992) Hilda Episode #1.3 (1992) Hilda Episode #1.2 (1992) Hilda 1 episode not shown.
47.	Blame It on the Bellboy (1992)	Rosemary Horton	1992	-	5.0 (1,300)

48.	"Gone to the Dogs" (1991)	Lauren Patterson (6 episodes, 1991)	1991	-	6.4 (10)
	6 TV episodes: Episode #1.5 (1991) Lauren Patterson Episode #1.6 (1991) Lauren Patterson Episode #1.4 (1991) Lauren Patterson Episode #1.3 (1991) Lauren Patterson Episode #1.2 (1991) Lauren Patterson 1 episode not shown.
49.	"Selling Hitler" (1991)	Edda Goering (1 episode, 1991)	1991	-	7.4 (47)
	1 TV episode: Episode #1.1 (1991) Edda Goering
50.	Life Is Sweet (1991)	Wendy	1991	-	7.3 (2,242)

51.	News Hounds (1990) (TV)	Jackie Johns	1990	-	6.5 (8)

52.	The Finding (1990) (TV)	Mum	1990	-	-

53.	A Small Mourning (1989) (TV)	Marjorie	1989	-	-

54.	Shirley Valentine (1989)	Jane	1989	-	7.1 (2,636)

55.	Virtuoso (1989) (TV)	Brenda Ogden	1989	-	-
	AKAs: Screen Two: Virtuoso (UK: series title)
56.	Wilt (1989)	Eva Wilt	1989	-	6.0 (413)
	AKAs: The Misadventures of Mr. Wilt (USA) Wilt (Australia)
57.	Monster Maker (1989) (TV)	Perriwinkle	1989	-	5.8 (31)

58.	The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988)	Daisy	1988	-	7.0 (17,700)
	AKAs: Die Abenteuer des Baron Münchhausen (West Germany)
59.	Stormy Monday (1988)	Mayor	1988	-	6.2 (1,514)

60.	The Short & Curlies (1987) (TV)	Betty	1987	-	6.8 (180)

61.	"In Sickness and in Health" (1985)	Mother (1 episode, 1986)	1986	-	7.6 (34)
	1 TV episode: Christmas Special (1986) Mother
62.	"The Singing Detective" (1986)	Mrs. Marlow / Lili (5 episodes, 1986)	1986	-	8.9 (2,070)
	5 TV episodes: Who Done It (1986) Mrs. Marlow Pitter Patter (1986) Mrs. Marlow Clues (1986) Mrs. Marlow/Lili Lovely Days (1986) Mrs. Marlow/Lili Heat (1986) Mrs. Marlow
63.	Clockwise (1986)	Gwenda Stimpson	1986	-	6.8 (4,495)

64.	Number One (1985) (TV)	Doreen	1985	-	5.5 (35)

65.	Coming Through (1985) (TV)	Kate	1985	-	6.6 (87)

66.	A Private Function (1984)	Mrs. Allardyce	1984	-	6.4 (1,035)

67.	Champions (1984)	Mary Hussey	1984	-	6.2 (232)

68.	Tartuffe, or The Impostor (1983) (TV)	Elmire	1983	-	6.1 (16)

69.	P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang. (1982) (TV)	Miss Land	1982	-	7.2 (306)
	AKAs: First Love: P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang (UK: TV title) Kipperbang
70.	"Play for Today" (1970)	Beverly / 8 characters not shown (8 episodes, 1973-1981)	1981	-	7.1 (52)
	8 TV episodes: The Muscle Market (1981) Susan Pasmore (1980) Kay Pasmore Abigail's Party (1977) Beverly Our Flesh and Blood (1977) Jan Blincoe Nuts in May (1976) Candice Marie 3 episodes not shown.
71.	Moving Pictures (1980) (TV)		1980	-	-

72.	"Two's Company" (1975)	Pamela (1 episode, 1979)	1979	-	6.8 (32)
	1 TV episode: The Silence (1979) Pamela
73.	"ITV Playhouse" (1967)	Norma Hardy (1 episode, 1978)	1978	-	6.3 (13)
	1 TV episode: Ten Days That Shook the Branch (1978) Norma Hardy
74.	Esther Waters (1977) (TV)	Sarah	1977	-	-

75.	"Red Letter Day" (1976)	Margaret Hudson (1 episode, 1976)	1976	-	-
	1 TV episode: Bag of Yeast (1976) Margaret Hudson
76.	"Crown Court" (1972)	Cheryl Baker. / Mary Chatham (2 episodes, 1974-1976)	1976	-	6.9 (45)
	2 TV episodes: Scared (1976) Cheryl Baker. Good and Faithful Friends (1974) Mary Chatham
77.	"Oil Strike North" (1975)	(1 episode, 1975)	1975	-	-
	1 TV episode: First Lion (1975)
78.	"Tarbuck and All That!" (1975)		1975	-	-

79.	"The Wackers" (1975)	Bernadette Clarkson (6 episodes, 1975)	1975	-	-
	6 TV episodes: Nearly Gone But Not Forgotten (1975) Bernadette Clarkson No Rest for the Wicked (1975) Bernadette Clarkson The Root of All Evil (1975) Bernadette Clarkson Everybody's Doing It (1975) Bernadette Clarkson Licence to Love (1975) Bernadette Clarkson 1 episode not shown.
80.	"Second City Firsts" (1973)	Helen / Jackie (2 episodes, 1974-1975)	1975	-	-
	2 TV episodes: Early to Bed (1975) Helen Girl (1974) Jackie
81.	Girl (1974) (TV)	Jackie	1974	-	-

82.	"Frost's Weekly" (1973)	Various Characters (1 episode, 1973)	1973	-	-
	1 TV episode: Episode #1.1 (1973) Various Characters
83.	"Z Cars" (1962)	WPC Bayliss (2 episodes, 1973)	1973	-	7.5 (65)
	2 TV episodes: Nuisance (1973) WPC Bayliss Suspicion (1973) WPC Bayliss
84.	"Bel Ami" (1971)	(unknown episodes)	1971	-	-

Soundtrack View by NEW				Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
	1.	"Gavin & Stacey" (2007)	(3 episodes, 2007-2008)	2008	-	8.0 (1,310)
		3 TV episodes: Episode #2.5 (2008) (performer: "World in Motion") Episode #1.5 (2007) (performer: "I Know Him So Well") Episode #1.4 (2007) (performer: "The Stripper", "Cwm Rhondda")

Thanks				Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
	1.	'Gavin & Stacey': How It Happened (2007) (V)	(thanks)	2007	-	-

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"Dolce Vito: Dream Restaurant" (2009)	Narrator (6 episodes, 2009)	2009	-	-
	6 TV episodes: Episode #1.6 (2009) (voice) Narrator Episode #1.5 (2009) (voice) Narrator Episode #1.4 (2009) (voice) Narrator Episode #1.3 (2009) (voice) Narrator Episode #1.2 (2009) (voice) Narrator 1 episode not shown.
2.	"The Paul O'Grady Show" (2004)	Herself (3 episodes, 2005-2009)	2009	-	5.7 (203)
	AKAs: The New Paul O'Grady Show (UK: new title) 3 TV episodes: Episode dated 31 March 2009 (2009) Herself Episode #3.54 (2005) Herself Episode #2.2 (2005) Herself
3.	"The ONE Show" (2006)	Herself (1 episode, 2008)	2008	-	5.2 (46)
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 2 December 2008 (2008) Herself
4.	An Audience with Neil Diamond (2008) (TV)	Herself - Audience Member	2008	-	-

5.	"Breakfast" (2000)	Herself (3 episodes, 2001-2008)	2008	-	5.3 (49)
	3 TV episodes: Episode dated 28 March 2008 (2008) Herself Episode dated 12 March 2004 (2004) Herself Episode dated 19 January 2001 (2001) Herself
6.	"The Alan Titchmarsh Show" (2007)	Herself (1 episode, 2008)	2008	-	4.8 (15)
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 12 March 2008 (2008) Herself
7.	'Gavin & Stacey': How It Happened (2007) (V)	Herself	2007	-	-

8.	All About 'Abigail's Party' (2007) (TV)	Herself	2007	-	6.1 (29)

9.	"That Antony Cotton Show" (2007)	Herself (1 episode, 2007)	2007	-	1.0 (15)
	1 TV episode: Episode #1.1 (2007) Herself
10.	The 50 Greatest Television Dramas (2007) (TV)	Herself	2007	-	6.7 (17)
	AKAs: The 50 Greatest TV Dramas (UK: informal short title)
11.	"Grumpy Old Women" (2005)	Narrator (3 episodes, 2006)	2006	-	8.8 (37)
	3 TV episodes: High Anxiety (2006) Narrator Call Me Old Fashioned (2006) (voice) Narrator Hard Work (2006) (voice) Narrator
12.	"GMTV" (1993)	Herself (1 episode, 2005)	2005	-	4.7 (100)
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 1 March 2005 (2005) Herself
13.	"This Morning" (1988)	Herself (1 episode, 2005)	2005	-	4.5 (113)
	AKAs: This Morning with Richard and Judy (UK: informal title) 1 TV episode: Episode dated 26 January 2005 (2005) Herself
14.	Grumpy Old Women at Christmas (2004) (TV)	(voice) Narrator	2004	-	8.5 (18)

15.	Philip Larkin: Love and Death in Hull (2003) (TV)	Narrator	2003	-	-

16.	"Late Lunch" (1998)	Herself (1 episode, 1999)	1999	-	7.5 (8)
	1 TV episode: Episode #2.17 (1999) Herself
17.	'Pride and Prejudice': The Making of... (1999) (TV)	Herself	1999	-	7.1 (9)

18.	Pride & Prejudice: From Page to Screen (1995) (TV)	Herself	1995	-	-

19.	Do You Remember the First Time? (1994)	Interviewee	1994	-	8.2 (17)

20.	Comic Relief (1988) (TV)	Herself	1988	-	6.9 (12)

21.	"Arena" (1975)	(1 episode, 1982)	1982	-	8.0 (10)
	1 TV episode: Mike Leigh Making Plays (1982)


1.	Pride and Prejudice Revisited (2005) (TV)	(uncredited) Mrs. Bennet

2.	The Real Jane Austen (2002) (TV)	(uncredited) Mrs. Bennet

3.	The 100 Greatest TV Characters (2001) (TV)	(uncredited) Beverly

4.	I Love a 1970's Christmas (2000) (TV)

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(September 2002): Plays Hilary in "The Woman Who Cooked Her Husband" play by Debbie Isitt (New Ambassadors Theater, London, England, UK). more

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