Rosemary Leach (1935–2017) |
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English character actress with a penchant for genteel aristocrats and kindly mothers. The daughter of teachers, she "spent some time selling shoes in Reading" before entering the acting profession. Aged eighteen, she studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and made her debut in repertory theatre at Amersham in 1955. Rosemary Leach enjoyed a ...
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Actress (130 credits)
Actress (130 credits)
2003-2007
My Family
(TV Series)
Grace
Grace
- Susan of Troy
(2007)
... Grace
- The Art of Being Susan
(2006)
... Grace
- Dentally Unstable
(2006)
... Grace
- ...and I'll Cry If I Want To
(2005)
... Grace
- Glad Tidings We Bring
(2004)
... Grace
2004-2005
Heartbeat
(TV Series)
Dorothy Plum
Dorothy Plum
- Every Dog His Day
(2005)
... Dorothy Plum
- Strangers on a Train
(2004)
... Dorothy Plum
2000-2005
Doctors
(TV Series)
Josephine Barker / Meg Carpenter
Josephine Barker / Meg Carpenter
- Sister Act
(2005)
... Josephine Barker
- How Mad Is That?
(2000)
... Meg Carpenter
2001-2003
Down to Earth
(TV Series)
Irene
Irene
- Moving On
(2003)
... Irene (uncredited)
- The Last Dance
(2003)
... Irene
- All Together Now
(2003)
... Irene
- The Lie of the Land
(2001)
... Irene
- Rites and Wrongs
(2001)
... Irene
1999
Tilly Trotter
(TV Mini Series)
Mrs Forefoot Meadows
Mrs Forefoot Meadows
- Episode #1.4
(1999)
... Mrs Forefoot Meadows
1997-1998
Brambly Hedge
(TV Series)
Lady Daisy Woodmouse / Old Mrs Eyebright / Old Mrs. Eyebright
Lady Daisy Woodmouse / Old Mrs Eyebright / Old Mrs. Eyebright
- The Secret Staircase
(1998)
... Lady Daisy Woodmouse / Old Mrs Eyebright (voice)
- Spring Story
(1997)
... Lady Daisy Woodmouse / Old Mrs. Eyebright (voice)
1998
Berkeley Square
(TV Mini Series)
Nanny Collins
Nanny Collins
- I, Said the Sparrow
(1998)
... Nanny Collins
- Wednesday's Child
(1998)
... Nanny Collins
- Who Killed Cock Robin?
(1998)
... Nanny Collins
- Gone a'Hunting
(1998)
... Nanny Collins
- A Pocket Full of Posies
(1998)
... Nanny Collins
1996
Look and Read
(TV Series)
Aunty Amy
Aunty Amy
- Spywatch: Part 10 - Captured
(1996)
... Aunty Amy
- Spywatch: Part 9 - The Secret Quarry
(1996)
... Aunty Amy
- Spywatch: Part 8 - The Pilot
(1996)
... Aunty Amy
- Spywatch: Part 6 - Bombs in the Country
(1996)
... Aunty Amy
- Spywatch: Part 7 - Surprise
(1996)
... Aunty Amy
1996
Paul Merton in Galton and Simpson's...
(TV Series)
Mother
Mother
- Sealed with a Loving Kiss
(1996)
... Mother
1995
The Tomorrow People
(TV Series)
Gladys Toms
Gladys Toms
- The Living Stones: Part 5
(1995)
... Gladys Toms
- The Living Stones: Part 4
(1995)
... Gladys Toms
- The Living Stones: Part 3
(1995)
... Gladys Toms
- The Living Stones: Part 2
(1995)
... Gladys Toms
- The Living Stones: Part 1
(1995)
... Gladys Toms
1995
The Buccaneers
(TV Mini Series)
Lady Brightlingsea
Lady Brightlingsea
- When Nan
(1995)
... Lady Brightlingsea
- Plunder
(1995)
... Lady Brightlingsea
- Capture
(1995)
... Lady Brightlingsea
- Ambush
(1995)
... Lady Brightlingsea
- Conquest
(1995)
... Lady Brightlingsea
1992-1993
Growing Pains
(TV Series)
Joan Craddock
Joan Craddock
- Back in Your Own Backyard
(1993)
... Joan Craddock
- Someone to Watch Over Me
(1993)
... Joan Craddock
- Till the Clouds Roll By
(1993)
... Joan Craddock
- They Can't Take That Away from Me
(1993)
... Joan Craddock
- Everything Is Ticketty- Boo
(1993)
... Joan Craddock
1993
The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends
(TV Series)
Tabitha Twitchit / Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit
Tabitha Twitchit / Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit
- The Tale of Samuel Whiskers or The Roly-Poly Pudding
(1993)
... Tabitha Twitchit (voice)
- The Tale of Tom Kitten and Jemima Puddle-Duck
(1993)
... Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit (voice)
1992
Shakespeare: The Animated Tales
(TV Series short)
Narrator
Narrator
- Twelfth Night
(1992)
... Narrator (voice)
1991
Titmuss Regained
(TV Mini Series)
Dot Curdle
Dot Curdle
- And the Next Day...
(1991)
... Dot Curdle
- Tomorrow
(1991)
... Dot Curdle
- Today
(1991)
... Dot Curdle
1989
Summer's Lease
(TV Mini Series)
Nancy Leadbetter
Nancy Leadbetter
- The Urbino Trail
(1989)
... Nancy Leadbetter
- A Battlefield
(1989)
... Nancy Leadbetter
- Where the Water Goes
(1989)
... Nancy Leadbetter
- Villa to Let
(1989)
... Nancy Leadbetter
1987
The Charmer
(TV Mini Series)
Joan Plumleigh-Bruce
Joan Plumleigh-Bruce
- Gorse at the End
(1987)
... Joan Plumleigh-Bruce
- Gorse the Imposter
(1987)
... Joan Plumleigh-Bruce
- Gorse in the Middle
(1987)
... Joan Plumleigh-Bruce
- Gorse, the Deceiver
(1987)
... Joan Plumleigh-Bruce
- Gorse, the Investor
(1987)
... Joan Plumleigh-Bruce
1984
The Jewel in the Crown
(TV Mini Series)
Aunt Fenny
Aunt Fenny
- The Division of the Spoils
(1984)
... Aunt Fenny
- Pandora's Box
(1984)
... Aunt Fenny
- An Evening at the Maharanee's
(1984)
... Aunt Fenny
- The Towers of Silence
(1984)
... Aunt Fenny
- Ordeal by Fire
(1984)
... Aunt Fenny
1971-1982
BBC Play of the Month
(TV Series)
Mrs. Dangle / Dulcinea / Aldonza / ...
Mrs. Dangle / Dulcinea / Aldonza / ...
- The Critic
(1982)
... Mrs. Dangle
- The Adventures of Don Quixote
(1973)
... Dulcinea / Aldonza
- The Wild Duck
(1971)
... Gina Ekdal, Hedvig's mother
1969-1980
ITV Playhouse
(TV Series)
Pam / Helen / Faith
Pam / Helen / Faith
- Hands
(1980)
... Pam
- The Mosedale Horseshoe
(1971)
... Helen
- The Swan Won't Go in the Fridge
(1969)
... Faith
1978-1980
Life Begins at Forty
(TV Series)
Katy Bunting
Katy Bunting
- The Christening
(1980)
... Katy Bunting
- Marriage-Go-Round
(1980)
... Katy Bunting
- It Was a Lover and His Lass
(1980)
... Katy Bunting
- Oh, Mistress Mine!
(1980)
... Katy Bunting
- The Good Cause
(1980)
... Katy Bunting
1979
Rumpole of the Bailey
(TV Series)
Mrs. Ida Tempest
Mrs. Ida Tempest
- Rumpole and the Man of God
(1979)
... Mrs. Ida Tempest
1968-1978
Jackanory
(TV Series)
Storyteller
Storyteller
- Jackanory Writing Competition: Magic
(1978)
... Storyteller
- How Mere Is Moonshine?
(1978)
... Storyteller
- Sisters in Sorcery
(1978)
... Storyteller
- The Worst Witch: Part 3 - Mildred and the Snails
(1978)
... Storyteller
- The Worst Witch: Part 2 - Mildred's Disgrace
(1978)
... Storyteller
1978
Disraeli: Portrait of a Romantic
(TV Mini Series)
Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria
- The Chief 1872-1881
(1978)
... Queen Victoria
- The Great Game 1858-1872
(1978)
... Queen Victoria
- Mary Anne
(1978)
... Queen Victoria
- Dizzy
(1978)
... Queen Victoria
1974-1975
Sadie, It's Cold Outside
(TV Series)
Sadie Potter
Sadie Potter
- Episode #1.6
(1975)
... Sadie Potter
- Episode #1.5
(1975)
... Sadie Potter
- Episode #1.4
(1975)
... Sadie Potter
- Episode #1.3
(1975)
... Sadie Potter
- Episode #1.2
(1975)
... Sadie Potter
1974
The Prince of Denmark
(TV Series)
Laura
Laura
- Episode #1.6
(1974)
... Laura
- Episode #1.5
(1974)
... Laura
- Episode #1.4
(1974)
... Laura
- Episode #1.3
(1974)
... Laura
- Episode #1.2
(1974)
... Laura
1971-1973
Now Look Here
(TV Series)
Laura
Laura
- Episode #2.7
(1973)
... Laura
- Episode #2.6
(1973)
... Laura
- Episode #2.5
(1973)
... Laura
- Episode #2.4
(1973)
... Laura
- Episode #2.3
(1973)
... Laura
1969-1972
ITV Sunday Night Theatre
(TV Series)
Mary Nichols / Judy Williams
Mary Nichols / Judy Williams
- When the Wheel Turns
(1972)
... Mary Nichols
- Tiger Trap in the Street
(1969)
... Judy Williams
1972
Thirty-Minute Theatre
(TV Series)
Josie / Iris Purvis
Josie / Iris Purvis
- Hands
(1972)
... Josie
- Bermondsey
(1972)
... Iris Purvis
1964-1972
Love Story
(TV Series)
Penelope / Marjorie Styles
Penelope / Marjorie Styles
- You Don't Know Me, But ..
(1972)
... Penelope
- A Future Holiday
(1964)
... Marjorie Styles
1967-1970
No, That's Me Over Here!
(TV Series)
Rosemary
Rosemary
- Wedding
(1970)
... Rosemary
- Politics
(1970)
... Rosemary
- Religion
(1970)
... Rosemary
- Money
(1970)
... Rosemary
- Brothers in Law
(1970)
... Rosemary
1970
Roads to Freedom
(TV Series)
Marcelle
Marcelle
- The Reprieve: Part 3
(1970)
... Marcelle
- The Reprieve: Part 1
(1970)
... Marcelle
- The Age of Reason: Part 6
(1970)
... Marcelle
- The Age of Reason: Part 5
(1970)
... Marcelle
- The Age of Reason: Part 4
(1970)
... Marcelle
1967-1970
The Wednesday Play
(TV Series)
Shelley Mitchell / Jess / Jean Marfield / ...
Shelley Mitchell / Jess / Jean Marfield / ...
- Chariot of Fire
(1970)
... Shelley Mitchell
- Birthday
(1969)
... Jess
- Toggle
(1968)
... Jean Marfield
- A Breach in the Wall
(1967)
... Katharine Elliott
1970
Germinal
(TV Mini Series)
Maheude
Maheude
- Trapped
(1970)
... Maheude
- Soldiers
(1970)
... Maheude
- Mob Rule
(1970)
... Maheude
- Mutual Aid
(1970)
... Maheude
- Miners
(1970)
... Maheude
1969
Strange Report
(TV Series)
Mary Hanson
Mary Hanson
- Report 2475: Revenge - When a Man Hates
(1969)
... Mary Hanson
1969
Galton and Simpson Comedy
(TV Series)
Olive Bunclark
Olive Bunclark
- Never Talk to Strangers
(1969)
... Olive Bunclark
1969
For Schools and Colleges: Drama
(TV Series)
Mrs. Holroyd
Mrs. Holroyd
- The Widowing of Mrs. Holroyd: Part 2
(1969)
... Mrs. Holroyd
- The Widowing of Mrs. Holroyd: Part 1
(1969)
... Mrs. Holroyd
1963-1968
Armchair Theatre
(TV Series)
Sheila / Fay Morton / Jean Hobley / ...
Sheila / Fay Morton / Jean Hobley / ...
- The Escape Club
(1968)
- Pleasure Is Where She Finds It
(1964)
... Sheila
- Mug's Game
(1964)
... Fay Morton
- Sharp at Four
(1964)
... Jean Hobley
- Mr Big
(1963)
... Amy
1964-1967
Theatre 625
(TV Series)
Claire / Margaret
Claire / Margaret
- The Cupboard
(1967)
... Claire
- The Seekers #1: The Heretics
(1964)
... Margaret
1965-1966
The Power Game
(TV Series)
Susan Weldon
Susan Weldon
- There's No Such Thing as a Dead-Heat
(1966)
... Susan Weldon
- Where Do I Want to Go?
(1966)
... Susan Weldon
- Tax Return
(1966)
... Susan Weldon
- Safe Conduct
(1966)
... Susan Weldon
- The Chicken Run
(1966)
... Susan Weldon
1965
Serjeant Musgrave's Dance
(TV Series)
Annie
Annie
- Episode #1.3
(1965)
... Annie
- Episode #1.2
(1965)
... Annie
- Episode #1.1
(1965)
... Annie
1965
Public Eye
(TV Series)
Judy Manning
Judy Manning
- They Go Off in the End, Like Fruit
(1965)
... Judy Manning
1964
The Edgar Wallace Mystery Theatre
(TV Series)
Mary Bell
Mary Bell
- Face of a Stranger
(1964)
... Mary Bell
1962-1963
Z Cars
(TV Series)
Mrs. Outram / Ann Brown
Mrs. Outram / Ann Brown
- Special Duty
(1963)
... Mrs. Outram
- What Kind of Hero?
(1962)
... Ann Brown
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