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Louise Jameson is a classically trained actress whose first love is the stage, but she also became known to millions of British television viewers through her roles in such hugely popular television series as Doctor Who (1963), Tenko (1981), Bergerac (1981) and EastEnders (1985).

Jameson had formal acting training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and embarked on a considerable amount of stage work, including two-and-a-half years at the Royal Shakespeare Company. She also achieved several roles in television, including Z Cars (1962) and Emmerdale Farm (1972), and the horror film Disciple of Death (1972). She auditioned for the role of a nurse in Angels (1975) and the role of Purdey in The New Avengers (1976).

In 1976, Jameson got her big break into television when she won the role of Leela, the alien savage companion of Tom Baker's Doctor in the BBC's Saturday evening science-fiction adventure series Doctor Who (1963). Jameson joined the series midway through its 14th season and when it was at the height of its popularity under producer Philip Hinchcliffe; her debut in The Face of Evil: Part One (1977) was seen by 10.7 million viewers. She also attracted much tabloid attention due to her skimpy leather costume, with many people calling her the sexiest companion yet. Despite the series' huge popularity, Doctor Who had been coming under increasing fire from Mary Whitehouse for its violent and horrific content. Hinchcliffe was replaced by Graham Williams at the end of the season and the new producer was told by the BBC to lighten the tone of Doctor Who.

Jameson completed another season of Doctor Who but her relationship with Tom Baker was strained. She decided to leave the series during the production of Image of the Fendahl: Part One (1977), when she was offered another prestigious stage role as Portia in The Merchant of Venice at the Bristol Old Vic, and she left at the end of The Invasion of Time: Part Six (1978).

In 1981, Jameson appeared as a regular in another popular BBC series, Tenko (1981), where she was cast by Pennant Roberts, who had auditioned her for Doctor Who and directed her first story. In 1985, she became a regular in the BBC's Jersey-based detective drama Bergerac (1981) as star John Nettles's love interest.

Between 1998 and 2000, Jameson played Rosa di Marco in the BBC's top soap opera EastEnders (1985), although Jameson later said she found the heavy schedule and lack of rehearsal time left her dissatisfied.

As well as her acting roles, Jameson has been a prison visitor in her spare time. One of her achievements was encouraging Leslie Grantham to become an actor while he was serving a murder sentence. She has directed youth productions of the works of William Shakespeare for local festivals and she has run a Sunday Drama College, based in her home town of Tunbridge Wells.

Character actor and familiar face on stage and screen, who starred in films by Ken Loach and Woody Allen. Best known for his performance opposite Helen Mirren in the original Prime Suspect (1991) series. He always brought a truth and integrity to his roles and was an imposing, strong and rugged figure, with a soul and belief in his craft. An absolute legend and a superior talent.

Perry Fenwick was born on 29 May 1962 in Wanstead, London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for EastEnders (1985), The Raggedy Rawney (1988) and Shine on Harvey Moon (1982). He has been married to Angela Lonsdale since 26 February 2005.

Paul Reynolds made his start as a child actor in a variety of small parts, but became most recognized for his role as "Colin Matthews" on the BAFTA award winning hit English program, Press Gang (1989). Portraying "Colin Matthews", a character who needs no introduction, and usually received little on the show, Paul gathered a semi-cult following among fans of the show. On the big screen, Paul celebrated the satisfying success of Let Him Have It (1991) where he starred opposite the by-no-means-small British star Christopher Eccleston. Giving off a wonderful performance as a disturbed youth, Paul showed us that "Colin"'s limitations ("He can't really understand anything that can't be expressed as money" - a perfect description of "Colin", as told by 'Lynda Day') in no way reflected on his boundaries as an actor - boundaries that have yet to be made. With his sarcastic grin, and wily eyebrows, Paul Reynolds has made his mark on the world of entertainment.

Tom Watt was born on 14 February 1956 in Wanstead, London, England, UK. He is an actor and writer, known for Sherlock Holmes (2009), Patriot Games (1992) and EastEnders (1985).

Hugh Wakefield was born on 10 November 1888 in Wanstead, London, England, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for Blithe Spirit (1945), The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934) and The Caretaker's Daughter (1952). He was married to Violet Marion Seymour (actress) and Gertrude Chamberlain. He died on 5 December 1971 in London, England, UK.

An Australian character actor, director and producer who emigrated to Australia from his native England in 1950. Quitting his job as a publicity officer, he became a professional actor in 1968. He was best known for his soap opera television roles, but also appeared in film and numerous theatre productions. He was known for his villainous roles, once remarking that this was due to his bald head (he had been totally bald since the age of 25). He had many guest roles on television series; mini-series and telemovies; and films.

He was conscripted to Her Majesty's Royal Navy in 1943 at the age of eighteen years and spent the later years of World War II serving on a minesweeper. His ship was involved in the D-Day operation and he watched the action from just off the Arromanches beach. In October 1950 he arrived in Melbourne Australia under the £10 assisted passage emigration scheme. In December 1975 he took Australian Citizenship.

By 1953 he was taking on leading parts with the Little Theatre Company in Melbourne and as well as acting he was producing and directing difficult plays such as Chekhov and Ibsen. In 1963 he moved to Brisbane and he joined the Queensland Arts Theatre. He continued his acting career in his spare time. In the 1960s he was campaigning in Brisbane for a new permanent arts centre and was involved in these plans which resulted in the Arts Complex being built.

In 1970 he was in It's a Rum Do and had the role of Samuel Marsden, the priest who was partly responsible for bringing merino sheep to Australia which started the wool industry. The play was chosen to be given a Royal Command Performance in the Brisbane Arts Centre. ]He was presented to the Queen and he told her that over the past two years he had played eight priests. She asked him "Why" and she smiled when he answered "It was my purity of spirit and a bald head". After this, his acting career took off.

In the 1970s he became famous playing the recurring role of slimy Town Clerk Eddie Buchanan in soap opera Number 96, and later Dr. Vincent Snape in The Young Doctors. He was also known for his long running itinerant role as devious town councillor Alfred Muldoon from 1982-1992 in the soap opera A Country Practice. He also acted in the film Street Fighter.

In 1990, he appeared as Mr. Gordian in Bloodmoon, a horror film.

Jan Butlin was born on 16 February 1940 in Wanstead, London, England, UK. She was a writer and actress, known for The Benny Hill Show (1969), The Avengers (1961) and In the Devil's Garden (1971). She died on 10 February 1998 in Devon, England, UK.

Roger Frith was born in 1936 in Wanstead, London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Armchair Theatre (1956). He died on 1 February 2008 in Redbridge, Essex, England, UK.

Doreen Bendix was born in 1906 in Wanstead, London, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Plunder (1930) and One Embarrassing Night (1930). She died on 8 August 1931 in Marylebone, London, England, UK.

Lydia Sokolova was born on 4 March 1896 in Wanstead, London, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Men, Women and Clothes (1957), Moldavian Fairy Tale (1951) and The Gods Go a-Begging (1934). She was married to Ronald E.M. Mahon, Nicholas Kremnev (dancer) and Leon Woizikovsky (dancer). She died on 2 February 1974 in Sevenoaks, Kent, England, UK.

Colin Ward was born on 14 August 1924 in Wanstead, London, England, UK. He was married to Harriet Unwin. He died on 11 February 2010 in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, UK.