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Took a long break from acting in order to bring up her son Julian, who was born in 1982. Julian's father was her second husband, renowned British barrister Brian James Higgs QC (1930-2016).

Trained as a secondary school teacher before entering the theatrical profession as an acting Assistant Stage Manager with Chesterfield repertory theatre. She later worked in rep in Sheffield, Oldham, Leicester and Manchester, before making her debut on London's West End. TV and film appearances followed soon after.