Trivia

Was offered a role in Doctor Who: Castrovalva.

Auditioned unsuccessfully for The Gentle Touch (1980) prior to winning the role in Juliet Bravo (1980).

Retired from acting since 2010, she has more recently helped to direct drama students.

Her first stage job was Olivia in Twelfth Night at Worcester Rep in 1967.

Had a share in an antiques business.

Was tutored by Stephen Joseph at the Manchester University drama department. Joseph, who died aged just 46, is often regarded as the pioneer of the style of performance known as 'theatre-in-the-round' in Britain.

Having lost out to Jill Gascoine for the role of DI Maggie Forbes in ITV's The Gentle Touch (the first British police drama with a female lead), Turner won the role of Inspector Jean Darblay in the rival BBC series Juliet Bravo, for which she is perhaps best known.