Trivia

She gave birth to her only child at age 36, a daughter Bianca Jay Grunert on 19 October 2000, weighing in at 7lbs 11oz. The child's father is her [now ex] husband, Paul Grunert.

It was planned to have her stay for the 25th season of Docteur Who (1963). But she felt that there was nothing more that could be done with the character, and she decided to leave the series. The ending of her final episode, Dragonfire: Part Three (1987), was changed to give her character a conclusion. She was then replaced by Sophie Aldred.

According to Docteur Who (1963) script editor Eric Saward, she was cast by producer John Nathan-Turner in the series because he suddenly decided he wanted a red haired companion. He never considered anyone else for the part. Her period in Docteur Who (1963) between 1986-1987, opposite Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy, is considered by many fans of the series to be its most camp phase.

Her mother founded Babette Langford's The Young Set.

She is one of eight EastEnders (1985) actors to have won the Best Newcomer Award at the British Soap Awards; the others are Jessie Wallace, Alex Ferns, Nigel Harman, Charlie Clements, Marc Elliott, Maddy Hill and Lorraine Stanley.

Maternal great granddaughter of Harry (1870-1949) and Amelia (née Noble) Gaylor (1870-1943).

Daughter of Donald (1929-2004) and Amy "Babette" (née Palmer) Langford (b. 1930).

She is the aunt of Scarlett Strallen, Summer Strallen, Zizi Strallen and Saskia Maedee Strallen (born 1994).

Maternal great great granddaughter of Charles (1834-1899) and Mary (née Foster) Gaylor (1845-1903).

She is the sister of Cherida Strallen.

Maternal great great great granddaughter of Edward (1803-1852) and Susan (née Evans) Gaylor (1809-1883).

Maternal granddaughter of Ernest (1896-1964) and Ivona (née Gaylor) Palmer (1896-1969).