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Louise Jameson

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She was working as a prison visitor when she met Leslie Grantham, who was in prison for murder, and persuaded him to become an actor.
She and Mary Tamm are the only Associate Members of RADA to have played a regular role in Doctor Who (1963) as a companion.
For Doctor Who (1963), she initially wore dark brown contact lenses, as they were considered to fit her character better than her natural bright blue eyes. However, she found the contact lenses very uncomfortable and seriously considered to quit the show. For season 15, the contact lenses were dropped, with an in-universe explanation why Leela's eyes change colour.
Of the nine Doctor Who (1963) serials she appeared in, her favourites are The Sun Makers: Part One (1977) and The Talons of Weng-Chiang: Part One (1977).
She is an Associate Member of RADA.

Tom (Tom Baker) wasn't always the easiest man in the world to work with, but he is a very exciting and dedicated actor. When I see him at conventions now we get on terribly well. He's brilliant with the fans, so witty and unpatronising.
Doctor Who (1963) still haunts me! But I am very happy to be associated with it. I attend three or four conventions a year and do a little bit of charity work. The fans are very, very loyal.
I've always had plenty of attention from men. As I've got older, there's been less but I've also been less interested. When I was Leela I was surprised I became a sex symbol. I thought Doctor Who (1963) was just a children's show but they dressed me in skimpy leather and a leotard and put it on after the football results on Saturday evening so all the Dads watched. I'd love to say it was a complete pain being a sex symbol but actually, although unanticipated, I enjoyed it. Yet I don't miss it.
[on the continuing appeal of Doctor Who (1963)] It was way ahead of its time dealing with inclusivity and dangerous issues like bullying. If you analyse any one of those scripts, it is about stopping bullying. Everyone feels different or excluded at some point and "Doctor Who" puts its arms around you and holds you.
[on making acting choices] I don't think it's necessary to receive approval from the world. It's about doing the best you can and being content with that.