Will star in the new series of
Doctor Who (2005) which began
production three weeks ago. She will play the mother of the new
companion, Rose Tyler (played by
Billie Piper) opposite
Christopher Eccleston's Doctor.
The character, called Jackie, will appear in at least six out of the
thirteen episodes currently being filmed on location in Cardiff and
London by BBC Wales and it is expected to air on BBC in March
2005. (August 2004)