Her husband, Nelson Skip Riddle, is the son of band-leader Nelson Riddle.
Commenced work in television after leaving school.
From 1960 to 1967, she attended the famous Manchester girls' school, The Hollies FCJ Grammar School, where she used to amuse the girls by impersonating their famous head teacher Sister M Victorie Murphy.
Trained as a secretary before turning to acting.
Joined the National Youth Theatre while still at school.
She was awarded the 1991 Drama Logue Award for Outstanding Lead Performance for "Henceforward..." at the Mark Taper Forum Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
Married Derek Seaton who was the director of the National Youth Theatre.
Started acting with the National Youth Theatre appearing in 'The Apprentices' and 'Zigger-Zagger'.