- She is the second longest serving cast member on "Coronation Street" after William Roache. Her first appearance was in the episode broadcast on Friday 27 January 1961, seven weeks after the series' debut.
- Adlington, Cheshire, England (June 2010)
- Has 3 grandchildren via son Oliver.
- She was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2010 Queen's Birthday Honours List for her services to Drama.
- Gave birth to her only child at age 35, a son Oliver Charles Thomas Holt on 22 May 1966. Child's father is her husband, Thomas Holt. Now known as Ollie Holt, he is a sports journalist.
- Trained at the Northern School of Music; she gained acting experience via Chorlton Rep, Century Theatre, Huddersfield, Scarborough Theatre in the Round, and the Harrogate Festival.
- Educated at Manchester High School.
- Best known for playing Emily Nugent in Coronation Street.
- Taught speech and drama before doing rep and radio work.
- She moved into a care home for retired actors and actresses in 2024.
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