The British series ran from 1971 through 1975, encompassing 68 episodes.

In the late 50s, she appeared in John Gielguds Broadway adaptation ofMuch Ado About Nothing, playing Hero.

Around this time, she began appearing on television, racking up credits in works likeThe Twilight ZoneandDoctor Who.

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I look at them and think: Oh, hes bought a wonderful knobbly carrot.

She was awarded the Order of the British Empire in 2012.

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