Lynda Bellingham

Lynda Bellingham, a familiar face on British television for decades, built a diverse career as a television actor. She became widely known for her role as Helen Herriot in the long-running BBC drama All Creatures Great and Small, appearing in numerous episodes from 1978 to 1990. Bellingham later showcased her versatility in series like ITV's At Home with the Braithwaites as Jean Braithwaite and as the Inquisitor in Doctor Who's The Trial of a Time Lord. Her television career also included a popular stint as a panellist on the ITV daytime show Loose Women from 2007 to 2011.