Gillian Taylforth

Gillian Taylforth is a British television actor, widely recognized for her long-running portrayal of Kathy Beale in the BBC soap opera EastEnders, a role she first played in 1985. Her extensive television career also includes significant roles such as Sgt Nikki Wright in the ITV police drama The Bill and Sandy Roscoe in the Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks. She has also appeared as a panellist on Loose Women and featured in other popular series like Footballers' Wives and Doctors, showcasing her versatility across various UK television productions.