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Wendy Richard
A trailblazing British actress navigates the glitz of 70s sitcom stardom and the grit of 80s soap opera fame, leaving an indelible mark on television history through two unforgettable roles.
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In short · Acted for five decades — 18 credits.
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Wendy Richard was an English actress known for her significant television roles. She became widely recognized for her portrayal of Miss Shirley Brahms in the BBC sitcom *Are You Being Served?*, a role she played from 1972 to 1985. Afterward, she joined the cast of the popular soap opera *EastEnders*, where she played Pauline Fowler from 1985 to 2006. Her work on both series had a lasting influence on British television.
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- Beyond A JokeSelf · 2009
- What's a Carry On?Self - Interviewee · 1998
- Celebrity Ready Steady CookSelf · 1997
- Today's the DaySelf · 1993
- That's ShowbusinessSelf - Panelist · 1989
- You Bet!Self · 1988
- Telly AddictsSelf · 1985
- Star TurnSelf · 1976
- Little BrotherSelf (4 Episodes)
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