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Di Botcher
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Diane F. Botcher
2 June 1959 Port Talbot, Wales
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Known for | Stella Little Britain Casualty Downton Abbey |
Di Botcher (born June 2, 1959) is a talented actress from Wales. She is well-known for her roles in many popular British TV shows. You might recognize her from the comedy-drama Stella or the comedy series Little Britain. She also appeared in the historical drama Downton Abbey. Since 2018, she has played Jan Jenning in the medical drama Casualty.
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Di Botcher's Early Life
Di Botcher was born on June 2, 1959, in Taibach, Port Talbot, Wales. She was one of two children. She studied English and drama at Warwick University. After graduating, she trained to be an actress at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London. She started her acting career in the 1980s.
Di Botcher's Acting Career
Throughout her long career, Di Botcher has received great reviews for her acting. In 1986, she performed in the musical Blood Brothers. A reviewer praised her as a "warm-hearted mum." Later, in 2003, her performance in Black Milk was called "a beacon" in a strong cast. People also loved her performance in the 2017/18 show Follies, calling it "magical" and "wonderful."
In 2018, Di Botcher joined the BBC medical drama Casualty. She plays the character Jan Jenning. That same year, she also started playing Nana Margie in the BBC Three series In My Skin. In 2022, she joined the radio show The Archers as Caitlin Thomas.
Di Botcher's Film Roles
Di Botcher has appeared in many films. Here are some of them:
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1997 | Twin Town | Jean Lewis |
| 2002 | All or Nothing | Supervisor |
| 2011 | Hunky Dory | Viv's mum |
| 2012 | The Gospel of Us | The Mother |
| 2013 | Svengali | Mrs Cooper |
| 2013 | One Chance | Nurse |
| 2015 | Under Milk Wood | Mrs Dai Bread Two |
| 2020 | Dream Horse | Nerys |
Di Botcher's Television Roles
Di Botcher has a long list of television appearances. Here are some of her notable roles:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1993, 1997 | The Bill | Mrs. Oakes/Mrs. Edwards | 2 episodes |
| 2002 | Casualty | Louise Templeton | Guest role |
| 2002–2008 | High Hopes | Mrs. Coles | Regular character |
| 2003–2005 | Little Britain | Marion/Meals on Wheels Lady | 6 episodes |
| 2003–2009 | Belonging | Vanessa | Regular character |
| 2005 | Bleak House | Mrs. Woodcourt | 2 episodes |
| 2006–2007 | Tittybangbang | Various characters | 5 episodes |
| 2010 | Sherlock | Connie Prince | Episode: "The Great Game" |
| 2013 | Downton Abbey | Nanny West | 1 episode |
| 2013–2017 | Stella | Aunty Brenda | Main role |
| 2015 | Coronation Street | Debbie Allinson | 2 episodes |
| 2018–present | Casualty | Jan Jenning | Main role |
| 2018–2021 | In My Skin | Nana Margie | Main role |
Di Botcher's Stage Performances
Di Botcher has also performed in many plays and musicals on stage. Here are a few examples:
| Year | Title | Theatre | Role |
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| 1986 | Blood Brothers | Sherman Theatre | Mother |
| 1986–1987 | A Midsummer Night's Dream | Royal Shakespeare Company | Titania |
| 1990 | Cats | New London | Grizabella |
| 1995 | Under Milk Wood | National Theatre | Miss Price; Mrs Beynon |
| 1997 | Beauty and the Beast | Dominion Theatre | Madame de la Grande Bouche |
| 2004 | Les Misérables | Copenhagen | Madame Thenardier |
| 2009 | Chicago | Cambridge Theatre | Matron "Mama" Morton |
| 2017–2018 | Follies | National Theatre | Hattie Walker |
