Susan Jameson facts for kids

Susan I. M. Jameson, born on August 13, 1941, is a well-known English actress. She has been acting for many years, appearing in lots of popular TV shows and radio dramas. She is especially famous for a few key roles that many people remember her for.

One of her most recognized roles was Esther Lane in the BBC crime drama series New Tricks. She played this character from 2003 to 2013. She also lent her voice to Mrs Wibbsey in a series of Doctor Who audio dramas, where she acted alongside Tom Baker, who played the Fourth Doctor. Younger audiences might know her best as Great Aunt Loretta from the CBeebies show Grandpa in My Pocket.

Susan Jameson's Acting Life

Susan Jameson has had a long and exciting career in acting. She has appeared in many different types of shows, from serious dramas to fun children's programs. Her ability to play various characters has made her a much-loved actress.

Working with Her Husband

Susan Jameson is married to another actor, James Bolam. They have often worked together on the same TV shows, which is quite special! They appeared together in several episodes of different series. For example, they both acted in The Likely Lads, New Tricks, and Grandpa in My Pocket. They even both appeared in Heartbeat, though Susan played three different characters in that show! Their shared love for acting has brought them together on screen many times.

Famous TV Roles

Susan Jameson has been part of many memorable television series. Here are some of the shows she has appeared in:

• Coronation Street (1963–64, 1968) as Myra Booth
• The Likely Lads (1964) as Pat
• Z-Cars (1965) as WPC Nelson
• UFO (1971)
• Space: 1999 (1975) as Professor Juliet Mackie
• When the Boat Comes In (1976–77, 1981) as Jessie Ashton
• New Tricks (2003–2013) as Esther Lane
• The Queen (2009) where she played Elizabeth II
• Grandpa in My Pocket (2009–2014) as Great Aunt Loretta
• Midsomer Murders (2017)
• All Creatures Great and Small (2020) as Lillian Calvert

Radio Work

Besides her TV work, Susan Jameson has also been very active in radio dramas. She has lent her voice to many characters for BBC Radio. Her voice acting skills have brought stories to life for listeners across the country. She has performed in plays like The Coast of Maine: Miss Tempy's Watchers and David Copperfield, where she played characters like Peggotty and Mrs Gummidge.