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Susan Jameson
Born
Susan I. M. Jameson

(1941-08-13) 13 August 1941 (age 83)
Barnt Green, Worcestershire, England
Occupation Actress
Years active 1962–present
Spouse(s) James Bolam (m. 1971)
Children 2

Susan I. M. Jameson (born on August 13, 1941) is a talented English actress. She is well-known for several roles that many people have enjoyed.

One of her most famous roles was playing Esther Lane in the BBC crime show New Tricks. She was on this show from 2003 to 2013. She also voiced a character named Mrs Wibbsey in Doctor Who audio dramas, which are like radio plays. Another popular role was Great Aunt Loretta in the CBeebies show Grandpa in My Pocket, which is a favorite among younger viewers.

Susan Jameson is married to another actor, James Bolam. They have worked together on many TV shows. These include The Likely Lads, New Tricks, Heartbeat, When The Boat Comes In, and Grandpa in My Pocket.

Susan Jameson's Acting Roles

Susan Jameson has appeared in many television shows and movies throughout her career. She started acting in 1962 and has been busy ever since!

Television Shows and Movies

  • 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
  • International Velvet (1978)
  • To Serve Them All My Days (1980–1981) as Chris Forster
  • New Tricks (2003–2013) as Esther Lane
  • The Queen (2009) as Queen Elizabeth II
  • Grandpa in My Pocket (2009–2014) as Great Aunt Loretta
  • Midsomer Murders (2017) as Germaine Troughton
  • All Creatures Great and Small (2020) as Lillian Calvert

Radio Performances

Susan Jameson has also lent her voice to many radio plays and dramas. These are like movies for your ears!

Year Title Role Radio Station
2004 The Coast of Maine: Miss Tempy's Watchers Sarah Ann Binson BBC Radio 4
2005 The Tragical Comedy or Comical Tragedy of Mr. Punch Grandmother BBC Radio 3
2005 The Great Pursuit Cynthia Bogden BBC Radio 4
2005 Stone Baby Nurse BBC Radio 3
2005 Claw Marks on the Curtain: The Open Window Caroline Nuttel BBC Radio 4
2005 David Copperfield Peggotty / Mrs Gummidge BBC Radio 4
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