Barbara Miller(1921-1990)

Although born in London, the family moved to Newcastle Upon Tyne where she started acting at the age of four. This led to her doing repertory with Harry Hanson, giving her a complete mastery of drama, comedy, singing, dancing and accents, as well as the keys to versatility, adaptability and humour. She involved herself into every portrayal as the leading lady at the Palace Theatre, Westcliffe. She made many appearances in London's West End , including The Love Match with Arthur Askey at Victoria Palace, Anne of Green Gables' at the Garrick, 22 months as Mrs Price- Ridley in Agatha Christie's 'Murder at the Vicarage' , then a long run in 'The Canterbury Tales at the Phoenix. At one point, she took the lead as the Wife of Bath. Around London, there were many appearances and pantomimes at the Players, plus comedy seasons at Blackpool in such comedies as 'Who's Your Funny Friend' with Jimmy Jewel and Ben Warris, and 'Friends and Neighbours' with Arthur Askey, which transferred to London. Television work included many comedies, such as 'Meet the Wife', 'Terry and June', 'The Two Ronnies' and three seasons of 'Blackadder'.