Who was this woman? It's driving me potty.

[TwigletsAndRadishes]

I saw her at Stansted airport a couple of weeks ago, so no idea what area of the Uk she lives, but I'm pretty sure she's English.

I recognise her from the telly. Probably around 60. Slim. Nice looking. Not a huge household name but definitely recognisable. Auburn hair, collar/shoulder length. It might have been dyed, but I feel she's probably a natural redhead. A bit freckly.

I think she's maybe been in some long running show like Emmerdale or Holby or something like that. But equally she could be a presenter. It's really bugging me that I can't place her.

That's a quality suggestion

Rita Tushingham?

Sheila Reed

Amanda Mealing from Casualty, as someone mentioned above

Patricia Hodge

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Tina hobley? From Holby and old corrie

Sara Jarvis?

I initially thought Roberta Taylor:

However I just come across an article that she passed away this week.

Then I thought:
Sally Rogers? (also played a character in "the bill")

And now I'm down a rabbit hole of the bill even though you only mentioned health/holby city vibes.

Haven’t read all responses so someone has probably suggested this already - Siobhan Redmond?

Jackie Bird?

It was the very first response

Ruby Wax

Marcia Cross?

Doon Mackichan?

Sharon Horgan

You spoke to her...did you catch her accent?

Gabrielle Drake?

@TwigletsAndRadishes Samantha Spiro?

Phyllis Logan (was in Holby)
http://www.holby.tv/muriel-mckendrick/

Amanda Donaghoe
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natasha_Wylde

May be too young but worth a go:

@TwigletsAndRadishes
Dr Sarah Jarvis-- did she say absolutely as that's her oft repeated word.

Fr. Jemima Racktool

Not an actress but it’s not Kay Burley the news journalist is it?

Back to actresses;

Lesley Manville
Jane Asher

Carrie Grant?

Catherine Russell, Serina Campbell in Holby?