Barbara Flynn

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Barbara Joy Flynn (born 5 August 1948) is an English actress. She first came to prominence playing Freda Ashton in the ITV drama series A Family at War (1970–1972). She went on to play the milk woman in the BBC comedy Open All Hours (1976–1985), Jill Swinburne in The Beiderbecke Trilogy (1985–1988), Dr. Rose Marie in the BBC series A Very Peculiar Practice (1986–1988), Judith Fitzgerald in the ITV drama Cracker (1993–1995), and Mrs. Jamieson in Cranford (2007–2009). In 2021, she appeared in Doctor Who: Flux as Tecteun, a founder of Time Lord society and The Doctor's adopted mother. Starting in 2023, she acted in Beyond Paradise, playing the mother of the detective's girlfriend. This included some episodes in 2024 where she was reunited with Peter Davison, her A Very Peculiar Practice co-star. In her own words, she tends to play "feisty, strong women"

Most Popular Barbara Flynn Trailers

Total trailers found: 36

The Man Who Would Be Kubrick Trailer (1999)

04 September 1999

The documentary recounts Alan Conway's deception as Stanley Kubrick, exploiting misconceptions about Kubrick's appearance and people's desire for contact with a celebrity.

Rosalind Franklin: DNA's Dark Lady Trailer (2003)

27 April 2003

A documentary about Rosalind Franklin, the scientist who first photographed and discovered the shape of DNA.

Love on a Gunboat Trailer (1977)

04 January 1977

In 1956 Britain staggers through crises in Suez and Cyprus while Leslie Potter pursues and marries Monica Dobbs.

No Visible Scar Trailer (1981)

17 November 1981

A wounded member of a rebel terrorist organisation is tended by an English nurse. She is imprisoned, interrogated, then released to face another form of interrogation.

Britannia Hospital Trailer (1982)

27 May 1982

Britannia Hospital, an esteemed English institution, is marking its gala anniversary with a visit by the Queen Mother herself.

Dear Nobody Trailer (1998)

27 February 1998

Cracker: Nine Eleven Trailer (2006)

30 October 2006

After living in Australia for the past decade, Fitz and Judith return to Manchester in 2004 for their daughter Katie's wedding.

Cheerful Weather for the Wedding Trailer (2012)

07 December 2012

England, 1932. Today is Dolly Thatcham's wedding day, and her family is arriving at the manor house with all the cheerfulness, chaos and grievances that accompany such gatherings.

Miss Potter Trailer (2006)

03 December 2006

Beatrix Potter, the author of the beloved children's book "The Tale of Peter Rabbit", struggles for love, happiness and success.

George Orwell: A Life In Pictures Trailer (2003)

14 June 2003

Dramatised biography of writer George Orwell.

The Flying Scotsman: A Rail Romance Trailer (2013)

04 March 2013

Built in 1923, the Flying Scotsman was the first steam locomotive to run at 100 miles an hour and to star in its own feature film.

Benefactors Trailer (1989)

02 January 1989

Michael Frayn play part of TV series Theatre Night.

The Escort Trailer (1999)

17 November 1999

Fleeing from his wife in France to London, 45-year-old Pierre is barely able to support himself. He meets friendly Tom, who offers to help him make ends meet by working as a male escort.

The Flight Fund Trailer (1975)

14 July 1975

Angie, Tony and their son Farnley go to stay with Uncle Edward. The routine of Edward and his companion servant, Blades, becomes unsettled when Edward and Angie develop a close bond.

A Mother Like Him Trailer (1982)

16 November 1982

A family of five orphaned children are going to be split up into different homes. What will happen if the eldest is officially made their foster parent?

The Vanishing Man Trailer (1997)

02 April 1997

While Nick Cameron is returning to England from the continent with mysterious cargo in the cabin section of his small aircraft, he is thrown off-course by a severe electrical storm and loses radio contact.

Open All Hours: Inside Out Trailer (2026)

07 May 2026

Retrospective celebrating the shop sitcom, including a new short scene starring David Jason. Also features Diane Morgan, Johnny Vegas, Tim Healy and Charlotte Barker.

Hornblower: Loyalty Trailer (2003)

05 January 2003

Hornblower must deliver a French nobleman to a secret rendezvous near Brest, all while coping with enemy agents in his own ranks.

You're Dead... Trailer (1999)

01 October 1999

A veteran bank robber and his sidekicks plan a heist that goes awry.

Christmas at the Riviera Trailer (2007)

23 December 2007

The assistant manager of a seaside hotel is left to run the building over the Christmas period.

Just Henry Trailer (2011)

18 December 2011

Prompted by horrific nightmares, Henry delves into the mystery of his past and begins to uncover the truth about his father's death, triggering a series of revelations that will change his family forever.

The Christmas Candle Trailer (2013)

22 November 2013

Deep in the heart of the English countryside lies the enchanting village of Gladbury. Legend has it every 25 years an angel visits the village candlemaker and touches a single candle.

Bosses From Hell Trailer (1989)

01 January 1989

John Cleese training video about bosses.

Hornblower: Duty Trailer (2003)

06 January 2003

Admiral Pellew interrupts Hornblower's wedding reception and tasks him to locate a British ship which has disappeared off the French coast, where Napoleon's troops are engaged in covert activities.

Day To Remember Trailer (1986)

21 December 1986

Wally is spending Christmas with his wife Hilda at the house of their daughter and son-in-law. Wally is hoping that he will miraculously regain his memory during the festive season.

The 7/7 Bombers: A Psychological Investigation Trailer (2005)

27 October 2005

On 7 July 2005 Britain experienced its first ever suicide attack. Four bombs exploded in central London, killing 52 people and injuring over 700.

Lorna Doone Trailer (2001)

11 March 2001

The year is 1675. England is threatened by religious and political rivalries. King Charles II's Catholic brother, James, is next in line for the throne, but many Protestants put their faith in Charles' illegitimate son, The Duke of Monmouth.

Season's Greetings Trailer (1986)

24 December 1986

Adaptation of Alan Ayckbourn's black comedy about eight adults trying to have a happy family Christmas and failing dismally.

Night Flight Trailer (2002)

02 February 2002

Night Flight was a powerful drama set in 1943 and the present telling the story of two World War II veterans.

King Lear Trailer (1998)

21 March 1998

An aging King invites disaster, when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters, and rejects his loving and honest one.

A Lion Called Christian Trailer (2009)

28 March 2009

In 2008, a clip posted on YouTube featuring an emotional reunion between a young lion and his owners became an internet sensation.

The Marchioness Disaster Trailer (2008)

01 November 2008

A factual reconstruction of the events leading up to, during and after the Marchioness was struck by the Bow Belle Dredger on the river Thames in August 1989, which killed over 50 people.

Burlesque Fairytales Trailer (2010)

01 January 2010

A fairytale thriller film set one night in a 1930's London theatre where all is not what it seems.

1978: The Winter of Discontent Trailer (2022)

02 October 2022

Documentary telling the story of seven bleak months of industrial chaos that changed Britain forever.

Standing in for Henry Trailer (1980)

19 December 1980

At an advertising agency in Nottingham, young graphic designer Graham is recruited as a temporary replacement for the iconic Henry.

Diana: The Curse of the Spencers Trailer (2022)

14 November 2022

This powerful documentary delves deep into Diana's difficult upbringing, exploring how her parents' explosive relationship shaped the child that would become a Princess.