Gwen Taylor

Gwen Taylor

CountryUnited Kingdom United Kingdom
GenderFemale
BirthdayFeb 19, 1939
BiographyGwen Taylor (born 19 February 1939) is an English actress who has appeared in many British television programmes. She is known for her roles as Amy Pearce in the sitcom Duty Free (1984–1986), Barbara Liversidge in the sitcom Barbara (1999–2003), Peggy Armstrong in the drama series Heartbeat (2005–2009), Anne Foster in the long-running ITV soap opera Coronation Street (2011–2012), and Vi Highway in BBC One soap opera EastEnders (2021–2023). She was nominated for the 1990 BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress for her role as Rita Simcock in the comedy series A Bit of a Do (1989). Her film appearances include Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) and The Lady in the Van (2015). In 1981, Taylor was nominated for the Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance as Gertrude in Hamlet.

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EastEnders
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as Vi Highway
A Bit of a Do
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A Bit of a Do

as Rita Simcock
A Perfect State
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as Laura
Barbara
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Barbara

as Barbara Liversidge
Duty Free
Ended

Duty Free

as Amy
Heartbeat
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Heartbeat

as Peggy Armstrong
Pilgrim's Rest
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Pilgrim's Rest

as Tilly
Screaming
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Screaming

as Annie

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