In which long running BBC series did Bonnie Langford play the part of Melanie
"Mel Bush Mel, also sometimes referred to as Melanie, is a fictional character in the long-running British science fiction television series ""Doctor Who"". A computer programmer from the 20th Century who is a companion of the Sixth and Seventh Doctors, she was a regular in the programme from 1986 to 1987. Her family name was never revealed on-screen, but production notes and promotional literature refer to her as Melanie Bush. She was portrayed by Bonnie Langford. Mel appeared in six stories (20 episodes) and is the penultimate companion of the classic series. Mel first appears in the serial ""Terror of"
"other. Since leaving ""EastEnders"" Langham has appeared in episodes of ""Jonathan Creek"" (1998); ""The Bill"" (1997; 2001); ""Holby City"" (2003) and most recently ""Doctors"" (2004). Sophie Langham Sophie Langham is an English actress. She is most famous for playing one half of Walford's first lesbian couple, in the popular BBC soap opera, ""EastEnders"". Her character, Binnie Roberts, made her first appearance in 1994 and left in 1995. During her time on the show Langham's character and her on-screen girlfriend Della Alexander (Michelle Joseph) made headlines in the British press when ""EastEnders"" screened its first lesbian kiss. ""EastEnders"" added to the"
"Sophie Langham Sophie Langham is an English actress. She is most famous for playing one half of Walford's first lesbian couple, in the popular BBC soap opera, ""EastEnders"". Her character, Binnie Roberts, made her first appearance in 1994 and left in 1995. During her time on the show Langham's character and her on-screen girlfriend Della Alexander (Michelle Joseph) made headlines in the British press when ""EastEnders"" screened its first lesbian kiss. ""EastEnders"" added to the controversy by making Della and Binnie a mixed-race couple. Coincidentally, Sophie Langham and Michelle Joseph both attended Rose Bruford College within a year of each"
"(2006) & series 9 (2014) of the reality competition programme ""Dancing on Ice"". As of 26 May 2015 she has been a regular cast member in the BBC One soap opera ""EastEnders"" as Carmel Kazemi. For her role in the show she received the 2016 British Soap Award for Best Newcomer. Bonnie Langford attended the Arts Educational School, St Catherine's School, Twickenham and the Italia Conti Academy stage school. Her first stage appearance was at four months, and her first public appearance was at 15 months when she danced in specially-made ballet shoes. She first came to public attention when,"
"in the 2007 Teen Choice Awards. Melanie Barnett Melanie Barnett-Davis is a fictional character, portrayed by actress Tia Mowry, who appears in the American sitcom ""The Game"", which aired on the CW Television Network and BET from 2006 to 2015. Introduced in a backdoor pilot on the sitcom ""Girlfriends"" as the cousin of Joan Clayton (Tracee Ellis Ross), Melanie chooses to support her boyfriend Derwin Davis' (Pooch Hall) career with the San Diego Sabres, a fictional National Football League (NFL) team, rather than attend medical school at Johns Hopkins University. The series focuses primarily on Melanie and Derwin's complicated relationship,"
"Langtry in ""Incident at Victoria Falls"" (1992), a UK made-for-television film. As the female lead, Melanie James in the film ""Magic Moments"" (1989), she starred with John Shea, who played the magician Troy Gardner with whom she falls in love. Seagrove, along with Simon Cowell, presented ""Wildlife SOS"" (1997), a documentary series about the work of dedicated animal lovers who save injured and orphaned wild animals brought into their sanctuary. Most of Seagrove's filmed work since 1990 has been for television. Between 2001 and 2007, she appeared as QC Jo Mills in the series ""Judge John Deed"". She was the"
"Nine to Twelve. This serial is the first appearance of Bonnie Langford as the companion Mel Bush. In the serial, the alien time traveller the Sixth Doctor (Colin Baker) is put on trial by his people, the Time Lords, and is accused of meddling in the affairs of other worlds. Much of the story consists of video testimony presented by the Doctor, his own defence, of his own future where the last of a race of plants called Vervoids on board a spaceliner in 2986 plot to wipe out all animal life on board for their own survival. As with"
"in 1995. They have two daughters, the elder of whom is Grunert's child from his previous marriage. The younger daughter, Biana Jay was born in October 2000. Langford and Grunert divorced in 2015. She is the aunt of actresses Summer, Scarlett, Zizi and Saskia (Sasi) Strallen. Langford, alongside Kerry Ellis, is the patron for Performance Preparation Academy in Guildford. Bonnie Langford Bonita Melody Lysette Langford (born 22 July 1964), known simply as Bonnie Langford, is an English actress, dancer and entertainer. She came to prominence as a child star in the early 1970s before subsequently becoming well known for her"
"Melanie Barnett Melanie Barnett-Davis is a fictional character, portrayed by actress Tia Mowry, who appears in the American sitcom ""The Game"", which aired on the CW Television Network and BET from 2006 to 2015. Introduced in a backdoor pilot on the sitcom ""Girlfriends"" as the cousin of Joan Clayton (Tracee Ellis Ross), Melanie chooses to support her boyfriend Derwin Davis' (Pooch Hall) career with the San Diego Sabres, a fictional National Football League (NFL) team, rather than attend medical school at Johns Hopkins University. The series focuses primarily on Melanie and Derwin's complicated relationship, with her fears of his infidelity"
"The first version was broadcast in 1951, the second in 1972, with Gabrielle Hamilton as Miss Matty, and the third version in 2007. The 2007 version added material from other writings by Gaskell: ""My Lady Ludlow"", ""Mr. Harrison's Confessions"" and ""The Last Generation in England"". Judi Dench and Eileen Atkins took the leading roles as Miss Matty and Miss Deborah Jenkyns, with Imelda Staunton cast as the town's gossip, Miss Pole, and Michael Gambon as Miss Matty's former admirer, Mr. Holbrook. The BBC sequel, ""Return to Cranford"", was broadcast in 2009 in the UK and 2010 in the USA. Cranford"
"Binnie Roberts Binnie Roberts is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ""EastEnders"", played by Sophie Langham from 9 June 1994 until 16 May 1995. Binnie is an out and proud lesbian, which is in stark contrast to her shy and retiring girlfriend, Della Alexander (Michelle Joseph). Binnie arrives in Albert Square in June 1994. She is the secret girlfriend of hairdresser Della Alexander (Michelle Joseph). Whilst Della prefers to keep her sexuality hidden, Binne is out and proud and wants everyone to know. She refuses to put up with anyone's bigotry and defends her choice of lifestyle to"
"teaching Pilates. Melanie Walters Melanie Walters (born 1962) is a Welsh actress who has worked frequently in television. She is best known for playing Gwen West in the BBC comedy-drama ""Gavin & Stacey"". Walters was born and raised in the Mumbles, near Swansea. Her father died when she was very young, leaving her mother to raise four children under four years old. In 1973, aged 11, she took over her brother's paper round, covering Mumbles Head every day, an experience she described at length on BBC Radio 4 in January 2012. When she was 14 she qualified as a lifeguard,"
"work on ""Days of our Lives"" as Melanie, Burnett was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series in both 2010 and 2012. Melanie Jonas Melanie Jonas is a fictional character from ""Days of Our Lives"", an American soap opera on the NBC network. Created by former head writers Rick Draughon and Dena Higley, the role is portrayed by Molly Burnett. She originally arrived as the daughter of Trent Robbins and the sister of Max Brady; however, it was later revealed that she was the daughter of Carly Manning and Daniel Jonas. For her"
"Minty (TV series) Minty is a 1998 Australian-British comedy television series, in which Australian actress Angela Kelly appeared in the dual roles of Minty and Melanie (an Australian girl and an English girl who are identical in appearance). The 13-episode series was co-produced by Scottish Television (now STV Central) and RT Films in association with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and supported by ScreenWest and The Lotteries Commission of Western Australia. When British schoolgirl Melanie Hobson wins a trip to Australia in a competition, she is amazed to discover, on arrival at the airport, that she has a double, Minty Sullivan,"
"roles on several short-lived television series, including ""Pasadena"" (2001), ""Presidio Med"" (2002–2003), and ""Kidnapped"" (2006–2007). From 2007 to 2010, she starred as Katherine Mayfair on the ABC television series ""Desperate Housewives"", for which she received a Prism Award in 2009. Delany then starred as Megan Hunt on the ABC medical drama ""Body of Proof"" (2011–2013), and as Crystal Harris on the Amazon drama series ""Hand of God"" (2014–2017). Delany was born in New York City, the daughter of Mary and Jack Delany. She has a sister, Corey, and a brother, Sean. She is of Irish and English descent and was"
"BBC drama series ""Lark Rise to Candleford"". Other notable roles include Mabel Nesbitt in Robert Altman's Oscar-winning ""Gosford Park"" and Charlotte Lucas in Joe Wright's 2005 version of ""Pride and Prejudice"". In the autumn of 2007, she was seen in the BBC serial ""Cranford"" as Martha. In 2010, Blakley played the role of Cynthia Lennon in the BBC television production of ""Lennon Naked"", a drama based on the period in the life of John Lennon from the years 1964 to 1971. In 2013 she appeared in the premiere of the play ""Chimerica"". Claudie Blakley Claudia Blakley (born 1974) is an"
"as a mother, such as her inability to properly care for her stepson. On the other hand, fans responded positively to Melanie and felt drawn to her relationship with Derwin. Mowry's performance received positive feedback from critics, who agreed that the role displayed her maturity as an actress. She received nominations for two NAACP Image Awards and a Teen Choice Award for the role. ""The Game"", which aired on The CW Television Network and BET, explores the lives of a group of women romantically involved with professional football players. Introduced as the cousin of Joan Clayton (Tracee Ellis Ross) in"
"over time. All the while Bella and the horse are living on Doctor Austin's farm. Meanwhile, unsavory characters are about the land searching for gold that was supposedly lost aboard ""Astoria"", and they soon realize Bella may be the key to their success. As before, ""Galloping Home"" was the theme song for the series. In the United Kingdom, this season aired on the BBC between 1994 and 1998. Season 1 (1990-1991)<br> Dr Jenny Denning – Stacy Dorning (26 episodes, 1990-1991)<br> Manfred Groenwald – Gedeon Burkhard (26 episodes, 1990-1991)<br> Dr. James Gordon – William Lucas (26 episodes, 1990-1991)<br> Victoria 'Vicky' Denning"
"the Tribewanted eco project in Fiji. Hunter was married in October 2007 and lives in Southern California. She has a son born in June 2010 and a daughter, born in July 2013 with her husband. Rebecca Hunter Rebecca Hunter, sometimes credited as Becky Hunter (born 12 July 1981 in Northampton, England), is a British actress and singer. Hunter has a diploma in acting from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. She is best known for playing Melanie Costello on the Channel five soap opera ""Family Affairs"" between 2003 and 2005. Prior to this, she was a member of"
"makes a pass at Melanie's friend Christina Alessi (Gayle Blakeney), Melanie refuses to believe her until she uncovers evidence of Kelvin being a love cheat and promptly dumps him. Melanie later becomes involved with much older businessman, Roger Walsh (Gregory Ross) and becomes engaged to him but the romance ends when Roger's daughter Tania (Angela Nicholls) opposes the relationship. When her friend Kerry Bishop (Linda Hartley) is killed during a protest against duck hunting, Melanie moves in with Kerry's widower Joe Mangel and helps with the children Toby and Sky (Miranda Fryer). When Sky's biological father Eric Jensen (John Ley)"
"her debut as the Doctor's future companion Melanie Bush in ""Terror of the Vervoids"". Michael Jayston and Lynda Bellingham both appeared throughout the whole serial, the former as the Valeyard and the latter as the Inquisitor. Tony Selby appears as Glitz in ""The Mysterious Planet"" and ""The Ultimate Foe."" Anthony Ainley returns as the Master in ""The Ultimate Foe"". The series remained at once-weekly Saturday broadcasts. All episodes were 25 minutes long, with the exception of Part 14, which ran for 28 minutes. This unique running time was the result of a plea by John Nathan-Turner to his superiors at"
"March 2005. She also hosted ""The Answer Lies in the Soil"" (1999), ""The Great British Garden Show"", ""Langsford Late"" (1999), ""The Really Useful Show"" (1997), ""Mysterious West"" (1995) and ""Gardens of the Millennium"" (1999). In 2004, Langsford narrated the television series ""Zoo Story"". She guest presented five episodes of ""GMTV with Lorraine"" in 2010. Langsford was a contestant on ""Marco's Kitchen Burnout"" in 2010 and competed in ""Born to Shine"" in 2011. In 2014, Langsford and Eamonn Holmes co-hosted ten episodes of the ITV teatime quiz show ""Gift Wrapped"". Since 2015, Langsford and Holmes have presented Channel 5 series """","
"having to be a part to do it - you don't have to be a murderer to play Othello - and I think the two young girls [who played Della and Binnie] did what they could, but they couldn't really give the programme any help."" Binnie Roberts Binnie Roberts is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ""EastEnders"", played by Sophie Langham from 9 June 1994 until 16 May 1995. Binnie is an out and proud lesbian, which is in stark contrast to her shy and retiring girlfriend, Della Alexander (Michelle Joseph). Binnie arrives in Albert Square in June"
"ideological tensions instead of creating or ignoring them"", citing its multi-ethnic female cast of characters as one of the means of achieving this goal. Melanie, and the rest of main cast of ""The Game"", were first introduced in the ""Girlfriends"" episode ""The Game"". She later made a cameo appearance alongside Derwin in ""Girlfriends"" Season7 finale ""It's Been Determined"" as guests at Joan's engagement party. Cynthia Addai-Robinson was originally cast to play Melanie, but was replaced by Tia Mowry prior to development of the backdoor pilot. The CW Television Network did not provide a reason for the casting change. Critics frequently"
"Melanie Bush (Bonnie Langford), a computer programmer who travelled with his previous incarnation, and who is soon succeeded by troubled teenager and explosives expert Ace (Sophie Aldred), who becomes his protégée. The Seventh Doctor first appeared on TV in 1987. After the programme was cancelled at the end of 1989, the Seventh Doctor's adventures continued in novels until the late 1990s. The Seventh Doctor made an appearance at the start of the 1996 movie before the character was replaced by the Eighth Doctor (Paul McGann). In his first season, the Seventh Doctor started out as a comical character, engaging in"
"lying in bed or standing rigidly still. Rather than lose the character, the accident storyline allowed the actor to use his wheelchair on screen. The series also saw black characters appearing regularly - a follow-on from the 1960s BBC soap ""Compact"", also created by Hazel Adair and Peter Ling. Melanie Harper (played by Cleo Sylvestre) arrived at the motel in 1970 as Meg's foster daughter (itself a taboo issue). Cleo was given the role by producer Reg Watson after press coverage of racial tensions in the Birmingham area at that time. In 1978, garage mechanic Joe MacDonald (played by Carl"
"Lennie Mayne Lennie Mayne (8 November 1927 – 20 May 1977) was an Australian television director, who started out as a dancer before becoming a choreographer and then spent much of his career working in British television. He is most closely associated with the science fiction series ""Doctor Who"", having directed four serials for the programme: ""The Curse of Peladon"" (1972), ""The Three Doctors"" (1972), ""The Monster of Peladon"" (1974) and ""The Hand of Fear"" (1976). He also directed episodes for numerous BBC series/serials on the 1960s and 1970s, including ""The First Lady"", ""The Troubleshooters"", ""Doomwatch"", ""Warship"", ""The Brothers"", """""
"Hospital"". In mid-2018, Burnett once again stepped in for an ailing Kirsten Storms on ""General Hospital"" as Maxie Jones. Molly Burnett Molly Kathleen Burnett (born April 23, 1988) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for portraying the role of Melanie Jonas on ""Days of Our Lives"". Burnett was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award in the Outstanding Younger Actress in A Drama Series category in 2010 and 2012, and one for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Digital Daytime Drama Series in 2018. Burnett is the first born child of Katie and David Burnett, and was raised"
"first show that follows the life of Joan's cousin, Melanie Barnett, played by Tia Mowry. She places her dreams of being a doctor on hold and moves to San Diego to be a supportive backbone to her boyfriend, professional football player Derwin Davis, played by Pooch Hall. The series ran on the CW network for three seasons until its abrupt ending in 2009. The show was canceled for about two years until it was picked up by BET and began production in Atlanta. ""The Game"" brought in 7.7million viewers in its Season4 premier on BET. After adding six more seasons"
"Eccles fell in the canal, Maria giving birth to Liam's son and her subsequent relationship with Liam's killer Tony, Steve McDonald's (Simon Gregson) marriage to Becky Granger (Katherine Kelly) and Kevin Webster's (Michael Le Vell) affair with Molly Dobbs (Vicky Binns). On Christmas Day 2009, Sally Webster (Sally Dynevor) told husband Kevin that she had breast cancer, just as he was about to leave her for lover Molly. The show began broadcasting in high-definition in May 2010, and on 17 September that year, ""Coronation Street"" entered ""Guinness World Records"" as the world's longest-running television soap opera after the American soap"
"as Helen, Joseph Sikora as Tom, Jon Bernthal as Carter, and Jamie Ray Newman as Jeannie. Its United Kingdom premiere runs from 27 May 2008 at the Trafalgar Studios, London, with a cast including Ella Smith as Helen, Robert Webb as Tom, Kris Marshall as Carter and Joanna Page as Jeannie. In August it was announced that both Marshall and Webb would be stepping down from their roles and be replaced by Kevin Bishop and Nicholas Burns, respectively. Also announced later in the same month was that Page would be stepping down from her role and would be replaced by"
"Love in a Cold Climate (2001 TV series) </noinclude> Love in a Cold Climate is a British television serial drama produced by the BBC in association with WGBH Boston, and first broadcast in two parts on BBC One on 4 and 11 February 2001. The serial was adapted by Deborah Moggach from Nancy Mitford's novels ""The Pursuit of Love"" and ""Love in a Cold Climate"", and was directed by Tom Hooper. It stars Rosamund Pike as Fanny, Elisabeth Dermot Walsh as Linda, Megan Dodds as Polly, Alan Bates as Uncle Matthew, and Celia Imrie as Aunt Sadie. Further roles are"
"Allam, Janet McTeer, Freddie Fox, Jack Huston, and Steven Robertson. The series received widespread critical acclaim and is often cited as ""the highbrow ""Downton Abbey"""". In its BBC Two premiere, it attracted 3.5 million viewers, making it BBC Two's most watched drama since ""Rome"" aired in 2005. The miniseries received six BAFTA TV nominations, including Best Actress for Rebecca Hall, and five Primetime Emmy Award nominations, including Best Adapted Screenplay for Tom Stoppard and Best Actor for Benedict Cumberbatch. It won Best Costume Design at the BAFTAs. In the years before the First World War, three Britons are drawn into"