Beverley Cressman
Beverley Cressman | |
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Residence | Warwickshire, England |
Occupation | Actress |
Spouse(s) | Miles Richardson (1994–2009; divorced) |
Children | 3 |
Beverley Cressman is a British actor, best known for being the first person cast as Kate Lethbridge-Stewart. She appeared in two unofficial direct-to-video Doctor Who spin-offs, Downtime (1995), and Dæmos Rising (2004).
Career
In 1995, Cressman played Kate Lethbridge-Stewart in the Reeltime Pictures film Downtime.[1] The film also starred Nicholas Courtney as the Brigadier and Elisabeth Sladen as Sarah Jane Smith.[2] In 1999, Cressman appeared as a driving instructor in the TV series Grange Hill. In the same year Cressman played Debbie Hunter in the Pig Heart Boy episode Losing It.[3] Cressman played the role of Kate Lethbridge-Stewart again in the 2004 film Dæmos Rising.[4] She starred in this film alongside her former husband Miles Richardson.[5] In 2012, the then current Doctor Who production team decided to re-introduce Cressman's character. The role was re-cast and given to Jemma Redgrave.[6]
Cressman also works as a voice over artist and a QVC guest presenter.[7] Furthermore she voiced Clarissa Jones in Big Finish's Death and the Daleks[8] and Doctor Carnive in The Mirror Effect.[9]
Personal life
In 1994 Cressman married to Miles Richardson. As of 2005 the couple had two sons.[10] In 2009 the couple were divorced. As of August 2015 Cressman lives in Warwickshire[11] along with her three sons.[12]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1995 | Downtime | Kate Lethbridge-Stewart | Main role |
2004 | Dæmos Rising | Kate Lethbridge-Stewart | Main role |
2013 | Ian Levine: Downtime Redux | Kate Lethbridge-Stewart | Main role |
TV series
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1999 | Grange Hill | Driving Instructor | Episode #22.11 |
1999 | Pig Heart Boy | Debbie Hunter | Episode Losing It |
2001 | Rex the Runt | Episode Wayne the Zebra |
Audio plays
Year | Title | Role | Series |
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2003 | The Mirror Effect | Doctor Carnivel | Bernice Summerfield |
2004 | Death and the Daleks | Clarissa Jones | Bernice Summerfield |
References
- ↑ MaryAnn Johanson (16 November 2015). "Downtime DVD review: 1995 Doctor Who fan film, on DVD for the first time". Flickfilosopher.com. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ↑ Fraser McAlpine (13 March 2014). "10 Classic 'Doctor Who' Characters Who Made a Modern Comeback". BBC America. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ↑ "Beverley Cressman". IMDb. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ↑ Richard McGinlay. "DVD. Daemos Rising". Sci-fi-online.com. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ↑ Simon Morden (2005): Another War. Telos Publishing Limited. P. 138
- ↑ Vinnie Bartilucci (24 September 2012). "New Who Review – "The Power of Three"". ComicMix. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ↑ "Wine fundraiser raises £7,000 for charity". Cotswoldjournal.co.uk. 7 May 2014. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ↑ "4.4. Death and the Daleks". Big Finish. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ↑ "3.4. The Mirror Effect". Big Finish. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ↑ Ann McFerran (25 September 2005). "Ian Richardson and his son Miles". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 13 March 2016. (Subscription required (help)).
- ↑ Pipa Gordon (20 August 2015). "Our Great British Village Fayre". QVC. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
- ↑ "Our guests share their gardening tips with you…". QVC. 18 June 2013. Retrieved 13 March 2016.