Katharine Winifred Buffery (born 23 July 1957) is an English actress. She is known for her numerous roles on British television, including the ITV drama series Wish Me Luck (1988-1990), BBC miniseries Close Relations (1998), Channel 5 legal drama Wing and a Prayer (1997-1999) and the ITV police drama Trial and Retribution (1997-2002). Her stage work includes the 1983 original West End production of Daisy Pulls it Off, which earned her an Olivier Award nomination.
Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Star Sign
Leo
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An Associate Member of RADA.
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Is a campaigner. Supported the Daily Record's 'Save The Kids' campaign which aimed to stop bullying in schools, by stating that the victims have more integrity than their tormentors. Also, she recently spoke against the London Metropolitian University's plans to use Tufnell Park grounds to extend their Halls of Residence.
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Worked extensively in radio.
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Trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), London, England.
Actress
Title
Year
Status
Character
Heartbeat
2003-2007
TV Series
Shirley Barlow / Amanda Buxton
Casualty
2007
TV Series
Fiona Atwell
The Brief
2004
TV Series
Sarah Cheeseman
EMR
2004
Mrs. Jones
Midsomer Murders
2003
TV Series
Mallory Edmonton
Trial & Retribution
1997-2002
TV Series
Det. Insp. Pat North
D.I. Pat North
DI North
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Goodbye Charlie Bright
2001
Mum
Wing and a Prayer
1997-1999
TV Series
Amanda Dankwith
Close Relations
1998
TV Mini-Series
Erin
Ruth Rendell Mysteries
1996
TV Series
Dr. Lucas
Agatha Christie's Poirot
1996
TV Series
Theresa
Circles of Deceit: Dark Secret
1995
TV Movie
Kate Moore
Medics
1995
TV Series
Bliss
1995
TV Movie
Dr. Gaynor Hands
The Man Who Cried
1993
TV Movie
Florrie Donnelly
Swing Kids
1993
Woman #2 with Ashes
Sam Saturday
1992
TV Series
Angela Munroe
Boon
1991
TV Series
Greta Batten
The Storyteller: Greek Myths
1991
TV Mini-Series
Danaë
The Orchid House
1991
TV Mini-Series
Stella
Dark River
1990
TV Movie
Lydia Priestley
Screen One
1990
TV Series
Jane Bligh
Wish Me Luck
1988-1990
TV Series
Liz Grainger
Liz Grainger aka Christine
Vägen hem
1989
TV Movie
Valerie Hammond
The Rainbow
1988
TV Mini-Series
Winifred Inger
A Taste for Death
1988
TV Mini-Series
Sarah Berowne
Theatre Night
1988
TV Series
Enid Underwood / Elise
Comeback
1987
TV Movie
Dr. Marshall
Love After Lunch
1987
TV Movie
Anna
Call Me Mister
1986
TV Series
Charlotte
Interference
1986
Short
Kate Tilby
Writer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Wish Me Luck
1990
TV Series written by - 1 episode
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Mother
2003
thanks
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Children on the Frontline: The Escape
2016
TV Movie documentary
Herself - Narrator (voice)
Known for movies
Wish Me Luck (1988-1990) as Liz Grainger / Liz Grainger aka Christine
The Man Who Cried (1993) as Florrie Donnelly
Swing Kids (1993) as Woman #2 with Ashes
Trial & Retribution (1997-2002) as Det. Insp. Pat North / D.I. Pat North / DI North / D.I. North