Paula Tilbrook (born 16 January 1930 in Salford) is an English actress who has played Betty Eagleton in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale since 1994.In 1977, Tilbrook made an appearance as Estelle Plimpton in Coronation Street, and followed this by appearances as Olive Taylor-Brown in the same show in 1978 and 1980. From 1991 to 1993, she played Vivian Barford in the ITV soap opera. In 1988, Tilbrook played Flo Capp in the sitcom Andy Capp.Tilbrook also appeared as dog-lover Mrs Tattersall in Open All Hours and played three roles in Last of the Summer Wine. Her other credits include Crown Court and two episodes of the BBC's Play For Today.Tilbrook's film credits include Yanks and Alan Bennett's A Private Function.
"Stan was a completely irreplaceable and unique character. I had the pleasure of working with him for 11 years. I will remember the laughter." (about Stan Richards who had passed away)
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Retired in 2015.
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Grandmother of Elizabeth (b. 1984) and Emily-Jayne (b. 1988) via her son Gregory and his wife Lesley (née Birtwistle) Hall.
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Mother of Gregory (b. 1953) and Gaynor Hall (b. 1957).