Bella Emberg
Bella Emberg (born Sybil Dyke 16 September 1937 in Brighton, Sussex, England, UK) is a British actress who appeared on The Benny Hill Show and The Russ Abbot Show, where she played Blunderwoman. She has also featured in Softly, Softly and Z Cars, as well as having small roles in Grange Hill as a cleaner. Her professional debut was in weekly repertory in Ryde, Isle of Wight — the summer season 1962. She made a guest appearance in The Basil Brush Show, and also featured in Doctor Who, a total of three times. In the 1970s, she had uncredited roles in the Third Doctor serials Doctor Who and the Silurians and The Time Warrior. In 2006, she was seen in the Tenth Doctor episode "Love & Monsters", where she played Mrs Croot. A second appearance as Mrs Croot was recorded for "The Runaway Bride" but cut before transmission. She played the part of Aunt Barbara in the Second series of the CBBC programme "Bear Behaving Badly" in 2008, the third series in 2009, and the fourth in 2010.
Blasphemy at the Old Bailey
as Juror (uncredited)In 1977 the Old Bailey saw the start of the first trial for blasphemy in this country for over...
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Sammy's Super T-Shirt
as Woman at doorA young boy's lucky t-shirt is transformed through a power surge and gives its wearer super-powers.
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Is Benny Hill Still Funny?
as SelfA documentary looking at the life of Benny Hill and with the use of an audience reaction test...
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Doctor Who
as Mrs. CrootThe Doctor is a Time Lord: a 900 year old alien with 2 hearts, part of a gifted civilization who...
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Grange Hill
as CleanerChildren's drama series following the lives of students and teachers at Grange Hill...
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The Benny Hill Show
as uncreditedThe Benny Hill Show is a British comedy television show that starred Benny Hill and aired in...
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Trial & Retribution
as uncreditedTrial & Retribution is a feature-length ITV police procedural television drama series that began...
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Surprise, Surprise
as SelfSurprise, Surprise is a British television programme originally hosted by Cilla Black and...
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Callan
as uncreditedCallan is the title of a British television series set in the murky world of espionage....
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Father Brown
as uncreditedFather Brown was a Catholic priest who doubled as an amateur detective in order to solve mysteries.
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George and Mildred
as Woman in ParkA middle-aged housewife feels frustrated with her mean and miserable husband, the married couple...
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Bullseye
as SelfBullseye was a popular British television programme. It was first made for the ITV network by...
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Pennies from Heaven
as Mrs CorderPennies From Heaven is a 1978 BBC television drama serial written by Dennis Potter. The title is...
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Sykes
as PassengerClassic sitcom starring Eric Sykes and Hattie Jacques as brother and sister twins who have to...
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In the Long Run
as SheilaSet in 1980s London, this comedy series follows the Easmon family, which has settled in England...
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The Russ Abbot Show
as uncreditedThe Russ Abbot Show was a British television comedy series which starred Russ Abbot and ran on...
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Live From Her Majesty's
as SelfLive from Her Majesty's was a Sunday night live variety show which was produced by London...
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Freddie Starr's Variety Madhouse
as uncreditedITV comedy and variety show which also features Russ Abbot and Bella Emberg.
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