Leslie Ash
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Leslie Ash (born 19 February 1960) is an English actress. She is best known for her roles in Quadrophenia (1979), ITV series C.A.T.S. Eyes (1985–1987), the BBC sitcom Men Behaving Badly (1992–1998), drama Where the Heart Is (2000–2003), and medical drama Holby City (2009–2010).
Infobox
Born
(1960-02-19) 19 February 1960 (age 65)Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England
Alma mater
Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts
Occupation
Actress
Years active
1964–present
Spouse
mw- Lee Chapman (m. 1988)
Children
2
Tables
Key · Filmography
| † | Denotes works that have not yet been released |
· Filmography › Film
1982
La Ronde
Role(s)
The Prostitute
Notes
TV film
Role(s)
Sharon
Waveband
Notes
Short film
1983
Role(s)
Juleta Shane
1986
The Wanderers
Role(s)
Sally
1988
Natural Causes
Role(s)
Angie
Notes
TV film
2022
TWELVE
Role(s)
Martha
Notes
Short film
TBC
Role(s)
† Gin and It
Notes
Theresa
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 1978 | Rosie Dixon – Night Nurse | Natalie Dixon | |
| 1979 | Quadrophenia | Steph | |
| 1982 | La Ronde | The Prostitute | TV film |
| Nutcracker | Sharon | ||
| Outside Edge | Sharon | TV film | |
| Waveband | Short film | ||
| 1983 | Dead on Time | Girl in Café | Short film |
| Curse of the Pink Panther | Juleta Shane | ||
| The Balance of Nature | Dawn Winch | TV film | |
| 1984 | Murder: Ultimate Grounds for Divorce | Philippa | |
| 1985 | Shadey | Carol Landau | |
| 1986 | The Wanderers | Sally | |
| 1988 | Natural Causes | Angie | TV film |
| 2004 | Monkey Trousers | Various | TV film |
| 2021 | To Be Someone | Judy | |
| Ruth | Jennifer | Short film | |
| 2022 | TWELVE | Martha | Short film |
| TBC | † Gin and It | Theresa | TV film |
· Filmography › Television
1981
Plays for Pleasure
Role(s)
Ros Bedwell
Notes
Episode: Cupid's Darts
World's End
Role(s)
Ring-a-Ding
Notes
Recurring role; 2 episodes
1981-82
Role(s)
Seconds Out
Notes
Hazel
1982
Patsi
Role(s)
Episode: When the Chip Hits the Fan
1983
The Happy Apple
Role(s)
Nancy Gray
Notes
Series regular; 7 episodes
1985-87
Role(s)
C.A.T.S. Eyes
Notes
Fred Smith
1987
The Marksman
Role(s)
Hazel
Notes
Miniseries; 3 episodes
1992
1992-98
Role(s)
Men Behaving Badly
Notes
Deborah Burton
2000
Full Mountie
Role(s)
Flight Attendant
Notes
Episode: Series 1, Episode 2
2000-03
Role(s)
Where the Heart Is
Notes
Karen Buckley
2003
2003-04
Role(s)
Merseybeat
Notes
Inspector Charlie Eden
2009-10
Role(s)
Holby City
Notes
Vanessa Lytton
2020
Broke
Role(s)
Sonia
Notes
Series regular; 6 episodes
Trickster
Role(s)
Sonia
Notes
Series regular; 6 episodes
Nothing to Declare
Role(s)
Clare's Mum
Notes
Recurring role; 2 episodes
2021
2022
Sky Comedy Shorts
Role(s)
Lynn
Notes
Episode: Past Caring
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1974 | Chico the Rainmaker | Jill Page | Series regular; 7 episodes |
| 1980 | The Gentle Touch | Maureen | Episode: Hammer |
| 1981 | Plays for Pleasure | Ros Bedwell | Episode: Cupid's Darts |
| World's End | Ring-a-Ding | Recurring role; 2 episodes | |
| 1981-82 | Seconds Out | Hazel | Recurring role; 5 episodes |
| 1982 | Holding the Fort | Cyd | Episode: News from the Front |
| Shelley | Girl with Baby | Episode: Credit Where Credit's Due | |
| Patsi | Episode: When the Chip Hits the Fan | ||
| 1983 | The Happy Apple | Nancy Gray | Series regular; 7 episodes |
| The Two Ronnies | Melissa Winthrop | Episode: Series 10, Episode 1 | |
| 1985-87 | Eyes | Fred Smith | Series regular; 30 episodes |
| 1987 | Home to Roost | Susie Perkins | Episode: Human Interest |
| The Marksman | Hazel | Miniseries; 3 episodes | |
| 1989 | The Bill | Lorraine Gaynor | Episode: Traffic |
| 1991 | Perfect Scoundrels | Daisy Garland | Episode: My Fair Daisy |
| 1992 | Love Hurts | Val | Recurring role; 2 episodes |
| Haggard | Dickon | Episode: Wicked Lady | |
| 1992-98 | Men Behaving Badly | Deborah Burton | Series regular; 42 episodes |
| 1993 | Stay Lucky | Jo Blake | Recurring role; 3 episodes |
| 1997 | Bugs | Kitty McHaig | Recurring role; 2 episodes |
| 2000 | Full Mountie | Flight Attendant | Episode: Series 1, Episode 2 |
| 2000-03 | Where the Heart Is | Karen Buckley | Series regular; 40 episodes |
| 2003 | Judge John Deed | Jan Dobbs | Episode: Judicial Review |
| 2003-04 | Merseybeat | Inspector Charlie Eden | Series regular; 13 episodes |
| 2009-10 | Holby City | Vanessa Lytton | Recurring role; 18 episodes |
| 2020 | Broke | Sonia | Series regular; 6 episodes |
| Trickster | Sonia | Series regular; 6 episodes | |
| Nothing to Declare | Clare's Mum | Recurring role; 2 episodes | |
| 2021 | Doctors | Mary McRae | Episode: A Grave Affair |
| Casualty | Vanessa Lytton | Episode: Series 35, Episode 26 | |
| 2022 | Sky Comedy Shorts | Lynn | Episode: Past Caring |
| 2025 | Celebrity Antiques Road Trip | Self | Series 13: 6. Leslie Ash v Phil Daniels |
· Filmography › Music Videos
1980
1980
Year
1980
Artist
Dire Straits
Song
"Tunnel of Love"
Role
Heroine
Notes
Version 2 only
1980
1980
Year
1980
Artist
Iron Maiden
Song
"Women in Uniform"
Role
Sargeant Anita/Psychiatric nurse
1996
1996
Year
1996
Artist
Quentin & Ash
Song
"Tell Him"
Role
Herself
Notes
One-off single with Caroline Quentin
| Year | Artist | Song | Role | Notes |
| 1980 | Dire Straits | "Tunnel of Love" | Heroine | Version 2 only |
| 1980 | Iron Maiden | "Women in Uniform" | Sargeant Anita/Psychiatric nurse | |
| 1996 | Quentin & Ash | "Tell Him" | Herself | One-off single with Caroline Quentin |
References
- "Entertainment | Leslie Ash joins Holby City cast"http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8054470.stm
- italiacontiagency.comhttps://www.italiacontiagency.com/alumini
- "Rosie Dixon – Night Nurse at Nostalgia Central"https://nostalgiacentral.com/movies/movies-by-decade/movies-1970s/rosie-dixon-night-nurse-1978/
- ”The Diary: will Colin consider it?” in The Stage (London, England), Thursday 05 May 1983, p. 15
- The Rough Guide to Cult Pophttps://archive.org/details/roughguidetocult00simp/page/194
- "Radio 4 Extra Programmes – Vent, Series 2, Episode 2"https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00804yr
- Radio Timeshttps://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/casualty-not-cancelled-holby-city-exclusive-newsupdate/
- What's on TVhttps://www.whatsontv.co.uk/events/doctors-spoilers-guest-appearance-leslie-ash/
- Daily Mirrorhttps://www.mirror.co.uk/life-style/real-life/2011/04/30/eddie-kidd-interview-disabled-stuntman-s-heroic-london-marathon-walk-goes-on-115875-23095378/
- The Guardianhttps://web.archive.org/web/20080725173212/http://www.guardian.co.uk/life/thisweek/story/0%2C12977%2C1048642%2C00.html
- "HEALTH | Pregnancy superfoods revealed"http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/1109818.stm
- "Health | £5m hospital bug payout for Ash"http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7192605.stm
- The Sunday Timeshttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,10009-1512808,00.html
- Daily Mirrorhttps://www.mirror.co.uk/news/tm_headline=hospital-superbug-has-killed-my-career%26method=full%26objectid=18549453%26siteid=94762-name_page.html
- ITN Newshttp://itn.co.uk/baa10ee86c2959bc0223cbc8dd672bb5.html
- "Entertainment | Ash speaks out over lip surgery"http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/showbiz/3253348.stm
- The Scotsmanhttps://web.archive.org/web/20100114034417/http://living.scotsman.com/features/A-slip-of-her-lips.2397324.jp
- "Leslie Ash makes trout pout faux pas (From The Argus)"https://web.archive.org/web/20090522225930/http://archive.theargus.co.uk/2003/12/1/120992.html
- The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/media/2011/jan/27/leslie-ash-phone-hacking
- "Phone hacking: Reports of James Desborough arrest"https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14573942