Linda Regan
Updated: 12/11/2025, 10:46:09 AM Wikipedia source
Linda Regan (born 5 November 1949), born Linda Mary Drinkwater, is a British actress and author, who has appeared on television, film, radio and on stage. She is best known for her role as yellowcoat April Wingate in the British holiday camp sitcom Hi-de-Hi!.
Infobox
Born
Linda Mary Drinkwater (1949-11-05) 5 November 1949 (age 76)Brixton, London
Occupation
Actress
Years active
1970–present
Spouse
mw- Brian Murphy (m. 1995; died 2025)
Relatives
Carol Drinkwater (sister)
Website
lindareganonline.co.uk
Tables
· Filmography › Film
2004
Let Go
Role(s)
Susan
2016
After Hours
Role(s)
Shirley
2018
The Vampire of Soho
Role(s)
Beryl
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1971 | On the Buses | Pretty Girl on Bus | |
| 1973 | Adolf Hitler: My Part in His Downfall | Girl at Dance | |
| 1974 | Keep It Up, Jack | Gloria | |
| 1974 | A Private Enterprise | Eve | |
| 1975 | The Hiding Place | Prostitute | |
| 1975 | Confessions of a Pop Performer | Brenda Climax | |
| 1976 | Carry On England | Private Taylor | |
| 1977 | Hardcore | Secretary | |
| 1977 | Adventures of a Private Eye | Clarissa | |
| 1979 | Quadrophenia | Chief Rocker Girl | |
| 1984 | The Hit | Madame Isabella | |
| 1999 | Janice Beard | ||
| 1999 | Holding On | Pru | |
| 2003 | The Last Horror Movie | Terri | |
| 2004 | Let Go | Susan | |
| 2012 | Blitz and Bananas | Emily Spratt | |
| 2012 | Run for Your Wife | Allotment woman | Cameo |
| 2016 | After Hours | Shirley | |
| 2018 | The Vampire of Soho | Beryl |
· Filmography › Television
1970
1971
1972
Engelbert with the Young Generation
Role(s)
Girl in Film Sequence
Notes
Episode: "#1.11"
1974
Seven Faces of Woman
Role(s)
Barbara
Notes
Episode: "Polly Put the Kettle On"
1975
1976
Barney's Last Battle
Role(s)
Lily Ayres
Notes
TV film
1976-1977
Role(s)
General Hospital
Notes
Susan
1984
1984–1988
Role(s)
Hi-de-Hi!
Notes
April
1985
Lost in London
Role(s)
Rosey
Notes
TV film
1988
1992
1994
1995
Ghostbusters of East Finchley
Role(s)
Prostitute
Notes
Episode: #1.1
1998
Barmaid
Role(s)
Episode: "Like Family"
1999–2003
Role(s)
Harry and Cosh
Notes
Harry's Mother
2001
Men Only
Role(s)
Aerobics Teacher
Notes
TV film
2004
Billie: Girl of the Future
Role(s)
Barbara
Notes
Episode: #1.4
2023
2023-2025
Role(s)
Barmy Dale
Notes
Felicity Palmer
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1970 | Z Cars | Factory Girl | Episode: "Stop Over: Part 1" |
| 1970 | Carry On Christmas | Island Girl | TV film |
| 1970 | On the Buses | Edna | Episode: "Christmas Duty" |
| 1971 | Doctor at Large | Schoolgirl | Episode: "Doctor Dish" |
| 1971 | Softly, Softly: Task Force | Girl in Lorry | Episode: "Copper Wire" |
| 1972 | Engelbert with the Young Generation | Girl in Film Sequence | Episode: "#1.11" |
| 1972 | Doctor in Charge | Girl at Dance | Episode: "The Taming of the Wolf" |
| 1972 | Villains | Young Woman | Episode: "Belinda" |
| 1973 | Special Branch | Episode: "Red Herring" | |
| 1974 | Seven Faces of Woman | Barbara | Episode: "Polly Put the Kettle On" |
| 1975 | Dixon of Dock Green | Liz Rowley | Episode: "On a Moody Complaint" |
| 1975 | Scene | Polly | Episode: "Because I Said So" |
| 1976 | Barney's Last Battle | Lily Ayres | TV film |
| 1976-1977 | General Hospital | Susan | 3 episodes |
| 1977 | ITV Playhouse | Valerie | Episode: "The Proofing Session" |
| 1978 | Z Cars | Woman at Bus Stop | Episode: "A Woman's Place" |
| 1979 | Minder | Liz | Episode: "Gunfight at the O.K. Laundrette" |
| 1980 | The Gentle Touch | Marilyn | Episode: "Break-In" |
| 1982 | Kelly Monteith | Episode: | |
| 1984 | Bergerac | Gudrun Olfsberg | Episode: "A Cry in the Night" |
| 1984–1988 | Hi-de-Hi! | April | 24 episodes |
| 1985 | Dempsey and Makepeace | Gloria | Episode: "Blind Eye" |
| 1985 | Eyes | Naval Computer Operator | Episode: "Something Nasty Down Below" |
| 1985 | Lost in London | Rosey | TV film |
| 1986 | Eyes | Amber | Episode: "Hit List" |
| 1988 | Comic Relief | Hospital Patient | TV special |
| 1988 | The Bill | Burnside's Girlfriend | Episode: "Snout" |
| 1991 | Birds of a Feather | Annie | Episode: "We'll Always Have Majorca" |
| 1992 | The Bill | Building Society Manageress | Episode: "Sympathy for the Devil" |
| 1992 | Framed | Mrs Minton | Episode: |
| 1992 | Fool's Gold: The Story of the Brink's-Mat Robbery | Brenda Noye | TV film |
| 1992 | The Linda Calvey Story | Linda Calvey | TV film |
| 1993 | Over the Rainbow | Jenny | Episode: "The House of the Rising Sun" |
| 1994 | The Detectives | Barmaid | Episode: "Witness" |
| 1994 | The Bill | Pub Manageress | Episode: "Pals" |
| 1994 | The Knock | June | 3 episodes |
| 1994 | Hale and Pace | Wife in Hospital | 2 episodes |
| 1995 | Ghostbusters of East Finchley | Prostitute | Episode: |
| 1997 | The Bill | Lizzie Byrne | Episode: "Age Gaps" |
| 1998 | Barmaid | Episode: "Like Family" | |
| 1999–2003 | Harry and Cosh | Harry's Mother | All 45 episodes |
| 2000 | London's Burning | Ivy | Episode: |
| 2001 | Men Only | Aerobics Teacher | TV film |
| 2004 | Doctors | Noreen Topper | Episode: "What the Doctor Saw" |
| 2004 | Billie: Girl of the Future | Barbara | Episode: |
| 2005 | Tittybangbang | Various | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2007 | Holby City | Polly Hunter | Episode: "Past Imperfect" |
| 2014 | Doctors | Hilary Cavendish | Episode: "Good Guys" |
| 2023 | Eggheads | Linda Regan | Episode 2000 |
References
- FreeBMDhttp://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/information.pl?cite=k1GBISk1UlD6cS4FEyGqtQ&scan=1
- Independent.iehttps://www.independent.ie/life/family/mothers-babies/enjoying-the-rich-harvest-26670291.html
- www.endole.co.ukhttps://www.endole.co.uk/company/01255186/byroc-play-productions-limited?page=people
- Hammer Complete: The Films, the Personnel, the Company
- Kent Lifehttps://www.kent-life.co.uk/people/celebrity-interviews/bromley-star-linda-regan-murphy-1-4283516
- "Doctor Who Guide: Linda Regan"https://guide.doctorwhonews.net/person.php?code=6525
- "'Allo 'Allo star dies"https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/2171839.stm
- The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/feb/04/brian-murphy-obituary
- The Guardianhttps://theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/feb/04/brian-murphy-actor-george-and-mildred-dies
- Canines in Kenthttps://caninesinkent.co.uk/