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|birth_name = Diane F Botcher |
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| birth_place = [[Port Talbot]], [[Wales]] |
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|occupation = Actress |
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|yearsactive = 1986–present |
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|known_for = ''[[Stella (British TV series)|Stella]]'' <br> ''[[Little Britain (TV series)|Little Britain]]'' <br> ''[[Casualty (TV series)|Casualty]]'' <br> |
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''[[Downton Abbey]]'' |
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In 2018, she joined ''[[Casualty (TV series)|Casualty]]'' as [[Jan Jennings]]. |
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'''Diane Botcher''' (born 2 June 1959) is a Welsh actress. She has starred in several British television sitcoms and dramas, including the [[Sky One|Sky]] comedy drama ''[[Stella (British TV series)|Stella]]'', [[BBC One|BBC]] comedies ''[[Little Britain (TV series)|Little Britain]]'' and ''[[Tittybangbang]]'' and the [[ITV (TV channel)|ITV]] period drama ''[[Downton Abbey]]''. In 2018, she joined ''[[Casualty (TV series)|Casualty]]'' as [[Jan Jenning]]. |
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== Early life == |
== Early life == |
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Botcher was born on 2 June 1959 in Taibach, Port Talbot, [[Glamorgan]], in [[Wales]], one of two children |
Botcher was born on 2 June 1959 in [[Taibach]], [[Port Talbot]], [[Glamorgan]], in [[Wales]], one of the two children of parents Bernard and Glenys Botcher. She read English and drama at [[Warwick University]],<ref name=Wightwick/> and after graduating, trained at the [[Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art]] drama school in London,<ref>{{cite web |title=Di Botcher |url=https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/people/14096 |website=National Theatre |accessdate=28 October 2018}}</ref><ref name=Sheen>{{cite web |title=Michael Sheen Leads THE PASSION for National Theatre Wales & WildWorks in April |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Michael-Sheen-Leads-THE-PASSION-for-National-Theatre-Wales-WildWorks-in-April-20110214 |website=Broadway World |accessdate=28 October 2018 |date=14 February 2011}}</ref> then obtained an [[Equity card]] in the 1980s. |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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Throughout her long career on stage and screen, Botcher has been receiving warm reviews. In a performance of the musical [[Blood Brothers (musical)|''Blood Brothers'']] with the [[Sherman Theatre]] Company in 1986, Botcher's performance as the "warm-hearted mum" was singled out by a reviewer as one of the good points in a production which needed "beefing up".<ref name=BloodBrothers>{{cite journal |last1=Adams |first1=David |title=Cardiff: Blood Brothers |newspaper=[[The Guardian]] |date=14 February 1986 |page=18 (lower middle) |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/260088779/ |accessdate=28 October 2018}}</ref> Of ''Black Milk'' (2003), a reviewer wrote, "In a strong cast, Di Botcher is a beacon."<ref name=Clapp>{{cite journal |last1=Clapp |first1=Susannah |title=Toasters and shysters - Theatre |journal=The Observer Review |date=9 February 2003 |page=11 |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/258138464/?terms=%22Di%2BBotcher%22 |accessdate=28 October 2018}}</ref> Her performance in the 2017/18 revival of ''[[Follies]]'' was universally appreciated<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Wolf |first1=Matt |title= |
Throughout her long career on stage and screen, Botcher has been receiving warm reviews. In a performance of the musical [[Blood Brothers (musical)|''Blood Brothers'']] with the [[Sherman Theatre]] Company in 1986, Botcher's performance as the "warm-hearted mum" was singled out by a reviewer as one of the good points in a production which needed "beefing up".<ref name=BloodBrothers>{{cite journal |last1=Adams |first1=David |title=Cardiff: Blood Brothers |newspaper=[[The Guardian]] |date=14 February 1986 |page=18 (lower middle) |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/260088779/ |accessdate=28 October 2018}}</ref> Of ''Black Milk'' (2003), a reviewer wrote, "In a strong cast, Di Botcher is a beacon."<ref name=Clapp>{{cite journal |last1=Clapp |first1=Susannah |title=Toasters and shysters - Theatre |journal=The Observer Review |date=9 February 2003 |page=11 |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/258138464/?terms=%22Di%2BBotcher%22 |accessdate=28 October 2018}}</ref> Her performance in the 2017/18 revival of ''[[Follies]]'' was universally appreciated<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Wolf |first1=Matt |title=Sondheim's 'Follies' Is Back, at Once Bleak and Beautiful |journal=The New York Times |date=8 September 2017 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/08/arts/follies-sondheim-national-theatre-london.html |accessdate=2 November 2018}}</ref> - “wonderful”,<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Taylor |first1=Paul |title=Follies, National Theatre, London, review: It's jaw-droppingly great |journal=Independent |date=7 September 2017 |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/theatre-dance/reviews/follies-national-theatre-dominic-cooke-imelda-staunton-a7934266.html |accessdate=2 November 2018 |location=London}}</ref> with a "stunner of a set piece";<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Bano |first1=Tim |title=Follies review at the National Theatre, London – 'not just triumphant, but transcendent' |journal=The Stage |date=7 September 2017 |url=https://www.thestage.co.uk/reviews/2017/follies-review-at-the-national-theatre/ |accessdate=2 November 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal |last1=Kellaway |first1=Kate |title=Follies review – a stupendous Sondheim revival |journal=The Guardian |date=10 September 2017 |url=https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2017/sep/10/follies-olivier-london-review-dominic-cooke-imelda-staunton |accessdate=2 November 2018}}</ref> |
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On screen, Di Botcher is best known as Aunty Brenda in [[Stella (UK TV series)|''Stella'']], and, from 2018, as Jan Jennings, the Operational Duty Manager, in [[Casualty (TV series)|''Casualty'']]. |
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In 2018, she began appearing in the [[BBC One|BBC]] medical drama ''[[Casualty (TV series)|Casualty]]'' as [[Jan Jennings]]. Later that year, she also began portraying the role of Nana Margie in the [[BBC Three]] series ''[[In My Skin (TV series)|In My Skin]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chortle.co.uk/news/2019/06/28/43425/bbc_orders_a_dark_comedy_about_a_teen_and_her_mentally_ill_mum|title=BBC orders a dark comedy about a teen and her mentally ill mum|work=[[Chortle]]|access-date=27 March 2020}}</ref> 2022 BBC Radio 4 The Archers as [[Caitlin Thomas]]. |
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===Film=== |
===Film=== |
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| 1997 || ''[[Twin Town]]'' || Jean Lewis || |
| 1997 || ''[[Twin Town]]'' || Jean Lewis || |
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| ''[[All or Nothing (film)|All or Nothing]]'' || Supervisor || Cameo role |
| ''[[All or Nothing (film)|All or Nothing]]'' || Supervisor || Cameo role |
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|''Ant Muzak''|| Diana Fluck the Checkout Assistant || Short film |
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| 2008 || '' |
| 2008 || ''Albert's Speech'' || Gloria || Short film |
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| 2011 || ''[[Hunky Dory (film)|Hunky Dory]]'' || Viv's mum || |
| 2011 || ''[[Hunky Dory (film)|Hunky Dory]]'' || Viv's mum || |
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| 2012 || ''[[The Gospel of Us]]'' || The Mother || Set in Botcher's birthplace |
| 2012 || ''[[The Gospel of Us]]'' || The Mother || Set in Botcher's birthplace |
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| ''[[Svengali (2013 film)|Svengali]]'' || Mrs Cooper || |
| ''[[Svengali (2013 film)|Svengali]]'' || Mrs Cooper || |
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| ''[[One Chance (film)|One Chance]]'' || Nurse || Cameo role |
| ''[[One Chance (film)|One Chance]]'' || Nurse || Cameo role |
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| 2015 || ''[[Under Milk Wood (2015 film)|Under Milk Wood]]'' || Mrs Dai Bread Two || |
| 2015 || ''[[Under Milk Wood (2015 film)|Under Milk Wood]]'' || Mrs Dai Bread Two || |
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| 2020 |
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| ''[[Dream Horse]]'' || Nerys || Syndicate member| |
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| 2021 |
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| 1986 || ''[[Screen Two]]'' || Officer Kyle || |
| 1986 || ''[[Screen Two]]'' || Officer Kyle || Series 2, Episode 2 |
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| 1987 || ''[[The District Nurse]]'' || Eirlys Prosser || |
| 1987 || ''[[The District Nurse]]'' || Eirlys Prosser || Series 3, Episode 6 |
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| 1993, 1997 ||''[[The Bill]]'' || Mrs. Oakes/Mrs. Edwards || 2 episodes |
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| 1997 || '' |
| 1997 || ''Harpur and Iles'' || Jane Mellick || Television film |
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| 1999 |
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| ''[[Sunburn (TV series)|Sunburn]]'' || Wendy's mum || |
| ''[[Sunburn (TV series)|Sunburn]]'' || Wendy's mum || Series 1, Episode 3 |
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|1999 |
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| ''[[Kavanagh QC]]'' || Tilly Burgess || |
| ''[[Kavanagh QC]]'' || Tilly Burgess || Series 5, Episode 2 |
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|1999 |
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|''Rhinoceros''|| Megan Jones || Television film |
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| 2001 |
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| ''[[Fun at the Funeral Parlour]]'' || Edith || |
| ''[[Fun at the Funeral Parlour]]'' || Edith || Series 1, Episode 4 |
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|2001 |
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| ''[[People Like Us (mockumentary)|People Like Us]]'' || Frances Churchfield || |
| ''[[People Like Us (mockumentary)|People Like Us]]'' || Frances Churchfield || Series 2, Episode 6 |
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|2001 |
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| ''[[The Armando Iannucci Shows]]'' || Tinaturnerogram || 2 episodes |
| ''[[The Armando Iannucci Shows]]'' || Tinaturnerogram || 2 episodes |
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|2001 |
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| ''[['Orrible]]'' || Di Clark || Recurring character |
| ''[['Orrible]]'' || Di Clark || Recurring character |
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| 2002 |
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| ''[[Casualty (TV series)|Casualty]]'' || Louise Templeton || |
| ''[[Casualty (TV series)|Casualty]]'' || Louise Templeton || Series 16, Episode 26 |
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| ''[[Tipping the Velvet (TV series)|Tipping the Velvet]]'' || Woman with Cigar || 2 episodes |
| ''[[Tipping the Velvet (TV series)|Tipping the Velvet]]'' || Woman with Cigar || 2 episodes |
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|2002 |
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| ''[[Cruise of the Gods]]'' || Mrs. Hatcher || |
| ''[[Cruise of the Gods]]'' || Mrs. Hatcher || Television film |
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| 2002–2008 ||''[[High Hopes (Welsh TV series)|High Hopes]]'' || Mrs. Coles || Recurring character; 20 episodes |
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| 2003–2005 ||''[[Little Britain (TV series)|Little Britain]]'' || Marion/Meals on Wheels Lady || 6 episodes |
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| 2003–2009 ||''[[Belonging (TV series)|Belonging]]'' || Vanessa || Recurring character |
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| 2004 || ''[[Green Wing]]'' || Catering Manager || |
| 2004 || ''[[Green Wing]]'' || Catering Manager || Series 1, Episode 3 |
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| 2005 |
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| ''[[All About George]]'' || Dorothy Mickens || Episode 1 |
| ''[[All About George]]'' || Dorothy Mickens || Episode 1 |
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|2005 |
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| ''[[The Thick of It]]'' || Pauline McKendrick, Piss Woman || |
| ''[[The Thick of It]]'' || Pauline McKendrick, Piss Woman || Series 2, Episode 1 |
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|2005 |
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| ''[[Bleak House (2005 TV serial)|Bleak House]] || Mrs. Woodcourt || 2 episodes |
| ''[[Bleak House (2005 TV serial)|Bleak House]]'' || Mrs. Woodcourt || 2 episodes |
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| 2006–2007 ||''[[Tittybangbang]]'' || Various characters || 5 episodes |
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| 2006–2008 ||''[[Pulling (TV series)|Pulling]]'' || Margaret || Recurring character |
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| 2007 |
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| ''[[Ideal (TV series)|Ideal]] || Nicki's mum || Voice only |
| ''[[Ideal (TV series)|Ideal]]'' || Nicki's mum || Voice only |
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|2007 |
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| ''[[Hotel Babylon]]'' || Myra Walmesley || |
| ''[[Hotel Babylon (BBC series)|Hotel Babylon]]'' || Myra Walmesley || Series 2, Episode 8 |
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|2007 |
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| ''[[Murphy's Law]]'' || Brothel Madam || 2 episodes |
| ''[[Murphy's Law (British TV series)|Murphy's Law]]'' || Brothel Madam || 2 episodes |
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|2007 |
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| ''[[After You've Gone (TV series)|After You've Gone]]'' || Sheila || |
| ''[[After You've Gone (TV series)|After You've Gone]]'' || Sheila || Series 2, Episode 5 |
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| ''[[Coming of Age (2008 TV series)|Coming of Age]]'' || Ollie's mum || Series 1, Episode 5 |
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| ''[[Dustbin Baby (film)|Dustbin Baby]]'' || Pat || |
| ''[[Dustbin Baby (film)|Dustbin Baby]]'' || Pat || Television film |
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| 2008–2009 ||''[[Katy Brand's Big Ass Show]]'' || Various characters || 5 episodes |
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| 2008, 2010, 2012 ||''[[Doctors (2000 TV series)|Doctors]]'' || Sharon Bretherton/Linda Bolton/Dorit Simpson || 3 episodes |
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| ''[[No Signal!]]'' || Various characters || |
| ''[[No Signal!]]'' || Various characters || Series 1, Episode 9 |
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|2009 |
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| ''[[Collision (TV series)|Collision]] || Mrs. Whitfield || 2 episodes |
| ''[[Collision (TV series)|Collision]]'' || Mrs. Whitfield || 2 episodes |
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| 2010 |
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| ''[[Lennon Naked]]'' || Dot || |
| ''[[Lennon Naked]]'' || Dot || Television film |
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|2010 |
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| ''[[Sherlock (TV series)|Sherlock]]'' || Connie Prince || |
| ''[[Sherlock (TV series)|Sherlock]]'' || Connie Prince || Series 1, Episode 3 |
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|2010 |
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| ''[[Coming Up (TV series)|Coming Up]]'' || Bernadette || |
| ''[[Coming Up (TV series)|Coming Up]]'' || Bernadette || Series 8, Episode 4 |
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| ''[[Come Fly with Me (2010 TV series)|Come Fly with Me]]'' || Mrs. Talbot || Episode 2 |
| ''[[Come Fly with Me (2010 TV series)|Come Fly with Me]]'' || Mrs. Talbot || Episode 2 |
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|''Shirley''|| Mrs. Morrison || Television film about [[Shirley Bassey|Dame Shirley Bassey]] |
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| ''[[DCI Banks]]'' || Grace || |
| ''[[DCI Banks]]'' || Grace || Series 2, Episode 3 |
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| 2012 || ''[[Mr Stink |
| 2012 || ''[[Mr Stink (film)|Mr Stink]]'' || Woman with Question || Television film |
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| 2013 || ''[[Downton Abbey]]'' || Nanny West || |
| 2013 || ''[[Downton Abbey]]'' || Nanny West || Series 4, Episode 1 |
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| 2013–2017||''[[Stella (British TV series)|Stella]]'' || Aunty Brenda || Main role |
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| 2014 |
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| ''[[Inside No. 9]]'' || Jean || Episode 5 |
| ''[[Inside No. 9]]'' || Jean || Episode 5 |
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|2014 |
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|''Under Milk Wood''|| Mrs. Dai Bread One || Television film |
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| 2015 || ''[[Coronation Street]]'' || Debbie Allinson || 2 episodes |
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|2015 || ''Top Coppers'' || Sandra || |
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|2015 || High Hopes || Mrs Coles |
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| ''[[High Hopes (Welsh TV series)|High Hopes]]'' || Mrs Coles |
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| 2018–present ||''[[Casualty (TV series)|Casualty]]'' ||[[Jan Jenning]] || Main role |
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| 2018–2021 || ''[[In My Skin (TV series)|In My Skin]]'' || Nana Margie || Main role |
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| 2017–2018 || [[Follies]]<ref name=BB>{{cite web |title=Di Botcher Broadway and Theatre Credits |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Di-Botcher/ |website=Broadway World |accessdate=28 October 2018}}</ref> || rowspan="4" | [[Royal National Theatre|National Theatre]] || Hattie Walker |
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| 1997 || Cardiff East<ref name=BWGala>{{cite web |title=Di Botcher Announced As Special Guest Performer At The West End Gala Of The 12th Annual Stephen Sondheim Society |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/uk-regional/article/Di-Botcher-Announced-As-Special-Guest-Performer-At-The-West-End-Gala-Of-The-12th-Annual-Stephen-Sondheim-Society-20180523 |website=Broadway World |accessdate=28 October 2018 |date=23 May 2018}}</ref> || Vera, Marge and Dolly's friend<ref name=Theatricalia/><ref>{{cite web |title=Cardiff East |url=http://www.petergill7.co.uk/works/cardiff_east.shtml |website=Peter Gill, playwright and theatre director |accessdate=28 October 2018}}</ref> |
| 1997 || Cardiff East<ref name=BWGala>{{cite web |title=Di Botcher Announced As Special Guest Performer At The West End Gala Of The 12th Annual Stephen Sondheim Society |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/uk-regional/article/Di-Botcher-Announced-As-Special-Guest-Performer-At-The-West-End-Gala-Of-The-12th-Annual-Stephen-Sondheim-Society-20180523 |website=Broadway World |accessdate=28 October 2018 |date=23 May 2018}}</ref> || Vera, Marge and Dolly's friend<ref name=Theatricalia/><ref>{{cite web |title=Cardiff East |url=http://www.petergill7.co.uk/works/cardiff_east.shtml |website=Peter Gill, playwright and theatre director |accessdate=28 October 2018}}</ref> |
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| 1995–1996 || [[A Little Night Music]]<ref name=BB/> || Mrs Anderssen<ref name=Theatricalia/> |
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| 1993–1994 || [[Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street|Sweeney Todd]]<ref name=BWGala/> || Ensemble<ref name=Theatricalia/> |
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| 2010–2011 || [[A Flea in Her Ear]]<ref name=BWGala/> || [[Old Vic]] || Olympe<ref name=Flea>{{cite web |title=Full Cast Announced For Old Vic's A FLEA IN HER EAR |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/uk-regional/article/Full-Cast-Announced-For-Old-Vics-A-FLEA-IN-HER-EAR-20101013 |website=Broadway World |accessdate=28 October 2018 |date=13 October 2010}}</ref> |
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| 2009 || [[Chicago (musical)|Chicago]]<ref name=BWGala/> || [[Cambridge Theatre]] || |
| 2009 || [[Chicago (musical)|Chicago]]<ref name=BWGala/> || [[Cambridge Theatre]] || Matron "Mama" Morton<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Koenig |first1=Rhoda |title=Review: Chicago, Cambridge Theatre, London |journal=Independent |date=21 July 2009 |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/theatre-dance/reviews/chicago-cambridge-theatre-london-1754290.html |accessdate=28 October 2018}}</ref> |
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| 2003 || Black Milk<ref name=BWGala/><ref name=Clapp/> || [[Royal Court Theatre|Royal Court]] || Auntie Pasha<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wolf |first1=Matt |title=Review: Black Milk |url=https://variety.com/2003/legit/reviews/black-milk-2-1200543430/ |website=Variety |accessdate=28 October 2018 |date=13 February 2003}}</ref> |
| 2003 || Black Milk<ref name=BWGala/><ref name=Clapp/> || [[Royal Court Theatre|Royal Court]] || Auntie Pasha<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wolf |first1=Matt |title=Review: Black Milk |url=https://variety.com/2003/legit/reviews/black-milk-2-1200543430/ |website=Variety |accessdate=28 October 2018 |date=13 February 2003}}</ref> |
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| 1986 || [[Blood Brothers (musical)|Blood Brothers]]<ref name=BloodBrothers/> || [[Sherman Theatre]] || Mother |
| 1986 || [[Blood Brothers (musical)|Blood Brothers]]<ref name=BloodBrothers/> || [[Sherman Theatre]] || Mother |
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| 1986 || [[Richard III (play)|Richard III]]<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Sher |first1=Anthony |title=Dirty Dick Down Under |journal=The Age Saturday Extra |date=16 August 1986 |pages=1,10 |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/120490526/?terms=%22Di%2BBotcher%22 |accessdate=28 October 2018 |location=Melbourne, Australia}}</ref> || [[Royal Shakespeare Company]] at the [[Adelaide Festival Theatre]] || Lady of the court |
| 1986 || [[Richard III (play)|Richard III]]<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Sher |first1=Anthony |title=Dirty Dick Down Under |journal=The Age Saturday Extra |date=16 August 1986 |pages=1, 10 |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/120490526/?terms=%22Di%2BBotcher%22 |accessdate=28 October 2018 |location=Melbourne, Australia}}</ref> || [[Royal Shakespeare Company]] at the [[Adelaide Festival Theatre]] || Lady of the court |
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| 2003 || Terrorism<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Billington |first1=Michael |title=Reviews: The funny side of terror - Theatre: Terrorism |journal=The Guardian |date=15 March 2003 |page=18 |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/260905942/?terms=%22Di%2BBotcher%22 |accessdate=28 October 2018}}</ref> || Royal Court || Old biddy |
| 2003 || Terrorism<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Billington |first1=Michael |title=Reviews: The funny side of terror - Theatre: Terrorism |journal=The Guardian |date=15 March 2003 |page=18 |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/260905942/?terms=%22Di%2BBotcher%22 |accessdate=28 October 2018}}</ref> || Royal Court || Old biddy |
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| 1995 || [[Under Milk Wood]]<ref name=Sheen/> || National Theatre || Miss Price; Mrs Beynon<ref name=Theatricalia/> |
| 1995 || [[Under Milk Wood]]<ref name=Sheen/> || National Theatre || Miss Price; Mrs Beynon<ref name=Theatricalia/> |
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| 1986–1987 || [[A Midsummer Night's Dream]]<ref name=Sheen/> || rowspan="2" | Royal Shakespeare Company || Titania<ref>{{cite book |title=A Midsummer Night's Dream RSC Staging History 1960-2007 |url=https://www.macmillanihe.com/articles/article-detail/the-rsc-shakespeare-a-midsummer-nights-dream/?loc=au&priceCode=nz |website=Macmillan International |accessdate=28 October 2018}}</ref> |
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| 1987 || Speculators<ref name=Sheen/> || Carol Cutter<ref name=Theatricalia>{{cite web |title=Di Botcher |url=https://theatricalia.com/person/5vs/di-botcher |website=Theatricalia |accessdate=28 October 2018}}</ref> |
| 1987 || Speculators<ref name=Sheen/> || Carol Cutter<ref name=Theatricalia>{{cite web |title=Di Botcher |url=https://theatricalia.com/person/5vs/di-botcher |website=Theatricalia |accessdate=28 October 2018}}</ref> |
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| 1999 || Card Boys<ref name=Sheen/> || [[Bush Theatre]] || Iris<ref>{{cite web |title=Review: Card Boys |url=https://variety.com/1999/film/reviews/card-boys-1200457340/ |website=Variety |accessdate=28 October 2018 |date=2 April 1999}}</ref> |
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| 2010 || If So, Then Yes<ref name=Sheen/> || [[Jermyn Street Theatre]] || Welsh charlady<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Thaxter |first1=John |title=If So, Then Yes review at Jermyn Street London |journal=The Stage |date=10 September 2010 |url=https://www.thestage.co.uk/reviews/2010/if-so-then-yes-review-at-jermyn-street-london/ |accessdate=28 October 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal |last1=Sierz |first1=Aleks |title=If So, Then Yes, Jermyn Street Theatre First play in 30 years from the legendary absurdist N F Simpson |journal=The Arts Desk |date=9 September 2010 |url=https://theartsdesk.com/theatre/if-so-then-yes-jermyn-street-theatre |accessdate=28 October 2018}}</ref> |
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| 2009 || [[James Graham (playwright)|A History Of Falling Things]]<ref name=Sheen/> || [[Theatr Clwyd]] || Mum |
| 2009 || [[James Graham (playwright)|A History Of Falling Things]]<ref name=Sheen/> || [[Theatr Clwyd]] || Mum |
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| 2004 || [[Les Misérables (musical)|Les Misérables]]<ref name=Sheen/> || Copenhagen || Madame Thenardier<ref>{{cite web |title=Les Misérables |url=https://whoisthatface.weebly.com/les-miseacuterables.html |website=Whose is that face in the shadows? |accessdate=28 October 2018}}</ref> |
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Di Botcher | |
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Born | Diane F Botcher 2 June 1959 Port Talbot, Wales[1] |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1986–present |
Known for | Stella Little Britain Casualty Downton Abbey |
Diane Botcher (born 2 June 1959) is a Welsh actress. She has starred in several British television sitcoms and dramas, including the Sky comedy drama Stella, BBC comedies Little Britain and Tittybangbang and the ITV period drama Downton Abbey. In 2018, she joined Casualty as Jan Jenning.
Early life[edit]
Botcher was born on 2 June 1959 in Taibach, Port Talbot, Glamorgan, in Wales, one of the two children of parents Bernard and Glenys Botcher. She read English and drama at Warwick University,[1] and after graduating, trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art drama school in London,[2][3] then obtained an Equity card in the 1980s.
Career[edit]
Throughout her long career on stage and screen, Botcher has been receiving warm reviews. In a performance of the musical Blood Brothers with the Sherman Theatre Company in 1986, Botcher's performance as the "warm-hearted mum" was singled out by a reviewer as one of the good points in a production which needed "beefing up".[4] Of Black Milk (2003), a reviewer wrote, "In a strong cast, Di Botcher is a beacon."[5] Her performance in the 2017/18 revival of Follies was universally appreciated[6] - “wonderful”,[7] with a "stunner of a set piece";[8][9]
In 2018, she began appearing in the BBC medical drama Casualty as Jan Jennings. Later that year, she also began portraying the role of Nana Margie in the BBC Three series In My Skin.[10] 2022 BBC Radio 4 The Archers as Caitlin Thomas.
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1997 | Twin Town | Jean Lewis | |
2002 | All or Nothing | Supervisor | Cameo role |
2002 | Ant Muzak | Diana Fluck the Checkout Assistant | Short film |
2008 | Albert's Speech | Gloria | Short film |
2011 | Hunky Dory | Viv's mum | |
2012 | The Gospel of Us | The Mother | Set in Botcher's birthplace |
2013 | Svengali | Mrs Cooper | |
2013 | One Chance | Nurse | Cameo role |
2015 | Under Milk Wood | Mrs Dai Bread Two | |
2020 | Dream Horse | Nerys | |
2021 | La Cha Cha | Mrs. Fruitcake |
Television[edit]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1986 | Screen Two | Officer Kyle | Series 2, Episode 2 |
1987 | The District Nurse | Eirlys Prosser | Series 3, Episode 6 |
1993, 1997 | The Bill | Mrs. Oakes/Mrs. Edwards | 2 episodes |
1997 | Harpur and Iles | Jane Mellick | Television film |
1999 | Sunburn | Wendy's mum | Series 1, Episode 3 |
1999 | Kavanagh QC | Tilly Burgess | Series 5, Episode 2 |
1999 | Rhinoceros | Megan Jones | Television film |
2001 | Fun at the Funeral Parlour | Edith | Series 1, Episode 4 |
2001 | People Like Us | Frances Churchfield | Series 2, Episode 6 |
2001 | The Armando Iannucci Shows | Tinaturnerogram | 2 episodes |
2001 | 'Orrible | Di Clark | Recurring character |
2002 | Casualty | Louise Templeton | Series 16, Episode 26 |
2002 | Tipping the Velvet | Woman with Cigar | 2 episodes |
2002 | Cruise of the Gods | Mrs. Hatcher | Television film |
2002–2008 | High Hopes | Mrs. Coles | Recurring character; 20 episodes |
2003–2005 | Little Britain | Marion/Meals on Wheels Lady | 6 episodes |
2003–2009 | Belonging | Vanessa | Recurring character |
2004 | Green Wing | Catering Manager | Series 1, Episode 3 |
2005 | All About George | Dorothy Mickens | Episode 1 |
2005 | The Thick of It | Pauline McKendrick, Piss Woman | Series 2, Episode 1 |
2005 | Bleak House | Mrs. Woodcourt | 2 episodes |
2006–2007 | Tittybangbang | Various characters | 5 episodes |
2006–2008 | Pulling | Margaret | Recurring character |
2007 | Ideal | Nicki's mum | Voice only |
2007 | Hotel Babylon | Myra Walmesley | Series 2, Episode 8 |
2007 | Murphy's Law | Brothel Madam | 2 episodes |
2007 | After You've Gone | Sheila | Series 2, Episode 5 |
2008 | Coming of Age | Ollie's mum | Series 1, Episode 5 |
2008 | Dustbin Baby | Pat | Television film |
2008–2009 | Katy Brand's Big Ass Show | Various characters | 5 episodes |
2008, 2010, 2012 | Doctors | Sharon Bretherton/Linda Bolton/Dorit Simpson | 3 episodes |
2009 | No Signal! | Various characters | Series 1, Episode 9 |
2009 | Collision | Mrs. Whitfield | 2 episodes |
2010 | Lennon Naked | Dot | Television film |
2010 | Sherlock | Connie Prince | Series 1, Episode 3 |
2010 | Coming Up | Bernadette | Series 8, Episode 4 |
2011 | Come Fly with Me | Mrs. Talbot | Episode 2 |
2011 | Shirley | Mrs. Morrison | Television film about Dame Shirley Bassey |
2011 | DCI Banks | Grace | Series 2, Episode 3 |
2012 | Mr Stink | Woman with Question | Television film |
2013 | Downton Abbey | Nanny West | Series 4, Episode 1 |
2013–2017 | Stella | Aunty Brenda | Main role |
2014 | Inside No. 9 | Jean | Episode 5 |
2014 | Under Milk Wood | Mrs. Dai Bread One | Television film |
2015 | Coronation Street | Debbie Allinson | 2 episodes |
2015 | Top Coppers | Sandra | |
2015 | High Hopes | Mrs Coles | |
2018–present | Casualty | Jan Jenning | Main role |
2018–2021 | In My Skin | Nana Margie | Main role |
Selected stage performances[edit]
Year | Title | Theatre | Role |
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2017–2018 | Follies[11] | National Theatre | Hattie Walker |
1997 | Cardiff East[12] | Vera, Marge and Dolly's friend[13][14] | |
1995–1996 | A Little Night Music[11] | Mrs Anderssen[13] | |
1993–1994 | Sweeney Todd[12] | Ensemble[13] | |
2010–2011 | A Flea in Her Ear[12] | Old Vic | Olympe[15] |
2009 | Chicago[12] | Cambridge Theatre | Matron "Mama" Morton[16] |
2003 | Black Milk[12][5] | Royal Court | Auntie Pasha[17] |
2000 | Flesh and Blood[12] | Hampstead Theatre | Marge[18] |
1997 | Beauty and the Beast[11] | Dominion Theatre | Madame de la Grande Bouche |
1990 | Sunday in the Park with George[11] | London Revival |
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1986 | Blood Brothers[4] | Sherman Theatre | Mother |
1986 | Richard III[19] | Royal Shakespeare Company at the Adelaide Festival Theatre | Lady of the court |
2003 | Terrorism[20] | Royal Court | Old biddy |
Cats[15] | New London | Grizabella | |
1995 | Under Milk Wood[3] | National Theatre | Miss Price; Mrs Beynon[13] |
1986–1987 | A Midsummer Night's Dream[3] | Royal Shakespeare Company | Titania[21] |
1987 | Speculators[3] | Carol Cutter[13] | |
1999 | Card Boys[3] | Bush Theatre | Iris[22] |
2010 | If So, Then Yes[3] | Jermyn Street Theatre | Welsh charlady[23][24] |
2009 | A History Of Falling Things[3] | Theatr Clwyd | Mum |
2004 | Les Misérables[3] | Copenhagen | Madame Thenardier[25] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Wightwick, Abbie (24 April 2016). "Stella actress Di Botcher remembers her first job at Port Talbot steelworks". Wales Online. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
- ^ "Di Botcher". National Theatre. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Michael Sheen Leads THE PASSION for National Theatre Wales & WildWorks in April". Broadway World. 14 February 2011. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
- ^ a b Adams, David (14 February 1986). "Cardiff: Blood Brothers". The Guardian: 18 (lower middle). Retrieved 28 October 2018.
- ^ a b Clapp, Susannah (9 February 2003). "Toasters and shysters - Theatre". The Observer Review: 11. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
- ^ Wolf, Matt (8 September 2017). "Sondheim's 'Follies' Is Back, at Once Bleak and Beautiful". The New York Times. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
- ^ Taylor, Paul (7 September 2017). "Follies, National Theatre, London, review: It's jaw-droppingly great". Independent. London. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
- ^ Bano, Tim (7 September 2017). "Follies review at the National Theatre, London – 'not just triumphant, but transcendent'". The Stage. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
- ^ Kellaway, Kate (10 September 2017). "Follies review – a stupendous Sondheim revival". The Guardian. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
- ^ "BBC orders a dark comedy about a teen and her mentally ill mum". Chortle. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Di Botcher Broadway and Theatre Credits". Broadway World. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f "Di Botcher Announced As Special Guest Performer At The West End Gala Of The 12th Annual Stephen Sondheim Society". Broadway World. 23 May 2018. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
- ^ a b c d e "Di Botcher". Theatricalia. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
- ^ "Cardiff East". Peter Gill, playwright and theatre director. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
- ^ a b "Full Cast Announced For Old Vic's A FLEA IN HER EAR". Broadway World. 13 October 2010. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
- ^ Koenig, Rhoda (21 July 2009). "Review: Chicago, Cambridge Theatre, London". Independent. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
- ^ Wolf, Matt (13 February 2003). "Review: Black Milk". Variety. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
- ^ Tocher, Willie. "Review: Flesh , Blood/ Mike Peters Birthday Review". The Alarm. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
- ^ Sher, Anthony (16 August 1986). "Dirty Dick Down Under". The Age Saturday Extra. Melbourne, Australia: 1, 10. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
- ^ Billington, Michael (15 March 2003). "Reviews: The funny side of terror - Theatre: Terrorism". The Guardian: 18. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
- ^ A Midsummer Night's Dream RSC Staging History 1960-2007. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
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ignored (help) - ^ "Review: Card Boys". Variety. 2 April 1999. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
- ^ Thaxter, John (10 September 2010). "If So, Then Yes review at Jermyn Street London". The Stage. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
- ^ Sierz, Aleks (9 September 2010). "If So, Then Yes, Jermyn Street Theatre First play in 30 years from the legendary absurdist N F Simpson". The Arts Desk. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
- ^ "Les Misérables". Whose is that face in the shadows?. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
External links[edit]
- Di Botcher at IMDb