Tenko and Coronation Street actress Stephanie Cole dies aged 84
She was best known for playing Dr Beatrice Mason in the 1980s BBC wartime TV drama Tenko.
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"One of the joys of my character was how strong and feisty she is: she had the upper hand over the men, for the most part."
— Stephanie Cole , Celebrity
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Benedict Cumberbatch is an award-winning British actor featured in Madonna's film.
Co-star of Catherine Zeta-Jones in The Darling Buds of May.
Henry Marshall was a playwright and theatrical fight director, formerly married to Stephanie Cole.
Julie Walters is a British actress known for her work in theatre, television, and film.
Maggie Smith is a renowned British actress celebrated for her performances in film, television, and theatre.
Peter Birrel is an actor, known for his work in theatre and television, and was married to Stephanie Cole.
Stephanie Cole was a British actress known for her roles in television series such as Tenko, Open All Hours, and Coronation Street.
Suranne Jones is a British actress known for her roles in television dramas.
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She was best known for playing Dr Beatrice Mason in the 1980s BBC wartime TV drama Tenko.
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