Sally Bretton
Sally Bretton | |
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| Born | Sally Davis 1975 or 1976 (age 47–48)[1] Hertfordshire, England |
| Years active | 1987–1990, 2000–present |
| Children | 3 |
Sally Bretton (born Sally Davis; 1975/1976)[1] is an English actress. She is best known for appearing as Lucy Adams in the long-running BBC television sitcom Not Going Out since 2007, and as Martha Lloyd in the BBC1 crime drama Death in Paradise, between 2015 and 2017.
She has also been featured in programmes such as Absolute Power, Green Wing and The Office. In 2008, she played Goneril in Shakespeare's King Lear at Shakespeare's Globe.
Early life
Bretton trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama,[2] and worked as a drama teacher at Top Hat Stage and Screen School.[3][when?] She chose the professional name Bretton as a Sally Davis was already registered with actors' union Equity.[1]
Personal life
Bretton has three daughters with her husband, Lee,[1][4] a photographer. She grew up in a small town in Hertfordshire and as of 2015 resides near Hitchin, Hertfordshire.[1]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Peaches | Amy | |
| 2001 | Goodbye Charlie Bright | Susan | |
| 2001 | Happy Together | Debi | Television film |
| 2005 | Open Wide | Karen | Television film |
| 2005 | Blackbeard: Terror at Sea | Mary Ormond | Television film |
| 2004 | If... We Eradicate Violent Crime | Dr. Sally Price | Television film |
| 2007 | A Fitting Tribute | Tammy | Short film Edinburgh International Film Festival Official Selection |
| 2007 | Outlaw | Kelly |
Television
| Year | Show | Episode(s) | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Thanks for the Memories | Sarah | |
| 2016 | Agatha Raisin | Series 1 Episode 2 | Amanda Raisin |
| 2015–2017 | Death in Paradise | Martha Lloyd | |
| 2011 | Casualty | "A Quiet Life" | Suki Williams |
| 2010 | Lewis | "Your Sudden Death Question" | Eve Rigby |
| 2009 | My Family | "2039: A Christmas Oddity" | Cheryl |
| 2007–present | Not Going Out | Lucy Adams | |
| 2007 | How Not to Live Your Life | Pilot episode | |
| 2007 | Hotel Babylon | Series 2 Episode 6 | Elizabeth |
| 2007 | Casualty | "Stitch" | Stevie Thornell |
| 2006 | Vincent | Episode No.2.3 | Tina |
| 2006 | The Bill | "382" & "383" | Dee Collier |
| 2005 | Blessed | Mary Hathaway | |
| 2004–06 | Green Wing | 16 episodes (2005-2007) | Kim Alabaster |
| 2004 | Wild West | "The Film Crew" | Victoria |
| 2003 | Absolute Power | Cat Durnford | |
| 2003 | Blue Murder | Pilot episode | Grassmere |
| 2001 | The Office | 4 episodes | Donna |
| 2001 | Day and Night | 6 episodes | Lisa |
| 2001 | Dr. Terrible's House of Horrible | "Lesbian Vampire Lovers of Lust" | Carmina |
| 2001 | Doctors | "Passive Resistance" | Chrissie |
| 2001 | Armstrong and Miller | "Episode 4.1" | Emma |
| 2001 | Beast | "Cow" | Carly |
| 2000 | Brand Spanking New Show | Various Roles | |
| 2000 | Sunburn | "Unexpected Love and Golf" | Lisa |
| 1990 | Screen One | "Can You Hear Me Thinking" | Jenny |
| 1987 | Napoleon & Josephine | "Episode 1.1 & 1.2" | Hortense de Beauharnais as Child |
Theatre
| Year | Venue | Show | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford | Dial M for Murder | Margot Wendice |
| 2018 | The Vaudeville Theatre, London / Theatre Royal, Bath | An Ideal Husband | Lady Chiltern |
| 2008 | Shakespeare's Globe, London | King Lear | Goneril |
| 2006–07 | Shakespeare's Globe, London | In Extremis | Heloise |
| 2004 | Manchester Royal Exchange | A Conversation | Gail Williams |
| 2004 | Library Theatre, Manchester | All My Sons | Ann Deever |
| 2003 | Bath Theatre Royal/Tour | Present Laughter | Daphne |
| 2002 | Library Theatre, Manchester | Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? | Honey |
| 2002 | Oxford Stage Company/ UK tour | Hay Fever | Sorel |
Awards
- Nominated
- 2002 – Manchester Evening News Theatre Awards
Best Actress (Theatre) – Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf
- 2002 – Manchester Evening News Theatre Awards
Radio
| Year | Station | Show | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–13 | BBC Radio 4 | Births, Deaths and Marriages[5] | Mary |
| 2003 | BBC Radio 4 | Afternoon Play: Seven Floors[6] |
References
- ^ a b c d e Wallop, Harry (21 December 2015). "Sally Bretton: 'That wasn't my bum. I went for an upgrade'" – via www.telegraph.co.uk.
- ^ Actaeon Films Ltd. "Actaeon Films". Archived from the original on 21 April 2011. Retrieved 24 December 2009.
- ^ "Not Going Out star Sally Bretton on her latest role in Dial M for Murder". Glasgow Times. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ "Lee Mack on Not Going Out becoming the longest running BBC sitcom on air, Lee Mack, Radcliffe and Maconie - BBC Radio 6 Music". BBC.
- ^ "Births, Deaths and Marriages - BBC Radio 4". BBC.
- ^ "Seven Floors". www.radiolistings.co.uk.
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