Born in Willesden, Middlesex, United Kingdom, she is best known for her appearances as a stooge for Benny Hill in his long-running Thames Television series.

[3] At under five feet tall, with a booming voice and dyed flame-red hair, she was often cast as a blousey mother-in-law or Cockney type character.

Her many other television credits include several appearances in Spike Milligan's Q series, Dixon of Dock Green, Till Death Us Do Part, Sykes, Up Pompeii!

She also appeared in supporting roles in many films, including To Sir, with Love (1967), The Magic Christian (1969), Alfred Hitchcock's Frenzy (1972), Confessions of a Pop Performer (1975), and Come Play with Me (1977).

Her funeral was held at West London Crematorium and a memorial service took place at St. Paul's Church, Covent Garden.