[1] Ford worked as a backing singer for Cliff Richard in his "Live and Guaranteed" Tour in 1988 and danced on stage during "Devil Woman".
She has appeared in such stage shows as Cats (as Bombalurina and Grizabella) and Time (as part of Captain Ebony's Retinue).
She was a recipient of the Carl Alan Award in 1999, an industry honour voted for by dance professionals.
[2] Ford began a long term relationship with actor Robert Lindsay after he left his previous partner Diana Weston for her.
The couple got married in a civil ceremony, followed by a blessing in their local church, St Mary's, on 31 December 2006.