Val McLane (born Valerie Bradford 25 February 1943,[2] in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland) is an English actress, scriptwriter, director and teacher.
She attended the convent direct grant grammar Sacred Heart Catholic High School, Newcastle upon Tyne in Fenham.
[4] McLane founded the Live Theatre Company in Newcastle in 1973 with director Geoff Gillham.
She appeared as Norma, Dennis' (Tim Healy) sister in the second series of Auf Wiedersehen, Pet.
She now teaches the BA Honours Bridging Course at Reid Kerr College on behalf of University of Sunderland.