Away from the Script

When not studying her lines or appearing in front of an audience Jean has a very active lifestyle.

She has a keen interest in painting and has recently sold some of her work. See some examples below.

Her creative skills also extend to the written word in both prose and poetry.

Having been brought up in a guest house owned by her parents Jean developed a love for cooking, decorating, sewing and gardening which keep her busy to this day.

Through the BBC School's TV programme Watch, presenting Radio 4's POETRY CORNER and writing scripts and presenting LISTEN WITH MOTHER for nearly ten years, as well as raising her own family, Jean has developed a great insight into the world of the pre-school child.

This fuelled her involvement with the Pre-School Playgroup Association as well as other charities notably Leukaemia Research and Mencap. Jean presented a filmed documentary for Mencap alongside Sir Brian Rix.

Jean has always been a keen driver and her stint as Dolly in Emmerdale gave her the opportunity to drive a tractor and a Land Rover.

Jean is also the Artistic Director for Shakespeare Celebrations Ltd which undertakes Festival's of the Bard's work.

Sailing Othello The death of Ophelia Poppies Skiathos