Quick Facts
Born:
1954-09-15
Birthplace:
London, England
Credits:
17 Total Roles
Sabina Franklyn
Acting
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Biography
Elizabeth Sabina Franklyn (born 15 September 1954) is an English actress, and the daughter of William Franklyn and Margo Johns. Franklyn attended the independent Queen's Gate School and acted on stage with repertory theatres before her television appearances. She appeared in the ITV sitcoms Keep It in the Family and Full House and was also in the final episode of Fawlty Towers, as well as various episodes of When the Boat Comes In, All Creatures Great and Small, Terry and June and Boon. She has also guest-starred in the Doctor Who audio dramas, Bang-Bang-a-Boom! and Situation Vacant. In November 2009, she played the role of Eve Wilson in Coronation Street.
In earlier years she played Joanna Burton in the 1985 TV film Marple: The Moving Finger and in an adaption of Jane Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice as Jane Bennet in 1980. Franklyn also appeared in Central Independent Television's 1986 Halloween film The Worst Witch alongside Charlotte Rae, Diana Rigg, Fairuza Balk and Tim Curry. She was formerly married to actor John Challis, of Only Fools and Horses fame.
In earlier years she played Joanna Burton in the 1985 TV film Marple: The Moving Finger and in an adaption of Jane Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice as Jane Bennet in 1980. Franklyn also appeared in Central Independent Television's 1986 Halloween film The Worst Witch alongside Charlotte Rae, Diana Rigg, Fairuza Balk and Tim Curry. She was formerly married to actor John Challis, of Only Fools and Horses fame.
Known For
Fawlty Towers
Quentina
Midsomer Murders
Elaine Bennet
Blake's 7
Chesil
All Creatures Great and Small
Susan Vaughan
The Worst Witch
Miss Spellbinder
Miss Marple: The Moving Finger
Joanna Burton
Pride and Prejudice
Jane Bennet
Terry and June
Liz
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened MOVIE | Quentina |
| 1997 | Midsomer Murders TV | Elaine Bennet |
| 1990 | The Upper Hand TV | Zoe Trubshaw |
| 1988 | The Modern World: Ten Great Writers TV | (voice) |
| 1986 | Open Air TV | Self |
| 1986 | The Worst Witch MOVIE | Miss Spellbinder |
| 1985 | Full House TV | Marsha Hatfield |
| 1985 | Miss Marple: The Moving Finger TV | Joanna Burton |
| 1982 | The Curious Case Of Santa Claus MOVIE | Barbara |
| 1980 | Pride and Prejudice TV | Jane Bennet |