Julia Watson
Julia Watson (born 13 September 1953) is a British actress known for playing Barbara 'Baz' Wilder in the BBC medical drama Casualty in 1986, 1995–98 and again from 2003 to 2004.[1]
Personal life
Julia Watson was born on 13 September 1953[2] in Maesteg[3] and brought up in the Derby area.[4] Talking about her parents in an interview with the Casualty fansite, holby.tv,[2] she comments that they were fantastic and devoted. She cites this as reason why she feels so torn between career and family. She is married to the writer, David Harsent; they met at a dinner party and eventually married in a register office in Fulham. They have a daughter, Hannah, born in 1990 and Watson says of her that she is their "greatest born and blessing."[2]
Career
Watson studied Drama and English at Exeter University.[3] Previous jobs include founding a Community Centre in Newcastle and working in Education at the Nottingham Theatre.[2] In addition to her acting roles, she has edited anthologies of poetry and readings for weddings, funerals and naming ceremonies.[3]
List of television, theatre and radio appearances
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Cries from the Watchtower | ||
| 1979 | Rings on Their Fingers | ||
| 1979 | Shoestring | ||
| 1979 | The Way up to Heaven | Maid | episode Tales Of The Unexpected (19th May 1979 series 1 episode 9) |
| 1980 | Agony | ||
| 1981 | Maybury | ||
| (1981–83) | Never the Twain[5] | Lyn Smallbridge | |
| 1985 | Dempsey and Makepeace | Terry | Hostage/Murder victim |
| 1986, 1995–1998, 2003–2004 | Casualty (TV series) | Baz Wilder[6] | |
| 1988 | Across the Lake | ||
| 1988 | Bust | ||
| 1989 | A Touch of Spice)[7] | ||
| 1989 | The Yellow Wallpaper | ||
| 1993 | Lovejoy | ||
| 1999–2000 | Welcome to Orty-Fou | ||
| 2000 | This is Your Life | Herself | |
| 2005, 2010, 2015, 2019 | Doctors | Different roles | Guest appearances |
| 2009 | Not Going Out | ||
| 2010 | Midsomer Murders | Christine Wakely |
Theatre
- 1980s
- Major Barbara – played Jenny Hill in a 1982 production at Lyttelton Theatre[8]
- Danton's Death – played Lady Eugenie in a 1984 production at Olivier Theatre[8]
- She Stoops to Conquer – played Kate Hardcastle in a 1985 production at National Theatre[8]
- An Act of Faith – played Helen in a 1985 production at National Theatre Studio[8]
- John Bull – played in a 1987 production at Bristol Old Vic[9]
- Love on the Plastic – played in a 1987 production at Half Moon Theatre[8]
- 1990s
- Six Fools – played in a 1992 production at Old Red Lion Theatre[10]
- Joking Apart – played Anthea in a 1995 production at Greenwich Theatre[8]
- 2000s
- Little Women – played Marmee in a 2006 touring production[4]
- Tosca’s Kiss – played Rebecca West in a 2006 production at Orange Tree Theatre[11]
- 2010 onwards
- Amy's View – played Esme in a 2010 production at Nottingham Playhouse[8]
- An Ideal Husband – played Lady Chiltern in a 2010 production at Nottingham Playhouse[12]
- My Family and Other Animals – played Durrell's mother in a 2011 production at Theatre Royal, York[8]
- Love's Comedy – played Mrs Halm in a 2012 production at Orange Tree Theatre[13]
- The Stepmother – played Charlotte Gaydon in a 2013 production at Orange Tree Theatre[14]
- The Man Who Pays the Piper – played Mrs Fairley in a 2013 production at Orange Tree Theatre[15]
- Other
- The holby.tv fansite[2] also lists Leonce and Lena, The Philanthropist, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Absent Friends, Bartholomew Fair, Cabaret, Canterbury Tales, Charley's Aunt, Exchange, Hand it to Them, Ludwig & Bertie, Pinocchio, The Ghost Train, The Magicolympic Games and Twelfth Night.
Radio
- The Comedy of Errors
- Shadow Play (31 May 1999 on BBC Radio 4)[16]
References
- "BBC – Casualty – Past Characters". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
- Griffin, Cheryl (13 January 2010). "Julia Watson". Retrieved 8 March 2013.
- Rin Simpson (18 August 2005). "Naming ceremonies or christenings". Western Mail.
- Anon (3 March 2006). "Mum's the word for Derbyshire actress". Derby Evening Telegraph.
- Guide, British Comedy. "Never The Twain – ITV Sitcom". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 15 August 2016.
- "BBC - Casualty - Past Characters". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
- Guide, British Comedy. "A Touch Of Spice – BBC1 Sitcom". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
- Somerville, Matthew. "Julia Watson". Retrieved 10 March 2013.
- Anon (28 March 1987). "The Week Ahead: Theatre". The Times.
- Martin Hoyle (1 December 1992). "Breaking point". The Times.
- John Peter (14 May 2006). "Tosca's Kiss". The Sunday Times.
- Laura Silverman (30 October 2010). "Talking to ... Elliot Cowan". The Times.
- "Love's Comedy". Retrieved 10 March 2013.
- "The Stepmother". Retrieved 10 March 2013.
- "The man who pays the piper". Retrieved 10 March 2013.
- Steven Pacey. "Radio plays". Retrieved 10 March 2013.
