Julia Sawalha's Main TV Roles Show Character(s) Absolutely Fabulous (UK) Saffron Lark Rise To Candleford (UK) Dorcas Lane Pride and Prejudice (UK) Lydia Bennet Jonathan Creek (UK) Carla Borrego Who Do You Think You Are? (UK) Julia Sawalha Cranford (UK) Jessie Brown Remember Me (UK) Jan Ward Hornblower: Loyalty Maria Mason Press Gang (UK) Lynda Day Hornblower: Duty Maria Hornb… Comedy Connections (UK) Narrator - … The Underdog Show (UK) Julia Sawalha Time Gentlemen Please (UK) Janet Wilson Educating Marmalade (UK) Good Girl Faith in the Future (UK) Hannah Gray… Fame is the Spur (UK) Amy Parallel 9 (UK) Julia Sawalha Second Thoughts (UK) Hannah Gray…

Main Movie Roles

BIOGRAPHY:

Julia Sawalha has made many film and television appearances since her debut role as Lynda Day on "Press Gang" (1989), though she has always said that the character that resembles her real-life personality most is Lynda. Since her 5 years on "Press Gang" where she worked opposite her real-life love (at the time) Dexter Fletcher (I), she has become most well-known in the role of Saffy in "Absolutely Fabulous" (1992). She has also worked on many other projects, including playing the role of Lydia Bennett in the miniseries of "Pride and Prejudice" (1995) based on Jane Austen (I)'s novel of the same name. Julia has received due honor for her acting talents, as is noticed by her winning the BAFTA award for her role as Lynda Day on "Press Gang".


TRIVIA:

• Sister of 'Nadia Sawalha' (qv).
• Daughter of 'Nadim Sawalha' (qv).
• She is the Kate Winslet of the small screen, refusing to fit into the "skinny actress" syndrome. However, unlike Winslet, Julia has never deliberately made an effort to slim down for parts. She admits that she is overweight, happy to be so and still gets plenty of work.
• Niece of 'Nabil Sawalha' (qv)
• Dated _"Press Gang" (1989)_ (qv) co-star 'Dexter Fletcher (I)' (qv).