Barbara New
New had a lengthy acting career, mainly in British television and played many other roles including appearances in Z-Cars, Emu's Broadcasting Company, Ripping Yarns and the silent Ronnie Barker comedy By the Sea. One of her last screen appearances was as Ali G's Nan in the 2002 film Ali G Indahouse.
New also appeared in television adverts for Vicks over a twenty-year period, initially as a mother and later as a grandmother.
She was married to the actor Michael Barrington until his death in 1988.
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