English actor Robert Lindsay marries actress Cheryl Hall at St Andrew’s Church on Ham Common, Richmond, London, UK, 21st September 1974. (Photo by Larry Ellis/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Hall continued working steadily throughout her career, appearing in shows including The Bill, Poirot, Inspector Morse, Grange Hill, Casualty, Silent Witness, EastEnders and Lucky Feller.
Her film credits included To Catch a Spy, The Love Ban and Three for All.
She also came remarkably close to becoming part of Doctor Who history in another way. Hall was among the actresses considered for the role of Jo Grant, the Doctor’s companion, before Katy Manning ultimately landed the part. Producer Barry Letts later remembered Hall and cast her in Carnival of Monsters.
Beyond acting, Hall entered politics and stood as the Labour candidate for Canterbury in the 1997 general election. She later served on Kent County Council and became leader of the Labour group.
“We need more women. We are desperately short of female representation. Women need a voice,” Cheryl once said.
During her time in politics, she balanced public life and raising her two sons while continuing to pursue her acting career.
Actress Cheryl Hall in character as Doreen Bissel on the set of sitcom Dear Mother…Love Albert, circa 1972. (Photo by TV Times via Getty Images)
For fans of classic British television, Hall’s passing marks the loss of a performer whose career stretched across generations. She brought warmth, charisma and unmistakable personality to every role she played.
And for those who knew her personally, Askwith’s words offer a glimpse of the woman behind the screen — someone he clearly never forgot.
“She was my beginning. RIP Cheryl Hall.”
