Suzy Aitchison

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Suzy Aitchison
Born
Susan Jane Aitchison

Marylebone, London, England
OccupationActress
Spouse
Terence Quinn
(m. 2003)
Parents

Susan Jane Aitchison is an English television actress best known for her role as Susie on Jam & Jerusalem . [1] She is the daughter of June Whitfield.[ citation needed ] [2]

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Life

She graduated from the University of Birmingham with a degree in Drama & Theatre Arts. After working extensively in theatre,[ citation needed ] her mother put her in touch with Jennifer Saunders. Aitchison subsequently worked with Saunders on a French/Saunders Christmas Special, before being offered the part on Jam & Jerusalem. [3] Aitchison also featured in several stage productions and has been praised for her performances. [4] Previously, her body of television work has largely consisted of guest-starring roles on television programmes. Aitchison has also narrated several audiobooks for the BBC. [5]

Filmography

TV appearances

Films

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References

  1. Ps and Qs: Suzy Aitchison, Wales Online, 8 August 2009.
  2. Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage online, Wendy Bosberry-Scott (Editor). "Aitchison, Bt (UK) 1938, of Lemmington, county Northumberland". Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage online.{{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  3. "Gentle Laughter with Ladies." The Evening Telegraph , 8 August 2009.
  4. Billington, Michael. Life limited by love, The Guardian , 13 November 1999
  5. "Suzy Aitchison." BBC Audiobooks America. http://www.bbcaudiobooksamerica.com/contributorinfo.cfm?ContribID=748, Accessed 8 October 2007