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Glynis Barber
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Glynis Barber

Known for Red Dwarf · EastEnders · Diagnosis: Murder

Glynis Barber (born Glynis van der Riet; 25 October 1955) is a South African actress. She is known for her portrayals of Sgt. Harriet Makepeace in the British police drama Dempsey and Makepeace, Glenda Mitchell in EastEnders, DCI Grace Barraclough in Emmerdale, Fiona Brake in Night and Day, and Soolin in Blake's 7. In 2022, she joined the cast of Hollyoaks as Norma Crow.

Snapshot 2026-10-16

Born
Oct 25, 1955
Birthplace
Durban, South Africa
Known For
Acting

Biography

Glynis Barber (born Glynis van der Riet; 25 October 1955) is a South African actress. She is known for her portrayals of Sgt. Harriet Makepeace in the British police drama Dempsey and Makepeace, Glenda Mitchell in EastEnders, DCI Grace Barraclough in Emmerdale, Fiona Brake in Night and Day, and Soolin in Blake's 7. In 2022, she joined the cast of Hollyoaks as Norma Crow.

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Known For

TVRed Dwarf
Red DwarfWoman with Fur · 1988
★ 8.1
TVEastEnders
EastEndersGlenda Mitchell · 1985
★ 4.3
TVDiagnosis: Murder
Diagnosis: MurderSamantha Litvak · 1993
★ 7.1
TVNew Tricks
New TricksCheryl Brooker · 2004
★ 7.3
TVTales of the Unexpected
Tales of the UnexpectedLilian / Sylvia Brett · 1979
★ 6.8
TVDempsey and Makepeace
Dempsey and MakepeaceHarriet Makepeace · 1985
★ 6.8
TVMonsters
MonstersDr. Jarris · 1988
★ 6.9
TVHighlander: The Raven
Highlander: The RavenRachel · 1998
★ 5.4

Filmography

Movies

TerrorCarol Tucker
1979
Yesterday's HeroSusan
1979
Invaders of the Lost GoldJanice Jefferson
1982
T
TangiersBeth
1982
The Hound of the BaskervillesBeryl Stapleton
1983
The Wicked LadyCaroline
1983
An Audience with Billy ConnollySelf - Audience Member (uncredited)
1985
Dempsey and Makepeace The MovieMakepeace
1985
Blake's 7: DuelMutoid
1986
VisitorsLucy
1987
Edge of SanityElisabeth Jekyll
1989
TM
The Making of the Edge of SanitySelf
1990
Miss Marple: The Mirror Crack'd from Side to SideLola Brewster
1992
Déjà VuClaire
1998
The Fairy KingNancy Preston
1998
Hammer of the GodsAstrid
2013
Miss Marple: Endless NightCora Van Stuyvesant
2013
Royal HeartsJoan
2018
The Best of EastEndersGlenda Mitchell (archive footage)
2018
Edward & Sophie: The Reluctant Royals?Self - Narrator (voice)
2020
Harry: The Troubled PrinceNarrator (voice)
2020
Princess Alice: The Royals’ Greatest SecretSelf - Narrator (voice)
2020
Highgrove House: A Royal ResidenceSelf - Narrator (voice)
2024
Dream HackerSue Hamilton
2025

Television

BBC Play of the MonthEthel Voysey · 1 eps
1965
Emmerdale20 eps
1972
Blake's 7Mutoid · 1 eps
1978
Blake's 7Soolin · 13 eps
1978
The SandbaggersMargaret Müller · 1 eps
1978
Tales of the UnexpectedLilian / Sylvia Brett · 1 eps
1979
A Fine RomanceLinda · 1 eps
1981
Jane10 eps
1982
TN
The New Adventures of Lucky JimLucy Simmons · 1 eps
1982
LA
Love and MarriageFiona Jebb · 1 eps
1984
Dempsey and MakepeaceHarriet Makepeace · 30 eps
1985
EastEndersGlenda Mitchell · 623 eps
1985
EastEndersAmy Mitchell · 1 eps
1985
Screen TwoLucy · 1 eps
1985
MonstersDr. Jarris · 1 eps
1988
Red DwarfWoman with Fur · 1 eps
1988
Palace Guard1 eps
1991
Diagnosis: MurderSamantha Litvak · 1 eps
1993
GMTVSelf · 1 eps
1993
Highlander: The RavenRachel · 1 eps
1998
Murphy's LawPatricia Morris · 1 eps
2001
Night and Day117 eps
2001
The Afternoon PlayBrenda · 1 eps
2003
The RoyalJean McAteer · 12 eps
2003
TT
The Terry and Gaby Show1 eps
2003
New TricksCheryl Brooker · 1 eps
2004
Celebrity Antiques Road TripSelf - Participant · 1 eps
2011
Oxford Street 24/7Self - Narrator (voice) · 8 eps
2018
The OutpostGertrusha · 13 eps
2018
The World's Most Expensive Cruise Shipnarrator · 12 eps
2019
Secrets of the Royals on TourNarrator · 2 eps
2020

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