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Sally Grace
Sally Grace (born 10 September 1951) is an English actress who has worked extensively on radio and television and in animation. Life and career Grace was born in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, and trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. She was a member of the team on ''Week Ending'', the BBC Radio 4 topical satirical sketch show, where she was the voice of Margaret Thatcher from 1983 onwards, remaining until the series ended in 1998. Her work with Ken Bruce on Radio 2's ''What If Show'' led '' The Independent on Sunday'' to describe her as "the best impressionist in the business". She voiced the part of Elena in BBC Radio 4's adaptions of ''Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency'' and '' The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul''. Her animation roles include the voices of pompous Owl, loud Weasel, and demure but strong-willed Charmer in the popular TV series ''The Animals of Farthing Wood''. She lent her voice to the series ''Noah's Island'', '' Mr. Bean: The A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harrogate
Harrogate ( ) is a spa town and the administrative centre of the Borough of Harrogate in North Yorkshire, England. Historically in the West Riding of Yorkshire, the town is a tourist destination and its visitor attractions include its spa waters and RHS Harlow Carr gardens. away from the town centre is the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Nidderdale AONB. Harrogate grew out of two smaller settlements, High Harrogate and Low Harrogate, in the 17th century. For three consecutive years (2013–2015), polls voted the town as "the happiest place to live" in Britain. Harrogate spa water contains iron, sulphur and common salt. The town became known as 'The English Spa' in the Georgian era, after its waters were discovered in the 16th century. In the 17th and 18th centuries its ' chalybeate' waters (containing iron) were a popular health treatment, and the influx of wealthy but sickly visitors contributed significantly to the wealth of the town. Harrogate railway stati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
