The BBC has confirmed media reports that former Coronation Street actress Thelma Barlow is to appear in the third series of Doctor Who.
Barlow, who is best known for her role as Mavis Riley, is to play Lady Thaw alongside series writer Mark Gatiss who appears “as a scientist”.
The actress also appeared in the Victoria Wood written sitcom Dinnerladies and opposite Dame Judi Dench in the movie Mrs Henderson Presents…
