It’s 40 years today since my mum died. I was 18. Although it was traumatic and painful, it also made me resilient, brave even. It wasn’t until years later that I realised she had already given me the tools to be able to cope with her loss. We didn’t always have an easy relationship but I had a very happy, secure childhood and I know she loved me very much. It’s all that matters really. In the end. She was quite the character. Formidable, glamorous, witty, a great raconteur, fiercely political, a passionate socialist. She was on the board of our union Equity and was a staunch feminist. Her reputation for speaking her mind and refusing to put up with any bullshit were legendary which came as no surprise when I joined the profession and was frequently told stories about her exploits which made me more proud of her. Her roots were firmly planted in the theatre, she was a staple in all the big variety circles in Scotland, a panto stalwart but towards the end of her career she worked with some of the best theatre companies playing more dramatic roles. These photos are her in full actress mode, she was a wonderful performer, very funny but had the chops for drama too. She played a character called Marylin Lynch in Scotland’s first soap opera set in Glasgow about the residents of a block of flats called High Living. STV unfortunately destroyed all the reels, an act of cultural vandalism in my mind, so no footage exists. The first three photos are a still from the set, a publicity postcard and signing autographs with Phil McCall, her beloved on screen husband. The fourth , one of her first head shots. Then good fairy mode, unusual in that she always played the wicked queen/fairy/stepmother. One from a Play for Today. She certainly made her mark. My mama. Betty Gillin 1932-1984 🤍
It’s 40 years today since my mum died. I was 18. Although it was traumatic and painful, it also made me resilient, brave even. It wasn’t until years later that I realised she had already given me the tools to be able to cope with her loss. We didn’t always have an easy relationship but I had a very happy, secure childhood and I know she loved me very much. It’s all that matters really. In the end. She was quite the character. Formidable, glamorous, witty, a great raconteur, fiercely political, a passionate socialist. She was on the board of our union Equity and was a staunch feminist. Her reputation for speaking her mind and refusing to put up with any bullshit were legendary which came as no surprise when I joined the profession and was frequently told stories about her exploits which made me more proud of her. Her roots were firmly planted in the theatre, she was a staple in all the big variety circles in Scotland, a panto stalwart but towards the end of her career she worked with some of the best theatre companies playing more dramatic roles. These photos are her in full actress mode, she was a wonderful performer, very funny but had the chops for drama too. She played a character called Marylin Lynch in Scotland’s first soap opera set in Glasgow about the residents of a block of flats called High Living. STV unfortunately destroyed all the reels, an act of cultural vandalism in my mind, so no footage exists. The first three photos are a still from the set, a publicity postcard and signing autographs with Phil McCall, her beloved on screen husband. The fourth , one of her first head shots. Then good fairy mode, unusual in that she always played the wicked queen/fairy/stepmother. One from a Play for Today. She certainly made her mark. My mama. Betty Gillin 1932-1984 🤍
It’s 40 years today since my mum died. I was 18. Although it was traumatic and painful, it also made me resilient, brave even. It wasn’t until years later that I realised she had already given me the tools to be able to cope with her loss. We didn’t always have an easy relationship but I had a very happy, secure childhood and I know she loved me very much. It’s all that matters really. In the end. She was quite the character. Formidable, glamorous, witty, a great raconteur, fiercely political, a passionate socialist. She was on the board of our union Equity and was a staunch feminist. Her reputation for speaking her mind and refusing to put up with any bullshit were legendary which came as no surprise when I joined the profession and was frequently told stories about her exploits which made me more proud of her. Her roots were firmly planted in the theatre, she was a staple in all the big variety circles in Scotland, a panto stalwart but towards the end of her career she worked with some of the best theatre companies playing more dramatic roles. These photos are her in full actress mode, she was a wonderful performer, very funny but had the chops for drama too. She played a character called Marylin Lynch in Scotland’s first soap opera set in Glasgow about the residents of a block of flats called High Living. STV unfortunately destroyed all the reels, an act of cultural vandalism in my mind, so no footage exists. The first three photos are a still from the set, a publicity postcard and signing autographs with Phil McCall, her beloved on screen husband. The fourth , one of her first head shots. Then good fairy mode, unusual in that she always played the wicked queen/fairy/stepmother. One from a Play for Today. She certainly made her mark. My mama. Betty Gillin 1932-1984 🤍
It’s 40 years today since my mum died. I was 18. Although it was traumatic and painful, it also made me resilient, brave even. It wasn’t until years later that I realised she had already given me the tools to be able to cope with her loss. We didn’t always have an easy relationship but I had a very happy, secure childhood and I know she loved me very much. It’s all that matters really. In the end. She was quite the character. Formidable, glamorous, witty, a great raconteur, fiercely political, a passionate socialist. She was on the board of our union Equity and was a staunch feminist. Her reputation for speaking her mind and refusing to put up with any bullshit were legendary which came as no surprise when I joined the profession and was frequently told stories about her exploits which made me more proud of her. Her roots were firmly planted in the theatre, she was a staple in all the big variety circles in Scotland, a panto stalwart but towards the end of her career she worked with some of the best theatre companies playing more dramatic roles. These photos are her in full actress mode, she was a wonderful performer, very funny but had the chops for drama too. She played a character called Marylin Lynch in Scotland’s first soap opera set in Glasgow about the residents of a block of flats called High Living. STV unfortunately destroyed all the reels, an act of cultural vandalism in my mind, so no footage exists. The first three photos are a still from the set, a publicity postcard and signing autographs with Phil McCall, her beloved on screen husband. The fourth , one of her first head shots. Then good fairy mode, unusual in that she always played the wicked queen/fairy/stepmother. One from a Play for Today. She certainly made her mark. My mama. Betty Gillin 1932-1984 🤍
It’s 40 years today since my mum died. I was 18. Although it was traumatic and painful, it also made me resilient, brave even. It wasn’t until years later that I realised she had already given me the tools to be able to cope with her loss. We didn’t always have an easy relationship but I had a very happy, secure childhood and I know she loved me very much. It’s all that matters really. In the end. She was quite the character. Formidable, glamorous, witty, a great raconteur, fiercely political, a passionate socialist. She was on the board of our union Equity and was a staunch feminist. Her reputation for speaking her mind and refusing to put up with any bullshit were legendary which came as no surprise when I joined the profession and was frequently told stories about her exploits which made me more proud of her. Her roots were firmly planted in the theatre, she was a staple in all the big variety circles in Scotland, a panto stalwart but towards the end of her career she worked with some of the best theatre companies playing more dramatic roles. These photos are her in full actress mode, she was a wonderful performer, very funny but had the chops for drama too. She played a character called Marylin Lynch in Scotland’s first soap opera set in Glasgow about the residents of a block of flats called High Living. STV unfortunately destroyed all the reels, an act of cultural vandalism in my mind, so no footage exists. The first three photos are a still from the set, a publicity postcard and signing autographs with Phil McCall, her beloved on screen husband. The fourth , one of her first head shots. Then good fairy mode, unusual in that she always played the wicked queen/fairy/stepmother. One from a Play for Today. She certainly made her mark. My mama. Betty Gillin 1932-1984 🤍
It’s 40 years today since my mum died. I was 18. Although it was traumatic and painful, it also made me resilient, brave even. It wasn’t until years later that I realised she had already given me the tools to be able to cope with her loss. We didn’t always have an easy relationship but I had a very happy, secure childhood and I know she loved me very much. It’s all that matters really. In the end. She was quite the character. Formidable, glamorous, witty, a great raconteur, fiercely political, a passionate socialist. She was on the board of our union Equity and was a staunch feminist. Her reputation for speaking her mind and refusing to put up with any bullshit were legendary which came as no surprise when I joined the profession and was frequently told stories about her exploits which made me more proud of her. Her roots were firmly planted in the theatre, she was a staple in all the big variety circles in Scotland, a panto stalwart but towards the end of her career she worked with some of the best theatre companies playing more dramatic roles. These photos are her in full actress mode, she was a wonderful performer, very funny but had the chops for drama too. She played a character called Marylin Lynch in Scotland’s first soap opera set in Glasgow about the residents of a block of flats called High Living. STV unfortunately destroyed all the reels, an act of cultural vandalism in my mind, so no footage exists. The first three photos are a still from the set, a publicity postcard and signing autographs with Phil McCall, her beloved on screen husband. The fourth , one of her first head shots. Then good fairy mode, unusual in that she always played the wicked queen/fairy/stepmother. One from a Play for Today. She certainly made her mark. My mama. Betty Gillin 1932-1984 🤍
It’s 40 years today since my mum died. I was 18. Although it was traumatic and painful, it also made me resilient, brave even. It wasn’t until years later that I realised she had already given me the tools to be able to cope with her loss. We didn’t always have an easy relationship but I had a very happy, secure childhood and I know she loved me very much. It’s all that matters really. In the end. She was quite the character. Formidable, glamorous, witty, a great raconteur, fiercely political, a passionate socialist. She was on the board of our union Equity and was a staunch feminist. Her reputation for speaking her mind and refusing to put up with any bullshit were legendary which came as no surprise when I joined the profession and was frequently told stories about her exploits which made me more proud of her. Her roots were firmly planted in the theatre, she was a staple in all the big variety circles in Scotland, a panto stalwart but towards the end of her career she worked with some of the best theatre companies playing more dramatic roles. These photos are her in full actress mode, she was a wonderful performer, very funny but had the chops for drama too. She played a character called Marylin Lynch in Scotland’s first soap opera set in Glasgow about the residents of a block of flats called High Living. STV unfortunately destroyed all the reels, an act of cultural vandalism in my mind, so no footage exists. The first three photos are a still from the set, a publicity postcard and signing autographs with Phil McCall, her beloved on screen husband. The fourth , one of her first head shots. Then good fairy mode, unusual in that she always played the wicked queen/fairy/stepmother. One from a Play for Today. She certainly made her mark. My mama. Betty Gillin 1932-1984 🤍
It’s 40 years today since my mum died. I was 18. Although it was traumatic and painful, it also made me resilient, brave even. It wasn’t until years later that I realised she had already given me the tools to be able to cope with her loss. We didn’t always have an easy relationship but I had a very happy, secure childhood and I know she loved me very much. It’s all that matters really. In the end. She was quite the character. Formidable, glamorous, witty, a great raconteur, fiercely political, a passionate socialist. She was on the board of our union Equity and was a staunch feminist. Her reputation for speaking her mind and refusing to put up with any bullshit were legendary which came as no surprise when I joined the profession and was frequently told stories about her exploits which made me more proud of her. Her roots were firmly planted in the theatre, she was a staple in all the big variety circles in Scotland, a panto stalwart but towards the end of her career she worked with some of the best theatre companies playing more dramatic roles. These photos are her in full actress mode, she was a wonderful performer, very funny but had the chops for drama too. She played a character called Marylin Lynch in Scotland’s first soap opera set in Glasgow about the residents of a block of flats called High Living. STV unfortunately destroyed all the reels, an act of cultural vandalism in my mind, so no footage exists. The first three photos are a still from the set, a publicity postcard and signing autographs with Phil McCall, her beloved on screen husband. The fourth , one of her first head shots. Then good fairy mode, unusual in that she always played the wicked queen/fairy/stepmother. One from a Play for Today. She certainly made her mark. My mama. Betty Gillin 1932-1984 🤍
Very chuffed to part of this marvellous gang of broads. Thank you @mrperou IWD24 Repost from @mrperou • i am lucky enough to be paid to spend time with the world’s most beautiful, strong and brilliant women: it’s a hard job but someone has to do it… i have photographed thousands of women. here is a small random edit of some women i have had the pleasure of photographing on their own: in celebration of #internationalwomensday and celebrating women, who, as we all know, are better than men in many / most ways. one of these women is my favourite, and i am not paid to photograph her, but enjoy photographing her the most. @juliegraham @ferrifrump @annacalvi @bethorton @cherylofficial @cathiepilkington @emmaleebunton @ditavonteese @erykahbadu @kategarraway @justinefrischmannn @dame_judi_dench_daily @karengillan @kttunstall @missymisdemeanorelliott @peachesgeldof_ @siennathing @zoesaldana @zandra_rhodes_ @andreariseborough @alishalehmann7 @joanna.lumleys @amosshart @amyadams @annemarie @blondieofficial @dawnrfrench @evanescenceofficial @fearnecotton #erindensham @djheidi @wellhayley @gilliana @gracejonesofficial @helenmirren @jesynelson @jessiej @karimamcadams @katieprice @paularegostudio @viviennewestwood @samanthamorton @siouxsiehq @sheridansmithster @sadielizafrost #ruthwilson @pixielott @lisa_snowdon @lorde @lilyallen @lucylovesinteriors @macygray @juliettelewis @katyperry @clairedanes #courtneylove @carolvorders @hollywilloughby @corneliaparkerartist #annemarieduff #women #womenpower Sometimes i wish my agent @jsragency was a woman. Sometimes i think he wishes it too.
Gadding around soho with my gal @shannon.lavelle 🩷🩷🩷🩷
Happy birthday witchy poo @ali.let.me.fly loving you long long time 💐👑🥂💋💃🏼☀️⚡️☀️
Happy birthday witchy poo @ali.let.me.fly loving you long long time 💐👑🥂💋💃🏼☀️⚡️☀️
Happy birthday witchy poo @ali.let.me.fly loving you long long time 💐👑🥂💋💃🏼☀️⚡️☀️
World theatre day….it’s where the magic happens 🎭
Fairy godfather in the house @kenchristiansen1 🩷🩷
Oh I adore this gorgeous new membership card designed by @peterblakeartist thank you @sohohouse 🩷💚💛🧡💙
Hurray! Loved this job and these people 💫 Posted @withregram • @andrea_harkin_film.tv Congrats to @amyhubcast and team! They bring so much creativity and authenticity to the casting process, this is just so well deserved. It’s also a testament to our BRILLIANT cast working with brilliant material (Jimmy McGovern and Helen Black), inviting us to engage in these women’s stories with empathy and humanity. Led by our incredible trio, Jodie Whittaker, @tamara.lawrxnce and @bellaramsey with Siobhan Finneran and a sublime supporting cast including Lisa Millett, @juliegraham @sophiewillan @kaylameikle_ @aliciaforde @louiseleedevlin @maimunamemon Nicholas Nunn, Karen Henthorn, and I could go on!! 🏆👏 🎬
Saw my divine @rachael.stirling.77 smashing it last night @hampstead_theatre hilarious, prescient, moving big romp written by the wonderful @angelis.aprilde directed brilliantly by Anna Mackmin. Grab a ticket, super night out ⚡️💫👑🎭✨🥂
