Floella Benjamin

Biography

Floella Benjamin, Baroness Benjamin, OBE, DL is a Trinidadian-British actress, author, television presenter, singer, businesswoman and politician. She is known as presenter of children's programmes such as Play School, Play Away and Fast Forward

Known For

Play for Today

The One Show

Crown Court

Bergerac

Ready, Steady, Cook

The Sarah Jane Adventures

Angels

Great British Menu

All Movies (10)

• Kids' TV: The Surprising Story2022 · as Self (archive footage)
• Rendition2007 · as CIA Staffer
• Run Fatboy Run2007 · as Libby's Mum
• Coming To England2003 · as Teacher
• Nursery Rhymes1982 · as narrator
• A Hole in Babylon1979 · as Norma
• Waterloo Sunset1979 · as Marie-Louise
• Black Joy1977 · as Miriam
• I Don't Want to Be Born1976 · as First Nurse
• The Floater1975 · as Solicitor's clerk

All TV Shows (18)

• My Life at Christmas with Anita Rani2024 · as Self - Interviewed Guest
• The Sarah Jane Adventures2007 · as Professor Rivers
• The One Show2006 · as Self
• The Line of Beauty2006 · as Mrs Charles
• Great British Menu2006 · as Self - Guest Judge
• Fetch the Vet2000 · as Kara (voice)
• Ready, Steady, Cook1994 · as Self - Contestant
• Daytime Live1987
• Fast Forward1984
• Bergerac1981 · as Juniper
• Strangers1978 · as Rosy Baker
• Mixed Blessings1978 · as Karen
• Send in the Girls1978 · as Melody
• Angels1975
• Crown Court1972
• Play for Today1970 · as Solicitor's Clerk
• Play School1964
• Dixon of Dock Green1955 · as Mrs. Dallas