Julia Deakin

Julia Margaret Deakin (born 20 May 1952) is an English actress. She is known for her roles in the sitcoms So Haunt Me (1992–1994), Oh Doctor Beeching! (1996–1997) and Spaced (1999–2001). Her film appearances include Hot Fuzz (2007) and High-Rise (2015). Early life Deakin was born in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, where her parents Wyn and Bill were shopkeepers. She attended Gainsborough High School for Girls (became part of Queen Elizabeth's High School in 1983), a girls' grammar school. She started French and Drama teacher training near Manchester, then attended Mountview Theatre School. Career In theatre, she played Mrs. Sowerberry in Cameron Mackintosh’s large-scale West End revival of Oliver! at the London Palladium in 1994, and can be heard singing the song "That's Your Funeral" (with David Delve) on the cast recording.