• Interviewee

  Bonnie Langford

• Portrayed

  Melanie Bush in Doctor Who, 1986-87

Bonnie Langford has packed a wealth of experience into her outstanding career which has embraced success in theatre, television, film and radio in both Britain and America. She made her theatre debut in the West End at the tender age of seven in Gone with the Wind at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane.

Some of her many career highlights include, playing Baby June in Gypsy, Roxy Hart in Chicago, Lena Marelli in Bugsy Malone, Carmel Kazemi in Eastenders and Dorothy Brock in 42nd Street.

For Doctor Who fans, her portrayal of assistant Melanie Bush during one of the most turbulent periods (on and off screen) in the programme’s history is of unique importance!

Ace interviewer Sophie Aldred sits down with Bonnie to chat about Mel, all things Doctor Who, and her incredible career!