Fiona Dolman

Fiona Dolman
Born (1970-01-30) 30 January 1970
Findhorn, Moray, Scotland
OccupationActress
Years active1993–present
Known forMidsomer Murders
Heartbeat
The Royal Today
Spouse
Martin Curry
(m. 2000; div. 2012)
Children1[1]

Fiona Dolman (born 30 January 1970) is a Scottish actress known for playing Miss Pamela Andrews in the ITV 2008 daytime drama series and spinoff to The Royal, The Royal Today, and Sarah Barnaby in Midsomer Murders.

In 1998, Dolman was featured in a supporting role in Channel 4's one year vampire series Ultraviolet.

From 1998 to 2001, Dolman played Jacqueline “Jackie” Lambert / Jacqueline “Jackie” Bradley in Heartbeat.

Dolman featured briefly in the BBC show Paradox.[2] She also appeared in the BBC series Waterloo Road in August 2010 as a Police sergeant.[3]

Since 2011 Dolman has appeared as Sarah Barnaby, wife of DCI John Barnaby and new head teacher at Causton Comprehensive School, in Midsomer Murders. She has also appeared on Lily Savage's Blankety Blank.[4]

In 2013, Dolman gave birth to a daughter.[1] Her pregnancy was also put into Midsomer Murders, with her character giving birth to the character Betty Barnaby.

In 2019, Dolman successfully completed the London Marathon in memory of her father and raised a substantial amount of money for Hospice UK, for which she is an Ambassador.[5]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2006 To the Sea Again Eleanor Short film
2010 Ways to Live Forever Gillian Stranger
2017 After Eights Helen Short film

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1993 Crime Story Julie Mugford Series 2; episode 7: "The White House Farm Murders"
1995 Strike Force Sarah Kyle Television film
1996 Rough Justice Catherine Crooks Series 12; episode 3: "The Vet's Wife"
1997 A Touch of Frost Fiona Series 5; episode 1: "Penny for the Guy"
The Bill Naomi Goddliffe Series 13; episode 88: "Hitting the Nerve"
The Knock Anna Ransley Series 3; episodes 3–6
1998 Ultraviolet Frances Mini-series; episodes 1–6
Midsomer Murders Charity Solicitor Series 1; episode 3: "Death of a Hollow Man". Uncredited role
Picking up the Pieces Liz Episode 3
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries Ella Series 11; episode 7: "The Orchard Walls"
1998–2001 Heartbeat Jackie Lambert/Bradley Series 8–10; 54 episodes
2001 The Bill Tessa Gannon Series 17; episode 73: "The Value of Nothing"
Lily Savage's Blankety Blank Herself - Panellist Series 16; episode 17
2003 Holby City Pippa Barratt Series 6; episode 8: "Understanding"
The Bill Kim Bradbury Series 19; episodes 39 & 40: "Charlie Foxtrot: Parts 1 & 2"
2005 Doctors Vera Ashe Series 6; episode 133: "Dream Lover"
2006 New Tricks Kate Sutton Series 3; episode 2: "Dockers"
2007 Diamond Geezer Agent Mills Mini-series; episode 2: "Old Gold"
Holby City Frances Nugent Series 9; episode 45: "Old Wounds"
The Marchioness Disaster Nurse #1 Television film
2008 The Royal Today Miss Pamela Andrews 48 episodes
2009 Doctors Carol Piddington Series 11; episode 47: "Chicken Boy"
The Bill Belinda Rodgers Series 25; episode 11: "Broken Hearts"
Coronation Street Solicitor 1 episode
Holby City Amelia Whittam Series 11; episode 49: "Spin"
Paradox Lauren Phelps Mini-series; episode 1
2010 Waterloo Road WPC Nichols Series 6; episode 1
2011 Doctors Gillian Matheson Series 13; episode 65: "Sweet Child of Mine"
2011–present Midsomer Murders Sarah Barnaby Series 14–25; 62 episodes
2012 Comedy Blaps Mrs. Samuels Series 2; episode 8: "Cumbo: Episode 3"
2013 The Syndicate Inspector Gleaves Series 2; episode 6
Da Vinci's Demons Anna Donati Series 1; episode 7: "The Hierophant"
2016 In the Club Dr. Langford Series 2; episode 5: "Vicky"
Casualty Phoebe Grady Series 30; episode 38: "You Make Me Sick"
2024 Doctors Colleen Peabold Series 24; episode 231: "What the Eyes Don't See"
2025 Unforgotten Alison Rowe Series 6; episodes 3, 4 & 6

References

  1. ^ a b Agency (12 August 2013). "Midsomer Murders star Fiona Dolman went into labour while having her hair cut". The Independent.
  2. ^ Tweekums (25 November 2009). ""Paradox" Episode #1.1 (TV Episode 2009)". IMDb.
  3. ^ ""Waterloo Road" Episode #6.1 (TV Episode 2010)". IMDb.
  4. ^ Lily Savage's Blankety Blank. 20 May 2001. ITV.
  5. ^ "Midsomer Murders star Fiona Dolman's home life: from 13-year marriage to surprise pregnancy". HELLO!. 26 July 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2025.