Margaret Ollerenshaw is an English actress, known for playing the role of Mavis in the BBC sitcom Open All Hours and its sequel Still Open All Hours. Her other television credits include First of the Summer Wine, The House of Eliott and Lovejoy.
Known For
Finger Food
Nana
2025
Bad Tidings
April
2024
Scarborough
Geraldine · (6 episodes)
2019
Thomas & Friends: Tinsel on the Tracks
Henrietta (voice)
2016
Still Open All Hours
Mavis · (40 episodes)
2014
War Horse
Narracott's Neighbor
2011
The Bad Mother's Handbook
Jessie Pilkington
2007
Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman
Mary Pierrepoint
2005
Cherished
Mary Barry
2005
He Knew He Was Right
Martha · (4 episodes)
2004
Teachers
Yvonne · (1 episode)
2001
This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper
Margaret Oldfield
2000
Dr Willoughby
Fenella Lewis · (6 episodes)
1999
Midsomer Murders
Eileen Fountain · (1 episode)
1997
Fair Game
Eileen
1994
Heartbeat
Norma Braithwaite · (1 episode)
1992
2Point4 Children
Marjorie Atkins · (1 episode)
1991
The House of Eliott
Florence Ranby · (6 episodes)
1991
First of the Summer Wine
(12 episodes)
1988
Unreported Incident
Joan
1988
Coast to Coast
Courier
1987
Casualty
Beverley Miles · (1 episode)
1986
Lovejoy
Kate Henshaw · (13 episodes)
1986
Star Quality
Usherette
1985
Screen Two
Courier · (1 episode)
1985
A Private Function
Woman
1984
Being Normal
Dr. Clare
1983
Britannia Hospital
Miss Rowntree
1982
Minor Complications
Staff nurse
1980
The Gentle Touch
Mrs. Bond · (1 episode)
1980
Danger UXB
Betty Salt · (1 episode)
1979
Fairies
Annie Griffiths
1978
All Creatures Great and Small
Mrs. Binks · (1 episode)
1978
BBC2 Play of the Week
Annie Griffiths · (1 episode)
1977
Open All Hours
(25 episodes)
1976
Well Thank You, Thursday
1st Mother
1976
Last of the Summer Wine
Ethel · (2 episodes)
1973
Last of the Summer Wine
The Woman · (1 episode)
1973
Play for Today
Staff Nurse · (1 episode)
1970