Career: Haywood's TV career extends back to the 1980s, starting with a guest appearance in Brush Strokes. She later appeared in The One Game as Jenny Thorne. From 1991 to 1997, she played Helen Brittas in comedy series The Brittas Empire. She also voiced Mrs Kitchen in children's TV series Budgie the Little Helicopter from 1994 until 1996. Haywood then landed guest roles in such shows as Jonathan Creek, Goodnight Sweetheart, Holby City and My Family. She also had roles in Dalziel and Pascoe, Green Wing and Fear, Stress and Anger. Her film credits include If Only (2004), Tamara Drewe (2010) and Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016). She also starred in BBC drama series Prisoners' Wives. Her recent TV credits include Scott & Bailey, Brief Encounters, Midsomer Murders and Loaded.