Carol Drinkwater

Carol Drinkwater

British actress and author

Carol Drinkwater is a British actress, writer and filmmaker residing in France. She portrayed Helen Herriot in the television adaptation of the James Herriot books All Creatures Great and Small, which led to her receiving the Variety Club Television Personality of the Year award in 1985.Wikipedia

Born	April 22, 1948
Hometown	London

Spouse	Michel Noll
Parents	Phyllis McCormack , Peter Drinkwater

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Why did the original Helen Alderson leave All Creatures Great and Small?

Channel 5's adaptation of All Creatures Great and Small has introduced a new generation of viewers to the popular James Herriot novels. MORE: All Creatures Great and Small to welcome new character for Christmas special - details The book series was first adapted for the screen by the BBC in 1978, which attracted a legion of fans who fell in love with beloved characters such as Helen Anderson, originally played by Carol Drinkwater. But why did the actress decide to leave the show? WATCH: Have you

MOVIES & TV SHOWS

All Creatures Great and Small II

All Creatures Great and Small II

1h 34min

1985

Father

Father

PG-13

1h 46min

1992

Captain Cook

Captain Cook

1987

Chocky

Chocky

2h 31min

1984

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