Mary Peach
Acting
Biography
Mary Peach was a South African born British actress who appeared in films such as Room at the Top, No Love for Johnnie, Ballad in Blue, The Projected Man, Scrooge, and Cutthroat Island. Her TV credits included The Saint, Doctor Who, Disraeli, Play for Today, and The Far Pavilions. She was the wife of Hammer writer and director Jimmy Sangster until his death in 1995. In February 2025 it was announced that Peach had passed away on January 26 2025 at the age of 90.
Born: October 20, 1934
Place of Birth: Durban, South Africa
Known For
Doctor Who: The Enemy of the World
On Earth in 2018, the Doctor and his companions are enmeshed in a deadly web of intrigue thanks to his uncanny resemblance to the scientist/politician Salamander. He is hailed as the "shopkeeper of the world" for his efforts to relieve global famine, but why do his rivals keep disappearing? How can he predict so many natural disasters? The Doctor must expose Salamander's schemes before he takes over the world.
The Far Pavilions
Adapted from M.M. Kaye's best-selling novel, this dramatic HBO miniseries follows two star-crossed lovers -- the young British officer Ash (Ben Cross) and the betrothed princess Anjuli (Amy Irving) -- as they face daunting odds in their quest to be together. Set in India during the time of the British Raj, this haunting (and BAFTA-nominated) love story features spectacular scenery and an epic saga of battle, treachery and intrigue.
The Saint
Simon Templar is The Saint, a handsome, sophisticated, debonair, modern-day Robin Hood who recovers ill-gotten wealth and redistributes it to those in need.
Disraeli
Disraeli is a British four part serial about the great statesman and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Benjamin Disraeli.
Theatre 625
Theatre 625 is a British television drama anthology series, produced by the BBC and transmitted on BBC2 from 1964 to 1968. It was one of the first regular programmes in the line-up of the channel, and the title referred to its production and transmission being in the higher-definition 625-line format, which only BBC2 used at the time.
The Aerodrome
In the future England is ruled by a fascist government, and one day the leaders begin the construction of a heavily guarded, mysterious airport. BBC adaptation of Rex Warner's 1941 novel of the same name. A stereotypical village in a somewhat alternative England is taken over wholesale by 'The Air Force.' Living in the village is young Roy, who has just learned he is not who he thought he was. Attempting to forge a new sense of identity, he joins the dashing Air Force, seduced by its dynamism and direct and brutal ways.
Access to the Children
A married man forms a liaison with a woman he meets on a train, and is divorced by his wife who allows him access to their daughters on Sundays, which they usually spend at the zoo.
Ballad in Blue
Ray Charles plays himself in this film where he helps blind boy David in his struggle to regain his sight. David’s over-protective mother Peggy is afraid of the risks connected with restoring his sight. Ray tries to help the whole family, offering the heavy-drinking Peggy’s heavy-drinking partner Steve an opportunity to work with his band.
Room at the Top
An ambitious young accountant schemes to wed a wealthy factory owner's daughter, despite falling in love with a married older woman.
Scrooge
A musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic ghost tale starring Albert Finney.
Filmography
as Lady
as Fay
as Corinna's Mother
as Peasant (uncredited)
as Mrs. Harlowe
as Florence
as Mary Anne
as Mary Anne
as Mae
as Elizabeth
as Fred's Wife
as Elizabeth
as Astrid Ferrier
as Milady de Winter
as Dr. Hill
as Peggy Harrison
as Jane Dee
as Victoria Caldwell
as Smolenko
as Frances Pilbright
as Pauline West
as Mrs. Freddy
as June Samson