Sheila Hancock – Blackgang, 89

Sheila Hancock, at 88, is an unstoppable force of talent appearing in TV shows such as Unforgotten and A Discovery of Witches. Interestingly, Hancock began her acting journey at 20 with repertory theatre, performing in musicals and plays before moving to television and films later.

Multi-talented and full of boundless energy, the Edie actress has appeared in Strictly Come Dancing, released a single, My Last Cigarette, played a panel game Just a Minute, and also published a novel, Miss Carder’s War in 2014. All this in a career spanning seven decades while consistently portraying exciting characters on screen. Aren’t you impressed? We sure are!