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Joan Noele Gordon (25 December 1919 – 14 April 1985) was an English actress and television presenter, of Scottish descent. She played the role of Meg Mortimer (originally Richardson, later Ryder) in the long-running British soap opera Crossroads from 1964 to 1981, with a brief return in 1983.
Feb 2, 2023 · Noele Gordon was a popular actress who played Meg Mortimer on Crossroads until she was sacked in 1981. The new ITV series Nolly, starring Helena Bonham Carter, explores her struggles with cancer, theatre, and fans.
Feb 2, 2023 · Yes, in August 1983, two years after being given the boot, Noele Gordon returned to Crossroads for two episodes. Her character, Meg, reappeared during a chance meeting with her on-screen daughter Jill Richardson, who was honeymooning in Venice.
Feb 2, 2023 · Welcome to Nollywood: The staggering true story of Crossroads queen Noele Gordon. This forgotten TV titan, played by Helena Bonham Carter in a new ITVX drama, deserves to be mentioned in the same...
Noele Gordon was born on 25 December 1919 in East Ham, London, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Crossroads (1964), The Most Likely Girl (1957) and The Lisbon Story (1946). She died on 14 April 1985 in Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK.
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Feb 2, 2023 · Noele Gordon was a pioneering TV presenter and actress, best known for her role as Meg Mortimer in Crossroads. Learn about her achievements, controversies and the new ITVX show Nolly, starring Helena Bonham Carter as the iconic star.
Learn about Noele Gordon, the first woman broadcast on color TV, the first female executive at ATV, and the most popular TV actress in the UK. Discover her achievements, challenges, and legacy in this special feature from Masterpiece.
