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Casualty fans are only just realising where they've seen Jan star Di Botcher before


Welsh actress Di Botcher is adored by Casualty fans for portraying paramedic Jan Jenning on the BBC hospital drama, but the star has been on screens since 1986

Making her entrance in series two, Aunty Brenda managed to win hearts as the sometimes supportive, vivacious meddler with a biting wit yet a generous spirit, resonating with viewers because of her familiarity. Barney Walsh is a newcomer to Casualty (Image: BBC)"I didn't want her to become a nasty woman that comes into the show and everyone hates - she says quite harsh things - but I decided to deliver them with a laugh." While most fans recognise her from Stella and the 1997 cult film Twin Town, Di has an impressive portfolio of theatre and TV work which includes Bleak House, Downton Abbey, Coronation Street and 'Orrible.

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