Barbara Shelley

Barbara Shelley (13 February 1932-4 January 2021 ) played Sorasta in the Doctor Who television story Planet of Fire.

She was also considered for the role of Tanha in Snakedance (TCH 36).

Career
Shelley is undoubtedly best known for her appearances in various Hammer horror films such as, , and. She also appeared in.

She appeared in television series such as The Avengers, Z-Cars, Blake's 7, Bergerac and EastEnders and played Elaine Smythe in twelve of the thirteen episodes of.

In the DWU
Barbara Shelley appeared in a film about Gorgons with Christopher Lee. (TV: Eye of the Gorgon)