Occupation Television actor Role Television actor Years active 1977—Present Spouse Adam McFarlane (m. 2010) | Partner(s) Adam McFarlane Siblings Jennifer Mcgregor Name Julie McGregor | |
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Full Name Julie Anne McGregor Born 26 November 1948 (age 75) ( 1948-11-26 ) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Parents William McGregor, Mary McGregor Nominations Logie Award for Most Popular Light Entertainment/Comedy Female Performer Movies and TV shows Similar People Sarah Monahan, Robert Hughes, Christopher Truswell, Simone Buchanan, Ben Oxenbould | ||
Hey Dad cast members on 'Where Are They Now' 2007
Julie Anne McGregor (born 26 November 1948) is an Australian television actor and comedian, noted for her roles in comedy. She is the sister of opera soprano Jennifer McGregor.
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Career
In the 1980s McGregor appeared in television soap operas including A Country Practice, Punishment and Sons and Daughters.
McGregor is best known to Australian audiences for her role as Betty Wilson, the red-haired dim-witted and ditsy secretary from Walgett in the Australian television comedy series, Hey Dad...!. She continued in the role for the program's entire 1987-1994 run, and also appeared in its short-lived spinoff Hampton Court. In 1992 McGregor was nominated in the Australian Logie Awards in the 'Most Popular Light Entertainment/Comedy Female Performer' category for Hey Dad...!.
Personal life
After living in Paddington, New South Wales for most of her life, in 2007 McGregor moved to the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney. She lives with her husband, a poet and sculptor, on 0.4 hectares of land in a beautiful 1860 sandstone home.
Filmography
Actress
2021
Little Tornadoes as
Mrs Baker
2012
Dance Academy (TV Series) as
Therapy Group Leader
- In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated (2012) - Therapy Group Leader
2006
Dive Olly Dive! (TV Series) as
Skid / Minnie
- The Cave and the Glaken (2010) - Skid (voice)
- Uma on the Blink (2010) - Skid (voice)
- Skid's in Command (2010) - Skid (voice)
- Seals of Approval (2010) - Skid (voice)
- The Ruin of Olly (2010) - Skid (voice)
- Mr. Mommy (2010) - Skid (voice)
- Der Besserwisser (Mussel Mystery) (2010) - Skid (voice)
- Der Spielverderber (Fun And Games) (2010) - Skid (voice)
- Der unterirdische Fluss (That Sinkhole Feeling) (2010) - Skid (voice)
- Wer einmal lügt (The Scooter Who Cried Seasnake) (2010) - Skid (voice)
- 91. Die Außerirdischen kommen! (Alien Alert) (2010) - Skid (voice)
- Alles im Kasten! (Lights, Camera, Action) (2010) - Skid (voice)
- Fossilienfieber (Plesiosaur Prank) (2010) - Skid (voice)
- Rettende Lichter (The Night Light) (2010) - Skid (voice)
- Doug's Apprentices (2009) - Skid (voice)
- I Thought I Saw a Sea Serpent (2007) - Skid (voice)
- Der gestrandete Wal (Distress Call) (2007) - Skid (voice)
- Tintenfische XXL (My Squid's Bigger Than Yours) (2007) - Skid (voice)
- Dem Dieb auf der Spur (To Catch A Thief) (2007) - Skid (voice)
- 3. Minnie in Gefahr (Beth's Backfire) (2007) - Minnie / Skid (voice)
- Baby-Barrakudas (Sticky Stones) (2007) - Skid (voice)
- Das große Rennen (Win The Golden Fin) (2007) - Skid / Minnie (voice)
- Das Geheimnis des wandernden Hummers (Follow That Lobster) (2007) - Skid / Minnie (voice)
- Die Babyschildkröte (Minky The Turtle) (2007) - Skid (voice)
- 38. Navigation für Anfänger (Navigation Consternation) (2007) - Skid (voice)
- 35. Skid, der Held (Skid The Hero) (2007) - Skid (voice)
- Squid Squirt (2007) - Skid (voice)
- Grandpa Claude (2007) - Skid (voice)
- Cucumber Confusion (2007) - Skid (voice)
- Ranger's Rodeo (2007) - Skid / Minnie (voice)
- 10. Jeder macht mal einen Fehler (Everyone Makes Mistakes) (2006) - Minnie / Skid (voice)
- 40. Der Meister der Tarnung (Camouflage King) (2006) - Skid (voice)
- Skid Stuff (2006) - Skid (voice)
- 1. Höhlenabenteuer (Tunnel Vision) (2006) - Skid (voice)
- Seemonster vom Mars (Space Monkey From Mars) - Skid (voice)
- Alles für die Sammlung (Shell Shock) - Skid (voice)
- The Lost City of Gold - Skid (voice)
- 9. Walgesänge (Whale Call) - Skid (voice)
- The Great Barrier Grief - Skid (voice)
- Bess und die Natur (Beth's Nature) - Skid (voice)
- 30. Rettet Suzie (Sunken Suzy) - Skid (voice)
- Sub D Day - Skid (voice)
- Slip Sliding Away - Skid / Minnie (voice)
- Hide and Seaweed - Skid (voice)
- Pressure's On - Skid (voice)
- Sub Magnet - Skid (voice)
- The Red Tide - Skid (voice)
- The Haunted Ship Prank - Minnie / Skid (voice)
- The Big Swap - Skid (voice)
- 50. Roberta, die Retterin (Luseal And Ethel) - Skid (voice)
- 43. Nicht verraten! (Don't Tell Beth) - Skid (voice)
- Detective Beth - Skid (voice)
- 19. Ein Zuhause für Käpt'n Brandt (Home Sweet Shell) - Skid
2007
The Netball Diaries (Short) as
Stephanie's Mum
2002
Leunig Animated (Video)(voice)
1995
Echo Point (TV Series) as
Narelle
1987
Hey Dad..! (TV Series) as
Betty Wilson / Paula Wilson
- What a Blast! (1994) - Betty Wilson
- Hoot's Boots (1994) - Betty Wilson
- Phoning at the Mouth (1994) - Betty Wilson
- Broom and Board (1994) - Betty Wilson
- Current Events (1994) - Betty Wilson
- Sink or Swim (1994) - Betty Wilson
- Cart Blanks (1994) - Betty Wilson
- Betty's New Flat (1994) - Betty Wilson
- Romancing the Stunned (1994) - Betty Wilson
- The Joy Luck Social Club (1994) - Betty Wilson
- Your Wish Is My Command (1994) - Betty Wilson
- Rebel Without a Clue (1994) - Betty Wilson
- Born to Be Mild (1994) - Betty Wilson
- Beam Me Up Bennie (1994) - Betty Wilson
- Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Sporty Car Machiney (1994) - Betty Wilson
- She Ain't Heavy, She's My Sister (1994) - Betty Wilson
- It Was a Dark and Stormy Night (1994) - Betty Wilson
- Acting the Goat! (1994) - Betty Wilson
- Betty's Mother Comes to Town (1994) - Betty Wilson / Paula Wilson
- Cousin Coral Comes to Visit (1994) - Betty Wilson
- Who's to Blame? (1994) - Betty Wilson
- Walk Against Want Walkers (1994) - Betty Wilson
- A Promotion for Betty? (1994) - Betty Wilson
- Nothing's Changed (1994) - Betty Wilson
- This Is Your Wake Up Call (1994) - Betty Wilson
- No Ordinary Woman (1994) - Betty Wilson
- Settling In (1994) - Betty Wilson
- Bon Voyage: Part 2 (1994) - Betty Wilson
- Bon Voyage: Part 1 (1993) - Betty Wilson
- Where's the Party? (1993) - Betty Wilson
- Strictly Business (1993) - Betty Wilson
- Arthur the Good (1993) - Betty Wilson
- Betty's Cryptic Crossword (1993) - Betty Wilson
- Jenny the Journo (1993) - Betty Wilson
- Ben's Lucky Fishing Hat (1993) - Betty Wilson
- Whale Song Betty (1993) - Betty Wilson
- Housesitter (1993) - Betty Wilson
- Bop Till You Drop (1993) - Betty Wilson
- A Fight for Women's Rights (1993) - Betty Wilson
- Just Call Me Akela! (1993) - Betty Wilson
- A Case of the Grumps (1993) - Betty Wilson
- Such Sweet Music (1993) - Betty Wilson
- Justice of the Waterbed (1993) - Betty Wilson
- Breaking Up Is Hard to Do (1993) - Betty Wilson
- Working for the Man (1993) - Betty Wilson
- What Are You Doing Here- Monsieur? (1993) - Betty Wilson
- Super Scam (1993) - Betty Wilson
- A Family Business (1993) - Betty Wilson
- Star Struck (1993) - Betty Wilson
- Fright Night II (1993) - Betty Wilson
- Weekend Travellers (1993) - Betty Wilson
- Gnome Alone (1993) - Betty Wilson
- Surprise! Surprise! (1993) - Betty Wilson
- Caught Bear Handed (1993) - Betty Wilson
- TV or Not TV (1993) - Betty Wilson
- Advance Australia- What? (1993) - Betty Wilson
- The Dutiful Parent (1993) - Betty Wilson
- A New Look (1993) - Betty Wilson
- All Systems Down (1993) - Betty Wilson
- Fishy Business (1993) - Betty Wilson
- Easter Blues (1993) - Betty Wilson
- The Real Ladies Man (1993) - Betty Wilson
- Who's Thor? (1993) - Betty Wilson
- The Loan Ranger (1993) - Betty Wilson
- Picture This (1993) - Betty Wilson
- Strictly Garland (1992) - Betty Wilson
- Break a Leg (II) (1992) - Betty Wilson
- Wascally White Wabbit (1992) - Betty Wilson
- Brace Yourself (1992) - Betty Wilson
- To Catch a Mouse (1992) - Betty Wilson
- Bargain Bonanza (1992) - Betty Wilson
- Holy Molar! (1992) - Betty Wilson
- Seize the Day (1992) - Betty Wilson
- Go for Gold (1992) - Betty Wilson
- Shall I Compare Thee- (1992) - Betty Wilson
- An Alternative Solution (1992) - Betty Wilson
- One Strike- (1992) - Betty Wilson
- Notorious Character (1992) - Betty Wilson
- Be Prepared (1992) - Betty Wilson
- Arthur McArthur, P.I. (1992) - Betty Wilson
- Read and Weep (1992) - Betty Wilson
- Not Lasagna, Again! (1992) - Betty Wilson
- Hell's Betty (1992) - Betty Wilson
- Volvo Power (1992) - Betty Wilson
- Marlin Kelly (1992) - Betty Wilson
- Governor Phillip Would Be Proud (1992) - Betty Wilson
- Second-Best Man (1992) - Betty Wilson
- Waste Not, Want Not (1992) - Betty Wilson
- Calling, Mr Kelly (1992) - Betty Wilson
- The Big League (1992) - Betty Wilson
- Nun the Wiser (1992) - Betty Wilson
- Tall Stories (1992) - Betty Wilson
- A Most Holy Event (1992) - Betty Wilson
- A Star Is Born (1992) - Betty Wilson
- Of Mice and Men (1992) - Betty Wilson
- Born to Be Wild (1992) - Betty Wilson
- Hooked on Pan (1992) - Betty Wilson
- Break a Leg (1992) - Betty Wilson
- Ben the Toy Boy (1992) - Betty Wilson
- Hooked on Stage (1992) - Betty Wilson
- Jenny Come Lately (1992) - Betty Wilson
- Let's Do Lunch (1992) - Betty Wilson
- Boarding Party (1992) - Betty Wilson
- Food for Thought (1992) - Betty Wilson
- Happy Holiday (1991) - Betty Wilson
- Crowded House (1991) - Betty Wilson
- A Bit of Grease (1991) - Betty Wilson
- Council Clean Up (1991) - Betty Wilson
- Betty Versus Hi Tech (1991) - Betty Wilson
- Hell Driver (1991) - Betty Wilson
- Phone Home (1991) - Betty Wilson
- Numbers Game (1991) - Betty Wilson
- Greener Pastures (1991) - Betty Wilson
- Kids Stuff (1991) - Betty Wilson
- Teacher, Teacher (1991) - Betty Wilson
- Best Laid Plans (1991) - Betty Wilson
- A Testing Time (1991) - Betty Wilson
- To Catch a Thief (1991) - Betty Wilson
- Having a Fine Time (1991) - Betty Wilson
- Watch My Lips (1991) - Betty Wilson
- Top Dad (1991) - Betty Wilson
- Broadcast Buddy (1991) - Betty Wilson
- Small Return (1991) - Betty Wilson
- Cupid Strikes Again (1991) - Betty Wilson
- Mother Love (1991) - Betty Wilson
- Breaker Breaker (1991) - Betty Wilson
- Island of Work (1991) - Betty Wilson
- Think Pig! (1991) - Betty Wilson
- Funnel Trouble (1991) - Betty Wilson
- Forget Me Not! (1991) - Betty Wilson
- Flickering Flame (1991) - Betty Wilson
- Formally First (1991) - Betty Wilson
- Pedal Power (1991) - Betty Wilson
- Lucky Nudge (1991) - Betty Wilson
- Get Rich Quick (1990) - Betty Wilson
- Rating TV (1990) - Betty Wilson
- Out for the Count (1990) - Betty Wilson
- Would You Buy a Used Half Car from This Man? (1990) - Betty Wilson
- Bulk Bill Dill (1990) - Betty Wilson
- Play It Again Sam (1990) - Betty Wilson
- Betty Had a Little Lamington (1990) - Betty Wilson
- What an Experience (1990) - Betty Wilson
- The Nudge File (1990) - Betty Wilson
- Eternal Quadrangle (1990) - Betty Wilson
- The Write Stuff (1990) - Betty Wilson
- Testing Time (1990) - Betty Wilson
- Game Set and Match (1990) - Betty Wilson
- All Washed Up (1990) - Betty Wilson
- Age Old Tradition (1990) - Betty Wilson
- High Flying (1990) - Betty Wilson
- Time's Up (1990) - Betty Wilson
- If the Cap Fits (1990) - Betty Wilson
- Writing Wrongs (1990) - Betty Wilson
- Jobs for the Boys (1990) - Betty Wilson
- Lovesick (1990) - Betty Wilson
- The Donkey Vote (1990) - Betty Wilson
- Seducer in the Kitchen (1990) - Betty Wilson
- Left at the Post (1990) - Betty Wilson
- The Bald Facts (1990) - Betty Wilson
- Nostradamus Nudge (1990) - Betty Wilson
- A Mind for Business (1990) - Betty Wilson
- Ask Me No Questions (1990) - Betty Wilson
- Power Crazy (1990) - Betty Wilson
- Credit Where Credit's Due (1990) - Betty Wilson
- Love Stinks (1990) - Betty Wilson
- Vive la différence (1990) - Betty Wilson
- Welcome to Our Lovely Home (1990) - Betty Wilson
- Doctor Betty I Presume (1990) - Betty Wilson
- Type-casting (1990) - Betty Wilson
- Debbie Does Taurus (1990) - Betty Wilson
- Scratch My Back (1990) - Betty Wilson
- The Fax of Life (1990) - Betty Wilson
- You May Quote Me (1990) - Betty Wilson
- Knocked Off (1989) - Betty Wilson
- Colour My World (1989) - Betty Wilson
- Time Out (1989) - Betty Wilson
- The Cluck of the Draw (1989) - Betty Wilson
- A Finite Romance (1989) - Betty Wilson
- Room to Let (1989) - Betty Wilson
- Finders Speakers (1989) - Betty Wilson
- In the Name of Art (1989) - Betty Wilson
- Here's Mud in Your Eye (1989) - Betty Wilson
- Say a Little Prayer for Me! (1989) - Betty Wilson
- Stop Thief! (1989) - Betty Wilson
- Crime and Punishment (1989) - Betty Wilson
- The Name Rings a Bell (1989) - Betty Wilson
- Time Healeys All Wounds (1989) - Betty Wilson
- Ol' Black Thumb Is Back (1989) - Betty Wilson
- Never an Idol Moment (1989) - Betty Wilson
- Democracy Rules K.O. (1989) - Betty Wilson
- Phantom on the Roof (1989) - Betty Wilson
- Kiss and Makeup (1989) - Betty Wilson
- Guess Who's Not Coming to Dinner (1989) - Betty Wilson
- Visiting Rights (1989) - Betty Wilson
- Family Law (1989) - Betty Wilson
- Banana Republic Blues (1989) - Betty Wilson
- The Beat Goes Wrong (1989) - Betty Wilson
- The Double Date (1989) - Betty Wilson
- Betty's Wedding - Part 2 (1989) - Betty Wilson
- Betty's Wedding - Part 1 (1989) - Betty Wilson
- That's Shoe Biz (1989) - Betty Wilson
- Job for the Boy (1989) - Betty Wilson
- Betty's Better Letterhead (1989) - Betty Wilson
- Kissing Cousins (1989) - Betty Wilson
- For the Love of Martin (1989) - Betty Wilson
- Three's a Crowd (1989) - Betty Wilson
- May the Farce Be with You (1989) - Betty Wilson
- Generation Scrap (1989) - Betty Wilson
- A Question of Royalty (1989) - Betty Wilson
- The Late Miss Kelly (1989) - Betty Wilson
- The Girl on the Cutting Room Floor (1989) - Betty Wilson
- A Losing Battle (1989) - Betty Wilson
- Trees Company (1989) - Betty Wilson
- Once a Knight Is Enough (1988) - Betty Wilson
- Timely Fashion (1988) - Betty Wilson
- Keep Taking the Meditation! (1988) - Betty Wilson
- Out of Sight - Out of Mind (1988) - Betty Wilson
- My Affair Lady (1988) - Betty Wilson
- Up the Well Known Creek (1988) - Betty Wilson
- VW for Sale (1988) - Betty Wilson
- Share and Share Alike (1988) - Betty Wilson
- Up, Up and Away (1988) - Betty Wilson
- Keeping Mum (1988) - Betty Wilson
- Shopping for Love (1988) - Betty Wilson
- Just Being Neighbourly (1988) - Betty Wilson
- Home Sweet Home (1988) - Betty Wilson
- Chain of Iron (1988) - Betty Wilson
- The Black and White Blues (1988) - Betty Wilson
- How Green Is My Volksy? (1988) - Betty Wilson
- Strike Me Lucky (1988) - Betty Wilson
- Simon Says!! (1988) - Betty Wilson
- Bash and Trash (1988) - Betty Wilson
- Designer Love (1988) - Betty Wilson
- Make My Day (1988) - Betty Wilson
- For the Love of Art (1988) - Betty Wilson
- Safety Last! (1988) - Betty Wilson
- Feast or Famine (1988) - Betty Wilson
- Paris or Bust (1988) - Betty Wilson
- Get Crook Soon (1988) - Betty Wilson
- The Party! (1988) - Betty Wilson
- With Love - Nudge (1988) - Betty Wilson
- Tycoon Debbie (1988) - Betty Wilson
- Turning Japanese! (1988) - Betty Wilson
- Suspicious Stan (1988) - Betty Wilson
- The Love Triangle (1988) - Betty Wilson
- Follow That Wave! (1988) - Betty Wilson
- Sorry! Wrong Answer (1988) - Betty Wilson
- Phone Home - If You Can! (1988) - Betty Wilson
- Working Bee (1988) - Betty Wilson
- Cat-astrophie (1988) - Betty Wilson
- Plumbers Do It Better! (1988) - Betty Wilson
- Home at Last! (1988) - Betty Wilson
- One for the Road I (1987) - Betty Wilson
- Pilot (1987) - Betty Wilson
- Affairs of the Heart (1987) - Betty Wilson
- Everything Must Go (1987) - Betty Wilson
- A Friend Indeed (1987) - Betty Wilson
- Debbie's Debut (1987) - Betty Wilson
- A Laws Unto Himself (1987) - Betty Wilson
- Not the Volvo (1987) - Betty Wilson
- Tall Tales But True (1987) - Betty Wilson
- Tycoon Nudge (1987) - Betty Wilson
- Cyberphobia (1987) - Betty Wilson
- Horror Scope (1987) - Betty Wilson
- Mumps the Word (1987) - Betty Wilson
- As Time Goes By (1987) - Betty Wilson
- Nun Today Thank You (1987) - Betty Wilson
- Panda Monium (1987) - Betty Wilson
- Democracy at Work (1987) - Betty Wilson
- Jono & Dano Meet Nudgo the Magnificent (1987) - Betty Wilson
- Nudge the Love God (1987) - Betty Wilson
- Cop This Lot (1987) - Betty Wilson
- Mum's the Word (1987) - Betty Wilson
- Matinee Idle (1987) - Betty Wilson
- Do the Right Thing (1987) - Betty Wilson
- Leader of the Pack (1987) - Betty Wilson
- Stan the Man (1987) - Betty Wilson
- Sulky Jenny, Flipper and Hamlet (1987) - Betty Wilson
- The Dating Game (1987) - Betty Wilson
- In the Mode (1987) - Betty Wilson
- Justice I Suspected (1987) - Betty Wilson
- Country Cousin (1987) - Betty Wilson
- Fair Cop (1987) - Betty Wilson
- Licence to Kill (1987) - Betty Wilson
- Sick in Transit (1987) - Betty Wilson
- Battle Stations (1987) - Betty Wilson
- Meet Hector the Piano (1987) - Betty Wilson
- The Firing Line (1987) - Betty Wilson
- Nudge Nudge Wink Wink (1987) - Betty Wilson
- Home from the Hills (1987) - Betty Wilson
- Post Early for Charisma (1987) - Betty Wilson
- Just a Formality (1987) - Betty Wilson
1991
Hampton Court (TV Series) as
Betty Wilson
- Gambling Bug (1991) - Betty Wilson (credit only)
- Glasnost (1991) - Betty Wilson
- Sam Enchanted Evening (1991) - Betty Wilson
- The Replay (1991) - Betty Wilson (credit only)
- Paterson's Curse (1991) - Betty Wilson
- Loony Balloony (1991) - Betty Wilson
- Shocking News (1991) - Betty Wilson
- My Mother My Self (1991) - Betty Wilson
- Sophie's Choice (1991) - Betty Wilson
- Walking the Dog (1991) - Betty Wilson
- Universal Stewdios (1991) - Betty Wilson
1987
A Country Practice (TV Series) as
Myrtle Burnett
- No Place for a Lady: Part 2 (1987) - Myrtle Burnett
- No Place for a Lady: Part 1 (1987) - Myrtle Burnett
- Caught in the Act: Part 1 (1987) - Myrtle Burnett
1985
Sons and Daughters (TV Series) as
Gloria Dutton
- Episode #1.566 (1985) - Gloria Dutton
- Episode #1.549 (1985) - Gloria Dutton
- Episode #1.546 (1985) - Gloria Dutton
- Episode #1.545 (1985) - Gloria Dutton
1984
Fast Talking as
Steve's Mother
1983
The City's Edge as
Goldilocks
1982
A Most Attractive Man as
Judy
1982
..Deadline.. (TV Movie) as
Barneys Girl
1981
Punishment (TV Series) as
Julie Smith (1981)
1979
Don't Ask Us (TV Series) as
Various Characters
1979
Palm Beach as
Kate O'Brien
1977
The Naked Vicar Show (TV Series) as
Various Characters
- Episode #1.1 (1977) - Various Characters
1977
Backroads as
Anna
Producer
1975
A Token Gesture (Short) (producer)
Soundtrack
1987
Hey Dad..! (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Meet Hector the Piano (1987) - (performer: " (They Long To Be) Close To You")
Self
2010
A Current Affair (TV Series) as
Self
- The Cast of "Hey Dad..!" Break Their Silence (2014) - Self
- Episode dated 17 March 2010 (2010) - Self
2007
Where Are They Now (TV Series) as
Self
- Hey Dad (2007) - Self
2006
Good as Gold! (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Our Biggest Laughs (2006) - Self
1978
Maximum Security (Short) as
Self - Narrator
1977
Sammy Awards 1977 (TV Special) as
Self
Archive Footage
2011
Today Tonight (TV Series) as
Betty Wilson
- Episode dated 8 March 2011 (2011) - Betty Wilson
2011
A Current Affair (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 7 March 2011 (2011) - Self
2007
Good as Gold! (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Our Aussie Bloopers (2007) - Self
2004
Backroads: Interview with Cinematographer Russell Boyd (Video short) as
Self / Anna (uncredited)
1994
U2: Zoo TV Live from Sydney (Documentary) as
Betty Wilson (uncredited)
1987
Hey Dad..! (TV Series) as
Betty Wilson
- One for the Road (1987) - Betty Wilson
References
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