Barbara Thorn (born 1954) is an actress based in Britain. She is known for playing the role of Inspector Christine Frazer in 64 episodes of the long running

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'' and Rita "Coop" Cooper in the

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''. In 1984 she featured in one episode of Love and Marriage and the BBC series ''

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''. In 1987 she played Sheila Doel in ''

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''. In 1988 she featured in one episode of the BBC series ''

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'' as a Computer Teacher and also played Doris in 3 episodes of ''

Game, Set and Match ''Game, Set and Match'' is a 1988 television serial directed by Ken Grieve and Patrick Lau and written by John Howlett. It is based on the books ''Berlin Game'' (1983), '' Mexico Set'' (1984), and ''London Match'' (1985) by Len Deighton. The t ...

''. From 1988 to 1990 she starred as Inspector Christine Frazer in 64 episodes of the long running

drama ''The Bill''. In 1990 she featured in one episode of ''TECX'' as Sarah. In 1992 she featured in one episode of ''Hope It Rains'' as Muriel. In 1994 she featured in one episode of '' Law and Disorder'' as Mrs Pope. In 1995 she featured in one episode of the BBC series ''

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'' as Judith Ingleby. In 1999 she featured in one episode of ''

Holby City ''Holby City'' (stylised on-screen as HOLBY CIY) is a British medical drama television series that aired weekly on BBC One. It was created by Tony McHale and Mal Young as a spin-off from the established BBC medical drama ''Casualty'', and pr ...

'' as Carole and starred in 5 episodes of the

series ''

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'' as DI Steele. In 2000 she featured in one episode of the BBC series ''

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'' as Jane Andrews. From 1998 to 2003 she starred in 7 episodes of ''

Trial & Retribution ''Trial & Retribution'' is a feature-length ITV police procedural television drama series that first aired on 19 October 1997. Written and devised by Lynda La Plante as a follow-on from her successful television series ''Prime Suspect'', each ep ...

''. From 2001 to 2007 she starred in all 29 episodes of the BBC legal drama series ''Judge John Deed'' as Rita "Coop" Cooper. In 2007 she featured in one episode of ''

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'' and the BBC series ''

'' as Joyce Barker. In 2017, Thorn shared her memories of making ''The Bill'' and other highlights of her career in a two-part special edition o
The Bill Podcast

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