Portrays her "Doctor Who" (1963) character Mel in a series of audio productions by Big Finish Productions, based on the TV show. These CD-only releases are officially sanctioned by the BBC.
She gave birth to her only child at age 36, a daughter Bianca Jay Grunert on 19 October 2000, weighing in at 7lbs 11oz. The child's father is her [now ex] husband, Paul Grunert.