Linda Bassett

Linda Bassett (born 4 February 1950) is an English actress. Her television credits include Victoria Wood's ''dinnerladies'' (1999), ''Lark Rise to Candleford'' (2008–11), ''Grandma's House'' (2010–12) and ''Call the Midwife'' (2015–present).

She was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for the 1999 film ''East Is East'' and for the Evening Standard Award for Best Actress for the 2013 revival of the play ''Roots'' at the Donmar Warehouse. Provided by Wikipedia