Julie Peasgood

Actress, Presenter and author

As an actress, Julie Peasgood's career spans an impressive 30 years of prestigious theatre and television work, although she is probably best known for her roles in the soaps, as Barry Grant's ill-fated girlfriend Fran in Brookside, motorbike-riding Jo in Emmerdale and the outrageous Jacqui in Hollyoaks.

She is also one of the country's leading voice-over artists, successful and versatile television presenter and award-winning author, as well as hosting many corporate events and giving lectures on a diverse range of subjects.

Julie says: "I'm very proud to have been a supporter of St Andrew's Children's Hospice for many years now. In 1999 my Mum was a patient at the adult Hospice, so I know from first hand experience the difference it makes to have the specialist care and support provided by the Hospice for both the patient and their family. You, or your friends and family may need the Hospice one day. Without local support, St Andrew's Children's Hospice would not be able to continue its work, so please join the Hospice Lottery and do whatever you can to help - it's only £1 a week..."