Bonita Melody Lysette Langford was born on 22 July 1964 in Hampton Court, Surrey. By the age of six she had won 'Hughie Green' in Mauritius on 27 September.
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 childs father is her [now ex] husband, Paul Grunert.
She is the aunt of Scarlett Strallen , Summer Strallen , Zizi Strallen and Saskia Maedee Strallen (born 1994).
She is the sister of Cherida Langford.
Her mother founded Babette Langfords The Young Set.
She is one of seven "EastEnders" actors to have won the Best Newcomer Award at the British Soap Awards; the others are Jessie Wallace , Alex Ferns , Nigel Harman , Charlie Clements , Marc Elliott and Maddy Hill.
According to "Doctor Who" script editor Eric Saward , she was cast by producer John Nathan-Turner in the series because he suddenly decided he wanted a red haired companion. He never considered anyone else for the part. Her period in "Doctor Who" between 1986-1987, opposite Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy , is considered by many fans of the series to be its most camp phase.
Daughter of Donald (1929-2004) and Amy "Babette" Langford (b. 1930).
Maternal granddaughter of Ernest (1896-1964) and Ivona (ne Gaylor) Palmer (1896-1969).
Maternal great granddaughter of Harry (1870-1949) and Amelia (ne Noble) Gaylor (1870-1943).
Maternal great great granddaughter of Charles (1834-1899) and Mary (ne Foster) Gaylor (1845-1903).
Maternal great great great granddaughter of Edward (1803-1852) and Susan (ne Evans) Gaylor (1809-1883).
