So how is Paula Ann Bland connected with only fools and horses and “where have we seen her before”?
Clue “You may recognise her on the intercom”
Paula, born in Northumberland in 1968 , has also done modelling. She attended the renowned Italia Conti theatre school along with many other Grange Hill alumni. Her aunt worked as a secretary.
You would probably recognise Paula in her school uniform in Grange Hill. She played school girl Claire Scott in 47 episodes from1981 to 1985.
appearances include
- Grange Hill – as Claire Scott in (1981 to 85)
- The Bill – as Kelly Brice (1992)
- Waiting for God – as Sylvie (1992)
So where have we seen Paula Ann Bland in Only Fools and Horses?
Episode: Rodney Come Home
Character: Michelle
Transmitted: 25.12.1990
Duration: 75 minutes
Viewing Figures: 18.0 million
SO WHERE IS SHE NOW?
Paula has given up acting. She was last seen in 1992 as a bride whose groom was arrested on their wedding day in “The Bill”. Recently spotted working in a shoe shop in Kings Road, London; Paula is now married and known as Paula Triplett. She has one son.
If you know Paula Triplett we would love to hear from her
I knew I recognised that kid somewhere
Grangehill
I wanted to be Trisha Yates