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Mrs Merdle is a striking and magnificent woman, married to the great Mr Merdle (who is her second husband). She is much admired as Society's best dressed and most glamorous hostess. She is a terrible snob, and cares greatly for what Society thinks. She is a strong woman and is most definitely the one wearing the trousers in her marriage.

Amanda is best known for her roles in New Tricks and At Home with the Braithwaites. Film roles have included Deedee Dove, the ex-porn-star wife of Ray Winstone's character in Sexy Beast.

Amanda was president of the Brighton Little Theatre from 2004-2007. She is also involved in drama education and takes Saturday workshops at the Ealing Film Studios in West London. Amanda is the principle and founder of the Artists Theatre School.