Joanna Lumley OBE is an accomplished actress and writer and documentary maker. She has appeared in numerous film, television and theatre productions. Her film work includes appearances in the Bond movie ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’ and two ‘Pink Panther’ films. She has just completed filming on the Martin Scorcese movie ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’. Joanna has appeared in various theatre productions both in the UK and on Broadway. Her recent theatre productions include ‘La Bete’ (London/Broadway) and ‘The Lion In Winter’ (London). Her most notable television roles are as ‘Patsy’ in the ever popular ‘Absolutely Fabulous’. She has presented various documentaries. Her latest seeking the whereabouts of Noah’s Ark will be shown at Christmas. Joanna has written six books. She is married to the conductor, Stephen Barlow, and lives in London.
Joanna was welcomed to the board of trustees in November 2012.