The Only Fools and Horses star whose famous husband starred in EastEnders and Footballers Wives

Published date14 August 2022
Publication titleMyLondon (England)
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Gwyneth, 62, has racked up a stunning list of acting credits in her career, including parts in EastEnders as Geraldine Clough, Casualty, New Tricks, Doctors, and many more. But the Londoner isn't the only one in her family to hit television screens, as her husband is also a very famous actor.

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Who is Gwyneth married to

Back in the noughties there was a drama called Footballers' Wives which followed the woes of the WAGS of the Earls Park football team. Never short of drama, it had everything from murder, love, and lust and aired between 2002 and 2006. One of the repeat characters was football manager Roger Webb played by Jesse Birdsall.

Arsenal fan Jesse, 58, from Highbury, went to school in Hampstead and kicked off an acting career back in 1970s with roles in the series Headmaster, Centre Play and Graham's Gang, and has been in showbiz ever since. During the early 90s he landed the part in BBC soap Eldorado as Marcus Tandy, which became a springboard for later success.

Like his wife Gwyneth, he has...

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