About Kelda Holmes
Born 1970. Kelda Holmes is a British actor.
Kelda Louisa Holmes (born 1971) is an English actress best known for playing Sarah Jackson in the Children's ITV television programme Press Gang.
Towards the end of series 4, Holmes's character wished to leave the paper to pursue an education at university. In real life, Holmes also wished to further her university education. She therefore asked to be dropped to recurring status.
She is the sister of John Holmes, who played Luke "Gonch" Gardner in Grange Hill.
TV Press Gang (1989–1993) Two of Us (1987) An Unsuitable Job for a Woman (1982)
Radio Kelda played Hannah in the BBC Radio 4 series of Second Thoughts. In the TV version of Second Thoughts, the role was played by Press Gang alum Julia Sawalha.
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Who is Kelda Holmes?
British actress
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Kelda Holmes was born in 1970 in England.
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Kelda Holmes is an actor.
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Kelda Holmes is British.
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