Pat Ashton

Pat Ashton (28 February 1931 – 23 June 2013) was an English actress. Her engaging cockney, blonde persona is best remembered for appearances in English TV-sitcom film spin-offs On the Buses and Mutiny on the Buses (1972). She was married to Geoff Godwin 1953–1985.

Early life Ashton was born and raised in Wood Green, north London. Trained from childhood as a singer and tap-dancer, she performed in the 1950s at seaside resorts around England in summer season shows. In the early 1960s, she toured Europe with Joan Littlewood's Theatre Workshop in Oh, What a Lovely War!. Early West End appearances included Half a Sixpence and The Matchgirls.

Partial filmography Half a Sixpence (1967) – Pub Character On the Buses (1971) – Sally The Devils (1971) – Gossiping woman (uncredited) Mutiny on the Buses (1972) – Norah Nearest and Dearest (1972) – Freda The Optimists of Nine Elms a.k.a. The Optimists (1973) – Woman at Nursery Party Party (1983) – Johnny's Mum Bloodbath at the House of Death (1983) – Barmaid