Shobna Gulati is an award-winning film, television and theatre actor, choreographer, presenter and author who has worked in the entertainment industry for over 35 years. She is best known for her roles in dinnerladies, Coronation Street, Doctor Who, Hullraisers and Everbody’s Talking about Jamie. Born in Oldham and of South Asian heritage, she has broken through many barriers to become a part of the British cultural industry. An active member of society who is vocal about representation, she works with many charities and voluntary organisations, most recently advocating for families from all backgrounds dealing with dementia.