Philippa "Pippa" Haywood is a talented English actress who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. Born in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, Haywood trained at the prestigious Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, laying the foundation for her future success.
With an extensive television career spanning decades, Haywood has brought to life a wide range of memorable characters. Her most notable roles include Helen Brittas in the BBC One comedy series The Brittas Empire, Julie Chadwick in the 2007 BBC Two comedy Fear, Stress & Anger, and Joanna Clore in Green Wing, for which she won the "best comedy female performance" award at the 2005 Rose d'Or television festival in Lucerne, Switzerland.
In addition to her comedic roles, Haywood has also demonstrated her dramatic range with performances in TV dramas such as The One Game, Agatha Christie's Poirot, and The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. Her guest appearances on Lewis, Kingdom, and Mr Selfridge have further solidified her reputation as a versatile and accomplished actress.
Since 2012, Haywood has played one of the lead roles, Harriet, on the BBC One drama Prisoners' Wives, and costarred as Detective Superintendent Julie Dodson on the ITV drama series Scott & Bailey. In 2015, she appeared in the BBC TV adaptation of E.F. Benson's Mapp and Lucia, as Susan Wyse.
In addition to her television work, Haywood has also made a name for herself in film and theatre. Her recent stage credits include performances in House & Garden, Private Lives, A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Winter's Tale, Requiem, and Landscape with Weapon at the National Theatre. She has also appeared in the long-running BBC Radio 4 comedy Clare in the Community, taking over the role of Helen Golightly from Liza Tarbuck in 2015.
In 2016, Haywood starred alongside Hugh Dennis in an episode of Midsomer Murders. With her impressive range and extensive experience, Philippa "Pippa" Haywood continues to be a beloved and respected figure in the entertainment industry.
