Jacqueline Boatswain

Jacqueline Boatswain, also known as Jacqui Boatswain, is an English actress best known for her role as headmistress Mrs Bassinger in the long-running BBC school drama, Grange Hill, from 2003-2006. She has also appeared in popular TV shows such as Casualty, Life on Mars, and The Royal. Boatswain showcased her talent on stage as well, with extensive stage experience including appearing in Sarah Rutherford's Adult Supervision at Park Theatre (London). In 2013, she joined the cast of the final season of the Channel 4 comedy drama series, Shameless. Boatswain has also portrayed a police custody sergeant in the BBC daytime drama Doctors.