Jane How

Carolyn Jane Onslow How, born on 21 December 1950, is an English actress known for her versatile performances in television, film, and stage productions. Her most notable role was as Jan Hammond, the mistress of Den Watts in EastEnders. She appeared regularly on the show from 1986 to 1987 and returned for brief appearances in 2002 and 2003. Jane How trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art, where she won the Rodney Millington Award. She began her career in provincial theatre before branching out into television and film. Her credits include 'The Spoils of War', 'War and Remembrance', 'A.D.', 'Anglo Saxon Attitudes', 'The Cazalet Chronicles', and 'Zoya'. She has also appeared in popular shows like 'Midsomer Murders', 'Judge John Deed', 'Bad Girls', and 'Agatha Christie's Poirot'.