Who played Anne onedin? Where was the Onedin Line filmed?

Anne Stallybrass was an English actress who trained at the Royal Academy of Music in London.

The television roles for which Anne Stallybrass is best known are Jane Seymour in The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1970) and Anne Onedin in The Onedin Line (1971–1972).

In 1973, Anne Stallybrass appeared as a narrator in five episodes of the BBC children’s television series Jackanory.

Other major roles include Anna Strauss in The Strauss Family (1972), Susan Henchard in The Mayor of Casterbridge (1978 adaptation), and Muriel Thomas in The Old Devils (1992).

From 1995 until 1998, Anne Stallybrass played Eileen Reynolds in ITV’s period police drama Heartbeat.

Anne Stallybrass portrayed Queen Elizabeth II, for Diana: Her True Story (1993), the made for TV mini-series from Andrew Morton’s biography.

Being a monarchist, Anne Stallybrass was initially unsure about taking the role, although her family used to tease her for bearing a resemblance to the Queen.

Where was the Onedin Line filmed?

The Onedin Line was  recorded in Dartmouth, Devon, as well as certain scenes in Exeter, Falmouth and Gloucester (many of the dock scenes).

Anne Stallybrass died on 3 July 2021, at the age of 82.