Frances Cuka

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Frances Cuka (born 21 August 1936) is a British actress, principally on television, whose career has spanned nearly fifty years. Cuka (pronounced Chewka) was born in London, England, the daughter of Letitia Alice Annie (née Francis), a tailor, and Joseph Cuka, a process engraver. On stage, she created the role of Jo in Shelagh Delaney's play A Taste of Honey in 1958. Subsequent television roles included Adam Adamant Lives, The Champions and Minder. She also appeared as Doll Tearsheet in the BBC TV version of Henry IV, Part II. She had recurring roles in the soap operas Crossroads and Coronation Street. Film roles have included Scrooge (as Bob Cratchit's wife) and Henry VIII and his Six Wives (as Catherine of Aragon).