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Su Pollard (born 7 November 1949 in Nottingham) is an English actress and singer best known for playing Peggy Ollerenshaw in the BBC sitcom Hi-de-Hi! (1980–1988). A trained stage performer who started out in theatre and variety, Pollard first gained wider public attention after an early TV spot on the talent show Opportunity Knocks. Her comic, bubbly persona and clear singing voice made her a regular on light-entertainment television throughout the 1980s and 1990s; she also recorded chart singles, most notably the 1986 song “Starting Together” which reached the UK Singles Chart top three. Pollard has continued to work in television, radio and pantomime into the 21st century, maintaining a profile as a long-serving figure in British family entertainment.

... Suzanne ‘Su’ Pollard trained in theatre and began her career in stage musicals and touring shows before moving into television in the 1970s. She made an early national impact after appearing on the talent series Opportunity Knocks, which preceded her casting as the excitable and ever-optimistic Peggy Ollerenshaw in the BBC sitcom Hi-de-Hi! (1980–1988). The role established her as a household name and led to further television work, including a recurring part in the Croft/Perry series You Rang, M'Lord? (1988–1993). In 1986 Pollard enjoyed pop-chart success with the single “Starting Together”, and she has made numerous guest appearances on variety and panel shows, performed in touring theatre and pantomime, and taken part in radio specials and reunion events. Known for a distinctive, high-energy comic style and strong singing ability, Pollard’s career spans stage, recorded music and mainstream British television entertainment from the 1970s to the present. Then & Now The 1980s Su Pollard broke through in the 1980s after moving from stage to television, most famously as the excitable Peggy Ollerenshaw in the BBC sitcom Hi-de-Hi! (1980–1988). The role made her a household name and she became a regular on light-entertainment television and variety shows, her comic, bubbly persona and clear singing voice winning wide affection. In 1986 she landed a UK top-three single with “Starting Together” and rounded out the decade with further TV work, cementing her place in British family entertainment. Now (2026) As of 2026 Pollard has remained active in the entertainment world, continuing to appear in pantomime and touring theatre while making occasional television and radio guest appearances. She is regarded as a stalwart of British light entertainment, her career spanning stage, screen and music across five decades. Her lasting legacy is the warmly comic, musical performer image centered on Peggy Ollerenshaw that keeps her name familiar to multiple generations. Career timeline 1949 Born in Nottingham, England (7 November). early 1970s Trained in theatre and appeared in West End and touring musical productions. 1974 Appeared on the TV talent show Opportunity Knocks, gaining wider television exposure. 1980 Cast as Peggy Ollerenshaw in the BBC sitcom Hi-de-Hi!, a breakthrough television role. 1980–1988 Portrayed Peggy Ollerenshaw across the full run of Hi-de-Hi!. 1986 Released the single “Starting Together”, which reached the UK Singles Chart top three. 1988–1993 Played Ivy Teasdale in the period comedy series You Rang, M'Lord?. 1990s–2000s Regular guest and participant on light-entertainment, panel and variety programmes; active in pantomime and touring theatre. 2010s Continued to make television guest appearances and to tour in stage productions and pantomime. 2020s Participated in nostalgia and reunion events connected to her 1980s television work and continued professional appearances. Public reference sources Public biography and credit reference.Great Nottinghamians: Su Pollard Public biography and credit reference.Su Pollard – Tv.com profile Public biography and credit reference.Nottingham Evening Post Biographical and credit details were checked against Great Nottinghamians: Su Pollard, Su Pollard – Tv.com profile, Nottingham Evening Post, Herald Scotland, Kent Online.