Patricia Prior

Patricia Prior (1929 – 12 June 2023) was an English actress active from the 1950s to the 1990s. Best known for playing Mrs. Gibson in The Onedin Line, she also appeared in the Doctor Who television series.

Formative years and family
Born in Bradfield, Essex, England in 1929, Prior was educated in the schools of Stratford-on-Avon and then received training as an actress at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London.

In 1956, Prior married her fellow actor Rex Robinson, whom she met on a tour of South Africa. Robinson was a member of the cast of The Three Doctors.

Career
After receiving her artistic training, Prior performed with the Guildford Repertory Company. By January of 1950, she was performing "character and 'straight' roles" with the Theatre Royal Saxon Players in Leicester.

Prior appeared in the Doctor Who serial The Three Doctors directed by Lennie Mayne as Mrs. Ollis.

Death
Prior died in Addlestone, Surrey, England on 12 June 2023.