Annette Lynton (born December, 1953) is an English actress. Since May, 1990, she has been married to Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason.[1] They have two children. Lynton's father was a major in the British Army. As a girl of 17, in 1970, Annette Lynton was on board flight BA775 from Bahrain to Beirut and London when it was hijacked by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP). [2][failed verification]

Annette Lynton appeared in many TV drama and comedy shows in the UK in the 1970s and 1980s. she played Helen Booth in the long running soap opera Crossroads. [3] she was the adjudicator in the first series of Treasure Hunt. [4][failed verification] She also appeared as a villainess in the New Avengers episode 'Angels of Death', regarded by fans as a classic episode. In this episode, her character, Pam, clashed in a key scene with stars Joanna Lumley and Gareth Hunt.[5] Lynton also made regular appearances in Smith and Jones, and appeared in Engaged, Will Shakespeare, Flambards, Yesterdays' Hero, and Casualty.

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Casualty (2005). Pamela. (As Annette Lynton Mason)

Trial and Retribution (2002) great Bertram.

Risk (2001). College Principal.

Selling Hitler (1991). Valkyrie.

Making News (1990). Britt.

Smith and Jones (1995). Various roles.

The Optimist. (1984). Mata.

Minder (1980). Helen.

Flambards (1979). Amy Masters.

Crossroads. (1978-79). Helen Booth.

Will Shakespeare (1978). Susannah Shakespeare.

The New Avengers (1977). Pam.

Star Maidens (1976). Clara's assistant.

Alfie Darling (1976). Party Guest (as Annette Potts).

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  2. ^ "Hijackings". Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  3. ^ ""Crossroads" Episode #1.3044 (TV Episode 1978) - IMDb". imdb.com. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  4. ^ "Treasure Hunt (1982)". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  5. ^ AvengersTV. "The Avengers Forever: Angels of Death". Retrieved 14 June 2024.