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Alexandra Bastedo (born March 9 1946) is a British actress, best known for her role as super-powered secret agent Sharron Macready in the 1968 British espionage/science fiction adventure series The Champions.

She was born in Hove, East Sussex, England. Her husband is the director Patrick Garland, noted for his direction of the Chichester festival.

Bastedo gained fame in the continent earning her the nickname "La Bastedo". Although most familiar to viewers of 1960s TV, she was also famed for her multilingual skills, speaking Italian, Spanish, French and German. This skill brought her to the door of 10 Downing Street to assist with translations and landed her the role of co-presenter of Miss World competitions with Peter Marshall in the 1980s.

During a recent interview on "Where Are They Now?" Bastedo provided a glimpse into her private life. She now runs an animal sanctuary and cares for her sick mother. She spoke of the 1960s with fondness but mentioned a near nervous breakdown owing to the pressures of international stardom.

Bastedo has also written her autobiography and at least one other book on vegetarianism.

Owing to her likeness and identical voice of Joanna Lumley, she has been cast as Lumley's sister in Absolutely Fabulous.

Bibliography

Alexandra Bastedo, Beware dobermanns, donkeys and ducks (Parkwest: Robson Books, 1998).
Alexandra Bastedo and Jeannie Kemnitzer, Canine Care and Cuisine: The Healthy Dog Book (Parkwest: Robson Books, 2000).
Alexandra Bastedo and Jeannie Kemnitzer, The Healthy Cat Book: Feline Care and Cuisine (Parkwest: Robson Books, 2000).
Alexandra Bastedo and Jeannie Kemnitzer, The Healthy Dog Book (Parkwest: Robson, 2002).

Filmography

13 Frightened Girls (1963)
The Liquidator (1966)
That Riviera Touch (1966)
The Haunted Man (1966)
The Head Waiter (1966) (TV)
Casino Royale
(1967)
The Champions (1968) (TV series)
A Promise of Bed (1969)
I Can't... I Can't (1969)
Tibetana (1970)
Codename (1970) (TV series)
My Lover My Son (1970)
La Novia ensangrentada (1972)
Odio mi cuerpo (1974)
Tu dios y mi infierno (1975)
The Ghoul (1975)
El Clan de los Nazarenos (1975)
The Man Inside (1976)
Find the Lady (1976)
El Mirón (1977)
Cabo de vara (1978)
The Aphrodite Inheritance (1979) (mini series)
A Choice of Two (1981)
Estigma (1982)
Legend of the Champions (1983) (TV)
Draw! (1984) (TV)
La Veritat oculta (1987)
Absolutely Fabulous: Absolutely Not! (1998)
Batman Begins
(2005)

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