Gwen Taylor (born 19 February 1939) is an English actress who has appeared in many British television programmes, including Z-Cars, Murder Most Horrid, Yes, Prime Minister, Inspector Morse, Midsomer Murders, Coronation Street and Belonging. However, she is most famous for her roles in three sitcoms: as Amy Pearce in Duty Free (1984–86), Barbara Liversidge in Barbara (1995–2003). and Rita Simcock in A Bit of a Do.