Patricia Stephanie Cole, OBE (born 5 October 1941) is an English stage, television, radio and film actress, best known for high-profile television roles in shows such as Tenko (1981–85), Open All Hours (1982–85), "Return of the Antelope" (1986-198 A Bit of a Do (1989), Waiting for God (1990–94), Keeping Mum (1997–9, Doc Martin (2004–09), Still Open All Hours (2013–present) and as Sylvia Goodwin in ITV soap opera Coronation Street (2011–13).