On a personal level, the poor conditions in the camp accelerated an eye condition, and by the time the women were freed by the Allies, Beatrice was almost blind. Her abrupt and brusque manner evolved over the years, and she made close, lifelong friendships with her fellow internees. As one of the few medics in the camps, Dr Mason faced many challenges and she tirelessly fought bouts of malaria, beri beri, dysentery, sores, and boils from lack of food with little medicine or medical equipment to be of any use. No-nonsense doctor Beatrice Mason, played by Stephanie Cole, had been based in a hospital in Singapore, before being interned by the Japanese. 'Tenko' cast - Stephanie Cole as DR BEATRICE MASONĭr Beatrice Mason in Tenko was played by Stephanie Cole.
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After the success of Tenko, Ann landed roles in several well-known British TV series, including Inspector Morse, Poirot, Midsomer Murders, The Forsyte Saga, and Wallander. But the pressure of her experiences was to cost her dearly in her personal life, once she reunited with husband Clifford.īorn in 1938 in Wallasey in Cheshire, England, Ann had appeared in several UK TV shows, including Jane Eyre and The Company of Five before starring in Tenko. When the women were liberated and billeted at Raffles hotel before being repatriated, Marion was the glue that held the women together. Initially naive and timid, Marion was voted leader of the British women and soon found herself in a position of responsibility for the welfare of her fellow internees, as well as negotiating with firm but fair camp commandant Yamauchi (Burt Kwouk).Īt times the pressure became too much and Marion questioned her abilities, but she remained strong, even when the women rounded on her old school friend Lilian, whose collaboration with the Japanese in turn for food for her son, Bobby, ended in the death of one of the women. The wife of army officer Clifford Jefferson, Marion’s life before the war was one of lunching with friends at the upmarket Raffles Hotel in Singapore, shopping and dinner dances. (Image credit: BBC) 'Tenko' cast - Ann Bell as MARION JEFFERSON Yamauchi gets tough with Marion and Sister Ulrica in Tenko.
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