Hugely underrated Pauline Quirke’s work helping working-class youngsters try to make it in the industry is legendary

TO most, she was Birds of a Feather’s Sharon Theodopolopodous.

But Pauline Quirke was a hugely underrated actress with exceptional range beyond that comic timing.

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Recently, she showed that depth in Broadchurch.

But many will have forgotten her acting ­masterclass in dark 1996 thriller The Sculptress.

She was admired across the board — a proper pro who was never flashy like Hollywood types, despite having twice the talent.

On Birds of a Feather, she, Lesley and Linda pushed for the same pay as the lads over on Only Fools and Horses.

And her work helping working-class youngsters try to make it in the industry is legendary. Her influence will live on.

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