Beyond Paradise star Barbara Flynn has lifted the lid on her fascinating secret talent.
Barbara Flynn, also recognised for her role in Open All Hours, appears in today’s episode of Love Your Weekend With Alan Titchmarsh, discussing her life and career with the ITV presenter.
In recent years, the 77-year-old has become best known for portraying Anne Lloyd, the mother of Martha Lloyd (Sally Bretton), in the beloved BBC cosy crime drama Beyond Paradise.
Yet Flynn has previously disclosed that acting isn’t her sole contribution to Beyond Paradise, as she holds another crucial role working behind the scenes.
The seasoned actress also crafts her own jewellery, which she supplies to the costume department and wears as part of her character’s look in the BBC series.
View 2 ImagesBeyond Paradise star Barbara Flynn during her interview with Morning Live.(Image: BBC)
Speaking candidly on Morning Live, Flynn revealed: “Well yes, I started making jewellery about 2000 because I wanted to wear something to a party and I couldn’t find anything.
“My father dabbled a bit in some silverware so I did make something and people liked it.
“Then I found gemstones and that opened up a whole different world for me.”
She went on to say: “So when we were getting ready to do the first series, the lovely designer said ‘What do you think about jewellery Barbara?'”
“I said ‘Well, I make jewellery so I could offer you anything that you’d like me to wear with the outfits that you’ve chosen.’ And so it started from there.
View 2 ImagesBeyond Paradise stars Barbara Flynn, Kris Marshall and Sally Bretton as Anne Lloyd, Humphrey Goodman and Martha Lloyd.(Image: BBC)
“I make or I have made or own everything that I wear in the show.”
Flynn’s talents extend far beyond Beyond Paradise, as she also runs her very own jewellery business, Barbara Flynn Jewellery.
According to her Instagram page, the star works with “high quality gemstones, minerals and precious metals to create unique pieces of jewellery for you.”
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She has previously showcased her stunning creations at artisan boutiques across Cornwall, while also selling her pieces directly through social media.
Beyond Paradise is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.