The legendary David Croft, Jimmy Perry sitcom took to the stage again in the summer of 2008 for an incredible 25^th anniversary UK tour and which was to prove so popular, it continued through to July of the following year. Produced by Calibre Productions, the show opened to rapturous cheers, thunderous applause and a standing ovation at the Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage on the 29^th August and received a similar reaction playing to sell out houses all over the country.

Judy was cast in the pivotal role of Michelle of the Resistance, much to her delight, playing opposite husband Jeffrey Holland in the leading role unlikely war hero and sex symbol, café owner Rene Artois. The actress admits to the offer of the role coming as something of a surprise. With Jeff already cast, she confides that the request to meet the casting director for an audition was unexpected but very welcome and despite the link, there was never any question that she would be shown any favouritism. It was very much a case of earning the role by right. In point of fact it was a role for which she was ideally suited not least with her natural gift for comedy timing but also her impeccable diction, particularly prevalent when interpreting between Rene and the English airmen. “I did feel confident I could play the role but it was a challenge to make it my own after Kirsten Cooke.” said Judy. “I have to say the catchphrases and the iconic costume helped enormously and I loved every minute of every performance. Not just because it gave me another opportunity of working with Jeff but because of the enthusiastic responses of the audiences. It was wonderful to hear such laughter night after night. The show was so well loved that people still remember it with such great affection and the characters are so well defined. It’s not really surprising the tour attracted such much attention, it’s the show itself that is the real star.”