Ingrid Oliver

Ingrid Oliver is a British actress and comedian, and one half of the comic double act Watson & Oliver, alongside Lorna Watson, the pair having their own BBC2 sketch show for two series in 2012 and 2013. She is known for playing Petronella Osgood, a supporting character in the BBC television series Doctor Who. In 2022 she married broadcaster and author Richard Osman. Her mother is Conservative MP Jo Gideon.

Ingrid Oliver is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 29 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Run Away (2026), Last Christmas (2019), The Hustle (2019), Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging (2008), Lead Balloon (2006), Doctor Who (2005), Father Brown (2013), The Magicians (2015). The recorded credits span 2003 to 2026, including 5 movies and 24 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.