Since returning to the U.K. , McLeod has appeared in recurring roles on various television series including as Dr. Kate Preston in '' Peak Practice '' , Sally Campbell in '' The Bill '' , and Jenny Clayton in '' Doctors . '' In 2009 , she appeared as Matron Judith Marchant on '' Holby City '' , a BBC medical drama television series . She continued this role until early 2010 , when the character was written out of the show McLeod 's first short film as writer/director , '' David Rose '' , was a " 2011 Royal Reel Award " winner in the Short Film Competition at the Canada International Film Festival . '' Run '' , her second short film , earned her a second Royal Reel Award at Canada International Film Festival 2012 and was short listed for best short film at , Spirit Quest Film Festival 2012 , San Luis Obispo International Film Festival 2012 and San Antonio Film Festival 2012 . Run screened at the Vancouver International Film Festival in 2012 . She wrote and directed '' Astronaut '' which starred Richard Dreyfuss and Colm Feore . The film was then screened at the Edinburgh International Film Festival . Her next film '' NEXUS '' , was selected for Meryl Streep/Nicole Kidman sponsored The Writers Lab in October 2018
Vancouver International Film Festival
Vancouver International Film Festival
Shelagh McLeod