Abraham Van Helsing
Francis made the transfer to becoming an actress through choreography, and performed with the Cheltenham Repertory Company between 1969 and 1970. She first appeared on television in 1971, before landing BBC Television drama roles including Kschessinska in "Fall of Eagles" and Lisa Colbert in "Secret Army" (1977–78). She appeared in "Dracula" (1979) as Mina Van Helsing with Laurence Olivier as Abraham Van Helsing.