Lyn Ashley
Lyn Ashley (born Lynette Rumble; 18 March 1940) is an Australian actress who worked in the United Kingdom on television during the 1960s. Early life. Ashley was born Lynette Rumble in Townsville, Queensland, on 18 March 1940. She is the daughter of actress Madge Ryan. Career. Her television credits include "Maigret (1960 TV series)", "The Saint", "Danger Man", "Compact", "Doctor Who" (in the serial "Galaxy 4"), "The Saint" and "Monty Python's Flying Circus". She screen tested for Emma Peel's replacement on The Avengers; footage exists on The Avengers Complete Collection DVD set. She also acted in  films such as " Mister Ten Per Cent", "I'll Never Forget What's'isname" (1967) and "Quest for Love" (1971). Ashley was married to Monty Python member Eric Idle from 1969 until 1975; they have one son together, Carey, born in 1973. She was frequently credited on "Monty Python's Flying Circus" as 'Mrs Idle'. She was later a cast member of the early 1990s soap opera "Families".