Among Eileen's accomplishments are the creation of two television series. Along with Jean Marsh, she created the concept for an original television series titled Behind the Green Baize Door, which became the award-winning ITV program Upstairs, Downstairs (1971–75). Marsh played maid Rose for the duration of the show but Atkins was unable to accept a part due to stage commitments. The same team was also responsible for the BBC series The House of Eliott (1991–93). Her television appearances include: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Three Sisters (1970), David Copperfield (2000), Wit (2001) and Bertie and Elizabeth (2002). Her other films include Equus (1977), The Dresser (1983), Jack and Sarah (1995),Vanity Fair (2004) and most recently she starred along with Matthew Rhys in The Scapegoat (2012). In 2007, she co-starred with Judi Dench and Michael Gambon in the BBC1 drama series Cranford playing the central role of Miss Deborah Jenkyns. This performance earned her the 2008 BAFTA Award for best actress, as well as the Emmy Award. In September 2011, Atkins joined the cast of Doc Martin playing the title character's aunt, Ruth Ellingham. After filming season six in Cornwall, Atkins flew to the South of France to star as Colin Firth’s aunt in the new Woody Allen film. From there she heads here to the U.S. to appear in the Samuel Beckett play they appeared in last Autumn, All That Fall, Off Broadway. Atkins will turn 80 next year. More Eileen Atkins