Lalla Ward has only ever been an actress.
Destiny of the Daleks is the first serial of the 17th season in the British science fiction television series Doctor Who , which was first broadcast in four weekly parts from 1 September to 22 September 1979 . Lalla Ward ( born Sarah Jill Ward ; 28 June 1951 ) is an English actress and author . She is known for her role as Romana in the BBC television series Doctor Who .