Career
However, she is most recognized for her role in EastEnders as Mark Fowler"s wife, Ruth. She also appeared as Patricia Cullen in British Broadcasting Corporation Scotland soap River City.In 2005 she had a one episode appearance in the British Academy of Film and Television Arts award winning British Broadcasting Corporation series spooks as Jessica Mortimer. In 2008, Paterson appeared in Coronation Street as police detective District of Columbia Weller after David Platt pushed his mother, Gail down the stairs of their home, and again in December 2008 to investigate allegations against Tony Gordon.
She had a cameo role in the sixth season of Skins as the mother of Franky.
She also appeared in River City, as Sandra Devlin.
