She graduated from the
University of Birmingham with a degree in Drama & Theatre Arts. After working extensively in theatre, her mother put her in touch with
Jennifer Saunders. Aitchison subsequently worked with Saunders on a French/Saunders Christmas Special, before being offered the part on
Jam & Jerusalem. Aitchison also featured in several stage productions and has been praised for her performances. Previously, her body of television work has largely consisted of guest-starring roles on television programmes. Aitchison has also narrated several
audiobooks for the
BBC. ==Filmography==