Francine Jones

Francine Jones is a recurring fictional character in the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, played by Adjoa Andoh. She is the mother of the Tenth Doctor's companion Martha Jones (Freema Agyeman) and of Tish (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) and Leo Jones (Reggie Yates). She is divorced from her children's father, Clive Jones (Trevor Laird). Her notable role in the narrative of the third series is as a link back to Martha's contemporary home li... more

Francine Jones is a recurring fictional character in the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, played by Adjoa Andoh. She is the mother of the Tenth Doctor's companion Martha Jones (Freema Agyeman) and of Tish (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) and Leo Jones (Reggie Yates). She is divorced from her children's father, Clive Jones (Trevor Laird). Her notable role in the narrative of the third series is as a link back to Martha's contemporary home life, as well as being a crucial link in the Harold Saxon story arc. Francine first appears in "Smith and Jones" (2007). She is seen arguing with Clive's girlfriend, Annalise (Kimmi Rcihards), at her son's 21st birthday party. Francine returns in "The Lazarus Experiment" (2007) which sees Martha's first trip home since starting her travels in the TARDIS. In "The Lazarus Experiment", it is the day after Leo's party and Francine rings Martha to tell her that Tish is on the television. As she talks to Leo and Tish, it is clear she is still annoyed... less