Even before moving to Scotland with her actor husband Conrad Phillips, which is the amazing and heartwarming story told in 'Skeoch', Jennie had led an adventurous and enterprising life. When she left school at the age of 15, she launched herself into the world of work as a secretary and Girl Friday, finding her feet first with Kinocrat Films, and then Arrow Productions where she met various well-known figures in the acting world. Among these was Spike Milligan, whose love of practical jokes she witnessed at first hand. Here also she met her future husband, Conrad Phillips, the star of the well-loved series 'William Tell'.