Elizabeth George, author of The Inspector Lynley Mysteries books,
initially thought Sharon was too pretty to play Sgt. Barbara Havers on
the series. She changed her mind when she saw how well Small portrayed
the character.
A woman of many talents, Sharon is also a highly skilled soprano, recorder player, and swimmer.
Was the 1st actress to act out undergoing an abortion on the long-running Call the Midwife (2012).