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[03/19/25 - 09:03 AM]
Mia McKenna-Bruce, Natalie Dormer and Ed Speleers Announced as Lead Cast in "The Lady," Written by Debbie O'Malley and Produced by Left Bank Pictures
The series will also feature a stellar line-up of acting talent including Philip Glenister, Claire Skinner, Laura Aikman, Ophelia Lovibond, Mark Stanley, Daniel Ryan and Sean Teale.
[via press release from BritBox]

MIA McKENNA-BRUCE, NATALIE DORMER AND ED SPELEERS ANNOUNCED AS LEAD CAST IN "THE LADY," WRITTEN BY DEBBIE O'MALLEY AND PRODUCED BY LEFT BANK PICTURES

· BAFTA-winning actress Mia McKenna-Bruce (How To Have Sex) will take on the role of former royal aide Jane Andrews in the forthcoming 4-part drama The Lady written by Debbie O'Malley and produced by Left Bank Pictures for BritBox and ITV.

· She will star alongside Natalie Dormer (Game Of Thrones, The Hunger Games, Tudors) - who takes on the role of Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York and Ed Speleers (Outlander, Downton Abbey) who will play Thomas Cressman.

· The series will also feature a stellar line-up of acting talent including Philip Glenister, Claire Skinner, Laura Aikman, Ophelia Lovibond, Mark Stanley, Daniel Ryan and Sean Teale.

· Based upon true events surrounding Andrews' story, the partly fictionalized drama will be produced by multi award-winning independent production company, Left Bank Pictures, a Sony Pictures Television Company, producers of the acclaimed series The Crown.

· The Lady charts the rise and fall of former royal dresser Jane Andrews, whose rags to riches fairy tale fell apart when she was convicted of murder. Once a young working-class girl, Jane answered an advertisement in a magazine and to the astonishment of her friends and family, became the Duchess of York's dresser at Buckingham Palace. Moving amongst the highest social circles in Britain, Jane managed to secure a place in the upper-classes, only to lose her job with the Duchess after nine years of service. Still reeling from her fall from grace, Jane went on to meet charismatic businessman Thomas Cressman and fell deeply in love. Soon cracks began to develop in the romance Jane had pinned all her hopes on, with disastrous consequences.

· The Lady has been commissioned for BritBox by Jess O'Riordan and for ITV by Polly Hill. Jess O'Riordan and Stephen Nye will oversee production on behalf of BritBox, with Polly Hill overseeing on behalf of ITV. Robert Schildhouse, Jess O'Riordan and Stephen Nye executive produce on behalf of BritBox and Polly Hill for ITV.

· The series will air on BritBox in the US and Canada. It will air on ITV1 and STV and be available for streaming on ITVX and STV Player in the UK.

· Debbie O'Malley (Payback, Humans, Harlots) has written all four scripts and will executive produce.

· Florence Haddon-Cave (Everything Now, Quiz, The Crown) will produce the series while Executive Producers for Left Bank Pictures are Creative Director, Sian McWilliams, CEO Andy Harries and Rebecca Hodgson.

· Award-winning director, Lee Haven Jones (The Feast, A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story, Passenger) will direct the series.

· Sony Pictures Television will distribute The Lady internationally.

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About BritBox

BritBox is the leading streaming destination for the best of British television and culture, offering the most comprehensive, must-see collection of British entertainment all in one place. Providing a pipeline of exceptional storytelling, and showcasing the depth and breadth of British creativity from across the UK, BritBox curates a quality selection of classic titles and original commissions across a variety of genres, including critically-acclaimed dramas, comedies, documentaries and lifestyle programming. Launched in 2017 and now wholly owned by BBC Studios, BritBox is available in the US, Canada, Australia, and the Nordics. For more, visit britbox.com, or find the BritBox app on most mobile and connected TV devices.





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