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Cast of The Lady (tv Series)

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The Lady is a 2010 ITV crime drama starring Linda Rennie as Jean, with Daniela Denby-Ashe as Emma and Graham Seed as DI Barrie. The series follows a small-town journalist investigating a murder.

  • ITV
  • 2010
  • 1 season
  • TV series
  • 10 cast

Main cast

  • JeanLinda RennieMain
  • EmmaDaniela Denby-AsheMain
  • DI BarrieGraham SeedMain

Supporting cast

  • TessaTilly BlackwoodSupp
  • MaxJonathan ArisSupp
  • LauraCaroline HarkerSupp
  • PC PatelGurpreet SinghSupp

Guest & voice

  • Mr. RossRobert DawsGuest
  • Dr. NewsomJane LapotaireGuest
  • SimonSean ScanlanGuest

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About this cast

The Lady is a three-part British television crime drama, first broadcast on ITV in 2010. It centres on Jean (Linda Rennie), a writer for a local newspaper, who becomes entangled in a murder investigation that threatens to expose long-buried secrets in a close-knit community. The series also features Daniela Denby-Ashe, Graham Seed, and Tilly Blackwood in key roles.

FAQs

Who plays Jean in The Lady (TV series)?

Linda Rennie plays Jean, the central character and local newspaper writer.

When was The Lady broadcast?

The Lady aired on ITV in 2010 as a three-part drama.

Who plays DI Barrie in The Lady?

Graham Seed plays Detective Inspector Barrie in the series.

Is The Lady based on a true story?

No, The Lady is a fictional crime drama written by William Humble.

How many episodes does The Lady have?

The Lady consists of three episodes, broadcast as a single series.

Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026

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