Annette Badland: EastEnders Death Threats, Ted Lasso & Doctor Who
About this episode
Annette Badland discusses her career and experiences with fame on A Night In with Sally Lindsay.
EastEnders, Ted Lasso and Doctor Who star Annette Badland joins Sally Lindsay for this week's episode of A Night In with Sally Lindsay. Fresh from starring in Harlan Coben's Netflix thriller Run Away alongside James Nesbitt and Ruth Jones, Annette looks back on an extraordinary career spanning more than 50 years across television, film and theatre. Best known to millions as the villainous Babe Carter in EastEnders, Annette opens up about the shocking reality of fame, revealing the terrifying death threats she received during her time on the soap that left her afraid to leave the house. She also shares behind-the-scenes stories from working with Danny Dyer and explains how an unexpected skill he taught her proved invaluable when she later joined the cast of Ted Lasso. Annette and Sally also chat about some of her most iconic roles, including Doctor Who, Bergerac and Midsomer Murders, as well as the highs, challenges and unforgettable moments from a remarkable career on screen. New episodes drop every Wednesday on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts - plus you can watch each episode on YouTube! Watch on YouTube…
People in this episode
Host: Sally Lindsay
Guest: Annette Badland
Topics covered
- career
- fame
- television
- film
- theatre
- death threats
- behind-the-scenes
Keywords
- Annette Badland
- EastEnders
- Ted Lasso
- Doctor Who
- death threats
- career
- interview
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: EastEnders, Ted Lasso, Doctor Who, Harlan Coben, Midsomer Murders, Bergerac
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