Ten Underrated British Actresses

About this episode

Michael T highlights ten underrated British actresses who deserve more recognition.

Ten brilliant British actresses. All of them working at the highest level. None of them quite as famous as they deserve to be. In this episode of The British TV Watchlist, Michael T makes the case for ten women whose names you should know by heart: Joanne Froggatt, Nicola Walker, Maxine Peake, Suranne Jones, Lesley Manville, Monica Dolan, Alexandra Roach, Molly Windsor, Judy Parfitt, and Ruth Wilson. If you've seen their work, you already know. If you haven't, this is where to start. If you would like to support this podcast, check out our Patreon site. You can also support us by shopping at Cozy Earth and Pins and Aces . Use our promo code BTVW1 to get a 21% discount when you check out.

People in this episode

Host: Michael T

Topics covered

• British actresses
• underrated talent
• television
• film
• women in film
• acting

Keywords

• British actresses
• underrated actresses
• Joanne Froggatt
• Nicola Walker
• Maxine Peake
• Suranne Jones
• Lesley Manville

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Patreon, Cozy Earth, Pins and Aces

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