Joanne Froggatt returns to ITV1 this week in the highly emotive Covid-19 drama Breathtaking. And, her fans won’t be surprised to hear, she smashes it out of the park. Again.
One of TV’s most bankable actresses, she portrays a doctor working under the extreme conditions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. And you WILL cry. And RAGE – and all the emotions in between.
But how did a Corrie role help propel her to stardom, what else has she starred in, and who is her husband? Here’s everything you need to know about the Liar actress.
Joanne Froggatt portrays Dr Abbey Henderson in Breathtaking
Golden Globe-winning actress Joanne Froggatt leads the cast of Breathtaking on ITV1 (Monday, February 19, 2024). She portrays Dr Abbey Henderson, an Acute Medicine Consultant on the frontline as the first wave of Covid-19 hits the UK.
Although Abbey Henderson is not based on a real person, the story is very much based on fact. The three-part series is based on the accounts of hospital doctor Rachel Clarke, who attempts to shines a light on what really happened as Covid-19 swept the vastly unprepared UK.
The drama pays tribute to sacrifices made by NHS staff during the pandemic, revealing the reality of hospital life in the face of momentous challenges.
Speaking about Breathtaking, Joanne said: “When I first read the incredible scripts they moved me to tears on many occasions. I felt so passionately that I had to be a part of telling this story, the real story, of what was really happening behind the closed doors of the hospitals during the pandemic.”
She added: “Our NHS staff are nothing less than absolute heroes in my eyes. I hope telling this story goes a little way towards us understanding their truth, their lived experience and honouring their unbelievable commitment and sacrifice on behalf of us all.”
Was Joanne Froggatt in Angela Black?
Joanna Froggatt portrayed the titular heroine in the cast of thriller Angela Black. Angela was a suburban London housewife, who appeared to have a perfect life. However, viewers soon learnt her life was a sham.
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