Ria in This Is Going to Hurt may be a peripheral character but she packs a punch whenever she’s on-screen.
Phillipa Dunne expertly plays the snarky receptionist who delivers razor-sharp one-liners.
And we’d expect nothing less from the actress who’s starred in two of TV’s best comedies – Motherland and Derry Girls – in recent years…
Who is Ria in This Is Going to Hurt?
This Is Going To Hurt is the acclaimed new BBC One comedy drama starring Ben Whishaw.
He plays Adam, a young man working his way up in the NHS while trying to come to terms with the long hours and stress of it all.
Read more: This Is Going to Hurt on BBC One: How many episodes is it and is it a true story?
The brilliant seven-part drama also stars an ensemble cast including Harriet Walter, Alex Jennings and Kadiff Kirwan.
Also in the cast is Irish actress Phillipa, who plays receptionist Ria.
Although she doesn’t occupy many scenes, Ria manages to make her presence – and normally displeasure known.
How old is Phillipa Dunne?
You should never ask a woman her age! It appears Phillipa is keen to keep her age to herself – and who can blame her in the showbiz world.
Who does Phillipa Dunne play in Motherland?
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