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ITV’s new “rags to riches” royal drama confirms Natalie Dormer in key role

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ITV’s new royal drama The Lady has confirmed the casting of Natalie Dormer in a key role.

The narrative of “from rags to riches” chronicles the true account of Jane Andrews, a woman who served as the Duchess of York’s personal dresser, and subsequently faced conviction for the murder of her fiance.

It’s now officially announced that Emilia Clarke (from Game of Thrones) will play Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, alongside Mia McKenna-Bruce from How To Have Sex, in their respective roles.

Or, more casually:

Game of Thrones’ actress Emilia Clarke is set to portray Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, opposite Mia McKenna-Bruce from How To Have Sex, in their new parts.

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As a dedicated gamer, I’d be thrilled to share that the charismatic Ed Speleers from Outlander is set to portray Thomas Cressman, the man who steals my heart only to become the victim of my tragic affection.

Some other stars are Philip Glenister from “Life on Mars”, Claire Skinner of “Outnumbered”, Laura Aikman known for “Gavin & Stacey”, Ophelia Lovibond in “Minx”, Mark Stanley from “Happy Valley”, Daniel Ryan who appeared in “Litvinenko”, and Sean Teale, famous for “Skins”.

The woman traces the ups and downs in the life story of Andrews, whose once enchanting rags-to-riches tale crumbled when she was found guilty of murder, as suggested by the summary.

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The story goes on: “At one point in her life, Jane was a typical working-class girl. Shocking everyone around her, she responded to an ad in a magazine and ended up serving as the Duchess of York’s personal attendant at Buckingham Palace.

In high British society, Jane found herself among the elite for nearly a decade, serving as part of the nobility. However, after nine years, she was dismissed from her position with the Duchess.

After experiencing a significant downfall, Jane found herself drawn to the captivating Thomas Cressman. They developed a deep affection for each other, but as time went on, fault lines appeared in their relationship, eventually leading to unfortunate outcomes based on her high expectations.

The four-part series is penned by Debbie O’Malley, a human, and helmed by director Lee Haven Jones, who also worked on “A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story”.

Regarding the project earlier mentioned, O’Malley pointed out that beneath the sensational headlines of Andrews’ 2001 conviction was a far more intricate, poignant, and thought-provoking narrative. This narrative delved into the themes of female ambition, human vulnerability, and a tragic sequence of events that ultimately led to the loss of a man’s life.

In relation to the discussion on the project, O’Malley highlighted that the headlines surrounding Andrews’ 2001 conviction masked a much deeper, emotional, and contemplative tale. This story encompassed aspects of female ambition, personal weaknesses, and a heart-wrenching chain of circumstances that resulted in the taking of a life.

Moreover, the tale we’re discussing here, deeply connected with our persistent concerns about social status and enduring fascination towards the British monarchy, remains just as applicable today as it was two decades back, she noted.

The Lady will air on ITV.

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2025-03-19 20:49

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