The Lady on ITV is a four-part drama about Sarah Ferguson’s former royal aide who was convicted of murder.
The Lady makes its ITV debut this evening, starring recognisable faces from Happy Valley, Game of Thrones and Downton Abbey.
True crime enthusiasts are set for a compelling watch as ITV broadcasts The Lady tonight, Sunday, February 22, at 9pm, replacing Shaun Evans’ espionage thriller Betrayal.
This four-part royal drama explores the captivating true story of Sarah Ferguson‘s royal aide whose spectacular fall from grace culminated in a savage killing.
With The Lady poised to premiere, here’s the complete rundown of its star-studded cast.
The Lady on ITV cast
Jane Andrews – Mia McKenna-Bruce
Central to ITV’s The Lady is Jane Andrews, a working-class Cleethorpes woman from Lincolnshire, who secured the chance of a lifetime upon her appointment as Sarah Ferguson’s royal dresser.
However, following her redundancy in the late 1970s, Jane’s existence descended into chaos, ultimately driving her to murder her partner.
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Jane comes alive in The Lady through actress Mia McKenna-Bruce, who gained recognition playing Tee Taylor in Tracy Beaker Returns, subsequently appearing in How to Have Sex, Vampire Academy and Persuasion.
Most lately, McKenna-Bruce portrayed Lady Eileen “Bundle” Brent in Netflix’s interpretation of Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials.
Sarah Ferguson – Natalie Dormer
What elevates Jane’s narrative to greater prominence is her employment working for the former Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, at Buckingham Palace.
The Lady will offer viewers a glimpse into their personal relationship before Jane Andrews committed murder.
Actress Natalie Dormer is most recognised for her portrayal of Margaery Tyrell in the acclaimed HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones, alongside roles as Anne Boleyn in The Tudors and Cressida in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2.
Thomas Cressman – Ed Speleers
McKenna-Bruce and Dormer are accompanied by actor Ed Speleers, who took the lead role in the 2006 film Eragon, portrayed Jimmy Kent in Downton Abbey and antagonist Stephen Bonnet in MGM+’s Outlander.
He will also be recognised for his performance as Rhys Montrose in the fourth series of Netflix’s psychological thriller You and Jack Crusher in Star Trek: Picard.
Speleers is set to play Thomas Cressman, Jane Andrews’ partner and victim, whom she struck with a cricket bat whilst he slept before delivering a fatal stab wound.
June and David Andrews – Claire Skinner and Daniel Ryan
Jane Andrews’ narrative will begin from the outset, depicting her upbringing in Lincolnshire with her family who endured financial hardship.
The Lady will trace her formative years and the circumstances she returned to both before and after her employment with the Duchess of York.
Her mother is played by actress Claire Skinner, who has appeared in Hilda and McDonald and Dodds, though she remains best known for her role as Sue Brockman in the BBC sitcom Outnumbered.
Meanwhile, her father David Andrews is portrayed by actor Daniel Ryan, whose credits include The Bay, Mount Pleasant and Innocent, amongst numerous other productions.
DCI Jim Dickie – Philip Glenister
Following Thomas’s murder, DCI Jim Dickie, portrayed by Philip Glenister, takes charge of the investigation to identify his killer.
Glenister is best known for his portrayal of DCI Gene Hunt in the BBC series Life on Mars and its follow-up Ashes to Ashes, whilst also taking on roles as DCI William Bell in State of Play and Reverend Anderson in Outcast.
Several other prominent actors will appear in The Lady, though specifics about their characters remain closely guarded.
These include Laura Aikman from Gavin and Stacey and This City Is Ours, Guardian of the Galaxy’s Ophelia Lovibond, and Happy Valley’s Mark Stanley.
The Lady premieres on Sunday, February 22, on ITV and ITVX.