Proud to be part of
@PrideOfBritain
awards with
#prideofbirmingham
tonight. Fantastic night celebrating everyday ‘Brummies’ doing extraordinary things!
Thank you to all of the wonderful
@BBCDoctors
fans who have supported me/Ayesha this last 6 years. It’s meant so much to me. As always I will reply to you all, but right now I’m taking a few days out...The events of the last few weeks have severely affected my mental health.
I’m so sad to hear this news. I’ll be forever indebted to the show for giving me a great start in the industry. I learnt so much playing Ayesha & met so many incredible & talented people during my time there. It’s also a big loss for the Midlands. Thinking of the cast and crew 🧡
10 years ago today, my agent called to say I’d booked the role of Ayesha Lee on
@BBCDoctors
. I handed in my notice at my full time job and started shooting two days later. I spent a very happy and very life changing 6 years with my Doctors family and will be forever grateful 💗
Just want to say thank you to the NHS staff who are working tirelessly for us and haven’t had much of a year let alone a Christmas. You’re all heroes! X
I need some time to decompress and rebuild and come back stronger, but for now, she’s been an absolute pleasure to play. You’ve been mega, it’s been mega and I thank you. Ayesha out! ❤️❤️✊🏽
Very excited to be
@rts_mids
awards tonight. Dinner was delish and now it’s awards time. Best of luck to all the nominees, especially our
@BBCDoctors
massive 😘
Sending all my love to my
@BBCDoctors
family today! You’re some of the hardest working people I know and it goes without saying but some of the best in the business. Can’t wait to see you at the wrap party for a snuggle and a turn around the dance floor. 🤍
Just received a lovely letter that really made my❤️ sing...One of our
@BBCDoctors
fans wrote to let me know that an Ayesha storyline has helped her with a condition she has been suffering with. It’s great to know that the work we do is important & really does make a difference!x
“Look at the camera Jeff!!!” I keep telling him about this...🤣. When you’re on your way to see Jeff Goldblum play and then you bump into him on the way to the venue! Life made. Official ❤️
Hope you’re all excited for the 2nd episode of
#Innocent
on
@ITV
at 9pm! The police team ramp up their investigation tonight. Who killed Matty Taylor?
@TraceyLarcs
Not been sleeping very well and when I do, I’m having the most vivid dreams. None of them positive. I’m pretty certain this is all related to anxiety about the pandemic. Anyone else experiencing similar?
A dream come true! Tonight, I made a guest appearance on
@BBCTheArchers
. What a lovely team to work with & a total treat to be working at BBC Birmingham again. Thank you for having me 🙌🏽❤️🖤
1st day back
@BBCDoctors
& we’re out braving ‘Storm Brendan’ to bring you BBC1’s daytime sensation. Our lovely art department have been out location dressing in the rain for the last few hours and are still smiling. We really do have an incredible crew!
ITV announce a second series of hit series, Innocent. Im so thrilled and fortunate to be working on this brilliant project with such a great team. Let’s go!
Delighted to be filming Season 2 of
#MissScarletAndTheDuke
out in Serbia. The cast and crew are an absolute dream. My character is so much fun to play and the costume, hair and make up team astound me! I look forward to sharing more in the coming weeks…
#MissScarletPBS
MASTERPIECE FIRST LOOK: Everybody’s favorite Mystery! solving, will-they-won't-they, duo is back on the case and back in production! Here’s your first look at Season 2 of
#MissScarletPBS
... and more:
That’s a wrap for me on Innocent 2. A wonderful time in Ireland with such a stellar & happy cast & crew. This special job will stay with me forever- despite the hoops Covid-19 restrictions threw at us. Big shout out to the amazing
@TraceyLarcs
at the helm. Thank you so much! ❤️🖤
It’s time to speak up. It’s been time forever! Don’t sit in silence or look the other way because it doesn’t affect you. Just because it’s been a few days or it stops hitting the headlines, the message doesn’t change.
#BlackLivesMatter
Sooooo many people are kicking off about Argos using a black family in their advert, but apparently we don’t have a problem with racism in this country? Sure we don’t!
Today on
@BBCDoctors
: Some much needed joy as Ayesha and Bear prove it takes two to tango. I've had a sneaky preview of the routine and you're all in for a bit of a treat. What a lovely photo too X
@IanMalcolmsWife
and
@DexLee_
13:45 BBC1
Proud to be reppin’
@BBCDoctors
at this evenings
@InsideSoapMag
awards. It’s always such a great night. Looking forward to catching up with mates from other shows &shaking my tail feather on the dance floor. Thank you for having us! 😘
It’s nearly here!
@BBCDoctors
is 20 yrs old tomorrow. We had so much fun filming this episode & even more fun singing in the studio. Big love & respect to the whole cast & crew & especially the powerhouse that is Adrian Lewis Morgan who lead us in this fab
@elbow
rendition ❤️
It’s been great getting to know so many of you at Inside Soap over the years. It was lovely to talk to you and share some of the favourite Ayesha moments. Thank you for the support! 😘
Sob! Ayesha is leaving
#Doctors
! 😭 But not before Laura Rollins (
@IanMalcolmsWife
), who plays her, joins us for a farewell chat. "Ayesha has to follow her heart in order to pursue an exciting new future," she tells us. Good luck, 'Eesh – and Laura!
Not even remotely surprised by the disgusting racist abuse Saka, Rashford and Sancho are getting- only English when they’re winning. I’m just relieved that so many people are coming out in support of them and condemning the racist thugs. More of that please!
Wishing all of our wonderful
@BBCDoctors
fans a very Merry Christmas and a brilliant 2018. Today’s ep was super fun to be part of. Thank you so much for watching and supporting. We couldn’t do it without you 🎅🏾🎄😘
@BBCDoctorsFans1
@MrAshleyRice
Feeling pretty overwhelmed to be attending the
#VMGMindAwards
tonight. I’m so proud to be part of the team representing
@BBCDoctors
for our Mental health awareness week. The vital work
@MindCharity
does is spectacular & we are so honoured to be recognised by them.
Merry Christmas everyone! Sending lots of love to anyone who is alone this Christmas. I’m thinking of you and the loved ones we’ve lost this year. Stay safe and well. All my love xxx
This doesn't happen very often - all of our regular cast (and returning cast member Diane Keen) gathered in the same place to shoot a scene together.
We had to take a picture to mark the moment!
A bird just fully shat on my head...I knew it was going to happen as soon as I took the ill fated step under the tree. I felt the splat before I’d even finished processing the thought...I was on my way to a really important meeting- let’s hope it brought me the luck I needed🤞🏽
So next week is
#mentalhealthawarenessweek
& today sees the beginning of
@BBCDoctors
6 special episodes all dedicated to raising mental health awareness. It was an honour to be involved in such an important storyline & something that is personally very close to my heart❣
Just want to give a shout out to the amazing Supporting Artists I’ve had the pleasure of working with during my 1st wk on Innocent 2. Issa & Gary are just two of a lovely bunch on the team. Thank you for your generosity &support!
@MovieExtras_ie
I’ve just spent the last 3 days recording the most beautiful audio book. It’s the first one I’ve done & it felt like an absolute marathon, but it was nothing short of wonderful! I’m thanking my lucky stars to have any work at a time like this, let alone something so brilliant.
So excited to be nominated for Best Female Dramatic Performance
@SoapAwards
tonight! Bloody lovely! Best of luck team
@BBCDoctors
, I love working with you lot. On the way to the red carpet now with my sexpot date
@burgess_jessica
Today’s episode of
@BBCDoctors
is a must see. Absolutely stunning work on all parts and especially
@AmyBowden1993
who had me and me mom in tears. Such a tough subject matter, which was so beautifully and thoughtfully acted ❤️
We’ve all been so consumed by Covid 19 & the heinous events of the summer. I’d be surprised if it hasn’t taken a toll on our mental wellbeing. Our mental health is just as important as our physical & there is no shame in asking for help. I’m sending love on
#WorldMentalHealthDay
Lying on the sofa watching ‘Cool Runnings’ and balling my eyes out. Forgot how much I love this film. A perfect start to the New Year with my boy. Happy New Year lovely people 😘
Today I did something new. I gave blood. It was quick, pretty painless & the staff were great. I even got to eat Oreos- a nice break from my training. They’re also screening to see if my blood can help those with sickle cell, which is something affecting members of my family.
Nearly a year in development and we are finally shooting our short film ‘Antique’. Can’t wait to share this one with you. Such a good weekend working with amazingly talented ppl
A man was just hit by a car outside the hairdressers. Luckily a nurse was having her haircut at the time and ran out to help. She was nothing short of a hero. The skill of the staff working in our
@NHSuk
astounds me 🙌🏽🙏🏽
I say this every time, but I pay my licence fee for Planet Earth and Sir David Attenborough. I sit here in sheer wonder and heart break in equal measure. What are we doing to our planet?
#PlanetEarth3
I hope one day we don’t have to have
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
& every day will lead to open discussions about our well being &mental health, but for now I’m so glad we have this brilliant initiative. Our mental health is just as important as our physical. It’s ok not to be ok!
Days like today give me a reality check & I realise how fortunate I am to have a home. It’s easy to take shelter, heating & food for granted...it’s bitterly cold out there & so many don’t have the same luxuries that I have afforded to me. Thinking of those less fortunate!
#cold
My boyfriend started his driving lessons today...he turned back to me as he was leaving and said “don’t worry, I’ve got this. I’m really good at GTA!”. Upon his return he didn’t seem quite so confident.
Had the best time working with the stellar cast and crew on this job! I know it coincides with lock down easing further, so if you’re not back from the pub in time be sure to tune in on catch up. Stick it in your diary 💕
Confirmed: Innocent starts Monday 17 May, 9pm on ITV. A 16-year-old school boy was brutally murdered in the Lake District. 5 years later the accused is found not guilty & released from prison, but who did kill him?
@katherine_kelly
,
@shaundooley
@imjamiebamber
Priyanga Burford
Thanks for the invite to a special screening of the 1st episode of
#NoughtsandCrosses
. It’s an absolute dazzler. Seeing
@malorieblackman
books come to life gave me all the feels. The “norm” is turned on it’s head. It’s thought provoking & fierce & the production values are 💯.
It’s heartbreaking waking up to the news of the New Zealand terrorist attack. My thoughts, prayers and love go out to all of those who lost their lives and those affected ❤️🙏🏽