*Adds to must-watch list.*
“I screamed when I found out that I was cast in,” she says. “It is a dream come true. Chantrelle is the kind of character I’d only hoped I’d get to play one day.”Coomber adds: “It is an honour to tell an overlooked story of British history that is so close not only to my family but to so many, notwithstanding working with Lenny, who has been a legend in my home since I can remember.
“I am constantly inspired by my castmates and the stellar crew. I am in awe of the project and can’t wait to share it – pinch me!”The series also stars Bobby Gordon as the sisters’ new factory-worker colleague Shelton, and Arthur Darvill and Amy Beth Hayes as Chantrelle’s employers Mr and Mrs Wantage, who expect far more from her than just cooking shepherd’s pie and minding their three children as their new live-in nanny.that he has “been waiting to write this show for my entire life”.
“It’s inspired by my mother’s numerous stories about travelling to Britain by boat in the mid-50s,” he says. “However, the joyous aspect of this project is the way we as a team have created a whole new narrative environment so that we can tell a whole raft of stories. Leah, Chantrelle and Hosanna – as portrayed by Rochelle, Saffron and Yazmin – pour their hearts into this rendition of all our parents’ stories.
“Our directors, Charles, Yero and Darcia, are supercharged and ready, bringing the whole thing to glorious life. I am so proud to be associated with these tales of cold streets, uniting in the face of the traditional obstacles, such as racism, misogyny, poverty, and stolen moments of love, affection and sisterhood.will premiere on ITV in the United Kingdom next year, and will be premiering exclusively on BritBox in the US, Canada, The Nordics, South Africa and Australia in 2023, too.
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