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Saskia Reeves Stars in BBC Drama

Actor Saskia Reeves (LEH 1972-1977) has a starring role in a new BBC David Nicholls adaptation. She talks to The Guardian about her successful career.
Known for varied roles on stage and screen, Saskia Reeves is now playing a disaffected wife on a European road trip in the BBC’s adaptation of 'Us', the best-selling novel by David Nicholls (of 'One Day' fame).

In recent years, Saskia has carved out a name for herself in high-end TV thrillers and period drama including Luther, Wallander, Page Eight and Wolf Hall. In an interesting profile in The Guardian this week she talks about her career and what has prompted her choice in roles.

To read the full story, please click here.

'Us' starts at 9pm on BBC ONE on 20 September.

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