Game of Thrones legend stars as Sarah Ferguson in first look at new ITV true crime drama

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I just saw some first-look photos from a new drama called The Lady, and I’m already intrigued! It’s coming from Left Bank Pictures, the team behind The Crown, so you know it’s going to be high quality.

The show features Mia McKenna-Bruce (known for her role in Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials) as Jane Andrews, a woman from a working-class background who worked as a dresser for Sarah Ferguson at Buckingham Palace.

Jane worked in the Duchess of York’s office, successfully navigating British high society and becoming part of the upper class. However, she lost her position after nine years of dedicated service.

Still recovering from a difficult public setback, Jane met and quickly fell in love with the charming Thomas Cressman. However, their relationship soon began to show problems, leading to painful results for Jane, who had been counting on their happiness.

I’m really excited to hear who’s been cast in this new film! Natalie Dormer, who I loved in Game of Thrones, is going to play Ferguson – that’s Prince Andrew’s ex-wife. And Ed Speleers, who a lot of people know from Outlander, will be taking on the role of Cressman. It’s a great cast so far!

The show will also star Philip Glenister (known for After the Flood), Claire Skinner (from Outnumbered), Laura Aikman (Gavin & Stacey), Ophelia Lovibond (Trying), Mark Stanley (Adolescence), Daniel Ryan (The Hack), and Sean Teale (The Gold) in supporting roles.

In 2001, Andrews was convicted of murdering her boyfriend, Cressman. The upcoming series is inspired by the true story, but will include fictional elements, and was written by Debbie O’Malley, known for her work on ‘Payback’.

When the show was first announced, O’Malley explained in a statement that the 2001 trial of Jane Andrews for the murder of Thomas Cressman received international attention.

Beyond the initial news stories was a far more intricate and heartbreaking tale – one that delved into the complexities of a woman’s drive, the vulnerabilities we all share, and a tragic series of events culminating in a man’s death.

This story still resonates today, just as strongly as it did two decades ago, because it touches on our enduring fascination with social class and the Royal Family.

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2025-12-04 03:39