‘A lot of people assume actors must be great at socialising and making speeches, but I find all of that quite nerve-racking’
There are many elements of ITV’s popular costume drama Sanditon that actress Sophie Winkleman enjoyed: the “cast from heaven”; the “brilliant writing”; the “beautiful clothes”, and her “glorious” role as the elegant Lady Susan, a society beauty with a mysterious past.
“The writer Justin Young gave me a really layered storyline and a lovely romance in this series,” says Sophie as she talks to hello! for our exclusive shoot and interview.
“My love interest, Liam Garrigan, was such a delight. We sometimes got the most terrible giggles in the middle of the love scenes and had to reshoot – we were like a pair of eight-year-olds.
“The poor intimacy coach,” she adds sheepishly. “When you’re our age and
