Currently streaming on Netflix after first airing on ITV a few years back, The Trouble with Maggie Cole – with its all-star cast – is capturing viewers’ imaginations and attention.
The six-part comedy-drama is set in the fictional seaside village of Thurlbury – contains plenty of eye-catching scenes filmed in some of the most beautiful part of south Devon and Cornwall.
But it is the chemistry between stars Dawn French (as busybody Maggie Cole) and Julie Hesmondhalgh (who plays Maggie’s mate Julie) which has also charmed fans.
And as it turns out, that easy rapport may have stemmed from the two actresses’ real-life friendship…
The Trouble with Maggie Cole stars Dawn French and Julie Hesmondhalgh share one of many scenes together (Credit: Netflix)
The Trouble with Maggie Cole: Why Julie signed up
When The Trouble with Maggie Cole first started airing on ITV back in March 2020, former Coronation Street star Julie made it clear working alongside comedy legend Dawn was a big draw.
She admitted the series was unlike anything she normally appears in, adding: “To be honest, it was the people involved that made the decision for me.”
Describing Dawn – and fellow co-stars Vicki Pepperdine and Mark Heap – as “comedy gods to me”, Julie also hinted at being nervous of working with those she admires.
She added: “Although it can be worrying to work with people you admire for such a long time. In case they’re [blank]holes, ha ha!”
Furthermore, around the same time, Broadchurch star Julie also gushed about Dawn to the Irish Mirror.
‘Dawn French is a dream’ (Credit: Netflix)
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