Since starring in the This is England film and mini-series, Vicky McClure has not only won a BAFTA for best actress BUT also gone on to star in many dramas as well as a comedy feature-film directed by Madonna!
With the recent commissioning of season 3 of Trigger Point, we thought there’s no time like the present to assemble 8 of the best shows starring Vicky McClure for you to binge this year!
Trigger Point
Watch now on ITVX and STV Player
This edge-of-your-seat thriller will propel you into the dangerous world of bomb disposal expert Lana Washington (McClure)! Trigger Point offers a fresh perspective on the world of crime, showing a view-point rarely seen before.
Watch this if you enjoyed Line of Duty or The Bodyguard.
Line of Duty
Stream now on BBC iPlayer
Line of Duty is a British police serial drama that follows DS Steve Arnott (Martin Compston), an authorised firearms officer who is transferred to a different unit after refusing to cover up an unlawful shooting in his team. He is partnered with DC Kate Fleming (McClure) and together they work to uncover corruption within the police force! With six successful seasons and a rumoured 7th coming in 2026, this is not a show to miss!
Watch this if you enjoy a crime-drama!
Without Sin
Stream on ITVX
This four-part drama sees Vicky McClure star as Stella, a taxi driver who is struggling to move on following the death of her daughter three years prior. When she receives a message from the man who killed her child, she decides to do everything in her power to unravel the mystery.
If you’ve recently watched Playing Nice then you’ll enjoy this show!
I am
Available to stream on Channel 4
I am is a female led anthology drama series of stand-alone programmes. The first episode I am Nicola stared McClure and wowwwww, it's a powerful one! Shot using the fly-on-the-wall technique, this episode is a rare and beautiful piece that explores the life of Nicola who is stuck in a coercive and dysfunctional relationship with her partner Adam.
This is England ‘88
Stream now on Channel 4
Following on from the movie, this series saw McClure step into the role of Lol, a skinhead mother of two whose tough past impacted her mental state. Lol’s character development throughout the franchise portrayed her strong acting skills!
Insomnia
Now surely you know by now that if Vicky McClure is the star of a show then you are in for a treat! In this drama she stars as Emma Averill, an excellent family lawyer who is successful, married and has two children. However, her perfect life is shattered when her sister comes back into her life with terrible news. Following in the footsteps of her mother who was sectioned when her mental health deteriorated, Emma starts to suffer from insomnia resulting in strange actions and feeling unable to trust anyone, including herself…
The Replacement
Another thriller? Yes pleaseee! Paula (Morven Christie) is a successful architect preparing for maternity leave, however after hiring her replacement Ellen (Vicky McClure) she soon becomes filled with unease by Ellen’s motives when she starts taking over both her professional and personal life!
Alex Rider
This spy-drama sees London teenager Alex Rider (Otto Farrant) recruited by a subdivision of the Secret Intelligence service to infiltrate a controversial corrective facility. When he discovers a very disturbing plot, he must use his newly found spy skills to save everyone. Despite not taking a lead role, Vicky McClure delivered an absolutely solid performance as the handler of Alex.
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