Since bursting onto our screens in This is England, Vicky McClure has become one of the UK’s most beloved actresses. She’s picked up a BAFTA for Best Actress, just won an NTA, tackled dramas, led high-stakes thrillers, and even dipped into comedy – yes, that was her in Madonna’s directorial debut!
With Trigger Point season four fresh on our screens, there’s no better time to celebrate McClure’s incredible TV and film career. So, whether you're a die-hard fan or just discovering her brilliance, here are the best Vicky McClure performances to add to your watchlist right now.
Trigger Point
Watch now on ITVX and STV Player
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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 loved 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 watch on Channel 4
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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.
For fans of stand-alone dramas.
This is England ‘88
Watch now on Channel 4
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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!
Comedy lovers and fans of the classics, you can't miss this!
The Secret Agent
Head to 1880s London in this Vicky McClure fan favourite! The Secret Agent whisks us back to the 1996 where Soho sex shop owner Verloc (Toby Jones) secretly works as a spy for the Russian embassy! McClure plays his loyal wife Winnie who is completely in the dark about her husbands acitivities!
With the Russians furious at the English's indifference to the anarchist threat racing across Europe, Verloc is assigned a mission to blow up the Greenwich Observatory and make it look like a terrorist attack! But with Chief Inspector Heat of Scotland (Stephen Graham), will he manage to succeed or will both his and his wives lives be put on the line...
If you love Vicky in a spy thriller then this is sooo for you!
The Replacement
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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!
Watch this if you love an edge-of-your-seat thriller!
Alex Rider
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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.
If you love secrets, spies and espionage check this out!
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