Michelle Keegan has always dreamed of starring in a TV period drama.
Michelle Keegan loves diversity in her roles
The ‘Ten Pound Poms’ star has fulfilled one of her long-held ambitions by appearing in the BBC drama, which tells the story of Brits migrating to Australia.
The 35-year-old actress told the Radio Times magazine: "If the role was right, yes, I’d strip it back, get my hair greasy, anything.
"I dreamt of doing a period drama, and I’m currently filming my first proper thriller, so I’m totally open to whatever speaks to me."
Despite this, Michelle admitted to being underwhelmed by the Australian weather.
She shared: "It was a lot colder than I thought! All I packed were flip-flops, dresses and T-shirts, and when I got there I had to buy a warm coat, a rain mac and boots. But it was amazing.
"I’d never been to Australia before – I had a bit of time off and I went travelling to Cairns. I went to a koala sanctuary and took a trip through the rainforest in an old steam train."
Meanwhile, Michelle admitted that in spite of her "glam" displays on red carpets, she's actually "most comfortable" when she's relaxing at home with her pooches and her husband Mark Wright.
Asked what about her might surprise people, the former soap star - who marred Mark in 2015 - replied: "Maybe that my most comfortable isn’t when I’m glam - it’s wearing no make-up at home in my jammies on the couch with the dogs. And I’m a good cook. I do a good gambas piri piri.
"I’ll still get dressed up now and again for a red carpet, but they’re very few and far between."
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