With the rumours that Vicky McClure could be joining the cast of BBC drama series Peaky Blinders, we've taken a look back at her most memorable roles to-date. From Line of Duty to the This Is England TV series, she's had the chance to prove her acting chops across a series of unique and unpredictable characters. Here are her seven best so far...
7. Five Daughters (2010)
Written by Stephen Butchard, Five Daughters was a BBC mini-series that starred McClure, alongside the likes of Ian Hart, Sarah Lancashire, Jaime Winstone and Juliet Aubrey.
The three-part drama focused on the victims and families of the Ipswich serial murders, commonly known as the slayings by the Suffolk Strangler, looking into how they coped in the aftermath of the tragedy.
6. This Is England '86/This Is England '88/This Is England '90 (2010/2011/2015)
One of McClure's most iconic roles is that of Lol, which she took up in all three of the This Is England mini-series, following her guest role in the movie of the same name. The character is unlike any other that she has played; Lol is a young skinhead who works as a factory worker, before becoming a single mother and a prominent member of the Skinhead gang.
As the natural leader of the women in the group, she's someone many look up to, but is very secretive about her past. Audiences would discover that she had an abusive father through visions, which were brought on from post-traumatic stress disorder.
McClure played the role with excellence, propelling her acting status to an all-new level.
5. Broadchurch (2013)
When people think back about ITV crime drama, Broadchurch, the first names to come to mind are Olivia Colman and David Tennant. A rewatch of the first series however, and you'll quickly come to realise that McClure is the female reporter looking to scoop the story of what's going on in the usually quiet coastal village.
4. The Secret Agent (2016)
If you're not a fan of period dramas, you probably missed McClure's turn as Winnie Verloc in BBC series, The Secret Agent. Though she's wed to Mr Anton Verloc, she didn't tie the knot because she was in love. Instead, she wanted to provide a stable home for her mother and autistic brother, so they could escape the clutches of her abusive father.
3. The Replacement (2017)
This three-part psychological thriller sees McClure take on a villainous role, which isn't something we've seen much of from the star!
She excels here, and gives the performance of a lifetime. If you haven't seen it, do everything you can to check it out - it's a real treat, and also features brilliant actors including Morven Christie, Richard Rankin and Dougray Scott.
2. Line Of Duty (2012 - present)
BBC's Line of Duty is one of the most talked-about dramas of the modern world. Vicky McClure takes on the role of Kate Fleming; a detective who will do whatever it takes to catch the criminals disrupting the police force, as well as those bringing corruption to her unit by pulling the strings in ranks above her own.
McClure steals any scene she's a part of, and is has been a real pleasure to see her character grow, pick up promotions, and pick apart the highest levels of corruption possible. Fans can't wait to see her make a return to Line of Duty, whenever it comes back to TV!
1. I Am Nicola (2019)
McClure took on the titular role in Channel 4's new mini-series, I Am, kicking things off with I Am Nicola. The episode picked up a whole slew of five-star reviews, which many critics put down to the actress' incredible performance.
The drama focused on psychological and emotional manipulation, and had viewers second-guessing themselves throughout.
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