You know you're in for a gripping watch when Jill Halfpenny is on the screen. The 50-year-old actress, who began her career on the coming-of-age drama series Byker Grove before landing roles in iconic soaps such as EastEnders, Coronation Street and Waterloo Road , is no stranger to starring in twisty thrillers and edge-of-your-seat dramas, having starred in a number of them over the last few years. Keep reading for our top four picks, from the award-winning BBC drama Three Girls to Channel 5's domestic thriller, The Feud.

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Jill plays Emma in Channel 5's domestic thriller

The Feud

Jill stars in Channel 5's six-part thriller series as Emma, who along with her husband John and their daughter Beth, live an idyllic life on Shel

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