Biography
Claudie Blakley (born 4 January 1974) is an English actress. She trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama. In 1998, she won the Ian Charleson Award for her performance in The Seagull at the West Yorkshire Playhouse in Leeds. She is best known for her role as Emma Timmins in the BBC drama series Lark Rise to Candleford. Other notable roles include Mabel Nesbitt in Robert Altman's Oscar-winning Gosford Park and Charlotte Lucas in Joe Wright's 2005 version of Pride and Prejudice. In the autumn of 2007, she was seen in the BBC serial Cranford as Martha. In 2010, Blakley played the role of Cynthia Lennon in the BBC television production of Lennon Naked, a drama based on the period in the life of John Lennon from the years 1964 to 1971. In 2013, she appeared in the premiere of the play Chimerica.
Movies & TV Shows
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Pride & Prejudice (2005) — Charlotte Lucas
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Gosford Park (2001) — Mabel Nesbitt
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The House (2022) — Penelope (voice)
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The Kid Who Would Be King (2019) — Riding Instructor
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Man vs Bee (2022) — Jess
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Severance (2006) — Jill
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Bright Star (2009) — Maria Dilke
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Midsomer Murders (1997) — Claire Asher
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Death in Paradise (2011) — Cara Smart
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Call the Midwife (2012) — Susan Robbins
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Man vs Baby (2025) — Jess
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Grantchester (2014) — Agatha Redmond
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Father Brown (2013) — Mrs. Devine
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The Cat's Meow (2001) — Didi
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London to Brighton (2006) — Tracey (as Claudie Blakely)
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Manhunt (2019) — Louise Sutton
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What Remains (2013) — Patricia
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Cranford (2007) — Martha
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The Night Watch (2011) — Nancy Carmichael
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The Driver (2014) — Rosalind McKee
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Lark Rise to Candleford (2008) — Emma Timmins
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Dirty Filthy Love (2005) — Kathy
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Flesh and Blood (2020) — Helen
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The Nan Movie (2022) — Carolyn
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Lennon Naked (2010) — Cynthia Lennon
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The War Bride (2001) — Rosie
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He Knew He Was Right (2004) — Camilla French
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Touching Evil (1997) — Mo Morrison
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A Christmas Carol (2000) — Ellie
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Fear of Fanny (2006) — Nicky
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The Making of Gosford Park (2002) — Self (uncredited)
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An Unsuitable Job for a Woman (1997) — Kirsty
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The Nativity (2010) — Anna
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Fallen Angel (2007) — Sally
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Vital Signs (2006) — Jules Chapman
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Ready When You Are, Mr McGill (2004) — Deirdre
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National Theatre Live: The Cherry Orchard (2011) — Varya
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Never Never (2000) — Jo's friend in club
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National Theatre Live: The Comedy of Errors (2012) — Adriana
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Do No Harm (2020) — Beth