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Anna Firel was seen on the set of Jimmy McGovern’s new BBC drama in Liverpool on Tuesday.
The Pushing Daisies star, 48, flashed a smile and puffed on a cigarette during a break between scenes alongside her co-stars John May and Bobby Schofield.
She was a causal figure in a burgundy jumper and blue jeans which she teamed with a pair of black Ugg boots.
The star pulled her brunette tresses into an a ponytail and kept accessories to a minimum with a pair of silver hoop earrings.
Anna was later seen embracing her co-star David Threlfall as they filmed a scene walking into a probation centre together.
Anna Firel was seen on the set of Jimmy McGovern’s new BBC drama in Liverpool on Tuesday
The Pushing Daisies star, 48, flashed a smile and puffed on a cigarette during a break between scenes alongside her co-stars
Anna was later seen embracing her co-star David Threlfall as they filmed a scene walking into a probation centre together
The new series, which is currently untitled, will explore the impact of grooming and sexual abuse on one family.
Colin McKeown, executive producer for LA Productions says: ‘This is a profoundly challenging and sensitive subject, tackled with intelligence and care by Jimmy McGovern.
‘It’s a privilege to be working with him again following the success of our previous collaborations on single dramas: Common, Care, Reg and Anthony.’
Writer Jimmy McGovern says: ‘I can’t believe the cast and crew that have been assembled for this production. It’s a challenging film, yes, but I can’t wait for it to be shown.’
Anna starred on Brookside for two years where she played Beth Jordache on the soap.
While she’s not the longest serving cast members, she certainly did make a splash on the show with her character featuring in two of the show’s biggest plot lines.
The first dramatic storyline centred around Beth killing her father, Trevor, to death before both she and her mother hid him underneath their garden patio.
The following plot that shook the nation was her character’s lesbian kiss – the first to ever be shown on British TV.
Acclaimed actress Anna starred on Brookside for two years where she played Beth Jordache on the soap (Pictured in 1992)
Anna took to Instagram to celebrate her daughter’s 18th birthday last year as she shared a family snap with Gracie’s dad, her ex-partner David
The actress went out for nine years with Harry Potter actor David Thewlis, with whom she has a 15-year-old daughter, and later courted Notting Hill star Rhys Ifans. (Above, Friel with Thewlis in 2009)
After her two-year stint on the soap, Anna went on to have an illustrious acting career and even bagged Emmy awards for her portrayal in Pushing Daisies and Marcella.
Her love live has been just as interesting, having previously had a brief fling with Robbie Williams in 1997 as well as Notting Hill star Rhys Ifans.
She later met actor David Thewlis whilst journeying to Cannes, and the lovebirds struck up a romance in 2001.
The same year, the actress underwent emergency medical care after a cyst in her ovary erupted.
It was also found that the actress has endometriosis. This coupled with her ruptured cyst meant it would be hard to conceive.
Despite her pregnancy struggles, Anna and her partner David welcomed their daughter Gracie Ellen Mary Friel into the world on July 9, 2005.
The couple split in 2010 but are said to remain good friends.
