Sister Joan Livesey
Joan is a disarming and spirited nurse but she conceals a dark secret.
As a reservist from Liverpool, Joan is not tied by the strict military traditions that govern Grace and Margaret.
She is a modern woman and a breath of fresh air 鈥� capable, approachable and always on an even keel. She鈥檚 entirely about caring for her patients; protocols don鈥檛 interest her and she鈥檒l sweep them aside if necessary.
As a result she has rather a mischievous edge which will inspire some but also make her vulnerable to her enemies.
The front line might seem just the right place for such modernity to break through but Joan鈥檚 views will cause friction between her and Margaret.
Ultimately Joan is here to stand and be counted but she鈥檚 also keen to court a certain invisibility鈥� particularly as she鈥檚 hiding a dangerous secret.
Suranne Jones
One of television鈥檚 most recognisable faces, Suranne is best known as DC Rachel Bailey in ITV鈥檚 Scott & Bailey and has starred in A Touch of Cloth, , Lawless, , Vincent, Single Father, , Unforgiven and Coronation Street amongst many others.
Clips
Suranne Jones introduces us to forward thinking Joan Livesey
Suranne lifts the lid on Joan鈥檚 modern attitudes.
