Doctor Who Series 1 Cast: Where Are They Now?

7. Annette Badland

Doctor Who I Hate Suzie Billie Piper
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Though she first appeared in the Slitheen two-parter, Margaret Blaine came into her own in the criminally underrated Boom Town.

Part of why Boom Town is so good is because the actor behind Margaret, Annette Badland, fully understands the assignment. She delivers a fantastically nuanced performance, balancing her evil intentions with genuine regret and fear.

In the years since, Badland has cropped up in numerous British TV shows, including Skins, Midsomer Murders, and you'll never believe this, Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators. What is it with this show?

Recently, Badland found a new audience as the gloriously foul-mouthed Landlady Mae in the Apple TV+ comedy Ted Lasso, for which she won an ensemble acting award at the Screen Actors Guild awards in 2022.

Ted Lasso Annette Badland as Mae
Apple TV+

She didn't win anything for Boom Town, because the world is a cruel place.  

 
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