Katherine Kelly to star in new ITV drama

Katherine Kelly, who played Coronation Street's Becky McDonald, has landed a leading role in the new ITV1 drama Mr. Selfridge.

Katherine will play the role of the alluring socialite Lady Mae.

 

The drama has been penned by Andrew Davies, the man behind TV adaptations of Bleak House and Pride And Prejudice.

Set in London in 1909, after he opened the doors of his lavish department store, Mr Selfridge is ITV's latest historical drama following Downton Abbey and Titanic.

Due for broadcast next year, the story is based on the book Shopping, Seduction And Mr Selfridge by Lindy Woodhead and will also include fictional characters.

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