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Guest-star file · Series 2

Imelda Staunton

as Christine Cooper in Dead Man's Eleven

Vera Drake · The Crown

The Midsomer part

Who did Imelda Staunton play?

Christine Cooper belongs to the close-knit village circle surrounding Fletcher's Cross and its cricket club. Staunton plays the social detail precisely, helping a seemingly cosy community feel observant, competitive and brittle.

This overview explains the character's place in the story without identifying the killer or final outcome.

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Acting career

A brief performer profile.

Imelda Staunton is an Olivier Award-winning stage performer and an Academy Award nominee for Vera Drake. Her screen roles include Dolores Umbridge in the Harry Potter films and Queen Elizabeth II in the final seasons of The Crown.

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