Anne Reid

In Midsomer Murders

Reid plays Sarah Proudie in A Tale of Two Hamlets, a case concerned with a feuding family and its public image. The role is part of the show's rich tradition of casting accomplished television character actors.

Performer biography

Anne Reid first became widely known to television audiences as Valerie Barlow in Coronation Street. Her later career brought substantial stage and screen roles, including the film The Mother and the sitcom dinnerladies.

She reached a new audience as Celia Dawson in Last Tango in Halifax. Across these parts, Reid has combined dry comedy with emotionally direct drama.