CHARLOTTE BELLAMY

Published: Nov. 21, 2020, 10 p.m.

In Episode 9 of Soap From The Box, Lee chats to Charlotte Bellamy aka Laurel Thomas from Emmerdale. \xa0Charlotte talks about worst auditions, tackling big storylines, working with her star studded screen family as well as two of the greatest challenges an actor will ever face: how to walk on telly and playing a forklift truck!!The conversation does cover some of the key storylines Charlotte has faced while portraying Laurel, including alcoholism, dementia (featuring her on-screen husband Ashley, played by John Middleton) and dealing with cot death.If you\u2019re affected by any of these issues, you can find support and information here:https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/https://www.dementiauk.org/https://www.sands.org.uk/support-you/how-we-offer-supporthttps://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/bereavement-support/To be reminded of the amazing depiction of these stories, you can watch them here:Daniel Stops Breathing (directed by Lee)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KX_ZwI7GfNAAshley Doesn\u2019t Recognise Anyonehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3850Z7GuFIAnd finally, Lee & Charlotte reference and recommend brilliant TV series The Morning Show - check out the trailer here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPYUpfIoM9w\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014Lee Salisbury is a Series Producer & Director who worked in Continuing Drama for over 10 years.Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.@davidstevens_editor @the__bothyFind us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @soapfromthebox\nIf you are interested in sponsoring Soap From The Box, please get in contact with the team on instagram @soapfromthebox\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices