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Siobhan Margaret Finneran (born 27 April 1966) is a British actress. She made her screen debut in the independent film Rita, Sue and Bob Too (1987) and subsequently worked consistently in television drama including roles in Coronation Street (1989–1990), Emmerdale (1998), Clocking Off (2000–2002), and The Amazing Mrs Pritchard (2006). In 2005, Finneran originated the lead female role in the stage play On the Shore of the Wide World and was awarded the Manchester Evening News Theatre Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

Language

English

Genres

sci-fi

Duration (days)

3

Next edition

9–11 Jul 2027 (per site)

Author participation

Author guests; dealers

Audience

She also felt that the contrasting summer setting and typical winter air date also provided a form of escapism for the UK audience.

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Over the course of the series, Janice struggles to keep her family unit—comprising Janice's mother Madge (Sheila Reid), her husband Mick (Steve Pemberton) and their own children and grandchild—under control.

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Language notes

Listed working language: English

Genre notes

Primary focus: sci-fi

Awards

In 2005, Finneran originated the lead female role in the stage play On the Shore of the Wide World and was awarded the Manchester Evening News Theatre Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

Past editions

2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

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Also, in 2007, Finneran appeared as part of the original regular cast in the British sitcom Benidorm which details the experiences of holidaymakers and employees at the fictional Solana hotel in Benidorm, Spain.

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