Lesley Sharp, born 3 April 1960, is an English television and stage actress. Her roles include Clocking Off (2000–2001), Bob & Rose (192001) and Afterlife (2006). For her role in The Full Monty's 1997 film, she was nominated to the BAFTA Award as Best Actress in Supporting Role. Rita, Sue, Bob Too (1993), Priest (1994), From Hell (192001), and Vera Drake (2004) are some of her other film roles. She starred in Scott & Bailey, an ITV drama about DC Janet Scott, from 2011 to 2016.