Jenna Coleman dons full period dress to shoot drama Death Comes To Pemberley

Is that you, Clara? Jenna Coleman dons full period dress to shoot drama Death Comes To Pemberley... as Peter Capaldi is revealed as her new Doctor Who co-star

By LOUISE SAUNDERS

PUBLISHED: 01:49, 5 August 2013 | UPDATED: 12:48, 5 August 2013

She's best-known for playing the Time Lord's trusty companion, Clara Oswald, in Doctor Who. 

But Jenna Coleman tried out a whole new look as she got to work on the set of new BBC costume drama, Death Comes To Pemberley, on Sunday. 

Ditching her usual modern threads in favour of full period dress, the 27-year-old actress appeared to be in high spirits as she shot scenes for the forthcoming television adaptation of the P.D. James novel by the same name. 

Clara, is that you? Jenna Coleman tried out a whole new look as she got to work on the set of new BBC costume drama, Death Comes To Pemberley, on Sunday

Wearing her dark brunette locks teased into perfect ringlets and piled on top of her head, the Doctor Who star looked pretty as a picture in a billowing, scoop-neck cream gown as she got into the of Lydia Wickham, the sister of Pride and Prejudice heroine Elizabeth Bennett.

Grinning from ear-to-ear as she got to know her new co-stars, Jenna was seen chatting to Welsh actor Matthew Goode, who plays the dashing Mr Darcy, as they took a break from filming. 

The three-part BBC adaptation of the novel will air over the Christmas period, and was timed to coincide with the 200th anniversary of the publication of Jane Austen classic, Pride and Prejudice. 

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Stepping back in time: Wearing her dark brunette locks teased into perfect ringlets and piled on top of her head, the Doctor Who star looked pretty as a picture in a billowing, scoop-neck cream gown

Although far removed from the original tome, international bestseller Death Comes To Pemberley imagines the marriage of Elizabeth Bennett - played by Anna Maxwell Martin - and Darcy (Rhys) six years on from their initial union. 

The tale sees the pair preparing for their annual ball when Lydia - played by Jenna - arrives on the scene, bringing both a sudden halt to the proceedings and a murder investigation on top of that.

Although she is concentrating on her new project, Jenna joined in the excitement on Sunday as Peter Capaldi was officially announced as the twelfth Time Lord in a 35-minute show, entitled Doctor Who Live: The Next Doctor, hosted by Zoe Ball.

Co-star pals: Grinning from ear-to-ear as she got to know her new co-stars, Jenna was seen chatting to actor Matthew Goode, who plays the dashing Mr Darcy, as they took a break from filming

Alter-ego: In the new three-part drama, Jenna plays Lydia Wickham, the sister of Pride and Prejudice heroine Elizabeth Bennett 

Hard at work: Although far removed from the original tome, international bestseller Death Comes To Pemberley imagines the marriage of Elizabeth Bennett Darcy six years on from their initial union

Taking over from current Doctor Matt Smith, who will bow out of the iconic role in this year's Christmas Special, the 55-year-old actor will first be seen on screen in 2014. 

Jenna said in a statement: 'I'm so excited Peter Capaldi is the man taking on the challenge of becoming the Twelfth Doctor.

'With Steven's writing and his talent I know we'll be making an amazing show with an incredible incarnation of number 12. I can't wait to start this new adventure!'

Notable role: Jenna is best-known for starring opposite Matt Smith as the Time Lord's trusty assistant, Clara, in Doctor Who

Newcomer: On Sunday, actor Peter Capaldi was officially announced as the twelfth Time Lord in a 35-minute show, entitled Doctor Who Live: The Next Doctor

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Anna Friel in sexy LBD as she films Ridley Scott’s provocative new series The Vatican

That’s a bit racy for church! Anna Friel puts on a leggy show in sexy LBD as she films provocative new series The Vatican  

By FAY STRANG

PUBLISHED: 00:32, 14 April 2013 | UPDATED: 00:35, 14 April 2013

For her latest role in Ridley Scott’s new series The Vatican she is playing the sister of a cardinal.

But judging by Anna Friel’s attire as she filmed the pilot episode in Rome she certainly isn’t playing a woman of the cloth.

The actress was spotted wearing a tiny black dress and a pair of sky high heels as she made her way along the cobbles outside a church. 

Saucy! Anna Friel was spotted filming a pilot episode of The Vatican in Rome wearing a tiny dress

With ladders in her tights and a leather jacket on the 36-year-old looked far from appropriately dressed to be outside the house of worship.

Her hair which is usually sleeked and styled was worn in a much more wild fashion, perhaps reflecting her personality. 

The Pushing Daises star plays Kayla Duffy, who is the younger sister of Cardinal Thomas Duffy in the thriller about spirituality, power and politics.

Is that appropriate? Anna's stockings could be seen beneath her black dress as she stood outside the church filming

While her brother is part of the Catholic church, her character is rather different as she plays a party girl from New York. 

It is thought that in the series the brother and sister are close however at times her behaviour does result in trouble for him. 

Details of the storyline have been closely guarded but Showtime said in a previous statement that it would focus on 'spirituality, power and politics' and is 'set against the modern-day political machinations within the Catholic church.'

Sky high: The actress had to take care as she walked along the cobble streets in her platform heels

The statement went on to say: 'The series will explore the relationships and rivalries as well as the mysteries and miracles behind one of the world's most hidden institutions.'

Other cast members include Kyle Chandler, Matthew Goode and Sebastian Koch.

The hour long pilot has been written by two-time Oscar nominee Paul Attanasio, who was a producer on Hugh Laurie's TV show House, while Sir Ridley Scott is directing for the first time for TV. 

Action: Earlier this week Matthew Goode and Rebecca Ferguson were seen shooting scenes for Ridley Scott's pilot

Filming is expected to last for six weeks and production has taken place in Rome to give as realistic an effect as possible.

Keeping things authentic has come at a price and Alien and Blade Runner director Scott has reportedly spent a whopping 50,000 Euros per day to film in the Italian capital with filming taking place around the Vatican City.

Anna, who appeared on Alan Carr’s Chatty Man on Friday evening,  revealed that her father tried to stop her taking a part in her latest film The Look Of Love following an embarrassing incident.

Funny girl: Anna appeared on Alan Carr's chat show on Friday evening talking about her latest film The Look Of Love

'Is it true that your Dad tried to stop you taking the part because you sent him something you shouldn’t have?' Alan cheekily asked.

The Land Girls star explained that she'd collected some photos of Jean while researching the role and emailed them to her father, unaware that she'd also attached a porn shoot.

'I said ‘oh I’ll send you the pictures of what I’m going to look like Dad’, but I didn’t realise that the porn shoot that she does was an attachment to the email,' she admitted.

'He was like ‘ look Anna, I know you’ve taken your clothes off and you’re very open and stuff, but I think you’re going a wee bit too far on this one’. He’s like ‘my God, you can see everything. You’re not going to do that?,'' she added.

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