Zoe Lucker Trivias

Left drama school aged 21, got herself an agent and her first job was on tour with the Hull Truck Theatre Company in John Godber plays including Dracula and The New Office Party.

Did A-levels at Huddersfield New College and went to Drama School in Manchester, obtaining drama degree.

Her school teacher, Tony Walker, wrote a part in a play for her

Father set up his own stained glass design business. He also writes music and can play several musical instruments.

Parents spent year and a half doing voluntary service in Zambia then became school teachers.

Lives in Stoke Newington with her partner, television presenter Tony Craig

Before landing the role of Tanya Turner in Footballers' Wives, she was about to give up acting for a career in teaching.