The Lady is a four part ITVX miniseries that digs into the life of Jane Andrews, a woman who went from a normal background to the inner circles of the British monarchy. Mia McKenna-Bruce stars as Andrews, who famously worked as a personal dresser for Sarah Ferguson, played here by Natalie Dormer. The plot follows her journey through the halls of royal life before things took a dark turn. The story centers on the events leading up to the 2001 murder of her partner, Thomas Cressman, portrayed by Ed Speleers.
Directed by Lee Haven Jones and written by Debbie O’Malley, the show features a deep cast including Philip Glenister and Claire Skinner. While filming wrapped in London under the production of Left Bank Pictures, the project faced some tension when Dormer reportedly stepped back from press duties. This move was linked to public scrutiny regarding the real Duchess of York and her past associates. The drama mixes historical facts with fictional elements to look at how a high profile life can spiral into a headline grabbing tragedy.
Production Details
ITV1 / 1 Season / 4 Episodes / 2026 - Present
Created by: Debbie O'Malley
Writer(s): Debbie O'Malley
Producer(s): Florence Haddon-Cave
Music: Chris Roe
Main Cast
Mia McKenna-Bruce as Jane Andrews
Natalie Dormer as Sarah Ferguson
Ed Speleers as Thomas Cressman
James Anderson as Rick Cressman
Jack Alldridge as David Cressman