Harry Potter actress is one of the nation's most beloved stars and returns to TV screens tonight in the ITV show For The Love Of Britain.
She rose to fame in Educating Rita in the Eighties before forging an impressive career with films including Billy Elliot, Calendar Girls and Mamma Mia!.
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