Michelle Keegan's career: All of TV shows she's been in
From Corrie to Fool Me Once
Last updated 5th Apr 2024
Michelle Keegan has the world at her feet right now! As well as appearing in the likes of Coronation Street and Our Girl in her early career, the 36-year-old's main role in Harlan Coben's Fool Me Once has really got her noticed around the world.
As we await to discover Michelle's next career move, we've decided to take a trip down memory lane to find out all of the TV shows she's appeared in during her impressive career.
What TV shows has been Michelle Keegan been on?
Michelle has been a regular on our screens since the age of 20, when she made her acting debut on Coronation Street. She's since gone on to appear in a number of dramas and comedies, racking up a huge following in the process.
Check out her biggest TV shows below:
2008–2014: Coronation Street
In what was her first ever acting role, Michelle landed the role of barmaid Tina McIntyre in long-running ITV soap Coronation Street in 2008.
Following just two auditions, Michelle was given the gig over 900 other people, with her landing some huge storylines during her six years on the show.
After 861 episodes, Michelle announced she'd made the decision to leave the Cobbles, with her character being killed off in June 2014.
2015: Ordinary Lies
In what was her first role after Corrie, Michelle starred in the first series of BBC show Ordinary Lies in 2015, playing the role of Tracy Shawcross.
The BBC drama was a six-part series written by Danny Brocklehurst, which followed JS Motors, a car dealership in Warrington, employing a number of 'ordinary' people, each with dark secrets.
Michelle appeared on the show alongside Max Beesley, Jo Joyner, Sally Lindsay and Jason Manford.
2016 and 2017: Drunk History
Michelle appeared on the first episode of the second series of Comedy Central show Drunk History in 2015. Michelle played the role of Queen Elizabeth I, alongside Jessica Knappett and Lydia Rose Bewley.
She later returned in series three, playing the role of Mary, Queen of Scots in episode two.
2016: Plebs
Starring in ITV2 comedy show Plebs, Michelle played the role of a Vestal Virgin named Ursula alongside Joel Fry's character Stylax in 2016. The episode involved Michelle's first ever on-screen sex scene.
2016-2020: Our Girl
In what was perhaps her biggest role since leaving Corrie, Michelle landed the main role of Lance Corporal Georgie Lane on BBC drama Our Girl between 2016-2020.
Appearing between series two and four, viewers fell in love with Michelle's character, with many gutted during the final ever episode in April 2020. Despite a number of rumours that the show would return for future series, the show's creator Tony Grounds said: "With the finale of series four showing Georgie ready to move on with her life, it feels like the right time for us to do the same.
"Michelle and I are keen to continue our working relationship and, who knows, maybe we'll catch up with Georgie in the future. I wanted to say a big thank you to the fans of the show, it's been a joy to write."
2017: Tina and Bobby
In 2017, Michelle landed the role of Tina Moore in ITV drama Tina and Bobby, which portrayed the relationship of footballer Bobby Moore and his wife Tina.
In the three-part drama, Michelle starred alongside Lorne MacFadyen as their characters fell in love at a young age and were forced to deal with Bobby's rise to fame as a professional footballer.
2019-Present: Brassic
Created by Joe Gilgun and Danny Brocklehurst, Michelle has starred in Sky One comedy series Brassic, playing the role of Erin Croft since 2019. The hit series, which is loved by fans, follows the lives of Vinnie and his friends in the fictional town of Hawley.
There's so far been five series of Brassic, with the fifth landing in December 2023. The show has also been renewed for a sixth series, with production due to begin in 2024.
2023: Ten Pound Poms
In 2023, Michelle appeared in BBC historical drama Ten Pound Poms, playing the role of British citizen Kate Thorne who migrated to Australia following World War 2. The six-part series aired on BBC One in May 2023. Michelle appears on the drama alongside Warren Brown, Faye Marsay, Rob Collins, David Field and Stephen Curry.
In February 2024, it was announced the show had been renewed for a second series, with Michelle confirmed to return! Filming started in April 2024.
2024: Fool Me Once
In what is her most-talked about role of her career so far, Michelle starred in Netflix's adaptation of Harlan Coben's Fool Me Once in early 2024. The eight-part thriller, which landed on New Year's Day, sees Michelle play the lead role of ex-soldier Maya Stern, as she investigates the murder of her husband Joe.
Also starring Joanna Lumley, Richard Armitage and Emmett J. Scanlan, the series has broken viewing figures for Netflix, with the series receiving a huge 37.1 million views in its first week, and hitting the Top 10 in 91 countries.
As well as acting, Michelle has appeared as herself on a number of chat shows over the years, such as The One Show, This Morning and The Graham Norton Show.
She's also appeared on various panel shows such as The Keith & Paddy Picture Show, The Crystal Maze, and Who Do You Think You Are?.
What is Michelle Keegan in next?
Following her success in 2024 Netflix drama Fool Me Once, Michelle is now being tipped to become the newest Bond girl in the next James Bond movie. However, the next Bond movie isn't even in production yet, so it's VERY early days.
Michelle hasn't yet revealed what her next career move will be, but PR expert Nick Ede has told OK! Magazine she's in demand.
He told the publication: “It’s really given Michelle a platform to make her a major star. All eyes are on her at the moment because Netflix is watched by millions of people globally and her series is number one here and in the US.
“She looks every inch the Hollywood leading lady and she has star quality. As a Hollywood producer or director, you want somebody who’s the whole package – and that’s Michelle.”
One show we do know Michelle will appear on is the second series of hit drama Ten Pound Poms, as the show has been renewed for a second series.
The news was announced on Thursday 1st February, with bosses confirming Michelle will reprise her role as nurse Kate Thorne. In April 2024, filming for Ten Pound Poms commenced.
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