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Erin Doherty’s big break came playing Princess Anne in The Crown. She’s now back on our screens as Mary Carr, the leader of a real-life Victorian female crime gang, in A Thousand Blows (written by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight). Erin talks about acting rejections, struggling with social anxiety, her approach to friendships, how she was *almost* a professional footballer and why dating a woman for the first time felt like ‘coming home.’

✨ IN THIS EPISODE:

03:48 Portraying Mary Carr in 'A Thousand Blows'

06:59 Reflections on Playing Princess Anne

08:18 Personal Insights and Reactions to the Queen's Death

12:08 Failures and Lessons from Drama School Auditions

21:43 Reconnecting with Old Friends

22:58 Romantic Relationships and Love

25:51 Embracing Sexual Identity

28:32 The Impact of 'Chloe' on Friendship

30:52 Childhood Friendships and Their Endings

32:03 Commitment to Characters

36:02 Navigating Fame and Friendships

40:23 Trumpet Tales and Final Thoughts

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