This week Alice is joined by acclaimed British actor and producer, Suranne Jones who opens up about how growing up in the North of England shaped her as a person and also her career. Hitting our screens as Karen McDonald in Coronation Street, Suranne talks about her ascent into the limelight and how making the decision to step away from her big break in Corrie affected her and the incredible career that she's forged since. Through some very challenging times in her life and a mental health battle, Suranne reflects on how she made it through and how honesty with yourself is key to it all.

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