Suranne Jones transforms into the period explorer to play Anne Lister as filming continues for Gentleman Jack’s second series in Yorkshire
She’s been back to work on the long-awaited second series of the period drama.
And Suranne Jones transformed into her character Anne Lister in androgynous period attire as she filmed new scenes for Gentleman Jack in Yorkshire on Thursday.
The actress, 42, was channelling a Victorian explorer in her costume as the Moors were transformed into snowy Alps to film the scenes.
Back to work: Suranne Jones, 42, transformed into her character Anne Lister in androgynous period attire as she filmed new scenes for Gentleman Jack in Yorkshire on Thursday
Suranne donned a smart black coat and a wide-brimmed hat as the scenes saw her hiking through the snow with the help of a spiked cane.
The Doctor Foster star was wrapped up for the chilly weather to record the scenes, with a stunt double appearing in place of pregnant star Sophie Rundle.
Sipping a mug of tea between scenes, Suranne was in good spirits as she chatted to the crew on hand during production.
Working hard: The actress channelled a Victorian explorer in her costume as the Moors were transformed into snowy Alps to film the scenes
Looking good: Suranne donned a smart black coat and a wide-brimmed hat as the scenes saw her hiking through the snow with the help of a spiked cane
Happy: Sipping a mug of tea between scenes, Suranne was in good spirits as she chatted to the crew on hand during production
Gentleman Jack follows Suranne’s character Anne Lister and her love Ann Walker, played by Sophie, in the BBC period drama.
The series is set in Yorkshire in 1834 and is based on the real life diaries of English landowner and diarist Lister.
The new episodes follow Suranne’s character as her love Ann moves in with her at Shibden Hall and the pair embark on their life as wife and wife.
Who’s that? a stunt double appearing in place of pregnant star Sophie Rundle, riding a horse dressed in a large brown hooded coat
Love: Gentleman Jack follows Suranne’s character Anne Lister and her love Ann Walker, played by Sophie, in the BBC period drama
The first series saw Anne and Ann torn apart when Ann was taken to Scotland, under threat of being married off by her brother-in-law.
But the finale saw the pair brought back together when Ann was called back to Yorkshire to visit her bedridden aunt.
Their reunion took place in a dramatic hilltop moment in which Ann revealed she was finally ready to marry Anne.
Coming soon: The new episodes follow Suranne’s character as her love Ann moves in with her at Shibden Hall and the pair embark on their life as wife and wife
Praised: The first series was praised for Suranne’s performance, with many viewers lauding the series for its portrayal of Anne, who is historically known as the ‘first modern lesbian’
Anne confessed her continued love for Ann, saying: ‘Do you know I don’t think one hour passed when I didn’t think of you. I tried not to.’
‘If you asked me to marry you again I wouldn’t say No,’ Ann promised. ‘But would you say yes?’ Anne checked quickly. ‘Yes. I love you,’ the younger girl sighed, touching the heroine’s face. ‘I’m in love with you. I always have been.’
‘Don’t hurt me,’ muttered Lister back, unexpectedly, poignantly. ‘I’m not as strong as you think…Well I am obviously. But sometimes I’m not.’
Drama: The first series saw Anne and Ann torn apart when Ann was taken to Scotland, under threat of being married off by her brother-in-law, but by the finale the couple were reunited