Sophie is the younger sister of Oscar-winner Emma Thompson and is an acclaimed actress in her own right.
She won a prestigious Olivier Award for her performance in a West production of Into The Woods in 1999 and wowed critics with her chilling performances as EastEnders' infamous Stella.
The actress has recently finished filming ITV's lavish adaptation of A Room With a View and also has fantastic comic timing. Sophie has starred alongside a host of leading funnymen such as Lee Evans, Jack Dee and Alan Davies in her blossoming career.
Play"Brilliant actors. Richard Beckinsale was amazing, I was devastated when he left this world"
Play"I have had a passion for Sooty and Sweep since I went to see their live show aged just five"
Play"He was strange, wild and unusual but I just loved him and I never missed the show when I was a kid"
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