Who is Lucy Speed in Casualty and what role did she play in EastEnders?

Former EastEnders star Lucy Speed will feature in tonight’s episode of Casualty.

The actress is most known for her role in the BBC One soap, so here’s everything you need to know about her before tonight’s episode at 8:35pm.

Who is Lucy Speed?

Lucy Speed, 45, is an actress who has appeared in many TV dramas over the years.

She played the role of DC Stevie Moss in The Bill on and off from 1993-2010.

Lucy has also featured in ITV’s Marcella and Netflix’s hit drama After Life, where she portrayed the role of Tracy.

What role did she play in EastEnders?

Lucy played Natalie Price in EastEnders from 1994-2004.

Natalie was the ex-wife of EastEnders legend Barry Evans (Shaun Williamson).

Following Barry’s death (he was pushed off a cliff by Janine), Natalie and son Jack left Walford.

In 2007, viewers discovered Pat Butcher kept in touch with Natalie and went to stay with her following an accident.

Who does Lucy play in Casualty?

Lucy plays the mother of Jude (Sonny Charlton), a 15/16 year old trans woman.

Jude is admitted to the ED suffering from the effects of drink and drugs.

It becomes apparent Jude has a lot of issues at home and it later transpires her mum doesn’t support the way she lives.

What is happening in Casualty tonight?

Elsewhere, Rosie Jones returns as Paula desperately fights to gain access to baby Ena.

Fortunately, the hearing goes in Paula’s favour as she gets Ena back.

Paula is determined to be independent and refuses help from Jan (Di Botcher) and Dylan (William Beck), but as she faces a few problems, will Paula end up asking for help?

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