Julia Ormond To Make British TV Debut In BBC One Drama

Actress Julia Ormond is to make her British TV debut in new BBC One drama 'Gold Digger'.

Gold Digger tells the story of a woman falling in love with a much younger man and the effect it has on her already damaged family.

Ms Ormond, best known for her film roles in 'Sabrina' and 'Legends Of The Fall', will play lead role of Julia Day in the six-episode series.

It is written and created by Marnie Dickens ('Thirteen') and made by Mainstreet Pictures. Tim Bradley ('Unforgotten', 'Death in Paradise') will produce and Vanessa Caswill ('Little Women', 'Thirteen') will direct the first three episodes.

Marnie Dickens said: "I'm thrilled to have the hugely talented Julia Ormond bringing our heroine to life. I couldn't be happier to be working with the BBC and Mainstreet on a drama that puts an older woman unequivocally at the heart of the action."

Julia Ormond added: "This is a fabulously written piece exploring family dynamics and I feel extraordinarily grateful to have been cast in Gold Digger and to be working with Vanessa and Marnie."

Gold Digger was commissioned by Piers Wenger, Controller of BBC Drama, and Charlotte Moore, Director of BBC Content.