History of Siobhan Finneran in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 8, 2025

Siobhan Finneran is an English actress who debuted in the 1987 film *Rita, Sue and Bob Too*. She has worked consistently in television drama, with notable roles in *Coronation Street*, *Clocking Off*, and *The Amazing Mrs Pritchard*. Finneran originated the lead female role in the play *On the Shore of the Wide World*, winning a Manchester Evening News Theatre Award. She is also known for her comedic work, particularly as Janice Garvey in the ITV sitcom *Benidorm* from 2007 to 2015.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

August 1997: Marriage to Mark Jordon

In August 1997, Siobhan Finneran married actor Mark Jordon.

2008: The Disappearance of Shannon Matthews

In 2008, the disappearance of Shannon Matthews occurred, which would later be depicted in the drama 'The Moorside' where Finneran played a role in 2017.

December 2014: Appearance in 3 Winters at the Royal National Theatre

In December 2014, Siobhan Finneran appeared in the stage drama '3 Winters' at the Royal National Theatre in London.

2014: Divorce from Mark Jordon

In 2014, Siobhan Finneran and Mark Jordon divorced.

2017: Role as DCI Lauren Quigley in The Loch

In 2017, Siobhan Finneran played Detective Chief Inspector Lauren Quigley in the six-part ITV drama 'The Loch', a crime mystery set in the Scottish Highlands.

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2017: Roles in Cold Feet and The Other One pilot

In 2017, Siobhan Finneran played Nikki Kirkbright in ITV's 'Cold Feet' and Marilyn in 'The Other One' pilot.

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2017: Portrayal of Detective Constable Christine Freeman in The Moorside

In 2017, Siobhan Finneran portrayed Detective Constable Christine Freeman in 'The Moorside', a two-part drama depicting the 2008 disappearance of Shannon Matthews.

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2018: Becka Savage in Doctor Who

In 2018, Siobhan Finneran played Becka Savage in the 'Doctor Who' episode "The Witchfinders".

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2019: Roles in The Widow and A Confession

In 2019, Siobhan Finneran played Sally Newell in 'The Widow' episode "Poteza", and Elaine Pickford in 'A Confession', a TV dramatisation about a murder case.

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2020: Role in Alma's Not Normal pilot

In 2020, Siobhan Finneran played the mother in the comedy pilot 'Alma's Not Normal'.

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2020: Roles in The Other One, The Stranger, and Inside Britain's Food Factories

In 2020, Siobhan Finneran reprised her role as Marilyn in 'The Other One', played Detective Sergeant Johanna Griffin in 'The Stranger' and narrated 'Inside Britain's Food Factories'.

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2021: Alma's Not Normal series pickup

In 2021, 'Alma's Not Normal', in which Finneran plays a role, was picked up for a full 6-episode series after the pilot in 2020.

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2023: Patron for Contact Hostel

In 2023, Siobhan Finneran became a patron for Manchester based charity Contact Hostel.

2023: Roles in Happy Valley, The Reckoning, and Time

In 2023, Siobhan Finneran reprised her role as Clare in the final series of 'Happy Valley', played Beryl in 'The Reckoning', and starred as Marie-Louise Dell in the second series of 'Time'.

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