9.060 minSeason 1 • Episode 6
LatestFrankie's stalker behaves ever more strangely, deeply unsettling her. It has gone beyond a joke. Andy and Ian are thrown together as a result of a vicious dog attack, and they cement their rivalry for Frankie's heart. Who will Frankie choose?
A dedicated and respected nurse, Frankie cares about her patients and their families, but also knows when to keep her distance. As she travels round with her team making house calls, often witnessing the problems and pressures that people have to cope with, Frankie knows that even though it can irritate and frustrate her at times, she still loves her job and wouldn't change it for the world.
Acting
Eve Myles carries every scene with effortless warmth.
Writing
Lucy Gannon scripts feel lived-in, not written.
Creator
Lucy Gannon
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Eve Myles took the role immediately after wrapping Torchwood, wanting something grounded after years of sci-fi spectacle.
The BBC cancelled Frankie after one season despite decent ratings, part of a pattern of axing female-led dramas with 'quiet' premises—see also: The Hour, Birgitte Nyborg's early years.
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