Katherine Parkinson – ‘I’m Still Learning How to Be Me’

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May 20, 202648:41Arts

*triggers: contains description of physical assault Katherine Parkinson is the two‑time BAFTA‑winning actor beloved for The IT Crowd, Doc Martin, Humans and most recently, Rivals, the hit Jilly Cooper adaptation that bec...

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