JESSICA Gunning has stolen the show as she returned to The Outlaws for the show's third series. The actress has shot to international fame when she played the role of stalker Martha in Netflix's Baby Reindeer . It tells the 'true story' of creator and star Richard Gadd’s own ordeal.
But before she stepped into the role, Jessica played Diane Pemberley in The Outlaws . On Thursday night she returned to her roots as she reprised her role as Diane for series three of the hit BBC show. But just minutes into the episode viewers heaped praise on the 38-year-old's character.
Taking to social media, one said: "Jessica Gunning is a phenomenal actress. Stealing the show again." A second wrote: "Jessica Gunning is fantastic! She’s has me howling! Quality actress!!" "If you enjoyed seeing Jessica Gunning in Baby Reindeer, I would highly recommend #TheOutlaws where Jessica (and the entire cast) are an absolute treat to watch," said a third.
While a fourth commented: "Oh it’s great to have it back, like welcoming old friends under the picturesque background of my home City welcome back outlaws and thank you Stephen for another great start to the series!" After finishing school, Jessica Gunning went on to study at Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performing in Sidcup and graduated in 2007. It was this same year Jessica had her first television credit as Scarlet in the BBC Three series It's Adam and Shelley. Since then she gone to start in numerous top TV shows, including Prime Suspe.