Susan McCardle
Biography
Manchester born actress whose credits include film roles in Sightseers, Is Harry On The Boat? and Far From The Madding Crowd, and TV including Early Doors, Once Upon a Time in the North, The Syndicate, Shameless, The Queen's Nose, Queer as Folk and Coronation Street.
Known For & Full Filmography10 Titles
Drama Series - 2004, 16 episodes • as Second Mother
The story of a young group of siblings pretty much abandoned by their parents, surviving by their wits - and humor - on a rough Manchester council estate. Whilst they won't admit it, they need help and find it in Steve, a young middle class lad who falls for Fiona, the oldest sibling, and increasingly finds himself drawn to this unconventional and unique family. Anarchic family life seen through the eyes of an exceptionally bright fifteen year old, who struggles to come of age in the context of his belligerent father, closeted brother, psychotic sister and internet porn star neighbors.
Drama Series - 1992, 16 episodes • as Waitress
Jack Frost is a gritty, dogged and unconventional detective with sympathy for the underdog and an instinct for moral justice who attracts trouble like a magnet. Despite some animosity with his superintendent, Norman “Horn-rimmed Harry” Mullett, Frost and his ever-changing roster of assistants manage to solve cases via his clever mind, good heart, and cool touch.
Drama Series - 2010, 16 episodes • as Doreen
How certain people end up being accused of a crime.
Drama Series - 2015, 16 episodes • as Nurse Macclesfield
In Victorian London, feisty heroine Hetty Feather is trapped in the Foundling Hospital, the strict institution ruled over by the formidable Matron Bottomley. Aided by friends and thwarted by enemies, Hetty battles to win her freedom and finally find her real mother. Based on the book by Jacqueline Wilson.
Drama Series - 1999, 16 episodes • as Sally Rawlins
Stuart Jones has got it all. He's rich, drop-dead gorgeous and always the centre of attention. He can be forgiven the arrogance because he's pretty close to perfection. His best mate Vince Tyler is funny, adorable and definitely a babe but, unlike his friend, has zero confidence in himself. Since time began, Vince has carried a torch for Stuart but his love remains firmly unrequited. They're both 29, hitting Canal Street every night, stalwarts of the scene but just starting to wonder where else their lives may be going. Then along comes Nathan Maloney. Young, wild and coming out with a vengeance, he crowbars his way into their world and once he arrives, nothing is ever the same again.
Drama Series - 1995, 16 episodes • as Adult Pansy
Children's series about a magic coin that can grant wishes.
Drama Series - 2003, 16 episodes • as Nicola
A sitcom set in a small pub in Manchester, “The Grapes”, where daily life is bound up in the issues of love, loneliness, and blocked urinals. Regular drinkers Joe and Duffy pass the time with landlord Ken and his police officer cronies.
Movie - 2012, 2h 15m • as Hen
Chris wants to show girlfriend Tina his world, but events soon conspire against the couple and their dream caravan holiday takes a very wrong turn.
Drama Series - 2003, 16 episodes • as Joy
Follows the staff and patients of a Yorkshire cottage hospital in the 60s, embroiled in tangled love lives and bitter power struggles.
Movie - 2001, 2h 15m • as Pacemaker Peggy
On Ibiza, tour rep Brad is determined to win the informal competition among the male reps to sleep with the most female clients, while his friend Mikey is looking for true love.