“An outstanding detective drama”: 7 “5-star” Hannah Waddingham dramas to watch on ITV, Netflix, the BBC & more

Sometimes, all we need to see is an actor’s name on the cast list to know a show is worth watching, and Hannah Waddingham has that power over us. You might have already seen her most recent dazzling performance in series 4 of Ted Lasso, but there's plenty more to discover in her impressive collection of work - and, we've picked out the best for you to watch next.

From an outstanding detective drama to a hysterical Hollywood cameo and two dramas showing off her killer instincts, there’s an option for whatever mood you might be in. So, remotes at the ready – here are seven 5-star Hannah Waddingham dramas to watch now on ITV, Netflix, the BBC and more.

Partners In Crime

This outstanding detective drama is an Agatha Christie adaptation that revolves around married beekeepers Tommy (David Walliams) and Tuppence (Call the Midwife’s Jessica Raine), who find themselves propelled into the world of Cold War espionage. The series is split into two three-part stories – the first is called The Secret Adversary and the second is called N or M? Hannah Waddingham stars in the latter as a chilling antagonist known as Blonde Assassin – and she’s nothing short of brilliant. Partners In Crime is available to watch now on BBC iPlayer.

Ted Lasso

Richmond FC are officially back, with Hannah Waddingham reprising her much-loved role for series 4 as the charismatic football club owner, Rebecca Welton. This latest chapter sees Ted (Jason Sudeikis) return from Kansas to Richmond as he takes on his biggest challenge yet – coaching a second division women’s team. Fan favourites Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein) and Keeley (Juno Temple) are also back, alongside a new assistant coach Alice Chilton (Tanya Reynolds). Series 4 premiered on Apple TV on Wednesday 5 August with new episodes coming out every Wednesday.

Ride Or Die

This electric series introduces us to Judith (Hannah Waddingham), who leads a double life as an international assassin, unbeknownst to her best friend Debbie (Octavia Spencer). But when one of Judith’s jobs goes catastrophically wrong, she invites Debbie to join her on the run from a mysterious enemy. But will the women be able to fix their friendship and stay alive on this exhilarating journey? Ride Or Die is available to watch now on Prime Video.

Tom Jones

This phenomenal adaptation of Henry Fielding’s classic 18th-century novel follows the eponymous Tom Jones (Solly McLeod), a handsome and charming foundling who falls in love with a wealthy heiress Sophia Western (Sophie Wilde). However, their families vehemently oppose the match. The hopeless lovers think they might have a shot when they both end up in London, but Sophia’s aunt, the deceitful Lady Bellaston (Hannah Waddingham) will stop at nothing to destroy their relationship. Tom Jones is available to watch now on ITVX.

Sex Education

This unforgettable British comedy-drama follows the awkward Otis Milburn (Asa Butterfield), who uses the knowledge he’s learned from his sex therapist mother, Dr Jean Milburn (Gillian Anderson), to set up an underground clinic of his own. He teams up with his classmate Maeve Wiley (Emma Mackey) to help fellow students with their most intimate problems… Hannah Waddingham has a recurring role as Sofia Marchetti, one of Jackson Marchetti’s mothers, who initially puts a lot of pressure for her son to succeed as a swimmer. All four series of Sex Education are available to watch now on Netflix.

The Fall Guy

Hannah Waddingham joins Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt in The Fall Guy, which follows stuntman Colt Seavers (Gosling) who reluctantly returns to the career after a near-fatal accident. He’s persuaded to travel to Sydney by producer Gail Meyer (Waddingham), who tells him he must help his former girlfriend Jody Moreno (Blunt). Her directorial debut is in tatters after his former stunt assignment, Tom Weaver, is missing and at the centre of a criminal conspiracy. But will he be able to find his former work partner and get his girlfriend back? What unfolds is a brilliant action-packed ride. You can watch The Fall Guy now on Netflix.

The Hustle

For more sun-soaked escapism, The Hustle reimagines the 1988 hit Dirty Rotten Scoundrels with rival con artists Josephine Chesterfield (Anne Hathaway) and Penny Rust (Rebel Wilson). The film follows the prolific tricksters as they scam rich male holidaymakers on the French Riviera. However, their rivalry culminates in an all-out turf war – they agree that whoever can con a tech mogul out of $500,000 can stay, with the loser exiled from the exclusive resort. Hannah Waddingham makes a brief but brilliant cameo as Shiraz, who’s part a loud-mouthed gaggle of women that confronts Josephine in a nightclub. You can watch The Hustle now on Prime Video.