# Kerry Godliman

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English actress and comedian (born 1973)

Kerry Godliman Godliman in 2024 Born Kerry Anna Godliman 1973 (age 52–53) Perivale, London, England Alma mater Rose Bruford College Occupations Actress comedian Years active 1998–present Spouse Ben Abell Children 2 Website kerrygodliman.com

**Kerry Anna Godliman** (born 1973) is an English actress and comedian. She has appeared in TV roles in *[Derek](/source/Derek_(TV_series))*, *[Bad Move](/source/Bad_Move)*, and *[After Life](/source/After_Life_(TV_series))*.

## Early life

Godliman was born in 1973[1] in [Perivale](/source/Perivale), [West London](/source/West_London),[2] and trained at [Rose Bruford College](/source/Rose_Bruford_College) in [South London](/source/South_London).[3]

## Career

### Television

In the first decade of the 2000s, Godliman appeared in a variety of television productions, including *[Spoons](/source/Spoons_(TV_series))*, *[Law of the Playground](/source/Law_of_the_Playground)*, *[Rush Hour](/source/Rush_Hour_(UK_TV_series))*, *[Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow](/source/Michael_McIntyre's_Comedy_Roadshow)*, and *[Home Time](/source/Home_Time)*. She played Hannah in [Ricky Gervais](/source/Ricky_Gervais)'s [Channel 4](/source/Channel_4) sitcom *[Derek](/source/Derek_(TV_series))*,[4] Belinda Dawes in *[Our Girl](/source/Our_Girl)*,[5] and Liz Carter in *[Carters Get Rich](/source/Carters_Get_Rich)*.

In 2017, Godliman landed the role of Nicky in the [ITV](/source/ITV_(TV_network)) sitcom *[Bad Move](/source/Bad_Move)* and in 2018, she played Peggy Aytean in the Channel 4 computer game series *[Rob Beckett](/source/Rob_Beckett)'s Playing for Time*.[6] The same year, she won the seventh series of [Dave](/source/Dave_(TV_channel))'s comedy game show *[Taskmaster](/source/Taskmaster_(TV_series))*, beating [James Acaster](/source/James_Acaster), [Jessica Knappett](/source/Jessica_Knappett), [Phil Wang](/source/Phil_Wang), and [Rhod Gilbert](/source/Rhod_Gilbert). Between 2017 and 2019, she made a number of appearances on the celebrity panel show *[Mock the Week](/source/Mock_the_Week)*.

In 2019, Godliman appeared as Lisa in Ricky Gervais's black comedy series *[After Life](/source/After_Life_(TV_series))*.[7] She reprised her role in series two and three, in 2020 and 2022, respectively.[8] A year later, she played ex-MP Stella Maitland in the Channel 4 four-part drama series *[Adult Material](/source/Adult_Material)*. Since 2021, she has portrayed the lead character Pearl Nolan in the mystery series *[Whitstable Pearl](/source/Whitstable_Pearl)*.[9] Since 2022, she has appeared in the crime thriller series *[Trigger Point](/source/Trigger_Point_(TV_series))*.[10][11]

### Radio

In August 2014, Godliman made her first appearance on the long-running BBC Radio 4 quiz *[Just a Minute](/source/Just_a_Minute)*.[12] In 2017, she starred alongside [Stephanie Cole](/source/Stephanie_Cole) in an episode of *[John Finnemore](/source/John_Finnemore_(writer))'s Double Acts* on Radio 4 and (with [Marcus Brigstocke](/source/Marcus_Brigstocke)) in *The Wilsons Save the World*.

She also appeared as a guest on the [satirical](/source/Satirical) radio show *[The Now Show](/source/The_Now_Show)* to reflect on International Women's Day on 10 March 2017, and took part in episodes 3 and 4 of *[I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue](/source/I'm_Sorry_I_Haven't_a_Clue)*, series 70, that were recorded in [Woking](/source/Woking). She has appeared on *[The News Quiz](/source/The_News_Quiz)*.

### Stand-up comedy

Godliman in 2011

Godliman has performed as a stand-up comedian throughout her career, including several appearances on *[Live at the Apollo](/source/Live_at_the_Apollo_(TV_series))*, and she tours in this capacity.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] In January 2022, she performed her show *Bosh* at [Blackheath Halls](/source/Blackheath_Halls), London. In a review for *[The Guardian](/source/The_Guardian)*, writer Brian Logan praised the show, rating it 3/5 stars, and stating that the performance is filled with "vigour, charm and plenty [of] good gags".[13] Godliman's tour is expected to last several months across the UK.[14][15]

## Personal life

Godliman is married to actor Ben Abell. They have two children and live in [South London](/source/South_London).[16][17]

## Selected filmography

### Film

List of film appearances, with year, title, and role shown Year Title Role Notes 2016 Mascots Sarah Golly 2017 The Mercy Bear and Swan Landlady 2024 We Live in Time Jane 2025 Spinal Tap II: The End Continues Hope Faith

### Television

List of television appearances, with year, title, and role shown Year Title Role Notes 1998 Casualty WPC Series 13; episode 9: "Public Service" 1999 The Knock Tammy Series 4; episode 4 Daylight Robbery Nurse Series 1; episode 2 2003 Murder in Mind DC Rhys Series 3; episode 4: "Suicide" Holby City Karen Donnelly Series 5; episode 45: "On the Inside" 2004 The Bill Lisa Turner Series 20; episode 1: "Trust Means Nothing" 2005 My Hero Receptionist Series 5; episode 1: "The Foresight Saga" The Quatermass Experiment Mrs. Matthews Television film Spoons Various characters Episodes 1–6 2006–2008 Law of the Playground Herself Series 1 & 2; 13 episodes 2007 Gina's Laughing Gear Episode 3: "Driving Me Mad" Rush Hour Competitive mum / Rock dad's wife Episodes 1–6 Extras Floor manager Series 2; episode 7: "The Extra Special Series Finale" 2008 Poppy Shakespeare Verna Television film 2009 Doctors Tonya Potter Series 10; episode 215: "Cows" Home Time Becky Hogg Episodes 1–6 2010 Miranda Michelle Series 2; episode 1: "The New Me" 2011 Silk PC Wendy Banks Series 1; episode 2: "High and Dry" Life's Too Short Neighbour Series 1; episode 4 2012 White Van Man WPC Winslow Series 2; episode 6: "Crime and Punishment" Dead Boss Mrs. Cole Mini-series; episode 1 Getting On Tania Barfoot Series 3; episode 2 2012–2014 Derek Hannah Series 1 & 2; 14 episodes 2013 Mayday Amelia Mini-series; episodes 2 & 5 Frankie Nicky Humphries Episode 6 Him & Her Lorraine Series 4; episode 1: "The Morning" 2013–2014 Our Girl Belinda Dawes Television film (pilot) and series 1; 3 episodes 2015 The Delivery Man Linda Fisher Episode 1: "Youth" Crackanory Connie Series 3; episode 6: "Unlucky for Sam & Bob's House" 2016 Moving On Mel Series 7; episode 3: "A Picture of Innocence" Comedy Playhouse Cathy Series 17; episode 3: "Stop/Start" Jack and Dean of All Trades Ellen Series 1; episode 3: "Dad Men" Murder in Successville Helen Series 2; episode 6: "Memoirs" 2017 Carters Get Rich Liz Carter Episodes 1–6 2017–2018 Bad Move Nicky Rawlings Series 1 & 2; 9 episodes 2018 Damned Beth Grimond (headmistress) Series 2; episode 2 Bliss Elise Episodes 2 & 5 Rob Beckett's Playing for Time Peggy Aytean Episodes 1–4 Taskmaster Herself – contestant Series 7; episodes 1–10, and series 9; episode 5[18] 2018–2020 Save Me Teens Series 1 & 2; 10 episodes 2019 Call the Midwife Ena Schroeder Series 8; episode 8 Treadstone Carol Episodes 1 & 6: "The Cicada Protocol" and "The Hades Awakening" 2019–2021 Frayed Bambi / Bunny Series 1; episode 1, and series 2; episode 3 2019–2022 After Life Lisa Johnson Series 1–3; 18 episodes 2020 Richard Osman's House of Games Herself – contestant Series 3; episodes 66–70 (week 14) Adult Material Stella Maitland Episodes 1–4 2021–2024 Whitstable Pearl[9] Pearl Nolan Series 1–3; 18 episodes 2022 The Undeclared War Angie McMurray Series 1; episodes 4–6 2022– Trigger Point Sonya Reeves Series 1 & 2; 10 episodes TBA Dalziel & Pascoe DI Andrea Pascoe Filming[19]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Pelley, Rich (20 March 2023). ["'I could probably tolerate one Abba track': Kerry Godliman's honest playlist"](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/mar/20/kerry-godliman-honest-playlist). *The Guardian*. [ISSN](/source/ISSN_(identifier)) [0261-3077](https://search.worldcat.org/issn/0261-3077). Retrieved 23 April 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-taskmaster_2-0)** "Series 7, Episode 3". *[Taskmaster](/source/Taskmaster_(TV_series))*. 19 September 2019. [Dave](/source/Dave_(TV_channel)).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Kerry Godliman, comedienne : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide"](http://www.chortle.co.uk/comics/k/187/kerry_godliman). *chortle.co.uk*. 2015. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20070108000050/http://www.chortle.co.uk/comics/k/187/kerry_godliman) from the original on 8 January 2007. Retrieved 7 January 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Channel 4. ["Kerry Godliman interview for Derek"](http://www.channel4.com/info/press/news/kerry-godliman-interview-for-derek). channel4.com. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20130314012921/http://www.channel4.com/info/press/news/kerry-godliman-interview-for-derek) from the original on 14 March 2013. Retrieved 29 March 2013.{{[cite web](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_web)}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_numeric_names:_authors_list))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Crompton, Sarah. ["Our Girl, BBC One"](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/tv-and-radio-reviews/9949408/Our-Girl-BBC-One-review.html). *[The Daily Telegraph](/source/The_Daily_Telegraph)*. London. [ISSN](/source/ISSN_(identifier)) [0307-1235](https://search.worldcat.org/issn/0307-1235). [OCLC](/source/OCLC_(identifier)) [49632006](https://search.worldcat.org/oclc/49632006). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20130326034817/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/tv-and-radio-reviews/9949408/Our-Girl-BBC-One-review.html) from the original on 26 March 2013. Retrieved 7 January 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Rob Beckett's Playing for Time"](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8216630/). *IMDB*. 30 March 2018. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220617034702/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8216630/) from the original on 17 June 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Sanusi, Victoria (8 March 2019). ["After Life cast: who stars with Ricky Gervais in new Netflix series – and where else you've seen them"](https://inews.co.uk/culture/television/after-life-cast-ricky-gervais-netflix-new-series/). *iNews*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20201127175132/https://inews.co.uk/culture/television/after-life-cast-ricky-gervais-netflix-new-series/) from the original on 27 November 2020. Retrieved 8 April 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** McLennan, Patrick (16 January 2022). ["'After Life' star Kerry Godliman feels 'very, very flattered' to be cast by Ricky Gervais - The comedian met the creative powerhouse on the set of 'Extras' and feels excited to be part of his Netflix tragicomedy"](https://www.whattowatch.com/news/after-life-star-kerry-godliman-feels-very-very-flattered-to-be-cast-by-ricky-gervais). *What to Watch*. Retrieved 30 January 2022.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-After_Life_9-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-After_Life_9-1) ["'After Life' Star Kerry Godliman to Headline Acorn TV Thriller 'Whitstable Pearl' from 'Marcella' Producer"](https://deadline.com/2020/10/kerry-godliman-headlines-acorn-tv-murder-mystery-whitstable-pearl-1234590146/). *[Deadline Hollywood](/source/Deadline_Hollywood)*. 2 October 2020. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210519004723/https://deadline.com/2020/10/kerry-godliman-headlines-acorn-tv-murder-mystery-whitstable-pearl-1234590146/) from the original on 19 May 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Williams, Kathryn (30 January 2022). ["After Life's Kerry Godliman: Trigger Point role, Ricky Gervais friendship and lengthy stand-up career"](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/after-lifes-kerry-godliman-trigger-22924478). *Wales Online*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220130213233/https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/after-lifes-kerry-godliman-trigger-22924478) from the original on 30 January 2022. Retrieved 30 January 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Craig, David (24 January 2022). ["Meet the cast of Trigger Point, ITV's new drama from Line of Duty producer"](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/trigger-point-cast-itv/). *Radio Times*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220130220024/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/trigger-point-cast-itv/) from the original on 30 January 2022. Retrieved 30 January 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Just a Minute, Series 70, Episode 4"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04fz0wz). *BBC*. 1 September 2014. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250601145230/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04fz0wz) from the original on 1 June 2025. Retrieved 1 June 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** Logan, Brian (30 January 2022). ["Kerry Godliman review – relatable laughs that get the job done"](https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2022/jan/30/kerry-godliman-review-blackheath-halls-london). *The Guardian*. Retrieved 30 January 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["Kerry Godliman"](https://www.ents24.com/uk/tour-dates/kerry-godliman).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** Nugent, Annabel (14 January 2022). ["Kerry Godliman: 'A lot of panel shows are hosted by white straight guys – so you're outnumbered'"](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/features/kerry-godliman-interview-b1993164.html). *The Independent*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220130215603/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/features/kerry-godliman-interview-b1993164.html) from the original on 30 January 2022. Retrieved 30 January 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** ["Kerry Godliman: 'We're cracking up on stage for your entertainment'"](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2013/apr/28/kerry-godliman-comedian-radio-4-interview). *theguardian.com*. 27 April 2013. Retrieved 9 January 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** Scott, Danny. ["Kerry Godliman interview: 'I spent four days sleeping on a train travelling through India — it has a strange magic'"](https://www.thetimes.com/travel/destinations/asia-travel/india/kerry-godliman-interview-i-spent-four-days-sleeping-on-a-train-travelling-through-india-it-has-a-strange-magic-hpl9c3lb9). *[The Times](/source/The_Times)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250613205931/https://www.thetimes.com/travel/destinations/asia-travel/india/kerry-godliman-interview-i-spent-four-days-sleeping-on-a-train-travelling-through-india-it-has-a-strange-magic-hpl9c3lb9) from the original on 13 June 2025. Retrieved 9 January 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** Warner, Sam (3 October 2019). ["Taskmaster contestant replaced after one comedian pulls out with illness"](https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a29349047/taskmaster-katy-wix-replaced-pulls-out-illness/). *Digital Spy*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250508191055/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a29349047/taskmaster-katy-wix-replaced-pulls-out-illness/) from the original on 8 May 2025. Retrieved 8 May 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** ["Kerry Godliman and Nina Singh are officially on set filming for the reimagining of the classic detective series, Dalziel and Pascoe! 🎬"](https://www.instagram.com/p/DVhBqfSDnNe/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=50ca635f-87a1-4098-a2ef-e2937de8bd8a). *Instagram*. Retrieved 13 March 2026.

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