Laura Holly Aikman (born 24 December 1985) is an English actress. She has appeared in television shows including The Mysti Show (2004–2005), Casualty (2009–2010), Lemon La Vida Loca (2012–2013), 4 O'Clock Club (2012–2014), The Job Lot (2014–2015), Waterloo Road (2015) and Gavin & Stacey (2019 & 2024)
Early life Aikman was born in the London Borough of Brent in 1985, the daughter of actor and writer Stuart Aikman (known as Stuart St Paul) and actress Jean Heard. She grew up in Northwood, Hertfordshire and attended Haberdashers' Aske's School for Girls in Elstree, Hertfordshire.
Career In 2009, she appeared in the BBC Three series Personal Affairs playing Lucy. On 8 August 2009, it was announced that Aikman would be joining the cast of Casualty, and her role as May Phelps started on 12 September 2009. Aikman appeared in 35 episodes, her final appearance aired on 8 May 2010. Aikman also appeared in the original pilot episode of "The Inbetweeners".
In 2012, Aikman starred alongside Leigh Francis's character Keith Lemon in his TV show Lemon La Vida Loca during the first series. She played the role of his Yorkshire girlfriend, Rosie. Aikman announced that she would not be returning to the show for the second series despite making an appearance in episode 1. In July 2014, it was announced that Aikman would be joining the cast of Waterloo Road for the tenth and final series as deputy headteacher Lorna Hutchinson. In 2014-15, Aikman had a leading role in the second and third series of The Job Lot.
In 2018, Aikman joined 26 other celebrities at Metropolis Studios, to perform an original Christmas song called "Rock With Rudolph", which was written and produced by Grahame and Jack Corbyn. The song was in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital and was released digitally on independent record label Saga Entertainment on 30 November 2018 under the artist name The Celebs. The music video debuted exclusively with The Sun on 29 November 2018 and had its first TV showing on Good Morning Britain on 30 November 2018. The song peaked at number two on the iTunes pop chart.
Personal life Aikman has been married to actor Matt Kennard since 2019; they met when she joined the cast for the final season (2015) of Bluestone 42. Aikman volunteered with Shout 85258, providing mental health support throughout 2022. Aikman has Ulcerative colitis. Her father is former stuntman Stuart St. Paul.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002zglf
Filmography +Key Denotes productions that have not yet been released
Film YearTitleRoleNotes 1996 Surviving Picasso Maya Widmaier-Picasso 1997 The Usual Children Hela 1998 The Scarlet Tunic Dotty Marlowe 1999 Great Expectations Young Biddy Virtual Sexuality Lucy Parker 2005 Rude Awakenings Ally Short film 2007 Popcorn Jeannie Blood Monkey Sydney Maas Direct-to-video 2008 The Trevor Ending Story Sally Short film 2010 Freight Julie Taylor 2011 Six Degrees Student Girl Short film 2012 Keith Lemon: The Film Rosie 2013 Bula Quo! Caroline Guitars, Guns and Paradise! 2014 Cancer Hair Claire Short film 2015 Amar Akbar & Tony Samantha 2016 The Hatching Lucy 2017 Lady M Chloe Short film 2020 Settlers Sam Short film 2021 Milk Lydia Short film @ Natalie Short film 2022 This Is Christmas Polly 2023 Scrapper Kaye 2024 Time Travel Is Dangerous Young Valerie
Television YearTitleRoleNotes 2000 Casualty Rebecca Bright Episode: "Choked:Part One" 2004 Doctors Katy Harding Episode: "Inner Circles" Tracy Beaker Parties with Pudsey Mysti TV movie, guest role - part 4 only 2004–2005 The Mysti Show Mysti Title character 2006 The Best Man Alison Poley TV movie 2007 Trial & Retribution Kelly Hobson Episode: "Closure" The Bill Tanya Murphy Episode: "Copy Cat Killer" 2008 Teenage Kicks Milly Heath Main cast Dis/Connected Paula TV movie 2008–2009 That Mitchell and Webb Look Various roles 4 episodes 2009 Demons Alice Episode: "Smitten" FM Sky Episode: "Blinded by the Light" Personal Affairs Lucy Baxter Miniseries, main cast 2009–2010 Casualty May Phelps Main cast (series 24) 2010 The Adventures of Daniel Suzie TV movie Rules of Love Receptionist TV movie Identity Olivia Knighton Episode: "Chelsea Girl" Jack Taylor Kelly Episode: "Purgatory" 2011 Not Going Out Debbie Episode: "Debbie" 2012–2013 Lemon La Vida Loca Rosie Parker Main cast (series 1), guest (1 episode series 2) 2012–2014 4 O'Clock Club Mrs Melanie Poppy Main cast (series 1–2), guest (2 episodes series 3) 2013 Pramface Jenny Episode: "Stay at Home Losers" Way to Go Julia Main cast My Town 2013–2016 Citizen Khan Debbie 4 episodes 2014 Siblings Amanda Episode: "Burrito Neighbours" 2014–2015 The Job Lot Natalie Mason Main cast (series 2–3) 2015 Waterloo Road Lorna Hutchinson Recurring role (series 10) Bluestone 42 Ellen Main cast (series 3) 2016 Comedy Playhouse Georgy Episode: "Stop/Start" Josh Amy Episode: "Sex & Politics" Lovesick Jo 2 episodes 2017 Liar D.I. Charlotte Sullivan Episode: "The Marshes" So Awkward Ms Vicky Parfitt Main cast (series 3) 2018 Shane the Chef Penny Recurring voice role, 4 episodes 2018–2019 Space Chickens in Space Starley Main cast, voice role 2019 Sadie Sparks Val Garcia Recurring voice role London Kills Leanne Ponting 2 episodes 2019, 2024 Gavin & Stacey Sonia 2 episodes: "A Special Christmas" and “Finale” 2020 Incredible Ant Bibi Main cast The Split Tabby 2 episodes 2021 Death in Paradise Cherry Jackson Episode: "Lucky in Love" The One Lucy Bell 2 episodes Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before ChristmasElla Television special 2022 The Rising Victoria Sands 2 episodes 2023Archie Dyan Cannon Main cast2024JoanVal5 episodes 2025 This City Is Ours Rachel Duffy Main castSuspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de MenezesLana Vandenberghe3 episodes2026Dragon StrikerTBA Rhona #1/Rhona #2 Post-production
Theatre Princess Catherine in Henry V. Rebecca Foley in Pravda. Connie Batsford in Bus. Blousie Brown in Bugsy Malone (musical). Cee in BLOODSPORT: After Helen of Troy (play) at Theatre Royal Stratford East https://www.stratfordeast.com/whats-on/all-shows/bloodsport-after-helen-of-troy#CastDetails
Audio YearTitleRoleNotes2019Doctor Who: The New Adventures of Bernice Summerfield Volume 05: Buried MemoriesYoung AnitaDoctor Who 2020Susan's War 1LootsaDoctor Who: Time ApartMary WadeTorchwood: Ex MachinaAbigail ForehillTorchwood 2021The Diary of River Song Series 08Linos / Shuttle AIDoctor WhoMaster!Lila KreegDoctor Who: The Eleventh Doctor Chronicles Volume 02Sarah Ellison2022Heroes and VillainsMutoid / PeshThe Worlds of Blake's 72023The ChimesLillianThe Chimes 2025Rise of the EukaryansNarrator Doctor Who
Video games YearTitleRoleNotes 2012 The Secret World Various Voice only 2013 Divinity: Dragon Commander Scarlett Voice only2014 Grid Autosport Voice only Dreamfall Chapters Sister Sahya/Marcurian Rebel Voice only Dragon Age: Inquisition Various Voice only2015 Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below Various English version, voice only Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward Yda English version, voice only Guitar Hero Live Voice only Assassin's Creed Syndicate London Civilian Voice only Assassin's Creed Syndicate: Jack the Ripper London Civilian Voice only2017 Mass Effect: Andromeda Various Voice only Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood Lyse English version, voice only Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age Jade English version, voice only2019 Another Eden: The Cat Beyond Time and Space Voice only Anthem Various Voice only Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers Lyse English version, voice only 2021 Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker Lyse English version, voice only 2023 Final Fantasy XVI Eloise Voice only 2024 Dragon's Dogma 2 Doireann Voice only
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