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22 February 2025

Umi Myers stars in Dope Girls

The highly anticipated BBC series Dope Girls, starring Umi Myers as Billie Cassidy, airs tonight on BBC1.

Written by Alex Warren and award-winning playwright Polly Stenham, the 6-part drama explores the women behind Soho’s expanding illicit underground club scene in 1918 at the end of WW1.

The London Standard ***** ‘Nicholson sells it utterly, as does Umi Myers, who plays Billie, a nightclub dancer who gets caught up in the increasing chaos.’

Digital Spy ***** ‘Umi Myers’ Billie is equally compelling. She’s beguiling and has a lofty, flighty air about her, giving the impression of someone whose cares don’t stick for too long. But Myers injects a heaviness into Billie’s expressive eyes that speaks of pain – and if you double-take, you’ll catch the sadness in her smile.’

Dope Girls is on BBC One every Saturday at 9.15pm and available on BBC iPlayer

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