Tanya Franks

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Tanya Franks
Franks in 2014
Born
Tanya Christine Franks

(1967-08-16) 16 August 1967 (age 56)
Plumstead, London, England[1]
Occupation(s)Actress, writer, producer
Years active1986–present
PartnerScott Mitchell (2023–present)
Websitetanyafranks.com

Tanya Christine Franks (born 16 August 1967) is an English actress. She is best known for her role as Rainie Cross in the BBC soap opera, EastEnders.

Career

1986–2006

Franks worked for 14 years in theatre both in the UK and abroad. Her roles included the title role in Tess

Rowanne Morell in the long-running ITV1 police serial-drama The Bill.[5] Franks stayed with the serial for over a year, with her character investigating various murders of police officers and police corruption
.

In 2006, Franks starred opposite

BAFTA nomination for best comedy series and won The South Bank Show award for Best Comedy.[citation needed
]

2007–present

In July 2007, it was announced that Franks would play the role of Tanya Branning's (Jo Joyner) sister, Rainie Cross in the BBC One soap opera EastEnders for a week-long stint from 2 August 2007. Franks returned to EastEnders as Rainie in January 2008,[7] and again in August 2010.[8] She returned again in April 2011, before departing once more later that year. She made a surprise return to the show on 16 June 2014 and departed on 15 February 2015.[9] EastEnders announced on 18 January 2018 that Franks would make a guest appearance the following day and return on a permanent basis later in the year.[10] Franks made her full-time return on 24 April 2018. It was announced in June 2022 that Franks had left the role of Rainie. Her final scenes aired on 29 June 2022. She returned for a brief stint on 23 August until 25 August 2022.

In 2008, Franks starred as Sandra Farrell in the

Inside No 9.[15]

In addition to her television work, Franks has also appeared in further theatre roles, including starring as Sylv in

The Royal National Theatre’s production of Othello by William Shakespeare.[20]

Stock-pot Productions

1993–present

Franks founded Stock-pot Productions in 1993. Theatre credits included Scenes of Shaw at London's Theatre Museum starring Les Dennis and the late Paul Eddington; Deckchairs at London's Kings Head Theatre in which Tanya also co-starred. Co-productions included the national tour of You Don't Kiss and All Fall Away which the Guardian named Pick of the Week with Tanya playing the lead role at the Latchmere Theatre (now Theatre 503).[21] The company has made three short films, the last of which Franks wrote, produced, and starred in, entitled One Day. It was officially selected at several national and international film festivals and was Kodak best short film finalist. In addition to Franks, the film starred Tim McInnerny as well as Toby Stephens in a small part.[22]

Personal life

Franks has been in a relationship with recruitment consultant Scott Mitchell, the widower of

Dame Barbara Windsor, since July 2023.[23]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2000–2003 Family Affairs Karen Ellis Regular role; 147 episodes
2004 Missing Woman Short film; also writer and producer
2004–2005 The Bill DCI Morrell Regular role; 22 episodes
2005 Holby City Tina Papworth Episode: "Live and Let Die"
Chromophobia Christine Film
2006 Doctors Juliet Nicholls Episode: "Marilyn, Sometimes"
2006–2009 Pulling Karen Main role; 13 episodes
2007 One Day Cherie short film; also writer and producer
2007–2008, 2010–2011,
2014–2015, 2018–2022 		EastEnders Rainie Cross Regular role; 382 episodes
2008 The Cup Sandra Farrell Main role; 6 episodes
2010 Skins Ruth Byatt Episode: "Cook"
Ashes to Ashes Marjorie Blonde Series 3: Episode 1
2010–2011 Hotel Trubble Dolly Regular role; 26 episodes
2011 Island Ruby Film
Coming Up Shirley Episode: "Geronimo"
2012
New Tricks
 		Roxanne Guthrie Episode: "Dead Poets"
Get Lucky Barbara Short film
Liz & Dick Sybil Burton Television film
2013 Pramface Fiona Episode: "Super Mum and Hardguy 2000"
Love Matters Denise Episode: "Kitten Chic"
The Magnificent Eleven Clare Film
Pieces Mother Short film
2013–2015 Broadchurch Lucy Stevens Main role; 12 episodes
2014 Judith Judith's mother Short film; voice only
2015–2017 Chewing Gum Mandy Recurring role; 5 episodes
2016 Vera Lorraine Hallam Episode: "The Moth Catcher"
Grantchester Rita Jones Series 2: Episode 5
Moon Dogs Pam Film
Agriculture Etta TV miniseries
The Coopers vs the Rest Tess Episode: "Pilot"
We Still Steal the Old Way Governor Pryce Film
2016–2018 Mum Carol 3 episodes
2017–2019 Porters Jane Bison Main role; 6 episodes
2018 Inside No. 9 Tracey Episode: "Zanzibar"
The Split Sarah Pope Series 1: Episode 1
Silent Witness Jackie Emmans Episodes: "Family: Parts 1 & 2"
Aux Jane Dale Film
Urban Myths Becca Episode: "Public Enemy"
The Quarter: Teaser Sarah Short film
2022 My Love Affair with Marriage Teacher #2 Voice only

Accolades

Year Award Category Nominee/work Result Ref.
2002 The British Soap Awards Best Actress Family Affairs Nominated [24]
2003 Nominated [25]
2009
British Comedy Awards
 Best Female Newcomer Pulling Nominated [26]
2014 Inside Soap Awards Best Bitch EastEnders Longlisted [27]
2018 Best Bad Girl Shortlisted [28]
Best Partnership (shared with Jake Wood) Longlisted [29]
2019 National Television Awards Serial Drama Performance Longlisted [30]
2019 Inside Soap Awards Best Bad Girl Shortlisted [31]
2021 Best Partnership (shared with Ricky Champ) Longlisted [32]

References

  1. ^ "Tanya Gets Frank" (PDF). News Shopper. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
  2. ^ [1] Archived 7 November 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Tanya Franks on Twitter: "1999/00 I was Sylv in Steven Berkoff's 25th anniversary run of EAST. And yesterday's catch up. Pic @jamesbarriscale http://t.co/O2UhQawoWE"
  4. ^ "Family Affairs". IMDb. Retrieved 2 July 2011.
  5. ^ "Tanya Franks". IMDb. Retrieved 2 July 2011.
  6. ^ BBC Three - Pulling, Special
  7. ^ BBC Programme Information, Network TV Week 2, Tuesday 8 January 2008 accessed 7 December 2007
  8. ^ Green, Kris (27 July 2010). "Phil hits Peggy across the face". Digital Spy. Retrieved 27 July 2010.
  9. ^ "EastEnders: Rainie returns..." Tanya Franks.com. Archived from the original on 2 May 2011. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
  10. Hearst Magazines UK
    . Retrieved 18 January 2018.
  11. ^ BBC Two - The Cup, Episode 1
  12. ^ Tanya Franks – IMDb
  13. ^ BBC – Press Office – Network TV Programme Information BBC Week 13 Unplaced
  14. ^ Pramface (Aaargh) on BBC3, Sun 16 Aug 3:00am - Your UK TV Listings at TVGuide.co.uk
  15. ^ "Inside No 9, episode 1 review: a triumphant return for Pemberton and Shearsmith". The Telegraph. 2 January 2018. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
  16. ^ Tanya Franks | National Theatre | South Bank, London Archived 3 September 2014 at the Wayback Machine
  17. ^ Sherlock Holmes - The Best Kept Secret (Leeds) - WhatsOnStage.com
  18. ^ The Good Person of Sichuan at The Mercury Theatre
  19. ^ "The Truth at the Menier Chocolate Factory, SE1 | the Times". The Times. Archived from the original on 18 November 2016. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
  20. ^ "Othello | National Theatre".
  21. ^ Stock-pot Productions (UK) Stock-pot Films (US)
  22. ^ Stock-pot Productions LLC, Blog Archived 21 April 2006 at the Wayback Machine
  23. ^ Seddon, Dan (14 July 2023). "EastEnders star Tanya Franks dating Barbara Windsor's widower Scott Mitchell". Digital Spy. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
  24. ^ Welsh, James (16 May 2002). "British Soap Awards 2002: Nominations". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  25. ^ "The British Soap Awards 2003". Celebrities Worldwide. 10 May 2003. Archived from the original on 12 May 2014. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
  26. ^ "High hopes for Michael McIntyre and Alan Carr at Comedy Awards". Evening Standard. 18 November 2009. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  27. ^ Dainty, Sophie (29 July 2014). "Inside Soap Awards 2014 longlist revealed". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
  28. Hearst Magazines UK
    . Retrieved 21 April 2019.
  29. Hearst Magazines UK
    . Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  30. ^ Harp, Justin (16 October 2018). "Here are all the nominees for the National TV Awards 2019, including Strictly, Doctor Who and Ant & Dec". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
  31. Hearst Magazines UK
    . Retrieved 3 October 2019.
  32. ^ Alexander, Susannah (28 September 2021). "Inside Soap Awards announces 2021 longlist as voting opens – here's who's up for prizes". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 2 October 2021. Retrieved 2 October 2021.

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