Main content

Tess

An aspiring science fiction writer who has found herself locked into a soul-destroying IT job.

Fact titleFact data
Played by
Jessica Regan

She doesn’t have the courage to break free and pursue her dreams until offered a golden opportunity by Joel.

She initially appears timid and easily bullied by her boss (and Joel), but as the kidnap continues she starts to find her inner strength.

Jessica Regan

Jessica Regan is an Irish actress best known for her role playing Niamh Donoghue in BBC One’s Doctors.

Born in Kilkenny, Jessica grew up in Tipperary. She studied English and History at University College Cork before moving to London where she attended RADA. She has a string of theatre credits to her name including Henry V (Regents Park Open Air Theatre), Long Day’s Journey Into Night (Bristol Old Vic), and Liola (National Theatre).

Jessica’s television roles include Call the Midwife, Silent Witness, Peep Show, No Signal, and The Wrong Door.