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Sarah Hadland

Sarah Hadland

Actor · Born May 15, 1971 (55) · St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK

Sarah Hadland is an English actress. She is best known for her role as Stevie Sutton in BBC One's BAFTA-nominated comedy television series Miranda (2009–2015) and Trish in The Job Lot (2013–2015). Hadland appeared as the Ocean Sky receptionist in the 2008 James Bond film Quantum of Solace. Her other movie roles include Magicians (2007), Leap Year (2010) and Learners (2007). Hadland appeared in the comedy-drama television series Moving Wallpaper (2008–2009) as script writer Gillian McGovern, and had roles in the British comedy TV shows That Mitchell and Webb Look (2008–2010), Horrible Histories (2009, 2012–2013, 2015), The Job Lot (2013–2015) and Brotherhood (2015). She appeared in the BBC miniseries The Moonstone (2016). Hadland was born in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, on 15 May 1971. During her schooling at Wilmslow High School in Cheshire, she became involved in amateur dramatics with the Tempo youth group in Wilmslow. She later trained at Laine Theatre Arts. Hadland has one child, a daughter. Following her training, Hadland began her theatre career at the age of 19, appearing in musicals such as Cats and Grease in London's West End. After six years, she transferred to touring theatre, including performances in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. During this period, she began to develop her talents as a voiceover artist, with credits including the white kitten in the Catsan commercial and the America surfer girl in a VO5 shampoo advert. She provided additional voice work for the PlayStation 2 video game Dragon Quest VIII. Hadland's television career began with supporting roles in Bad Girls and The Bill, before she moved on to larger roles in the comedies Green Wing and Broken News. In addition, she appeared in the films Confetti and Magicians alongside comedians David Mitchell and Robert Webb, and BBC One's Learners. Hadland also played characters for their comedy sketch show That Mitchell and Webb Look. In November 2009, Hadland joined Miranda Hart in the BBC comedy series Miranda, based upon the BBC Radio 2 series Miranda Hart's Joke Shop and featuring the same principal actors. From 2007 to 2012, she had a recurring role in the BBC Radio 4 comedy series Bleak Expectations, a parody of Charles Dickens' novels, and of Victoriana in general. Hadland provided the voice of Lily (née Bin) Sourquill, the daughter of Sir Philip ('Pip') Bin over the four series to date. She also voiced the characters Ripely Fecund (Pip's third wife, in series 2) and Miss Christmasham (a parody of Great Expectations' Miss Havisham, in series 3). In 2011, Hadland was cast as the new English teacher, Linda Radleigh, in the BBC drama Waterloo Road. She also appeared in Horrible Histories on the CBBC channel between 2009 and 2015. From 2013 to 2015, Hadland appeared as Trish in the ITV sitcom The Job Lot, set in a busy Jobcentre in the West Midlands. In August 2024, Hadland was announced as a contestant for the twenty-second series of Strictly Come Dancing, partnering with Vito Coppola. The pair ultimately reached the final, finishing as runners-up behind Chris McCausland and his partner Dianne Buswell.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
May 15, 1971 (55)
From
St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK
Works as
Actor
Titles
33 on MovieCove · 61 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 63 days to Oct 26Down 6% in 30 days

What are Sarah Hadland's films like?

Across their 11 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
31%
Self
27%
Society
16%
Ideas
11%
Morality
10%
Survival
3%
Power
2%
Identity4 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this themeHope2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 4 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 3 · Serious 1 · Dark 0

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 2 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 2 · Charged 2 · Intense 0

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 3 · Shifting 1 · Whiplash 0

Funny: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their funny movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 0 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 2

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 2 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 3 · Engaged 1 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 3 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

4 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 2 of 4 analyzed roles.

Ally
2 of 4
Shadow
1 of 4
Hero
1 of 4

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
8
Warm
7
Absurd
5
Hopeful
3
Bittersweet
1
Other
4

How their films linger

Feel-good9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy6
  • Bittersweet4
  • Cyclical1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Sarah Hadland's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 19 of their 33 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Prime Video (11).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Sarah Hadland's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

61 credits, 33 with a MovieCove page; 16 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Bunker(2026)

    as Susan Laurie

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Apocalypse Slough: A Murder, They Hope Mystery (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Monica

  • Daddy Issues (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Show 6 episodes · as Rita

  • The Nobody (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Sarah

  • Leonard Rossiter: Comedy Great (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Narrator

  • The Amazing Hattie Jacques: Larger than Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Narrator

  • Sid James: Comedy Icon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Narrator

  • The Man Who Fell to Earth(2022)

    Show 2 episodes · as Lucy

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all shows

  • Murder, They Hope(2021)

    Show 5 episodes · as Monica

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all shows

  • Love Monster(2020)

    Show 80 episodes · as Tiniest Fluffiest Bunny (voice)

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)

  • Horrible Histories: The Movie - Rotten Romans(2019)

    as Irene the Iceni

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • The Queen's Corgi(2019)

    as Mitzi / Vet (voice)

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Hang Ups (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 2 episodes · as Fiona Bellingham

  • Ratburger(2017)

    as DC Grey

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Daisy & Ollie(2017)

    Show as Daisy

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)

  • Marley's Ghosts(2015)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all shows

  • Brotherhood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 8 episodes · as Debbie

  • Ballot Monkeys (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 5 episodes · as Kate

  • Galavant(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Catherine

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • W1A(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as Pilates Instructor

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all shows

  • Inside No. 9(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as Fran

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Miranda Hart’s Maracattack (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Burton and Taylor(2013)

    as Kathryn Walker

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • The Job Lot(2013)

    Show 18 episodes · as Trish Collingwood

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all shows

  • Now Is Good(2012)

    as Caroline

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • BBC Comedy Feeds (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Linda

  • Death in Paradise(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Deborah Shelman

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • The Bleak Old Shop of Stuff(2011)

    Show as Primly Tightclench

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • Royal Wedding (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Sherry Garvey

  • Leap Year(2010)

    as Gaelic Air Rep 2

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Miranda(2009)

    Show 18 episodes · as Stevie

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Horrible Histories(2009)

    Show 18 episodes · as Additional Voices · as Various

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Quantum of Solace(2008)

    as Ocean Sky Receptionist

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Beautiful People (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Miss Dunnderdale

  • How Not to Live Your Life(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Karen

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • HiT Favorites: Winter Wonderland (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Mandy Flood / Penny Morris (voice)

  • Learners (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Fiona

  • Grow Your Own(2007)

    as Carla

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Magicians (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Carol

  • Snow White: The Sequel(2007)

    as Additional voices (voice)

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • After You've Gone (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Lisa

  • Saxondale(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Tina

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • Confetti(2006)

    as Jen

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Waterloo Road (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 9 episodes · as Linda Radleigh

  • The IT Crowd(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Margaret

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • HiT Favourites: Happy Children's Favourites (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Penny Morris / Mandy Flood / Bella Lasagne (voice)

  • Man Stroke Woman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Broken News (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 6 episodes · as Claire - Traffic Reports

  • Love Soup (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Beethoven (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 3 episodes · as Johanna van Beethoven

  • Heatwave (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Pippa Connors

  • Green Wing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Nurse

  • Peep Show(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Karen

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • The Jury(2002)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • Bad Girls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 3 episodes · as Spike

  • Basil(1998)

    as Windmere House Chambermaid

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • Midsomer Murders(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Ruth Gillan

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Bob and Margaret(1993)

    Show as Mum

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Fireman Sam(1987)

    Show 26 episodes · as Female Voices (voice)

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all shows

  • Daddy's Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Moira

  • Little Leaps (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Show 1 episode · as Sami

Career shape

Star power in the 94th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 58 titles, 55 of them dated from 1987 to 2024; peak year 2007.

Biggest box office

The Queen's Corgi (2019)

$36M worldwide

Highest rated

Miranda (2009)

Midcredits 90th

Most popular right now

The Queen's Corgi (2019)

Film career

19872024

Peak 2007 · steadily prominent in film for years. Top draw in 1 MovieCove title. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting58 of 58: 58 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score62nd

By decade

1980s1 · acting1990s3 · acting2000s24 · acting2010s18 · acting2020s9 · acting

Billing

usually 16th · top billed in 0% of 9 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Sarah Hadland's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 45th percentile, the median of all 12; across a limited sample of 4 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 44th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

44thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 4

Approval · how many liked their films

40thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 4

Reach · how many have seen their films

64thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 4

Midcredits score across 33 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up13
  • 50th to 74th8
  • 25th to 49th6
  • Below 25th6

Shape of the crowd

12 of their 33 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved8
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser12
  • Mixed11

Most divisive · actor

Love Monster (2020)

88th percentile spread · 34% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Horrible Histories (2009)

Midcredits 98th · 92% liked

Reviewers score the acting 61/100 in their films, across 4 reviewed titles; fans 71, detractors 37. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Sarah Hadland work with?

People who share at least 2 of Sarah Hadland's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Richard Laxton shares the most, 2.

Directors

Actors