Lucy Akhurst

Lucy Akhurst (born 18 November 1970) is an English actress, writer, and director known for her work in television. In the 1990s, she starred alongside Neil Morrissey in The Vanishing Man and gained recognition for her lead role in the ITV drama series Wonderful You. Akhurst appeared in four episodes of the UK comedy Spaced as Tim's (Simon Pegg) girlfriend and also had a guest role as a zombie in the comedy film Shaun of the Dead. She appeared in the 2004 series of the BBC's Monarch of the Glen. Akhurst has also ventured into writing, producing, and directing, with her short film Every Seven Years winning several awards. She provided voiceovers for the Mitchell family storyline in EastEnders in March 2009.