Where you might know Julie Hesmondhalgh from
- TV
Coronation Street
Hayley Cropper
Her long-running soap role is a strong recognition clue.
- TV
Mr Bates vs the Post Office
Suzanne Sercombe
She plays Alan Bates’s partner in the ITV drama.
On your screen
The Celebrity Traitors 2026 cast guide — listed in the cast. Find out where you know the other cast members from. This is a cast reference, with no elimination or role spoilers.
The questions you’re asking
Was Julie Hesmondhalgh in Mr Bates vs the Post Office?
Yes. She plays Suzanne Sercombe. If you associate her with Roy and Hayley instead, you are remembering her role as Hayley Cropper in Coronation Street.
Quick facts
- Known for
- Coronation Street, Mr Bates vs the Post Office
- Profession
- Actor
Follow the connection
You might also recognise Ross Kemp. Another cast member with a familiar soap role, in EastEnders.
Sources & verification
Information checked . Selected credits, rather than a complete career history.