Katie Lemming is originally from Sutton Coldfield and trained at the Birmingham School of Speech and Drama. She spent three years in the West End playing various roles, including Eponine in Les Misérables (Palace Theatre), Florinda in La Cava (Picadilly Theatre) and Izz Huet in Tess of the D'Urbervilles (Savoy Theatre).

She was a member of the National Youth Music Theatre and spent three years at the Edinburgh Festival, where she won a Fringe 1st for her role as Ice Queen, and her choreography.

Katie played the role of Carrie in ITV's drama Single. She has appeared in several commercials including one for Wrigleys which was notoriously banned because a man sicked-up a dog in it!

Katie also appeared at the Birmingham Rep in The Wizard of Oz playing various roles, including Chief Munchkin. Katie is delighted to be back in Beyond the Barricade after a break of two years.

How old are you? Star sign and date of birth?

Age 29 Virgo 19 September 1977

Significant other? Children?

Andy!

What would you like to be doing in 10 years' time?

Be on Coronation Street, or chilling in Jamaica.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

All my family, friends, Casper (my black Labrador) and me in Jamaica.

What is your favourite occupation?

Working for the Counter Terrorist Unit (CTU) Like Jack Bauer in 24.

What is your greatest fear?

Being lost at sea!

What is it that you most value in your friends?

Loyalty and fun.

How would you like to die?

De-wiring a bomb (Like CTU 24 Jack Bauer)

What is your greatest extravagance?

Winning a holiday to Jamaica, but spending a fortune hiring a jet ski for the duration!

What is your greatest regret?

No regrets!

What is your most treasured possession?

Casper!

Which talent would you most like to have apart from the ones you already have?

I'd like to be able to fly.

What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?

Being all alone.

Where would you like to live?

In a mansion, in beautiful surroundings, near a nice local pub!

What is your most marked characteristic?

Had to think about that one! My loyalty and secret agent skills (like CTU 24 Jack Bauer).

Who are your heroes/heroines in real life?

Jack Bauer.

What is it that you most dislike?

People who don't like dogs.

What is your motto?

You only live twice! (As the Japanese say!)