Many of recognise the name Claudia Jessie from Netflix's most love period drama, Bridgerton.

The show based in Regency-era London has seen extraordinary success since it was first released earlier this year, catapulting its stars, such as Regé-Jean Page and Phoebe Dynevor, into the limelight.

But, amongst the leads is Claudie Jessie, who plays one of the main roles as the loveable and iconic Bridgerton family member, Eloise.

She is the fifth Bridgerton child, who is strongly against making her societal debut.

When you fall in love with a character, or recognise a performer as doing one particular role, it can be hard to imagine that they had other roles before.

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Actress Claudia Jessie stars in Netflix hit show Bridgerton

But, Claudia was a detective on BBC's nail-biting drama Line of Duty.

She made her policing debut in 2017, My London reports.

The actress starred in six episodes as Detective Constable Jodie Taylor, who worked alongside DCI Roz Huntley (Thandiwe Newton) who was the main target of AC-12’s investigation into bent coppers.

Eagle-eyed fans may also have spotted the actress in a number of appearances in popular shows such as Call The Midwife, Casualty, Doctors and Doctor Who.

Claudia looks quite different without her flamboyant Bridgerton costumes on

The actress is expected to resume her role as Eloise in the second season of Netflix’s Bridgerton, which the streaming platform has confirmed is in the works.

Fans of the hit show were deeply disappointed to hear that leading man, Regé-Jean Page, would not be back for the second season of the period drama.

Netflix made the announcement that the show would return for a second season with a post in keeping with the theme of the series, which read: "The ton are abuzz with the latest gossip, and so it is my honor to impart to you: Bridgerton shall officially return for a second season."

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It added: "I do hope you have stored a bottle of ratafia for this most delightful occasion."

"This author has been reliably informed that Lord Anthony Bridgerton intends to dominate the social season."

"I will have my pen ready to report on any and all of his romantic activities.

"However, gentle reader, before you set the comments section alight with requests for more sordid details, know that I am disinclined to report on the particulars at this time.

"Patience, after all, is a virtue.”

The next episode of Line of Duty airs tonight on BBC from 9pm.