The Cleaner

Wicky heads to the country to clean up a nasty mess in a holiday home, and bumps into his first 'proper' girlfriend.

Wicky is heading to the countryside after a burglar was interrupted by a shotgun-toting farmer, who administered a bit of traditional rural justice and left Wicky with the mess to clean up. Wicky discovers that the holiday home is owned by his first 'proper' girlfriend, Maggie... A chance to catch up with the one that got away over a nice cup of tea and a bloodstain.

Jo Hartley interview

Tell us a bit about your character and what attracted you to the role?

I play Maggie, the one that got away. Wicky's first love and long-term ex-girlfriend. She ran off, married another man, and became an artist, of sorts. Wicky never got over Maggie, she comes up in conversation throughout the series. She's sassy and ambitious. I turn up in Ep 6; let's just say it's an unexpected reunion. Oh, and she hates blood.

What attracted me to the role was Greg, his hilarious script, the people involved and Tom Marshall [the director] who's super talented and a long-time collaborator.

What was the most enjoyable part of filming for you?

All of it! We had a lot of fun, we filmed in an old cottage in the countryside. Myself and Greg star in the ep, it's a two hander, so it was great to just jump in and challenge myself.

How was it working with Greg Davies?

Superb, he's truly wonderful and very very talented. I loved Greg, down to earth, funny and very smart. Never met him before but always admired his work.

If you ever met a real crime scene cleaner what would you ask them?

Do you take your work home with you?