Simone Lahbib

Acting

Simone Lahbib

Born February 6, 1965 · Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland, UK (age 61)

Simone Nicole Jean Lahbib Ould Cheikl (born February 6, 1965) is a Scottish actress. She is known for her roles as Helen Stewart in the ITV drama series Bad Girls, DCI Alex Fielding in the ITV crime series Wire in the Blood and Katy Lewis in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. Lahbib trained in drama at Edinburgh's Queen Margaret University. She then commenced her on-screen career in 1985 when she was…

Known For

HeartlessHeartless · 2005
Heartless
7.42005
MovieTV MovieComedy
Comedy drama about a vain barrister who undergoes a personality change after having a heart transplant. Believing that this could be linked to the character of the donor, he travels to a village in Scotland to find out more about him, and there falls for the man's widow.
PhilomenaPhilomena · 2013
Philomena
7.32013
MovieDrama
A woman searches for her adult son, who was taken away from her decades ago when she was forced to live in a convent.
FallenFallen · 2004
Fallen
7.52004
MovieThriller
Jason Shepherd awakens in hospital in an amnesiac state. Discovering that he is a police detective he tries to solve the mystery of how he came to lose his memory and uncovers some shocking truths.
Keep Young and BeautifulKeep Young and Beautiful · 2026
Keep Young and Beautiful
2026
MovieHorrorComedy
Short film about the pressure to stay 'young and beautiful' whilst tackling animal testing and child labour.
Red MercuryRed Mercury · 2005
Red Mercury
5.32005
MovieDramaAction
Three young Muslim men, part of a terror cell, are making a bomb in a London flat, when they get a call to vacate immediately with their gear. The police have been alerted and they are under suspicion.
The Witch's DaughterThe Witch's Daughter · 1996
The Witch's Daughter
6.81996
MovieDrama
While visiting the island of Skua, reliable Tim and his blind sister Janey are joined by a waif-like "witch" named Perdita in an effort to foil a gang of jewel thieves.
The Girl in the PictureThe Girl in the Picture · 1986
The Girl in the Picture
5.21986
MovieComedyRomance
Alan and Mary are pretty miserable together and split up. As a very presentable Glaswegian photographer, Alan soon has chances to find consolation elsewhere, but more and more thinks of Mary. She, however, seems a lot less keen to try again.
Transference: A Bipolar Love StoryTransference: A Bipolar Love Story · 2020
Transference: A Bipolar Love Story
5.62020
MovieDramaRomance
Katarina, a Norwegian nurse in London, embarks on a passionate affair with a fellow immigrant nurse that suffers the consequences of unresolved mental health issues from the lovers' secret pasts.

Movies

HeartlessHeartless · 2005
Heartless
7.42005
MovieTV MovieComedy
Comedy drama about a vain barrister who undergoes a personality change after having a heart transplant. Believing that this could be linked to the character of the donor, he travels to a village in Scotland to find out more about him, and there falls for the man's widow.
PhilomenaPhilomena · 2013
Philomena
7.32013
MovieDrama
A woman searches for her adult son, who was taken away from her decades ago when she was forced to live in a convent.
FallenFallen · 2004
Fallen
7.52004
MovieThriller
Jason Shepherd awakens in hospital in an amnesiac state. Discovering that he is a police detective he tries to solve the mystery of how he came to lose his memory and uncovers some shocking truths.
Keep Young and BeautifulKeep Young and Beautiful · 2026
Keep Young and Beautiful
2026
MovieHorrorComedy
Short film about the pressure to stay 'young and beautiful' whilst tackling animal testing and child labour.
Red MercuryRed Mercury · 2005
Red Mercury
5.32005
MovieDramaAction
Three young Muslim men, part of a terror cell, are making a bomb in a London flat, when they get a call to vacate immediately with their gear. The police have been alerted and they are under suspicion.
The Witch's DaughterThe Witch's Daughter · 1996
The Witch's Daughter
6.81996
MovieDrama
While visiting the island of Skua, reliable Tim and his blind sister Janey are joined by a waif-like "witch" named Perdita in an effort to foil a gang of jewel thieves.
The Girl in the PictureThe Girl in the Picture · 1986
The Girl in the Picture
5.21986
MovieComedyRomance
Alan and Mary are pretty miserable together and split up. As a very presentable Glaswegian photographer, Alan soon has chances to find consolation elsewhere, but more and more thinks of Mary. She, however, seems a lot less keen to try again.
Transference: A Bipolar Love StoryTransference: A Bipolar Love Story · 2020
Transference: A Bipolar Love Story
5.62020
MovieDramaRomance
Katarina, a Norwegian nurse in London, embarks on a passionate affair with a fellow immigrant nurse that suffers the consequences of unresolved mental health issues from the lovers' secret pasts.
Tremor CordisTremor Cordis · 2017
Tremor Cordis
6.02017
MovieDrama
This short story of immigration and forbidden love follows Lucy as she discovers her pregnancy and decides to visit her alcoholic mother for advice.
Love Is a Hand GrenadeLove Is a Hand Grenade · 2020
Love Is a Hand Grenade
2020
MovieComedyDrama
Mixing drink, drugs and a friendship on eggshells was always going to be an explosive mix in this bittersweet British mini drama.
The Other Side of My SleepThe Other Side of My Sleep · 2010
The Other Side of My Sleep
8.02010
MovieDramaFamily
This half-hour poignant drama is both touching and often funny as it explores the complexities of voluntary euthanasia.

TV Shows

VeraVera · 2011
Vera
7.42011
SeriesCrimeDrama
A sharp detective with a messy life, DCI Vera Stanhope patrols her “patch” of northeast England, pursuing the truth in cases of murder, kidnapping, and blackmail. Vera is obsessive about her work and faces the world with caustic wit, guile and courage.
ShetlandShetland · 2013
Shetland
7.52013
SeriesCrimeDrama
Created from the novels by award winning crime writer Ann Cleeves, Shetland follows DI Jimmy Perez and his team as they investigate crime within the close knit island community. In this isolated and sometimes inhospitable environment, the team have to rely on a uniquely resourceful style of policing.
Bad GirlsBad Girls · 1999
Bad Girls
7.61999
SeriesDramaCrime
Bad Girls is a British television drama series that was broadcast on ITV from 1 June 1999 to 20 December 2006 and starred Simone Lahbib, Mandana Jones, Debra Stephenson, Linda Henry, Jack Ellis and many more throughout the eight-year run. The series was broadcast in 17 countries and was produced by Shed Productions, the company which later produced Footballers' Wives and Waterloo Road. It is set in the fictional women's prison of Larkhall, and features a mixture of serious and light storylines focusing on the prisoners and staff of G Wing. From 2010, the UK broadcast rights were bought by CBS Drama, and is repeated regularly – as of September 2012, the channel is re-running the series again in a late-night time slot.
Crossing LinesCrossing Lines · 2013
Crossing Lines
6.72013
SeriesCrime
Through globalization, many countries have been opened and barriers removed to ensure easy trade, travel and cultural diversity. However, this openness has given opportunities to criminals looking to exploit the system and ultimately threaten our global safety. As Europe has become a "safe house" for criminals eluding law enforcers, a special kind of law enforcement team is needed to handle specific ongoing crimes on a global level. "Crossing Lines" is the story of one such team, made up of five international cops, headed by Captain Daniel. The team - comprised of individuals who have little in common - must learn to live and work under the most dangerous and potentially deadly conditions. Housed in an unused storage section underneath the ICC, this mismatched team faces bureaucratic, jurisdictional and cultural obstacles while traversing continents in pursuit of justice.
Monarch of the GlenMonarch of the Glen · 2000
Monarch of the Glen
7.32000
SeriesDramaComedy
Archie MacDonald, a young restaurateur is called back to his childhood home of Glenbogle where he is told he is the new Laird of Glenbogle.
Wire in the BloodWire in the Blood · 2002
Wire in the Blood
7.92002
SeriesCrimeDrama
Clinical psychologist Dr Tony Hill's uncanny ability to see into the minds of murderers means he finds it difficult to distance himself from disturbing cases.
Judge John DeedJudge John Deed · 2001
Judge John Deed
6.82001
SeriesDrama
Judge John Deed is a British legal drama television series produced by the BBC in association with One-Eyed Dog for BBC One. It was created by G.F. Newman and stars Martin Shaw as Sir John Deed, a High Court judge who tries to seek real justice in the cases before him. It also stars Jenny Seagrove as the barrister Jo Mills, frequently the object of Deed's desire. A pilot episode was broadcast on 9 January 2001, followed by the first full series on 26 November 2001. The sixth and last series concluded on 18 January 2007. The programme then went on an indefinite break after Shaw became involved in another television programme, and he and Seagrove expressed a wish for the format of the series to change before they filmed new episodes. By 2009, the series had officially been cancelled. The six series produced make it the longest-running BBC legal drama. The factual accuracy of the series is often criticised by legal professionals and journalists; many of the decisions taken by Deed are unlikely to happen in a real court. The romanticised vision of the court system created by Newman caused a judge to issue a warning to a jury not to let the series influence their view of trials—referring to an episode where Deed flouts rules when called up for jury duty. Another episode led to complaints about biased and incorrect information about the MMR vaccine, leading the BBC to ban repeats of it in its original form. All six series have been released on DVD in the UK.
Single-HandedSingle-Handed · 2007
Single-Handed
6.82007
SeriesCrimeDrama
Single-Handed is an Irish television drama series, first broadcast on RTÉ Television in 2007. Set and filmed in the west of Ireland, it focuses on the life of a member of the Garda Síochána, Sergeant Jack Driscoll. Three two-episode, single-story series aired one each on consecutive nights in 2007, 2008 and 2009. Series Four, consisting of three stories told over six episodes, began in RTÉ One November 2010. The series is partially inspired by garda corruption in County Donegal.
The LochThe Loch · 2017
The Loch
6.62017
SeriesCrimeDrama
The search for a serial killer becomes a matter of life and death for detective Annie Redford, who is trying to cope with her first murder case.
The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock StarThe Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star · 1998
The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star
5.81998
SeriesComedy
The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star is a British comedy series, which aired on Channel 4 in 1998. It was a six-part satirical take on the music industry, written by Skins creator Bryan Elsley. The plot centered around a young Glaswegian band - Jocks Wa Hey - as they struggle to find success. The series won the 'Best Drama Serial' award at the 1999 RTS Television Awards and, that same year, writer Bryan Esley was nominated in the RTS 'Best Writer' category for the series. It was remade as My Guide to Becoming a Rock Star, a short-lived American/Canadian series that starred Oliver Hudson and was made for the now defunct The WB Television Network.
Thief TakersThief Takers · 1996
Thief Takers
7.71996
SeriesCrimeDrama
Thief Takers was a police drama series made by Central Independent Television for the ITV network. The show depicted the work of a team in the Metropolitan Police Service's Flying Squad. Each case was a stand alone episode or sometimes spread over two episodes and continuing drama was provided by the depiction of the personal lives of the officers in the team and their families. Production comprised a pilot aired in 1995 followed by the commissioning of three series between 1996 and 1997.
FamilyFamily · 2003
Family
8.02003
SeriesCrimeDrama
A nail-biting gangster drama set in the East End of London, focusing on The Cutlers, a crime family who specialize in extortion and protection racketing.