Played by Anna Madeley
Patrick's wife Mary has many wonderful qualities She is a devoted mother with her children's best interest foremost in her mind at all times. She is also a surprisingly doting daughter-in-law to Eleanor, and is willing to love and stand by Patrick as he grapples with his addictions and inner demons. ‘More of a mother than my own mother,’ says Patrick, but there are limits to her devotion.
Patrick's wife Mary has many wonderful qualities She is a devoted mother with her children's best interest foremost in her mind at all times. She is also a surprisingly doting daughter-in-law to Eleanor, and is willing to love and stand by Patrick as he grapples with his addictions and inner demons. ‘More of a mother than my own mother,’ says Patrick, but there are limits to her devotion.
Along with PATRICK MELROSE this year, Anna Madeley can be seen in THE LITTLE STRANGER directed by Lenny Abrahamson and THE MERCY directed by James Marsh. Late in 2017, she appeared in THE CHILD IN TIME with Benedict Cumberbatch, and she can be seen resuming her role as Clarissa Eden in season two of THE CROWN. Her portrayal of Elizabeth Proctor opposite Richard Armitage in the critically acclaimed THE CRUCIBLE at the Old Vic can be seen via Digital Theatre.
Other screen work includes the films AFFINITY, for which she won Best Actress at Nymphe d'Or, MR. SELFRIDGE, THE SECRET DIARIES OF MISS ANNE LISTER, Anya in the cult series UTOPIA, SECRET STATE with Gabriel Byrne, BRIDESHEAD REVISITED and IN BRUGES.
Madeley has performed on Broadway with Kim Cattrall in PRIVATE LIVES and opposite Matthew Broderick in THE PHILANTHROPIST. In the UK, she has performed in all major theatrical houses, most recently at the Royal National Theatre in LES BLANCS by Lorraine Hansberry, and directed by the international award-winner Yael Farber.