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“Older actors are being championed… we can bring so much more to a role” Hollyoaks star Alex Fletcher explains how things are changing for older female actors

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Don't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox For many actresses, ageism is a big issue in the TV and film industry, seeing roles dry up as they get older.

However, production companies are “starting to turn things around”, according to actress Alex Fletcher. Alex, who has played Diane Hutchinson on Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks since 2010, is celebrating 30 years on our television screens.

She also played the role of Jacqui Dixon in Brookside from 1990, joining the soap at the age of 12, until the series ended in 2003.

Appearing on The Menopod podcast , she argues that actors over the age of 40 can “bring so much more” to a role. The Menopod is the award-winning podcast that answers the crucial

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