Zoë and her Mr Selfridge co-stars chat to the Radio Times in more behind-the-scenes videos

25 January 2015 15:34

It's almost here! Mr Selfridge series three begins its ten-part run in the UK tonight, and the Radio Times is celebrating the occasion with several behind-the-scenes videos, filmed last year, featuring Zoë and other members of the hit costume drama's cast.

The RT was on-set during the filming of what it describes as 'the ultimate society wedding' – between wealthy entrepreneur Harry Selfridge's daughter, Rosalie, and Eton-educated Russian aristocrat Serge de Bolotoff. Zoe's character, Princess Marie Wiasemsky, keeps a watchful eye on proceedings as the groom's mother.

Princess Marie looks set to shake things up for the Selfridges during series three. Zoë, interviewed alongside Leon Ockenden (who plays Serge), explained that 'She's a very lively character' who 'loves life'. Those qualities make Marie great fun to play.

As Ockenden points out, he and Zoë 'got to build relationships with some of the supporting artists' who also took part in the wedding day filming. This approach helped to ensure that the atmosphere of the wedding scenes is as authentic as possible, as the connections between the main characters and other wedding guests feel real.

Amanda Abbington, who plays trusted Selfridges employee Miss Mardle, is delighted that Zoë appears in the new series. 'She's a joy to have on the show. We're lucky to have her.' Abbington emphasises that Zoe 'absolutely brings the glamour' to Mr Selfridge in her role as the extravagant, opulently-dressed princess. (You can see some of Princess Marie's beautiful outfits in MSN's Mr Selfridge gallery.)

To catch up on the events of the first two series and find out what to expect from the third, head over to The Mirror's guide to the show.

The third series airs on ITV1/STV on Sundays, 9pm.

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