Her role as the English diarist transforms viewers back to a time when men dominated the world of business and women were expected to marry and have children – and little was said of same-sex relationships. The 43-year-old actress currently stars as the 'first modern lesbian' Anne Lister in the historical period drama, Gentleman Jack. Suranne Jones’ latest role in a BBC One series is said to have helped gay women come to terms with their sexuality.
