February 1st 2025.
You may have recently seen her on the new crime drama North Shore on ITVX, but Joanne Froggatt is no stranger to the world of soap operas. In fact, her role on this show may have reminded some viewers of her iconic character on Coronation Street.
North Shore, which was initially released in Australia in 2023, has now become available to watch in the UK. Joanne plays the role of Abigail Crawford, a British trade minister whose daughter is tragically murdered and found in Sydney Harbour. The six-part series follows the collaboration between a British and Australian detective as they work to solve the crime, with many viewers praising the plot twist as one of the greatest of all time.
Joanne has had an incredibly successful career, with appearances in major series such as Downton Abbey, Sherwood, and Breathtaking. However, one of her earliest roles was on Coronation Street. After a brief appearance on The Bill, she joined the cast as teenager Zoe Tattersall in 1997.
Zoe's character faced many challenges on the show. At just 15 years old, she found herself pregnant and made the difficult decision to sell her baby to Gary and Judy Mallett. After reconciling with her biological father, Zoe decided to reclaim her daughter Shannon, but tragedy struck when Shannon passed away a few months later. This loss caused Zoe to have a breakdown, leading to her kidnapping Fiona Middleton's baby and attempting suicide.
In the midst of her grief and desperation, Zoe became involved with the Etheric Foundation, a seemingly innocent organization that was actually a cult called The Cult of Nirab. The name of the cult was a clever nod to the show's executive producer at the time, Brian Park. The members even worshipped a painting of him. Zoe was convinced that by following the cult's teachings, she would be reunited with her daughter Shannon.
Things took a dark turn when Zoe announced her plans to have a baby for the cult. Her friends and family, including Ashley Peacock, tried to intervene and help her see the truth behind the cult's manipulations. However, Zoe ultimately left the cobbles and moved to America with the foundation in 1998.
Recently, fans have been reminded of Zoe's cult storyline as Leanne Battersby on Coronation Street has been targeted by a cult called The Autovalent Institute. Many viewers have even expressed their desire for Joanne's character to make a return to the show and possibly even marry Leanne.
Zoe's involvement with the cult caused a lot of turmoil in her relationships and cost her thousands of pounds. However, she was eventually able to escape their grasp and start a new life. This article was originally published in 2025, but the impact of her character's story on viewers is still evident today. If you have any soap or TV stories, videos, or pictures, we'd love to hear from you. Leave a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage.
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