Madame Blanc Mysteries star Steve Edge's life - from rarely-seen wife to famous best man
Steve Edge, the actor celebrated for his comedic talent, is also recognisable for playing the character Billy Dawson in the TV series Benidorm.
Hailing from Staffordshire, the 52 year old actor first graced television screens in the year 2000 as Alan in That Peter Kay Thing. Steve reunited with Peter Kay in the acclaimed Phoenix Nights, taking on the role of Alan once more.
Edge's versatility is evident from his array of roles in television hits such as Cold Feet, Family Business, No Angels, and Peep Show, eventually revisiting his character Alan in Max & Paddy's Road to Nowhere.
His career is sprinkled with significant parts like David 'Doddsy' Dodds in Mike Bassett: Manager, Bigsy in Scarborough, David Foster in The Reluctant Landlord, Mr. Styles in Scallywagga, and Terry McConnell in The Cup. He has also flexed his impersonation skills in the sketch-comedy Star Stories.
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From 2012 to 2013, Edge portrayed Fergie in the show Starlings and later appeared as the dad in All at Sea. Admirers of Happy Valley might recognise him as Graham Tattersall from the hit BBC series. More recent work includes a serious turn as DS Collins in Until I Kill You.
Steve has made a comeback to television in the festive edition of Channel 5s drama, the Madame Blanc Mysteries, where he returns as Dom Hayesthe love interest of protagonist Jean.
The synopsis for this holiday special sets the scene: "It's Christmas Eve in Sainte Victoire's bustling Christmas market, and father-and-son puppeteers Frederick and Christian are in a festive mood, drinking mulled wine as they prepare for their show."
The plot thickens as the narrative unfolds: "But later, as Christian entertains the crowd, Frederick misses his cue - and a vendor nearby screams when she finds Frederick's body on the ground, a blood-soaked puppet still on his hand. When Jean searches the crime scene, she discovers something sinister about the puppet, and as she and Caron investigate, Jean becomes certain Frederick's death was no accident."
"Elsewhere, Judith receives an alarming Christmas card from her former bridesmaid which reveals an unsettling fact about her marriage, and Dom is thrilled when Jean invites him to stay the night at her place for the first time as a couple."
In personal news, Steve is stepping back from the limelight to enjoy a more private existence, having decided to keep details of his personal life under wraps. It has been reported that Steve is wed to a mystery lady, with the couple having exchanged vows back in August 2014.
Steve also shares a strong bond with fellow comedian Jason Manford, collaborating on both a podcast and projects for Absolute Radio. Jason is said to have played the role of best man at Steve's nuptials, and Steve holds the title of godfather to Jason's twin girls.
The Madame Blanc Mysteries Christmas special will air on Christmas Eve on Channel 5 at 9.15pm
