Thirteen-year-old actress Tilly Kaye, known for her roles in popular TV series filmed in Halifax, is set to tackle her most demanding role yet in the upcoming ITV drama Protection. The Leeds native stars alongside acclaimed actresses Siobhan Finneran (Happy Valley) and Katherine Kelly (The Long Shadow) in this gripping new crime thriller.
Protection follows the story of a witness protection officer who becomes embroiled in a dangerous breach, setting out to uncover the corruption within her own unit. Kaye’s involvement in the series marks a significant milestone in her rapidly growing career.
Kaye’s breakthrough came when she was cast as the title character, Biff, in the children’s series Biff & Chip on CBeebies, based on the popular books. Her recent work includes portraying Calamity in Sally Wainwright’s Last Tango in Halifax on the BBC and Amy Sowden in Gentleman Jack for HBO/BBC.
Reflecting on her experience working on Protection, Kaye shared, “Working on Protection was such an incredible experience. Acting alongside such a talented cast and crew, especially in emotionally charged scenes, was challenging but a great learning process. I made some great memories.”
Tilly is among a growing number of young talents represented by Articulate Agency, a West Yorkshire-based agency that has been securing high-profile roles for children and young people in the industry.
Stacey Burrows, founder of Articulate Agency, praised Kaye’s growth, stating, “Tilly is phenomenal and incredibly prolific for someone so young, but this role truly marks a breakthrough in her career. Protection is a thrilling, high-stakes drama that pushes Tilly’s acting abilities to new levels. This role reveals a whole new side of her talent, demonstrating her ability to take on complex, emotionally demanding performances.”
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