Marie Critchley is an English actress who portrayed Barbara Rafferty in Waterloo Road. She previously portrayed the one-off character Elaine Walker.
Career[]
Critchley first appeared in Waterloo Road in Series 1 Episode 5 as Elaine Walker. She returned to the series in Series 11 Episode 3 as recurring character Barbara Rafferty.
Critchley's other television appearances include Coronation Street (2009-2018), Line of Duty (2012), In the Flesh (2013-2014), Time (2021), Happy Valley (2023) and Domino Day (2024).
In addition to her acting, Critchley is co-founder of the Northface Theatre Company in Manchester and lectures at the Arden School of Theatre.