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Bessie Carter on Acting, Alcohol & Challenging The System

The Pieces with Bimini

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 55 minutes

You might recognise her from series such as Bridgerton, or acclaimed plays such as Mrs. Warren's Profession. Bessie Carter is an actress, producer and a creative force.

The daughter of acclaimed actors – and once-in-a-generation talents Jim Carter and Imelda Staunton – Bessie has carved out her own path in the industry, not just as a performer, but as a producer determined to tell stories on her own terms.

Beyond her work on screen, Bessie is a passionate advocate for questioning the status quo, whether that's challenging societal expectations around femininity or interrogating the alcohol industry.

On this episode of The Pieces, Bimini and Bessie dive into the formative moments that have made Bessie who she is today – including the school experience where she realised her wings were being clipped, and the pressure on young girls to be “polished corners of the temple”.

Bimini and Bessie talk about the importance of questioning systems that don't serve us, they call out the normalisation of alcohol in culture and the power of living with intention. Bessie also shares her journey with ADHD, the link between substance use and undiagnosed conditions, and where she truly finds her power.

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