138K views · 388 reactions | “I just couldn't hold on to a feeling of joy or happiness. I think the fear was, it's just going to leave me anyway.” After losing her dad at the age of four and her partner Matt in 2017, actor actor Jill Halfpenny tells Jane Garvey why she still feels lucky.  Listen to Off Air...with Jane and Fi, wherever you get your podcasts. | Times Radio | Facebook

Jill Halfpenny has been an actor since the age of 10, first coming to our screens in Byker Grove in 1989, and most recently appearing in the Channel 5 drama The Feud. She has also appeared in Coronation Street, Eastenders, numerous TV dramas, on the West End stage and in Strictly Come Dancing. We shared our thoughts on dealing with downtime as performers, which has its challenges even in a busy career. Jill has a son Harvey who is nearly 17, and they clearly have a close relationship, based on h