Billie Piper looked stylish as she stepped out to the 29th Writers’ Guild Awards at the Royal College Of Physicians in London with I Hate Suzie co-creator Lucy Prebble on Monday night.
The actress, 39, wore an olive green trouser co-ord which she teamed with a pair of pointed black heels for the occasion.
Screen star Billie played former teenage pop star and television actress Suzie Pickles in I Hate Suzie, which was nominated in the Best Long Form TV Drama category at the awards. She stood with her arm on her friend Lucy’s shoulder, with the writer wearing a black skirt and semi-sheer white shirt.
In style: Billie Piper, 39, looked stylish in an olive green trouser co-ord as she stepped out to the 29th Writers’ Guild Awards in London with I Hate Suzie co-creator Lucy Prebble on Monday
Lucy, 41, completed her look with a pair of black boots and she struck a casual pose on the red carpet as she rested her hand in her pocket.
Billie carried a black handbag to match her shoes and wore lashings of make-up to highlight her pretty facial features.
Because We Want To hitmaker Billie first worked with Lucy on television 2007 series Secret Diary of a Call Girl, with the pair striking up a friendship.
Star quality: Billie smiled as she posed on the red carpet while wearing lashings of make-up to highlight her pretty facial features
Famous friends: Billie completed her look with a pair of black pointed heels while she carried a handbag as she stood alongside Lucy, 41, at the event
Fashion forward: Lucy opted for a black skirt and semi-sheer white shirt for her night out with Billie
Dream team: Billie played former teenage pop star and television actress Suzie Pickles in I Hate Suzie, which was nominated in the Best Long Form TV Drama category at the awards
She went on to star in Lucy’s The Effect at the National Theatre in 2012 and they later worked together on Sky Atlantic’s dark comedy I Hate Suzie.
The 2020 show was nominated in the Best Long Form TV Drama category at this year’s Writers’ Guild Awards, alongside It’s A Sin by Russell T Davies and Adult Material by Lucy Kirkwood.
This year’s ceremony will honour two years of British writing talent after last year’s awards were cancelled due to the pandemic.
Good pals: Because We Want To hitmaker Billie first worked with Lucy on television 2007 series Secret Diary of a Call Girl, with the pair striking up a friendship
Working it: She went on to star in Lucy’s The Effect at the National Theatre in 2012 and they later worked together on Sky Atlantic’s dark comedy I Hate Suzie
In character: The 2020 show, written by Lucy, was nominated in the Best Long Form TV Drama category alongside It’s A Sin by Russell T Davies and Adult Material by Lucy Kirkwood (Billie pictured as Suzie in show I Hate Suzie)
Writers’ Guild of Great Britain President Sandi Toksvig, 63, said ahead of the event: ‘What a fitting day to celebrate the cream of British writers – who have kept us entertained on page, stage, screen and across the airwaves, through such dark times.
‘Our creative industries play such an important role, as do all those who work within them, and we hope our awards ceremony on Valentine’s Day will send this message – you matter, we care, and thank you for your words, which have lifted us all up over these past two years.’
Sandi cut a casual figure in a charcoal shirt with a checked pattern and a pair of black trousers.
Keeping it casual: Writers’ Guild of Great Britain President Sandi Toksvig, 63, wore a charcoal shirt with a checked pattern and a pair of black trousers
She added a dash of colour to her look by wearing a scarf featuring panels of mustard yellow and olive green.
Meanwhile, funnywoman Helen Lederer, 67, looked chic in a black velvet coat and navy blue skirt.
She wore a pair of edgy black boots with low rise platform souls and wore lashings of make-up to give herself a glamorous look.
Strike a pose: Funnywoman Helen Lederer, 67, looked chic in a black velvet coat and navy blue skirt
Walking the red carpet: She wore a pair of edgy black boots with low rise platform souls and wore lashings of make-up to give herself a glamorous look
The star pouted as she posed on the red carpet before heading inside to take her seat at the event.
Meanwhile, actor Paul Elliott, 74, also known as Paul Chuckle while performing as part of former comedy double act The Chuckle Brothers alongside his late brother Barry, looked dapper in black tie.
He wore a smart patterned jacket and a black waistcoat to match his bow tie, and also opted for a crisp white shirt.
Glitterati: Paul Elliott, 74, who performed as part of The Chuckle Brothers alongside late brother Barry, looked dapper in black tie, while Emerald Fennell wore a black satin jacket
Completing her ensemble: She added a few inches to her stature by wearing a pair of silver-strapped heels and accessorised with a pair of glittering earrings
Emerald Fennell wore a black satin jacket with a floral pattern and a pair of dark trousers which finished above her ankle.
She added a few inches to her stature by wearing a pair of silver-strapped heels and accessorised with a pair of glittering earrings.
Actor Neil Pearson, 62, looked smart in a black suit and white shirt as he posed alongside journalist Samira Ahmed, 53, who wore a tan trouser suit and black top.
Out for the evening: Actor Neil Pearson, 62, looked smart in a black suit and white shirt as he posed alongside journalist Samira Ahmed, 53, who wore a tan trouser suit and black top
Fashion focus: Samira wore a pair of black heels and accessorised with a pair of gold hoop earrings
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