Claire Sweeney

Claire Sweeney

Acting • Born 1971-04-17

Acting1Liverpool, England

Biography

English actress, singer and presenter. She is arguably best known for playing the role of Lindsey Corkhill in UK soap opera, Brookside in the 90s and early 00s. In recent years she has become known for her appearances on Loose Women, Comic Relief, A Song for Europe and presenting 60 Minute Makeover. She released a music album called Claire in 2013.

Filmography

41 credits
Eurovision: Everyone's a Winner

Eurovision: Everyone's a Winner

Movie • 2023

Self

When Comic Relief Did Big Brother

When Comic Relief Did Big Brother

Movie • 2023

Self (archive footage)

Gypsy Billionaire

Gypsy Billionaire

Movie • 2023

Self

Brookside: The Lost Weekend

Brookside: The Lost Weekend

Movie • 1997

Lindsey Corkhill

Brookside: Friday the 13th

Brookside: Friday the 13th

Movie • 1998

Lindsey Corkhill

Ken Dodd: How Tickled We Were

Ken Dodd: How Tickled We Were

Movie • 2018

Self

Strictly Come Dancing: 20 Fabulous Years

Strictly Come Dancing: 20 Fabulous Years

Movie • 2024

Self (archive footage)

Corriedale: Backstage Pass

Corriedale: Backstage Pass

Movie • 2026

Self

Gerard Kelly: A Celebration

Gerard Kelly: A Celebration

Movie • 2010

Self

Brookside

Brookside

TV • 1982

The Terry and Gaby Show

The Terry and Gaby Show

TV • 2003

RI:SE

RI:SE

TV • 2002

Come Dine with Me

Come Dine with Me

TV • 2005

Richard & Judy

Richard & Judy

TV • 2001

Self

I'm Famous and Frightened!

I'm Famous and Frightened!

TV • 2004

So Graham Norton

So Graham Norton

TV • 1998

Self

Songs of Praise

Songs of Praise

TV • 2001

Claire Sweeney - My Big Fat Diet

Claire Sweeney - My Big Fat Diet

TV • 2009

GMTV

GMTV

TV • 1993

Self

It's Only TV But I Like It

It's Only TV But I Like It

TV • 1999

Self

Ten Mile Menu

Ten Mile Menu

TV • 2010

Candy Cabs

Candy Cabs

TV • 2011

Amanda

Peter Andre's 60 Minute Makeover

Peter Andre's 60 Minute Makeover

TV • 2004

Self - Presenter

An Audience with...

An Audience with...

TV • 1978

Self

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

TV • 1996

Self

The Good Ship Murder

The Good Ship Murder

TV • 2023

Beverley Carnell

Dancing on Ice

Dancing on Ice

TV • 2006

Let's Dance for Comic Relief

Let's Dance for Comic Relief

TV • 2009

Self - Contestant

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

TV • 2011

Self - Participant

Richard Osman's House of Games

Richard Osman's House of Games

TV • 2017

Self - Contestant

Late Night Lycett

Late Night Lycett

TV • 2023

Self

Through the Keyhole

Through the Keyhole

TV • 2013

Self

Celebrity Catchphrase

Celebrity Catchphrase

TV • 2018

Loose Women

Loose Women

TV • 1999

Self

Ready, Steady, Cook

Ready, Steady, Cook

TV • 1994

Self - Guest

Benidorm

Benidorm

TV • 2007

Maxine

This Morning

This Morning

TV • 1988

Self

Celebrity Big Brother

Celebrity Big Brother

TV • 2001

Self

VE Day 80

VE Day 80

TV • 2025

Self

Off Script... Coronation Street & Emmerdale

Off Script... Coronation Street & Emmerdale

TV • 2025

Self - Guest

Celebrity Lingo

Celebrity Lingo

TV • 2022

Self - Contestant