'I couldn't keep it in': Nicola Coughlan says Bridgerton plot twist was hard to keep secret

Nicola Coughlan discusses her role within the plot twist on Bridgerton (Ian West/PA)

Nicola Coughlan has said she struggled not to spoil the plot twist in popular Netflix period drama Bridgerton.

The Irish actress has received rave reviews for her role as Penelope Featherington, a character who is later revealed to be mysterious gossip writer Lady Whistledown, narrated by Dame Julie Andrews in the series.