Leading lady look! Lily James puts on a leggy display in skirt with a daring split as she heads to TV appearance to promote her starring role in Romeo and Juliet

She's playing perhaps the most famous heroine in theatre in an anticipated new West End production.

And Lily James certainly looked every inch the leading lady as she arrived at the The One Show studios on Friday, where she talked about her starring role in Romeo and Juliet.

The gorgeous actress dressed for the summery weather in a pretty skirt with a daring thigh-high split as she greeted fans with a beaming smile outside BBC Broadcasting House.

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Applause: Lily James put on a leggy display in skirt with daring split as she headed to TV appearance to promote her starring role in Romeo and Juliet on Friday

Applause: Lily James put on a leggy display in skirt with daring split as she headed to TV appearance to promote her starring role in Romeo and Juliet on Friday

 Lily showed off her enviable figure in her figure flattering white skirt, which flaunted her long legs.

The midi-length number also made the most of her statement shoes, with the Brit beauty rocking some studded platform sandals.

Lily tucked a black denim shirt into her high-waisted skirt to complete her camera-ready ensemble, while her blonde locks were styled into a chic up do.

All smiles: Lily rocked her monochrome look
Stylish: Lily showed off her fashion credentials in smart ensemble

The gorgeous actress dressed for the summery weather in a pretty skirt with a daring thigh-high split as she greeted fans with a beaming smile outside BBC Broadcasting House

Sharp dresser: She added a flawless sweep of makeup including a pretty pink blush and matching lip colour.

Sharp dresser: She added a flawless sweep of makeup including a pretty pink blush and matching lip colour.

Summer style: Lily James looked gorgeous in a thigh-high split skirt and denim shirt for an appearance on The One Show on Friday

Summer style: Lily James looked gorgeous in a thigh-high split skirt and denim shirt for an appearance on The One Show on Friday

Simply stunning: Lily showed off her enviable figure in her figure flattering white skirt, which flaunted her long legs
Simply stunning: Lily showed off her enviable figure in her figure flattering white skirt, which flaunted her long legs

Simply stunning: Lily showed off her enviable figure in her figure flattering white skirt, which flaunted her long legs

Leading lady: Lily tucked a black denim shirt into her high-waisted skirt to complete her camera-ready ensemble, while her blonde locks were styled into a chic up do

Leading lady: Lily tucked a black denim shirt into her high-waisted skirt to complete her camera-ready ensemble, while her blonde locks were styled into a chic up do

She added a flawless sweep of makeup including a pretty pink blush and matching lip colour.

Lily excitedly greeted the crowd of fans waiting outside the studio, and took the hand of one delighted little girl. 

The actress appeared on Friday's edition of The One Show with her Romeo and Juliet co-star Richard Madden.

Ready for her close up: The star added towering platform sandals and a pretty sweep of makeup to complete her camera-ready look
Ready for her close up: The star added towering platform sandals and a pretty sweep of makeup to complete her camera-ready look

Ready for her close up: The star added towering platform sandals and a pretty sweep of makeup to complete her camera-ready look

Whale of a time! Lily was spotted grinning from ear to ear as she filmed outside the studio

Whale of a time! Lily was spotted grinning from ear to ear as she filmed outside the studio

Major new role: The actress appeared on Friday's edition of The One Show with her Romeo and Juliet co-star Richard Madden

Major new role: The actress appeared on Friday's edition of The One Show with her Romeo and Juliet co-star Richard Madden

The two stars, who previously appeared together on screen in the live action adaptation of Cinderella, take the leads in their Cinderella director Kenneth Branagh's new production of Shakespeare's love story.

Romeo and Juliet will play at the Garrick Theatre, London, from 12 May to 13 August 2016 but is also being broadcast live across cinemas in the UK and internationally on 7 July 2016, tickets of which went on sale today.

It’s been a great month for Lily after she landed her first global advertising campaign 

The British actress has just revealed she will follow Kate Moss and Cara Delevigne as the new face of My Burberry fragrances, inspired by the label's iconic trench coat. 

Coming soon: The two stars, who previously appeared together on screen in the live action adaptation of Cinderella, take the leads in the Kenneth Branagh's new production of Shakespeare's love story

Coming soon: The two stars, who previously appeared together on screen in the live action adaptation of Cinderella, take the leads in the Kenneth Branagh's new production of Shakespeare's love story

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