Suranne Jones warms herself up with hot water bottle as she films outdoor scenes on chilly day for Doctor Foster second series

Published: 12:42 GMT, 6 November 2016 | Updated: 13:10 GMT, 6 November 2016

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She's been busy filming for the BBC series' explosive return over the last few weeks.

But Suranne Jones was spotted taking a break from the tense scenes on Sunday as she relaxed with a hot water bottle on the Doctor Foster set in Hertfordshire.

The 38-year-old leading lady armed herself against the chilly autumn day by clutching the warming item to her chest, as she ran lines for the new series between takes.

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Don't catch a chill! Suranne Jones, 38, was spotted taking a break from the tense scenes on Sunday as she relaxed with a hot water bottle on the Doctor Foster set in Hertfordshire

Clad in a chic black puffer jacket with large lapels and a chunky zip fastening, Suranne looked very professional as she channeled her doctor character, Gemma Foster.

Keeping the look formal and appropriate for the character's day at the surgery, she layered a blue shirt underneath and styled her hair into a sophisticated curled bob.

However feeling the chill of the British weather as she filmed outdoors with co-star Navin Chowdhry, the former Corrie actress ensured she stayed warm and focused on the scene by holding a red water bottle to her chest.

Working woman: Clad in a chic black puffer jacket with large lapels and a chunky zip fastening, Suranne looked very professional as she channeled her doctor character, Gemma Foster

Sooting: However feeling the chill of the British weather as she filmed outdoors, the actress ensured she stayed warm and focused by holding a red water bottle to her chest

Suranne chatted animatedly with her co-star and the show's producers - perhaps discussing the extensive notes on the script that she held in her hand.

The actress has been seen multiple times in recent weeks filming for the upcoming series - including one where she appears to get a parking ticket, and another involving a heated row with unfaithful husband Simon, played by Bertie Carvel.

The clan reunited last month to kick off the second instalment - which drew in 10 million views for its grand finale last September.

The five-part series, which first aired on BBC One last September, told the story of loving wife and mother Gemma (Jones), who became suspicious that her partner Simon (Carvel) was seeing another woman when she found a blonde hair on an item of clothing in her home.

Working on the character: Suranne chatted animatedly with her co-star and the show's producers - perhaps discussing the extensive notes on the script that she held

The series ended on her discovery that he'd been involved in a sexual relationship with a much younger female for the past two years - enthralling viewers and leaving them wanting more.

One viewer said on Twitter after the explosive finale: '#DoctorFoster was some of the best TV in a long time! Please say there's a second series.'

'Absolutely loved #DoctorFoster best programme probably that I've ever watched,’ another tweeter added. ‘There's got to be a second series? I don't know how but...'

The actress then confirmed the show was returning earlier this year, to the delight of fans.

Comeback: The clan reunited last month to film the second instalment of popular drama Doctor Foster - which drew in 10 million views for its grand finale last September

Suranne said excitedly: ‘I am thrilled to announce we will all be reunited to tell Gemma's next chapter, and I can't wait for the audience who invested in these characters to find out the explosive twists and turns Mike has in store.

‘Now we can look into what happens to a woman after divorce, deceit and revenge has taken its toll. What a gift of a part and a dream to work with Mike Bartlett again!’

The show’s creator, Mike Bartlett, added that he was looking forward to returning to work on betrayed Gemma's life and heartbreak.

‘I've been astounded by the response to Doctor Foster,’ he said in a statement. ‘I'm thrilled that alongside Drama Republic and the phenomenal Suranne Jones, we're now going to tell the next chapter in Gemma's story.

‘Her life in Parminster may look better on the surface, but as she will discover to her cost, every action has its consequences eventually. No one comes through hell unscathed.’

Teamwork: Suranne was joined on set by co-star Navin Chowdhry as they filmed the second series - with the actress revealing recently that she 'can't wait for the audience who invested in these characters to find out the explosive twists and turns Mike has in store'