Bedraggled Joanne Froggatt is worlds away from Downton Abbey as she's seen filming gritty drama Liar for the first time

Published: 15:04 GMT, 15 November 2016 | Updated: 15:12 GMT, 15 November 2016

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She won the hearts of Downton Abbey fans the world over playing Anna Bates for the show's award-winning, six-series run.

But on Tuesday morning Joanne Froggatt looked worlds away from the pristine Lady's Maid as she filmed scenes for her latest project, Liar.

Seen for the first time on set, in Deal, Kent, as Laura Newell in the up-coming ITV drama, the 36-year-old actress was seen looking shocked and dishevelled.

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Is that you Mrs Bates? On Tuesday morning Joanne Froggatt looked worlds away from the pristine Lady's Maid as she filmed scenes for her latest project, Liar

The Yorkshire-born star was seen emerging into the crisp morning air looking visibly shocked as the cameras rolled.

Clad in a grey sweater, black trousers and a longline stone coat, the Dark Angel star was certainly a far cry from the period roles that have seen her gain global success.

Joanne looked to be filming a harrowing scene, walking slowly down the street in a ponderous fashion with her mouth agape.

A modern role: Seen for the first time on set in Kent, as Laura Newell in the new ITV drama, the actress, 36, was seen looking shocked and dishevelled - a far cry from her time on Downton

With her blonde locks styled into a bedraggled and severely tousled state, it's almost certain her character Laura was in the middle of some drama.

Surrounded by a number of crew members during takes, the actress appeared to be only filming scenes with co-star Zoe Tapper.

Trading her brunette locks for locks for a fiery new colour, the Mr Selfridge actress was nearly unrecognisable.

A shocking start: The Yorkshire-born star was seen emerging into the crisp morning air looking visibly shocked as the cameras rolled

Not in Downton anymore: Clad in a grey sweater, black trousers and a longline stone coat, the Dark Angel star was certainly a far cry from her previous acclaimed period roles

Liars is a new six part series from ITV that sees Joanne and Ioan Gruffudd leading the cast.

Created and written by BAFTA-nominated producers and screenwriters Harry and Jack Williams, Liar tells the story of a night that changes the lives of Laura Newell (Joanne) and Andrew Ellis (Ioan) forever.

Laura is a smart and dedicated teacher, not long out of a relationship and unsure about getting back on the dating scene.

Getting prepped: Surrounded by a number of crew members during takes, the actress appeared to be only filming scenes with co-star Zoe Tapper

Acting out: Trading her brunette locks for locks for a fiery new colour, the Mr Selfridge actress was nearly unrecognisable

Andrew is a renowned surgeon whose son is a pupil at Laura’s school, and following an initial encounter the two pursue a romance.

They begin dating, but neither fully realises consequences their meeting will have on each other or their families, as truth and consequences appear hand-in-hand.

The broody and dramatic thriller explores both sides of a relationship, and both sides of the truth.