I agree with Curly... I think she has had to glam up for this role, as opposed to the part she played in the Royle Family - I noticed then just how wrinkly she looked - though what age she is, I don't know, but she's looking good I think - a love rival for Rita possibly??
As soon as I saw her I thought 'she's had work done'! Her eyes seemed rather large also. I don't think it suited her. So far I don't like the character, but new characters often grow on me !