By Danielle Gusmaroli
Published: 10:29 EST, 7 May 2014 | Updated: 11:52 EST, 7 May 2014
She's been embroiled in intense EastEnders scenes in the show's most riveting murder storylines.
And it seems the feverish filming in the lead-up to reveal who killed Lucy Beale in the BBC1 soap is taking its toll on actress Samantha Womack.
The blonde star, 41, who plays Ronnie Mitchell in the series, was spotted going make-up free as her train bowled into Machester's Piccadilly Station on Wednesday.
In need of a nap: Feverish filming in the lead-up to EastEnders' whodunnit plot has left actress Samantha Womack looking exhausted as her train rolled into Manchester on Wednesday
Wearing a beige Mac, and with her hair scraped back off her face, the actress appeared a little down-trodden as she tugged a small suitcase along the station platform.
The star, who has also just finished filming One Night in Istanbul about the exploits of Liverpool football fans, appeared lost in her own reverie as she clutched a pair of black suede boots.
Several EastEnders characters are under suspicion for the murder of troublesome Lucy, played by Hetti Bywater, and fans will be left guessing which is guilty for the next ten months.
Lost: Samantha, 41, appeared lost in her own reverie as she clutched a pair of black suede boots and made her way towards the station exit
Downtrodden: Wearing a beige Mac and with her hair scraped back, the actress appeared a little tired
Lucy's character was killed off during Good Friday's episode in the first twist in the protracted storyline.
Ben Stephenson - drama boss for the show - said: 'Just about everyone who lives there is a suspect and we are going to use every single cast member in the marketing campaign, which is the biggest we've ever done.
'EastEnders is back to its best and we want everyone to know about it.'
Over-worked: The star has also just finished filming One Night in Istanbul about the exploits of Liverpool football fans
Red carpet glamour: Samantha, pictured at NTAs in January, might be spreading herself too thinly
Samantha has been at the forefront of the series and recently filmed steamy scenes with co-star Charlie Cotton, which saw the Albert Square newcomer – played by Declan Bennett – turn up following his father Nick Cotton's supposed death.
Unlike the rest of Albert Square residents, Ronnie wasn't too affected by his doubtful ways as she shared a sneaky smooch with the hunk before ending up in bed with him.
She will no doubt feature more heavily as the murder plot thickens to tie in with the show's 30th anniversary.
Whodunnit? Samantha's co-star Ben Hardy was on Lorraine to discuss the murder of Lucy Beale in the show
Keeping quiet: Be was giving nothing away about who killed his onscreen sister
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