Gowning glory

Nicola Keeps eye on Luke at launch of regency smash

- NICOLA METHVEN

BRIDGERTON leading lady Nicola Coughlan gazes up at her on-screen lover Luke Newton at the world premiere of the latest series. 

They were among cast members including Jessica Madsen, Claudia Jessie and Hannah Dodd, who got dressed up to the nines to launch of season three of writer Jess Brownell’s regency bodice ripper, which starts on Netflix tomorrow.

The event at Lincoln Center in New York, also attended by Netflix boss Ted Sarandos, was followed by a party at the swish Tavern On The Green.

Nicola, 37, plays acerbic gossip sheet w r it er Pen elop e Featherington, who turns to buffed up world traveller Colin Bridgerton for social season flirting tuition – before sparks fly.