And Cresswell has revealed to RadioTimes.com<\/a> why she chose not to consult with Rooney while preparing to play her in the two-parter, explaining the decision was partly made \u201cout of respect\u201d.<\/p> \u201cTime didn\u2019t allow that, for one,\u201d she said during an exclusive chat for The Big RT Interview<\/a>. \u201cIt was quite a quick turnaround. And I think just out of respect, I decided not to.<\/p>\n \u201cColeen, I gathered, is a private person and I didn\u2019t want to intrude on that. But I would have loved to have spoken to her.\u201d<\/p>\n When asked to expand on what she\u2019d have asked Rooney if she had<\/em> had the chance to meet her, Creswell revealed that there wasn\u2019t necessarily one burning question on her mind.<\/p>\n \u201cTo be honest, I\u2019d just like to sit and have a general chit-chat, really,\u201d she said. \u201cI would never really press her on anything. I\u2019d just ask some stupid questions like, \u2018Do you believe in aliens? Do you believe in the afterlife?\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n In lieu of a face-to-face meeting, Cresswell instead relied on the wealth of filmed interviews Coleen had given to the press over the years \u2013 picking up on how she had evolved over time.<\/p>\n \u201cIt was interesting seeing her when she was a lot younger because I feel that\u2019s the more naive version of her,\u201d she said. \u201cThat\u2019s the roots of her.<\/p>\n \u201cAnd then obviously as she\u2019s gotten a bit older, I think she\u2019s probably become a lot more private within her life for various reasons.\u201d<\/p>\n Additional reporting by Abby Robinson.<\/em><\/p>\n Vardy v Rooney continues tonight on Channel 4 at 9pm. Looking for something else to watch? Check out our\u00a0TV Guide<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0Streaming Guide<\/a>, or visit our dedicated\u00a0Drama<\/a>\u00a0hub for the latest news.<\/strong><\/p>\n The Christmas double issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>subscribe now<\/strong><\/a>. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the\u00a0<\/strong>Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n By Patrick Cremona Published: Thursday, 22 December 2022 at 12:00 am The high-profile court battle between Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney is the subject of new Channel 4 drama \u00a0Vardy v Rooney: A Courtroom Drama \u2013 with Game of Thrones star Natalie Tena and This Is England\u2019s Chanel Cresswell playing the respective title roles. 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