ANNA FRIEL - FRIEL WANTS TO BE A MOVIE MOTHER

Pregnant star ANNA FRIEL is desperate to carry on her acting career after she gives birth, insisting she can combine motherhood with making films.

The British actress accepts TV and theatre work would be tough with a tot in tow, but believes she could easily handle a few weeks or months a year on a movie set.

TIMELINE actress Friel, who is due to give birth later this year (05), says, "I know that with a film I can do that in six weeks and be in one place whereas TV work is harder as you have to sign on for at least a year.

"I want to enjoy being a mum."

The father of Friel's baby is HARRY POTTER star DAVID THEWLIS.