manchester-born becky simpson is an award-winning actress. as a 10-year-old child she starred as spoonface steinberg in the bbc production by that name written by writer lee hall, famous for writing "billy elliot". becky is married to wes paul notable rock and roll lead singer with the wes paul band; they are tenants of the grade-i-listed lodge inside the gates of todmorden unitarian church and are both members of the local management committee.