'Sometimes characters written for women can be quite bland, but I love playing people who are flawed and complex like Jenna. 'All these twists and turns came along in the story that I did not expect, and I couldn't put it down, which is rare – I read it all in one go,' she continued. Kelvin Fletcher is also in the cast of the new Channel 5 drama 'Jenna is such a complex character, there are so many layers to her and I love the fact that you don't know if she's telling the truth or not,' she said. Speaking about the series Gavin & Stacey star, Sheridan said she was immediately 'gripped' by the story after being sent the script.

It's A Sin and All Creatures Great and Small actor David Fleeshman will also appear, as will Marcella's Ian Puleston-Davies.

They all play Jenna's teaching colleagues while Ackley Bridge actor Samuel Bottomley will play 15-year-old student Kyle. The drama follows a teacher accused of inappropriate behaviour with one of her students Joining the Cilla star in the cast of the series are a number of famous faces, including Emmerdale star and Strictly Come Dancing winner Kelvin Fletcher, Black Mirror actress Cecilia Noble and Sharon Rooney, who viewers will recognise from My Mad Fat Diary and Finding Alice. MORE: Sheridan Smith reveals thigh tattoo in glamorous festive dress MORE: 47 hottest brand new shows coming to our screens in 2022 WATCH: Sheridan Smith stars in new psychological thriller The TeacherĪs the official synopsis for the series reads: 'With no memory of the night in question, Jenna's only hope of redemption lies in uncovering the truth about a dark event in her past that returns to haunt her.'

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