Chloe O'brien
07-07-2009, 00:59
Former Cutting It actress Siân Reeves has joined the cast of Emmerdale for a six-month stint.
The 44-year-old, who played Sydney Henshall in the BBC salon drama, will take on the role of Sally Spode, an old love interest of Ashley Thomas (John Middleton). Ashley's wife Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy), however, takes an immediate disliking to her.
Of her casting, Reeves said: "Sally was Ashley's first love and he is a bit unnerved to see her in the village. I'm delighted to be joining such a celebrated show and looking forward to filming my first scenes."
Emmerdale series producer Gavin Blyth said: "We're delighted to welcome an actress of Sian's calibre to the show."
He added: "We have a great story coming up for Laurel and Ashley, and Sian's character will be right in the thick of the action, as the strength of their marriage is put to the test with unusual yet dramatic consequences."
Reeves begins filming later this week and will first appear on screen in August.
Her previous television credits have included Northern Lights, Where The Heart Is, City Lights and more recently, BBC One drama Hope Springs.
In 2006, she filmed a guest appearance (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a32680/sian-reeves-guests-in-eastenders.html) as Fargo's restaurant manager Elaine in EastEnders.
The 44-year-old, who played Sydney Henshall in the BBC salon drama, will take on the role of Sally Spode, an old love interest of Ashley Thomas (John Middleton). Ashley's wife Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy), however, takes an immediate disliking to her.
Of her casting, Reeves said: "Sally was Ashley's first love and he is a bit unnerved to see her in the village. I'm delighted to be joining such a celebrated show and looking forward to filming my first scenes."
Emmerdale series producer Gavin Blyth said: "We're delighted to welcome an actress of Sian's calibre to the show."
He added: "We have a great story coming up for Laurel and Ashley, and Sian's character will be right in the thick of the action, as the strength of their marriage is put to the test with unusual yet dramatic consequences."
Reeves begins filming later this week and will first appear on screen in August.
Her previous television credits have included Northern Lights, Where The Heart Is, City Lights and more recently, BBC One drama Hope Springs.
In 2006, she filmed a guest appearance (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a32680/sian-reeves-guests-in-eastenders.html) as Fargo's restaurant manager Elaine in EastEnders.