Ackley Bridge season three, episode two is back on Channel 4 tonight with the latest episode of the school drama. Starting at 8pm, the show is the latest in the new series of eight episodes, which are airing weekly on Tuesdays. Plenty of characters are back for their third outing – here’s everything you need to know about the season three cast of Ackley Bridge.
Who is in the cast of Ackley Bridge?
Mandy Carter – Jo Joyner
Jo Joyner plays Mandy Carter, the headteacher of Ackley Bridge school.
Joyner previously spoke to Metro about her role in the drama: “It was nice to have a woman at the head of the school and she is completely career driven.”
She added: “She is determined, organised and possibly a little bit fierce at work but at home and relationship life is less in her control.”
Before joining the school show, Joyner was known for starring as Tanya Branning in EastEnders.
Missy Booth – Poppy Lee Friar
Poppy Lee Friar is back as Missy Booth, who we will see go on a road trip with her friend Nasreen Paracha (played by Amy-Leigh Hickman) this series.
However, it seems like their friendship will be put to the test as the pair seem to be heading in different directions.
Friar can be previously seen in Mr Selfridge, where she played Rosalie Selfridge, as well as playing Jayne Torvill in Torvill & Dean.
Nasreen Paracha – Amy-Leigh Hickman
Amy-Leigh Hickman will be back as Nasreen Paracha, who came out as gay to her mum in the previous season.
This series, viewers will see her going for an interview at Oxford University.
Speaking to Express.co.uk, Hickman revealed what is in store for Nas this season: “You see her deal with the things actual 18-year-olds deal with.
“Do I go to uni or do I stay here with my friends? And exams and things like that which everyone has to deal with.”
Sue Carp – Charlie Hardwick
Charlie Hardwick plays Sue Carp, the newly appointed and distinctly uninterested director of behaviour at Ackley Bridge.
Viewers will recognise Hardwick from her role as Val Pollard in Emmerdale, as well as her turns in shows like Byker Grove.
Martin Evershed – Robert James-Collier
Robert James-Collier is the new Deputy Head of Ackley Bridge, Martin Evershed.
This season will see him clash with Sam Murgatroyd’s mum Nadine (Natalie Gavin).
Collier is best known for playing footman Thomas Barrow in hit ITV show Downton Abbey, as well as appearing as Liam Connor in Coronation Street.
Ken Weaver – George Potts
George Potts is another new entry into the Ackley Bridge school this season, starring as Ken Weaver, Mandy’s new boss.
Fans will recognise him from TV shows like Casualty and Dark Angel.
Ackley Bridge season 3 continues tonight at 8pm on Channel 4.
