Hollyoaks Legend To Star In New BBC Dark Comedy Series Based On Award-winning Play

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Hollyoaks actress Jennifer Metcalfe has bagged a role in the BBC's upcoming dark comedy-drama set in Birmingham.

The six-part series is based on Janice Okoh's award-winning play Three Birds, which previously scooped the esteemed Bruntwood Playwriting Prize. The plot revolves around three siblings harbouring a dreadful family secret.

When their mother vanishes, Tiana, Tionne, and Tanika are desperate to conceal the truth from the world to keep their family intact.

Newcomers Chenée Taylor, Kaydrah Walker-Wilkie and Akins Subair will portray Tiana, Tanika and Tionne, respectively.

Vigil's Romola Garai takes on the role of the caring and dedicated teacher Ms Jenkins, while Back to Black's Sam Buchanan stars as the surprisingly kind-hearted Dr Feelgood.

Ivanno Jeremiah, known for his role in Humans, stars as the fun-loving father of three, Leo, while Jennifer Metcalfe, famed for her portrayal of Mercedes McQueen in Hollyoaks , guest stars as Leo's new partner Candy.