Footie_Chick
04-01-2007, 05:19 PM
Veterinary drama The Chase is coming back to the BBC, with saucier storylines and a longer, 12-episode run.
Soap fans will be delighted, as the show includes many famous faces who have previously featured in a variety of serials - but the next run boasts a couple of additions to the cast.
Former Holby City star Liam Garrigan, Rebekah Manning, whose previous credits include Doctors and The Bill, and Christian Louis Cooke, who has notched up appearances in Holby City and Doctors, will be joining the show.
Philip Jackson, a veteran of the big and small screen also hops on board, alongside Adam Croasdell, whose previous credits include Holby City.
Rebekah Manning and Lewis Cooke will play Paula and Liam respectively, Claudie's (Michelle Holmes) siblings.
Series creator Kay Mellor enthused: "It's such a thrill to be shooting again in Leeds for the prime Sunday night slot on BBC One and an extended run.
"Now we can tell even bigger, bolder stories which, I hope, will keep fans guessing and entice new viewers in.
"We've got some fabulous new characters as well as our returning favourites, not to mention some very exotic animals."
The new run will pick up just days after Anna (Gaynor Faye) learned of her husband Tom's (Nicholas Gleaves) fling with her cousin, Fiona (Heather Peace).
The Chase is set to air on BBC One in the summer.
Soap fans will be delighted, as the show includes many famous faces who have previously featured in a variety of serials - but the next run boasts a couple of additions to the cast.
Former Holby City star Liam Garrigan, Rebekah Manning, whose previous credits include Doctors and The Bill, and Christian Louis Cooke, who has notched up appearances in Holby City and Doctors, will be joining the show.
Philip Jackson, a veteran of the big and small screen also hops on board, alongside Adam Croasdell, whose previous credits include Holby City.
Rebekah Manning and Lewis Cooke will play Paula and Liam respectively, Claudie's (Michelle Holmes) siblings.
Series creator Kay Mellor enthused: "It's such a thrill to be shooting again in Leeds for the prime Sunday night slot on BBC One and an extended run.
"Now we can tell even bigger, bolder stories which, I hope, will keep fans guessing and entice new viewers in.
"We've got some fabulous new characters as well as our returning favourites, not to mention some very exotic animals."
The new run will pick up just days after Anna (Gaynor Faye) learned of her husband Tom's (Nicholas Gleaves) fling with her cousin, Fiona (Heather Peace).
The Chase is set to air on BBC One in the summer.