Eastenders Jessie Wallace Returns To BBC

Former Eastenders actress Jessie Wallace makes a welcome return to BBC One as single mum Candy in one-off drama A Class Apart. Candy is a downtrodden single mum who is determined to get her son taught at the local high achieving school.

The film also stars Nathaniel Parker (The Inspector Lynley Mysteries) and George Cole (Minder) and is written by Bafta-nominated Tony Grounds.

The drama is part of a new schedule of programming on BBC One.

Launching the BBC One Winter/Spring 2007 season of programmes Peter Fincham, Controller at BBC One said:

“BBC One has never felt fresher, more varied or more modern. This season's bursting at the seams with great ideas and top talent."