Midsomer unlawful killings star set to lead gripping thriller | UK News

Midsomer unlawful killings and The Crown actress Victoria Hamilton has secured a position in the third collection of The Teacher.

The thriller anthology programme, which broadcasts on Channel 5, has beforehand starred Sheridan Smith and Kara Tointon in main roles.

The compelling first collection tracked a instructor accused of partaking in inappropriate relations with a scholar, while the second version centred on an educator’s deception to conceal her romantic liaison after a pupil vanishes.

Victoria, 54, is poised to painting drama teacher Helen, who faces difficulties “struggling to keep up with modern social expectations in a reputable private school”, according to Radio Times.

The synopsis reveals: “Recently promoted to Head of Drama, Helen finds herself being challenged by outspoken pupil Cressida when she stumbles over student Dee’s correct pronouns and insists that her class study Shakespeare as opposed to more modern progressive works,” reviews the Manchester Evening News.

“A sinister grudge match quickly develops between teacher and pupil and, when Dee commits suicide following an argument with Helen, Cressida resorts to blackmail to make Helen pay for her ‘outdated’ views.

“As the battle intensifies and her world comes crashing down around her, Helen should battle to maintain on to both her household and her profession before she loses every little thing.”

Victoria has formerly appeared in shows including Doctor Foster and The Crown, appeared in Cobra and Life alongside Alison Steadman, and appeared in episodes of Midsomer unlawful killings, Call the Midwife, and Jericho.

In a 2020 interview with The Times, she reflected on her career trajectory, stating: “I bear in mind in my twenties dreading hitting 40, not because I used to be anxious about ageing, but because I assumed, ‘Well, that’s when careers finish, is not it?’

“There was a very real sense in the industry that if you hadn’t made it by the time you were 30, forget it. That’s changed dramatically, thank God.”

Further particulars relating to The Teacher, including its anticipated air date and extra casting bulletins, stay under wraps.

When The Teacher premiered in 2022, it garnered high reward from both followers and critics.

The drama boasts a star-studded solid including Cecilia Noble, Kelvin Fletcher, Will Mellor and Emmett J. Scanlan.

One viewer praised: “I thought this was an extremely good series, with an interesting plot, unexpected twists and turns, and professionally delivered by all involved.”

“Sheridan is never better than when playing complicated, flawed women with hearts of gold. She is relishing this role, making us believe that Miss is a dedicated and talented teacher with a gift for bringing literature alive,” learn a review in the Daily Mail.

A critic from The Sunday Independent chimed in: “Sheridan Smith was terrific as always, and The Teacher did exactly what it said on the tin.”

The Teacher is out there to watch on 5.