BBC Daytime orders unscripted series Natalie Cassidy Learning to Care

Natalie Cassidy is best known for playing Sonia in EastEnders

NEWS BRIEF: UK pubcaster the BBC has commissioned daytime unscripted series Natalie Cassidy Learning to Care (working title) for BBC One and streamer iPlayer, with support from BBC Northern Ireland and Northern Ireland Screen.

The 12×30′ series, produced by Northern Ireland-based prodco Big Mountain Productions, sees EastEnders star Cassidy enrol at one of the UK’s top health and social care colleges and train, study, and work alongside real professionals.