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First look at Sheridan Smith as teacher accused of raping schoolboy in trailer for sick new grooming drama
SHERIDAN Smith's new drama Teacher follows the story of a woman who is a accused of raping a school boy - but she can't remember doing it.
Channel 5 have just released a first look trailer - and it looks like it's certainly not one to miss.
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The four-part series, which is expected to hit our screens later this year, follows the aftermath of some awful allegations put on a woman called Jenna.
In the new footage school teacher Jenna can be seen stroking a male pupil's chest as another student says: "You're so creepy, you're always trying to be friends with the kids."
Another scene shows the educator in a club getting cosy with a young boy.
A voice says: "You slept with a child."
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An additional scene sees Sheridan's character looking up in despair at a police station.
She protests: "I didn't."
The synopsis of the upcoming show reads: "With no memory of the night in question, Jenna's only hope of redemption lies in uncovering the truth about a dark event in her past that returns to haunt her."
Award-winning actress Sheridan, 39, isn't the only famous face in the upcoming drama.
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She will be joined by Emmerdale and Strictly winner Kelvin Fletcher, My Mad Fat Diary's Sharon Rooney, Black Mirror's Cecilia Noble and It's A Sin star David Fleeshman.
There is no official release date as of yet.
It comes after Sheridan shared a never-before-seen snap from Teacher on Instagram with her 656k followers.
The star's alter-ego can be seen looking into a mirror with a worried expression.
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Sheridan captioned the post: "Did she or didn’t she?! Excited for you to see my new drama. It’s a psychological thriller and will keep you guessing every step of the way 😲🤐😘 hope you all had a great bank holiday xxx."
Fans flocked to the comments section to show their excitment over the new drama.
One wrote: "Anything with Sheridan smith in is going to be fab. Can’t wait to see this 🙌 xxx."
Another said: "Looking forward to this so much, one of our finest actors “that’s you that is” 👏🌟."
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A third chimed in: "Can't wait - anything with you in it is worthwhile 👏."
A fourth added: "Be so great to have you back on our screens!
Have missed ya! ❤️😍."
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