Actress Patsy Kensit is set to quit 'Emmerdale' and join the cast of 'Holby City' instead.
Kensit has played nasty Sadie King in 'Emmerdale' for the past two years, but has had to commute to the Yorkshire Dales each week, leaving her children in London.
She said: "After two fantastic years at 'Emmerdale' and ITV, I am thrilled to be offered the opportunity of joining 'Holby City' at the BBC."
"I will really miss all my friends and colleagues at 'Emmerdale' when I leave next August but look forward to living and working in London full time. 'Holby City' is a brilliant show."
The 37-year-old actress has signed a year-long contract to appear as a nurse in 'Holby City'.
One of the show's producers said: "We are delighted to confirm that Patsy Kensit is joining the cast of 'Holby City'."
"She is a talented and popular actress who lights up the screen," the producer said. "Her character will come into the show as a nurse who has more than a few secrets to hide and an attitude that cannot fail to ruffle the feathers of her colleagues."
