Laura Haddock has signed up to appear in Upstairs Downstairs.
The actress will play a nursery maid called Beryl Ballard when the show returns for its second series.
Beryl’s character is explained as being a "modern young woman" who is hiding a "tragic secret".
Speaking about her role Haddock said: "I am so excited to be joining Upstairs Downstairs. It really is a dream come true. I loved the first series and when I found out I was going to be part of the second I couldn't have been happier."
She added: "My character Beryl Ballard is a really spirited modern young woman and all set to shake things up in the house. I can't wait to play her."
Haddock recently appeared in The Inbetweeners Movie and has also had television roles in shows like How Not To Live Your Life and Monday Monday.
