Former Emmerdale actress Sheree Murphy has landed a new role on Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks.

The girl who became famous for playing the role of dippy Tricia, will now play Tania Verani, the long-lost mum of Anita Roy (Saira Choudhry).

A show source told The Sun: “Bosses have been trying to sign her up for a while now – but she’s always put her family first.

“But after years out of acting, she wants to give it another go.

“Sheree has started filming scenes and was very nervous being on set again, but she’s a professional and has taken to Hollyoaks like a duck to water.

“She’s loving it – and everyone loves having her on the team.”