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“ Bad Girls ”
Amanda will play the part of Louise Stoke, a wing governeror who is drafted in to replace the deceased Jim Fenner (Jack Ellis).
A show insider told The Sun: "Lou is fiery, sassy and outspoken. She has very different ideas to the Governor Joy Masterton - and she is not afraid to fight for them."
A spokeswoman for the show added: "We are thrilled. Amanda is a fabulous addition."
Joining Amanda will be Sid Owen, who will appear as latest G-wing prison officer, Donny Kimber. Filming of series eight is scheduled to begin next week.
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