Norris confirms 'Spooks' newcomers

Spooks star Hermione Norris has confirmed that the new series will feature several newcomers.

Speaking on This Morning, Norris also revealed that the story is to continue where series seven left off.

"They set a very high bench mark for last year so I hope we don't disappoint," she said. "It's starts exactly where it left last year with Harry going into the boot of the car and has he gone to the Russians, we don't know.

"We are sent a video of his execution and wonder, 'Is it real, is it not?' So the whole of the first episode is our pursuit and the race against time to see if Harry is still with us."

She added: "It is a hugely loved show. Since I did Cold Feet, I would say that this is the show that people now get excited about and enthusiastic about and really want to know what's going on and what's happening.

"It's about keeping it current and moving it forward and we've got some lovely new characters coming to this series - we've got Sarah played by the lovely Genevieve O'Reilly, who is a real baddie - she's someone to look forward to. And lovely Ruth is back in episode one."

Series eight of Spooks begins tonight at 9pm on BBC One.