A new TV drama is to feature Martine McCutcheon in lesbian sex scenes.

The former EastEnders star is currently filming The English Harem with Holby City star Art Malik, to be screened in January 2006.

"There are sex scenes with other ladies. I'm a straight woman so I wasn't worried about there being any sexual chemistry,??? said McCutcheon, 29. "But with Art it was more difficult because he is absolutely gorgeous."

"It's true when people say there is nothing romantic about doing sex scenes,??? she added. “I just wanted to giggle all the time - especially when the director was shouting 'More thrusting!'"