Watson films BBC1 school drama

Emma Watson has been filming for a role as a schoolgirl in new BBC One drama Ballet Shoes.

The 17-year-old Harry Potter star plays orphan Pauline Fossil in the children's book adaptation.

The role, which is alongside Victoria Wood, marks little departure from her part as Hermione Granger. On-set pictures show her in pig tails, blue school uniform and white ankle socks.

The feature-length show, to air later this year, is set in 1930s London and sees Pauline and her sisters taken in by an eccentric explorer. Others taking part include Richard Griffiths, Dame Eileen Atkins and Emilia Fox.

Patrick Spence, executive producer, said: "The mix of hugely prestigious and burgeoning talent is as close to perfection as any cast could be."

Heidi Thomas, screenwriter, commented: "This is a captivating cast, worthy in every way of Streetfeild's gorgeous book. Emma is a magical young actress. We are thrilled to have her on board."