Ryan believes in 'Bionic Woman' potential

Michelle Ryan has revealed her mixed feelings over the lacklustre response in America to the new, reimagined Bionic Woman series in which she plays the lead.

Speaking to the Radio Times, the former EastEnders actress said: "The show had so much potential. It's had creative changes; some things didn't work, but in launching a TV show that's all part of the process."

Bionic Woman, to be screened later this month on ITV2, has yet to be recommissioned for any further episodes following a ratings slump and critical derision in America. However, Ryan admitted that she has taken positives from the experience: "To get six months on air - or even the three that we did - is an achievement. To have a hit show that runs for years... the likelihood is one in a million."

In the event that Bionic Woman is given a reprieve, Ryan added that "everyone will go back with renewed enthusiasm".