The Teacher will be back on screens for season 3 tonight!<\/p>\n
After the success of the first two seasons (featuring Sheridan Smith<\/a> and Kara Tointon), The Teacher returns to Channel 5 \u2013 this time with Victoria Hamilton<\/a> as the leading lady. <\/p>\n It\u2019s an anthology series, which means each season is a completely new story, so you can tune in from 9pm to watch a brand-new plot unfold.<\/p>\n This time, “a sinister grudge match quickly develops between teacher and pupil\u201d, and it looks like things get intense…<\/p>\n Here\u2019s the full cast, including the actors and where you\u2019ll know them from, for the new season. The full cast list is as follows:<\/p>\n Unai Mateo<\/span>\/\/<\/span>Channel 5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Who is Helen Simpson? <\/strong>Recently promoted to Head of Drama, Mrs Simpson is a respected teacher, but clashes with her students when she fails to keep up with their progressive ideas.<\/p>\n What else has Victoria Hamilton been in?<\/strong> Victoria Hamilton is best known for her roles as Anna Baker in Doctor Foster, and The Queen Mother in The Crown. She\u2019s also starred in TV series COBRA, Life, and Unforgotten, amongst others.<\/p>\n Channel 5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Who is Cressida Bancroft?<\/strong> Cressida is the pupil who confronts Mrs Simpson about her outdated ideas and classroom expectations \u2013 leading to shocking and tragic results. “She hits all (Mrs Simpson\u2019s) triggers,” says star Victoria Hamilton. <\/p>\n What else has Alice Grant been in? <\/strong>This is Alice\u2019s second ever TV role, having previously played Susan Villiers in Mary & George.<\/p>\n Channel 5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Who is Terry Simpson?<\/strong> Terry is the husband of the lead character, Helen Simpson. <\/p>\n What else has Steve Edge been in? <\/strong> You may know Steve Edge from his roles in Starlings, Phoenix Nights, The Cup, The Visit, Peep Show, Benidorm, The Madame Blanc Mysteries, or the magazine show Star Stories.<\/p>\n Channel 5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Who is Tessa Stewart? <\/strong>Mrs Stewart is the “very modern” teacher, who is understanding and non-judgemental towards her students \u2013 a contrast to the stern Helen Simpson.<\/p>\n What else has Rochenda Sandall been in?<\/strong> Rochenda Sandall is probably best known for playing Lisa McQueen in the television series Line of Duty. Her other TV credits include Small Axe, Doctor Who and Amandaland. <\/p>\n Unai Mateo<\/span>\/\/<\/span>Channel 5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Who is Sebastian Blake? <\/strong>Mr Blake is another teacher at Cheetham Hall \u2013 he was Helen\u2019s rival for Head of Drama, but missed out on the role. He “wants to support the students and radicalise the curriculum by stepping away from Shakespeare”.<\/p>\n What else has Peter Ash been in?<\/strong> Peter\u2019s stand-out role is probably as Paul Foreman in Coronation Street, but he\u2019s also been in Casualty, Hollyoaks, and Footballers’ Wives.<\/p>\n Channel 5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Who is Sam Simpson? <\/strong>Sam Simpson is the teenage son of the leading teacher, Helen Simpson.<\/p>\n What else has Olly Rhodes been in?<\/strong> Sam Simpson is known for appearing in Waterloo Road, The Last Kingdom, All Creatures Great & Small and Hollyoaks.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nThe Teacher season 3 cast<\/h2>\n
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Victoria Hamilton as Helen Simpson<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/div>\nAlice Grant plays Cressida Bancroft <\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/div>\nSteve Edge as Terry Simpson <\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/div>\nRochenda Sandall as Tessa Stewart<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/div>\nPeter Ash as Sebastian Blake<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/div>\nOlly Rhodes as Sam Simpson <\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/div>\nEllis Jupiter as Dee Rainford-Thomas<\/h2>\n
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