Jill Halfpenny is touring the North East for a brand new show for the BBC. Easter Journeys will see the popular actress discover her homeland's unique Easter traditions, its historical links to Christianity and the amazing, rural landscape.
Right after having millions of viewers gripped every night as the lead character in Channel 5 thriller The Holiday, former Byker Grove, Strictly and Waterloo Road star Jill is taking on a very different role, for a series that she has admitted has taken her 'out of her comfort zone.' The two part series will air on BBC1 on Good Friday and Easter Sunday and looks set to be a hit with people of all ages.
The first episode will see Jill take viewers on a journey of discovery through the North East and the Scottish Borders, exploring the beautiful landscape, its significance to Christianity and the unique traditions still celebrated at Easter.
