Michelle Keegan hits out at TV's 'negative' and 'gloomy' portrayal of working class mums

Michelle Keegan has hit out at the "negative" and "gloomy" portrayal of working class mums on TV.

The \'Brassic\' actress plays Erin Croft on the Sky One comedy drama - who was left alone and pregnant at a young age - and Michelle was thrilled that she got to play the part of a "really strong" and "empowering" mother, as she feels there is not enough of this type of character on the small screen.

She told Plot Twist podcast: "I knew she was going to be a really strong female and I wanted her to be an empowering character.

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"A lot of the time you see working class mums portrayed in a dark way or a gloomy way and hard done by, but Erin doesn\'t feel like that.

"She\'s ambitious, she\'s the mother hen of the group and I knew that\'s how I wanted her to be portrayed, in a positive way not a negative way."

The former \'Our Girl\' star recently revealed Peter Kay has been in talks about a potential \'Brassic\' role.

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The 32-year-old actress said the show\'s co-creator Joe Gilgun has been in touch with the 46-year-old comedian about a potential guest appearance.

She said: "The last season I remember Joe speaking to Peter because I know that Peter is a fan of the show.

"I don\'t know if it\'s true that he\'s joining, I just know that he\'s a fan of the show and he was in talks with Joe.

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"It would be great, he\'d be a great addition to the show. I\'m a massive fan of Peter Kay as well so fingers crossed, it\'d be hilarious."

Her comments came after writer Danny Brockleburst revealed he would love to get the \'Car Share\' actor involved for a future series.

He said: "There are so many people it would be good fun to have in.

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"I know Peter Kay loved the show\'s season one. It\'d be amazing if we could get him in it."

The award-winning comedian has taken an extended break from the spotlight in recent years, after cancelling his 2018 stand-up tour due to "unforeseen family circumstances", and he has only made rare appearances ever since.

He was due to return to the stage for his \'Dance For Life Tour\' in April and May this year, but the live shows were postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.