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British actress Michelle Ryan, formerly Zoe Slater in Eastenders, starred in the premiere of the new version of 1970s classic, Bionic Woman, on US TV this week. And, by all accounts, the series is off to a flyer. The programme, shown on Wednesday, drew in 13.9 million viewers, the largest number of viewers for that timeslot.

Ryan is also drawing in favourable reviews from the US press. Yay for her! And, AND she can do quite a convincing American accent! (Check out the promo above.) Makes a change from Hugh Laurie in House, who always sounds like he’s got a mouth full of marbles whilst speaking with his accent.

I always think it’s nice to see these young soap stars do good. And, let’s face it, it’s a long way from “You cahn’t tell me wot to do…you’re not my muvva!” “YES I AMM!!!!!”