It’s been a privilege to revisit that world and reunite the original cast.

It’s been absolutely lovely to be invited back and to be able to give my voice to the character again after so many years, is very special. She added: 'Now, the story goes on and there’s a whole other generation of young people who will enjoy 'Dark Season'. The 'Titanic' star - who has gone on win an Oscar and act in more than 50 blockbusters since her time on the BBC One show but will reunite with former co-stars Victoria Lambert, Ben Chandler, Grant Parsons, and Brigit Forsyth for the project - explained that the audiobook will be 'very special' because it will appeal to a new generation of young people. Those invaluable early days starting out as a small fish in an enormous pond. What a way to start, with the now-legendary Russell T Davies! I really treasure those early moments when I learnt so much. She said: 'I was delighted to be asked to come back! It’s been genuinely moving and wonderful to revisit those early days of my career. The 47-year-old actress made her professional acting debut in the six-part sci-fi children's serial - which was the first drama to be penned by Russell T Davies and followed three teenagers fighting to save Bishop Grave School from an evil teacher - in 1991 and has now teamed up with the 'Doctor Who' showrunner to play the part of Reet once more as part of an audio drama titled 'Dark Season: Legacy Rising' and is 'delighted' to be going back to the beginnings of her career. Kate Winslet is returning to 'Dark Season.'

Dark Season by Russell T. Davies