The first images have been released of Coronation Street actress Michelle Keegan in the new season of Our Girl.

The army drama will return to BBC One later this year for five new episodes, with Keegan replacing former star Lacey Turner (EastEnders) in the lead role.

Best known for her role as Tina McIntyre in Corrie, Keegan will medic Corporal Georgie Lane in Season 2, which will be set in a Kenyan refugee camp.

The first season of Our Girl concluded on BBC One in October 2014.

> Buy Season 1 on DVD on Amazon.

> Buy 2013’s feature-length Our Girl special on DVD on Amazon.

Michelle Keegan commented last year: “I’ve watched Our Girl and I’m a massive fan of the series so I can’t wait to be a part of it. It’s going to be a big but exciting challenge for me so I can’t wait to get started.”

Writer Tony Grounds promises: “[Michelle Keegan] will ace it!”

> Here’s everything we know so far about Season 2.

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