Why is Jo Joyner leaving Ackley Bridge? Actress Joyner has been in Ackley Bridge since season one but will be making her departure in series four which starts tonight, Monday, April 19.

And former EastEnders star Jo Joyner , who plays the head of Ackley Bridge, is quick to admit she could not handle the pressures faced by real-life teachers.

Former EastEnders star Jo Joyner has been hailed by fans as the queen of Ackley Bridge after a heartbreaking episode.

Ackley Bridge: Channel 4 share behind the scenes Ackley Bridge season four aired last year on Channel 4 and included the departure of original character headteacher Mandy Carter (played by Jo Joyner).

Jo has been married to fellow actor Neil Madden since 2007 and the couple have two children together. Who does Jo Joyner play in Ackley Bridge?

From Jo Joyner to Amy Leigh Hickman, Ackley Bridge’s cast reveal secrets from their own school lives ...

Ackley Bridge is back for series four and fans have been loving the all-new antics and storylines at the academy. The new episodes have been airing nightly on Channel 4, but many have already ...

And with Ackley Bridge focusing on previously separated white and Asian communities coming together, Jo and Sunetra have revealed it is very ‘timely’ and carries an important message.

Actress Jo Joyner has admitted the real reason she's set to wave goodbye to her character and Ackley Bridge. Speaking on Tuesday's Lorraine, the EastEnders star revealed it was "time to move on ...

Jo Joyner has said Channel 4 school drama Ackley Bridge will become more gritty. The actress believes the series has now established itself, and will now tackle more difficult issues.