Jo Joyner

The road to success is pitted with potholes for the bosses of all-female taxi firm Candy Cabs.

In this new three part series, 'the Candies' must deal with their own chaotic private lives if they are to survive in business, plus opposition from rival companies in the seaside resort of South Hadley. Led by Jackie and Elaine (EastEnders' Jo Joyner and comedy star Lisa Millett) it's not long before personal obstacles interfere with their professional dreams.

A poor showing at the launch party leaves the girls worried then they discover that their drivers need to pass 'the Knowledge' to keep working. Can Candy Cabs survive the bumpy ride? A superb cast includes Denis Lawson, Claire Sweeney and Ricky Whittle.

A comedy drama aimed at the working classes. Just what BBC boss Danny Cohen has been asking for. It's about a female taxi firm and you can pretty much write the rest yourself. Not as funny, loveable or clever as it should be - but that's balanced out by it being incredibly patronising. Jo Joyner reprises her northern bit from No Angels, Paul Kaye repeats every role from the last 10 years and Claire Sweeney reminds you that she's alive. Unfortunately.

Candy Cabs: Playing the lead with Jo Joyner

When the scripts for Candy Cabs landed on my doormat - well, pinged in my inbox - I read them in one go, laughed, cried, read them again to make sure I wasn't dreaming, then said out loud to myself - I have to play this part!

Candy Cabs: BBC Comedy Drama

Jo Joyner, Lisa Millett and Paul Nicholls star in Candy Cabs, a three-part BBC comedy about an all-female cab firm and due to start on Tuesday 5 April 2011.