Ramsbottom teenager lands his TV break (From This Is Lancashire)

Ramsbottom teenager lands his TV break

7:50am Saturday 21st November 2009 in

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A RAMSBOTTOM teenager is set to become a star of the small screen when he appears in a new BBC1 series.

Connor Ryan, aged 16, spent eight days filming Paradox, a futuristic police drama series which is due to be broadcast from next Tuesday.

He will appear in the fifth episode as a member of a gang involved in gun and street crime.

Connor, of Bolton Road West, will star alongside Tamzin Outhwaite — who appeared in Eastenders — and Casualty actor Mark Bonnar.

His proud mum Sheelagh said: “It isn’t a huge role, but it is a significant part. It’s his first television role and he’s really pleased. He’s been doing long days and getting involved with all sorts of stunts. He’s loved being on the set.

“I am very proud of Connor and very pleased. This is something he wants to do as a career, so it’s nice for him to be able to get a part in a TV series. We’re hoping for more to come.”

Connor has been acting for several years and has begun a performing arts course at Bury College.

He has previously appeared in large productions with Rawtenstall-based Stage Door School for Performing Arts, where he has attended classes for three years.

His first major role was playing Tottle, leader of the Lost Boys, in Peter Pan at Manchester Opera House over Christmas.

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