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Ellie Goldstein makes acting debut in Malory Towers

ByMax

Jun 24, 2025 #bbc, #debut, #makes

Trailblazing model Ellie Goldstein is stepping into the spotlight making her acting debut in the beloved BBC iPlayer series Malory Towers. Ellie joins the cast as Nancy, a spirited new arrival at the school, with her first episode available on BBC iPlayer on Monday 30 June and airing on CBBC on Tuesday 1 July.

Ellie has already made history as the first model with Down’s syndrome to appear on the cover of Vogue magazine. Known for her groundbreaking work in the fashion industry and high-profile campaigns, she’s now bringing her talent and charisma to the screen in the television adaptation of Enid Blyton’s classic novels.

Now in its sixth season, Malory Towers follows the adventures of Darrell Rivers and her friends at an all-girls’ boarding school in post-war Britain. The series is a nostalgic celebration of friendship, fun, and growing up – complete with midnight feasts, pranks, and heartfelt moments. Showcasing quintessentially British storytelling, Malory Towers was filmed in studio in Bristol and on location at the beautiful setting of Hartland Abbey in North Devon, as well as other picturesque locations along the Cornish coast.

Ellie’s character, Nancy, arrives at Malory Towers with her guardian, who is none other than the girls’ previous much-feared Matron, played by Ashley McGuire, making a welcome return to the series. Nancy, who has Down’s syndrome, is a passionate history enthusiast and quickly proves herself to be a formidable lacrosse goalie.

Ellie Goldstein says: “I am so honoured to have been a part of the fantastic series Malory Towers. I’m beyond excited to see my episodes and share them with everyone. I absolutely love acting and feel so lucky to have worked with such a wonderful cast and crew.”

Anita Burgess, Executive Producer for BBC Children’s, says: “Malory Towers continues to be a cherished part of our children’s programming, offering timeless stories of friendship, resilience and adventure. It’s a joy to see how each new season brings fresh energy while staying true to the spirit of Enid Blyton’s beloved books.”

Series 6 also welcomes newcomer Celeste (Ciara Prioux), alongside familiar faces Darrell Rivers (Ella Bright), Gwendoline Mary Lacey (Danya Griver), Sally Hope (Sienna Arif-Knights), Alicia Johns (Zoey Siewert), Mary-Lou (Imogen Lamb), Irene (Natasha Raphael), Jean (Beth Bradfield), Bill (Amelie Green), Felicity (April V Woods), June (Edesiri Paula Okpenerho), Susan (Ava Azizi), Clarissa (Amy Roerig) and Josephine (Emily Costtrici. Also reprising their roles are Ron Gilson (Jude Harper-Wrobel), Mr Parker (Jason Callender), Mam’Zelle Rougier (Geneviève Beaudet), Matron Maher (Ashley McGuire), Matron Shipley (Amanda Lawrence) and Headteacher Miss Grayling (Jennifer Wigmore).

Malory Towers has been adapted for television by Rachel Flowerday and Sasha Hails. Episode 8, in which Ellie first appears, is written by Billie Collins.

Malory Towers is produced by David Collier, and executive produced by Jo Sargent and Yvonne Sellins for King Bert Productions. It is produced in association with BYUtv and WildBrain, who are also global distributor of the series.

Malory Towers was commissioned by Sarah Muller, Senior Head of BBC Children’s Commissioning 7+ and the series is executive produced by Anita Burgess for the BBC.

Malory Towers is now streaming on BBC iPlayer, with new episodes released every Monday. You can also catch new episodes on CBBC every Monday and Tuesday at 6pm.