Actress Sheridan Smith joins BBC1’s adaptation of Mr Stink

Actress Sheridan Smith has joined the cast of BBC1’s adaptation of the best-selling children’s book Mr Stink.

Smith will play wannabe MP Mrs Crumb, the mother of young heroine Chloe who befriends a whiffy tramp.

She will be joined by comedian Johnny Vegas, who plays the part of her husband Mr Crumb.