EXCLUSIVE: Michelle Keegan jumps for joy as she films exciting Brassic 4 scenes with co-star Joe Gilgun and a very speedy greyhound

She's back to work filming the fourth season of hit Sky One comedy series Brassic.      

And Michelle Keegan looked stylish as she got into character as Erin Croft in a burnt orange jacket and pale yellow tracksuit bottoms on the Bolton set on Wednesday. 

The actress, 34, jumped for joy as she shot new action-packed scenes where she and her co-star Joe Gilgun, 37, appeared to race a greyhound across an open stretch of grass. 

In the scenes, Joe, who plays Vinnie O'neill on the show, had been holding a black dog by the collar as the pair stood in a field. 

Letting go of its collar, the speedy pooch whizzed off leaving Erin clutching her face in anticipation and Vinnie throwing his arms out. 

Michelle could be seen opening her mouth in a convincingly shocked expression as the black dog pelted it across the field from Joe's arms, but the co-stars later jumped upwards and fist-pumped the air, suggesting they were pleased with the canine's efforts.

The actress looked gorgeous in her costume and wore her long tresses loose in big bouncy waves.  

In-between takes, Michelle cut a laidback figure as she crossed her arms in her stylish cropped suede jacket. 

The star walked across the green field in box fresh white trainers which completed her character's athleisurewear ensemble. 

Michelle and her fellow actor chatted as they waited to resume filming, with Joe making a visible effort to shower their canine co-star with affection. 

Braving the blustery Bolton weather, Michelle soon wrapped up in a large black coat. 

The committed actress made the most of her spare few minutes to go over her lines for the upcoming scenes. 

Light drizzle showered down on the field as an assistant held an umbrella over the star's head to keep her curls camera ready.  

But it wasn't long until the whole cast and crew had their hoods up as the heavens opened on the set. 

The third series of the show is set to hit screens later this year. Series two ended on a cliffhanger as Vinnie confessed his true feelings for single mum Erin, just as he was being carted off by the police.

As he was being lead away, Erin, who has dated his best pal Dylan, whispered something inaudible in his ear.  

Declaring his feelings, Vinnie said: 'I know it’s wrong, but you’re the first thing in the morning, and you’re the last thing at night.'

He then added he didn't know 'how to tell' how much she means to him. 

Brassic follows the story of Lancashire native Vinnie (Joe), who suffers from bipolar disorder and his best friend Dylan, played by Damien Molony, from whom he has been inseparable since childhood.

A tainted past, the boys have dealt, scammed, bribed and conned their way through adolescence.

Now, on the brink of adulthood, their dealing and stealing is catching up with them, with the repercussions of their crimes heading their way.

Michelle plays alongside them as a single mum seeking a better life for herself and son Tyler (Jude Riordan).

While navigating complicated relationships with the show's leads Dylan and Vinnie, she still strives for a good childhood for her son.

The new series of Brassic is expected to air on Sky One in October this year following the rise of the previous seasons.