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Peaky Blinders creator on the hunt for 'skinheads' to appear in BBC drama series This Town
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Warwick Davis' wife Samantha dies aged 53 as he issues statement: Warwick - who hosts ITV Tenable - described his late wife as his "most trusted confidant ...
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Quick Glance: 'Harry Potter' Actor Mourns Loss of Beloved Wife
- Actor Warwick Davis from 'Harry Potter' mourns the loss of his beloved wife, Samantha Davis, who passed away at the age of 53.
- Samantha, described by Warwick as his 'soulmate' and 'favorite human,' passed away on March 24, as announced by Lucasfilm in an emotional statement.
- Warwick emphasized his wife's caring spirit and community involvement as they co-founded the Little People U.K. charity together.
- Together, they leave behind two children, Annabelle and Harrison, who honor their mother as their best friend and a source of love and happiness.
‘The Night Manager’ Returns With Supercharged Two-Season Order At BBC & Amazon; Tom Hiddleston Back To Star With Hugh Laurie As EP
deadline.com/2024/04/the-night-manager-season-2-3-bbc-amazon-hugh-laurie-1235881573/
Quick Glance: The Night Manager Returns for Two More Seasons with Tom Hiddleston
- When the Tom Hiddleston-starring miniseries adaptation of John Le Carré’s espionage novel hit screens in early 2016, it quickly became a huge mainstream hit, thrilling viewers with its twists and enhancing Hiddleston’s cool factor.
- After years of speculation, The Night Manager is now confirmed to return, with the show set for at least two more seasons, with Tom Hiddleston reprising his role as Jonathan Pine.
- Season 2 is scheduled to film later this year, set eight years after the events of the first series, with Stephen Garrett returning as showrunner and screenwriter David Farr back on script duties.
- The new seasons will be available on the BBC in the UK and Amazon as a global partner, with Le Carré’s sons, Simon and Stephen Cornwell, supporting the decision to expand Pine's story and looking forward to where the narrative will lead next.
EastEnders Bobby star quits soap after five years as exit storyline 'confirmed': Clay Milner Russell, who plays Bobby Beale on the BBC soap, has quit his role on ...
mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/breaking-bbc-eastenders-bobby-beale-32593149
Stephen Mulhern and Josie Gibson spark romance rumours while holding hands: Stephen Mulhern and Josie Gibson looked cosy as they were spotted holding hands ...
dailystar.co.uk/showbiz/stephen-mulhern-josie-gibson-spark-32591596
Celebrity baker Paul Hollywood: I would like to see Princess Royal on Bake Off: On Wednesday, Hollywood was made an MBE for services to baking and broadcasting.
standard.co.uk/showbiz/paul-hollywood-princess-royal-mbe-great-british-bake-off-b1152082.html
Lee Mack says 'it's not my decision' as he admits BBC show won't return : Comedian Lee Mack has confirmed that his hit sitcom Not Going Out won't be back in ...
mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/lee-mack-says-its-not-32591794
Death in Paradise star lands huge new role in BBC drama after quitting series: Tahj Miles, who played Officer Marlon Pryce in Death in Paradise ...
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Moscow's losses in Ukraine: BBC counts more than 50,000 fallen Russian soldiers: Russia is paying a high price for its war of aggression in Ukraine ...
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The Apprentice crown champion after tense finale as one candidate slips up: Lord Alan Sugar has crowned Rachel Woolford as the winner of this year's The ...
mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/breaking-bbc-apprentice-winner-2024-32619686
Strictly fans rush to support Giovanni Pernice as he confirms 'break': Professional Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice is currently on his Let Me ...
mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/bbc-strictly-come-dancing-fans-32620860
Beloved eighties children’s TV show back on screens after 36 years: Two behemoths of eighties British children's TV are set to return to screens after ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/10/iconic-80s-childrens-tv-show-returning-36-years-off-screens-20619906/
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
EastEnders legend announces new role after being axed from soap: EastEnders star Lorraine Stanley has opened up about her new role after she was axed from the ...
mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/bbc-eastenders-legend-announces-new-32621661
CNN’s Mark Thompson: ‘There’s plenty of things we have to fix’: Veteran media executive wants 24-hour cable news network to embark on digital overhaul
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Prince Andrew 'delighted' at how he comes across in new Netflix film: The film, Scoop, dramatises the infamous BBC Newsnight interview with Emily Maitlis about ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/11/prince-andrew-delighted-comes-across-new-netflix-film-20630164/
Jeremy Paxman says Parkinson’s ‘makes you wish you hadn’t been born’ : BBC presenter made statement as Parky Charter – a list of recommendations about condition ...
theguardian.com/society/2024/apr/11/jeremy-paxman-says-parkinsons-makes-you-wish-you-hadnt-been-born
EastEnders Cindy star's fascinating real life - 'cougar' criticism to real age: Actress Michelle Collins, best known for playing Cindy Beale in BBC's ...
mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/bbc-eastenders-cindy-star-michelle-32600006
Mel B has fans in stitches with brutally honest review of Saturday Kitchen food: Mel B has never minced her words, but the former Spice Girl certainly ...
mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/mel-b-fans-stitches-brutally-32579898
Ant and Dec’s worst fight ever that almost finished their joint TV career: Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have been pals since they rocked up on ...
mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/ant-decs-worst-fight-ever-32556163
Quick Glance: Ant and Dec Emotional Farewell from Saturday Night Takeaway
- Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly concluded their final major Saturday Night Show before a break, expressing gratitude to the audience and summarizing the events of the last 20 seasons while holding back tears.
- The Geordie duo, both 48 years old, wrapped up their 20th season of the entertainment show with a variety of guests such as S Club 7, Girls Aloud, Simon Cowell, Dermot O'Leary, Alison Hammond, and Holly Willoughby.
- The two-hour finale on Saturday kicked off with Craig David as a DJ outside the studio, with Ant cautioning the audience that the conclusion was expected to be 'emotional'.
- Ant and Dec, who met on the teen drama series Byker Grove, have collaborated for over 30 years and launched Saturday Night Takeaway in 2002.
Could the robots take over your favourite TV programme?: Soap operas are well-oiled machines even without the presence of machine learning ...
irishtimes.com/media/2024/04/16/could-ai-be-used-to-write-television-scripts/
‘Peaky Blinders’ Star Joe Cole To Lead Action-Thriller ‘He Bled Neon’ For Taylor Swift Music Video Director Drew Kirsch; Zhu & Joseph Trapanese To Compose ...
deadline.com/2024/04/peaky-blinders-star-joe-cole-cast-bled-neon-taylor-swift-music-video-director-drew-kirsch-zhu-score-1235885993/
Si King’s thanks as 6,000 bikers join Dave Myers tribute ride: Memorial ride for Hairy Bikers star organised by Sean Martin, of Bikers Escorts East Yorkshire.
hulldailymail.co.uk/news/celebs-tv/si-king-hails-astounding-tribute-9212718
Antiques Roadshow guest emotional as he thinks cufflinks valuation 'is a joke': An Antiques Roadshow guest was left speechless when expert Joanna Hardy revealed ...
mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/antiques-roadshow-guest-asks-are-32581783
Gemma Atkinson says Gorka Marquez has left home and he's now 'who knows where': Gemma Atkinson and her fiancé Gorka Márquez met on the BBC show Strictly Come ...
mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/gemma-atkinson-reveals-gorka-marquez-32622834
Exact parts of England set to bask in 21C heatwave as two areas miss out: The regions of England set to bask in heatwave-like temperatures have been confirmed ...
bristolpost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/uk-weather-exact-parts-england-9222593
BBC announce new Death In Paradise spin-off after Ralf Little's sudden exit: Death In Paradise have announced a brand new spin-off of the hit BBC drama after ...
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Stacey Solomon says she has abs for first time after hitting the gym: Stacey Solomon has shared with fans that she has developed abs after enduring months of ...
mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/stacey-solomon-reveals-abs-first-32525775
Beatrice's 'devastated reaction' to Andrew interview she'd helped negotiate: The TV producer who helped to persuade Prince Andrew to give his infamous BBC ...
mirror.co.uk/news/royals/princess-beatrices-devastated-reaction-prince-32503165
Bargain Hunt guests disappointed as behind-the-scenes error announced by host: The latest episode of Bargain Hunt introduced BBC viewers to two teams of ...
mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/bbc-bargain-hunt-guests-shocked-32625997
Giovanni Pernice shows bond with Strictly's Rose as his riled ex parters unite: Former Strictly Come Dancing partners Giovanni Pernice and Rose Ayling Ellis have ...
mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/giovanni-pernice-rose-ayling-ellis-32485093
Susanna Reid and Kate Garraway 'in the running to host iconic TV show reboot after 17 years'
standard.co.uk/showbiz/kate-garraway-susanna-reid-this-is-your-life-revival-itv-bbc-b1151053.html
Strictly pro 'accidentally confirmed' for new series by their famous partner: Strictly Come Dancing is set to return for a new series later this year and ...
mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/bbc-strictly-come-dancing-pro-32593680
Good knitwear, great accents and a stoic detective: Shetland is peak ‘dad television’ – and I love it
theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/apr/10/good-knitwear-great-accents-and-a-stoic-detective-shetland-is-peak-dad-television-and-i-love-it
50K Russian Soldiers Confirmed Killed in Ukraine – Independent Tally: Over 50,000 Russian soldiers have been confirmed killed in Ukraine since the start of the ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/17/50k-russian-soldiers-confirmed-killed-in-ukraine-independent-tally-a84867
Over 90 dead as ferry sinks off Mozambique coast, BBC reports: More than 100 people died after a ferry boat sank off the northern coast of Mozambique ...
reuters.com/world/africa/over-90-dead-ferry-sinks-off-mozambique-coast-bbc-reports-2024-04-08/
ITV's Victoria actor Adrian Schiller dies ‘suddenly’ aged 60: His agent said in a statement: "He has died far too soon, and we, his family and close friends are ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-04/itvs-victoria-actor-adrian-schiller-dies-suddenly-aged-60
Cillian Murphy is enjoying the moment: The actor on winning an Oscar, becoming a Versace ‘Icon’ and being the most ‘awkward person on the internet’
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Quick Glance: Cillian Murphy: Iconic Moments and Personal Reflections
- Actor Cillian Murphy wins an Oscar and becomes a Versace icon.
- Murphy's versatile career is celebrated with highlights like '28 Days Later' and 'Peaky Blinders'.
- Despite fame and newfound attention through awards, Murphy remains grounded and private.
- Murphy, a dedicated actor, enjoys his successes, works on new projects, and values his Irish identity.
Netflix film "Scoop" about Prince Andrew's explosive BBC interview: For Prince Andrew, a television appearance about the Jeffrey Epstein abuse scandal ended ...
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The 25 best shows to watch on Netflix right now: From award-winning comedy series like ‘Insecure’ to original programming like ’Peaky Blinders ...
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50,000 Russian soldiers confirmed dead in Ukraine war: BBC: More than 27,300 Russian soldiers died in the second year of combat, a reflection of how territorial ...
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Antiques Roadshow guest stunned over huge valuation of stunning diamond brooch: An Antiques Roadshow guest was left stunned when expert Geoffrey Munn revealed ...
mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/antiques-roadshow-guest-gobsmacked-over-32585489
Michael Sheen quizzed over dating woman just five years older than his daughter: Michael Sheen was put on the spot when asked what it's like to date a woman ...
mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/michael-sheen-asked-jaw-dropping-32525130
Alison Hammond finally lands perfect job on BBC after 'gutting' axe: After her celebrity interviews with the likes of Beyonce and Harrison Ford when viral ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/08/alison-hammond-finally-lands-perfect-job-bbc-gutting-axe-20607097/
Archaeologists Make ‘Spectacular’ Discovery in Pompeii Ruins: It’s one of the biggest digs at the site in a generation.
thedailybeast.com/archaeologists-make-spectacular-discovery-in-pompeii-ruins
Death in Paradise actors' reasons for quitting - marriages in peril and doubt: As Death in Paradise fans bid a fond farewell to DI Neville Parker (Ralf Little) ...
mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/death-paradise-lead-actors-quit-32520359
Carers having to pay back thousands is very wrong, says Keir Starmer: Labour leader was responding to a question from the BBC about Vivienne Groom ...
theguardian.com/politics/2024/apr/15/carers-having-to-pay-back-thousands-is-very-wrong-says-starmer
Alopecia Areata: Some Patients Have Late Responses to JAK Inhibitors: Response curves have continued to climb for as long as patients are followed ...
medscape.com/s/viewarticle/alopecia-areata-some-patients-have-late-responses-jak-2024a100073l
David Olusoga: Imperialism lasted centuries — we’re only a few years into righting injustices
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My letter from Chris Packham: I do not know Chris Packham, the BBC nature broadcaster, personally, but he wrote me a letter last month ...
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Sharon arrested in Keanu twist, sad exit & health scare on EastEnders next week: EastEnders will air some big scenes next week as Sharon Watts finds herself ...
mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/bbc-eastenders-spoilers-next-week-32520581
Countryfile star 'in tears' with 'lot of emotion' after wife's cancer diagnosis: Adam Henson was left in shock after learning his now-wife Charlie Gilbert had ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/bbc-countryfile-star-in-tears-28995428
Strictly fans spot Giovanni Pernice's 'hint' about his future on BBC show: Giovanni Pernice, who joined Strictly in 2015, has been backed by BBC bosses ...
mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/strictly-come-dancing-fans-spot-32527487
Bargain Hunt's Izzie Balmer addresses career change admitting 'it wasn't for me': Izzie Balmer is a well-known face on our TV screens, but the Bargain Hunt ...
mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/bbc-bargain-hunts-izzie-balmer-32529444
Vietnam: Death penalty for Truong My Lan for serious fraud: One of the largest bank fraud cases in the world has come to a conclusion. The verdict against Truong ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/panorama/kriminalitaet/id_100383158/vietnam-todesstrafe-fuer-truong-my-lan-wegen-schweren-betrugs.html
Quick Glance: Death Sentence for Real Estate Tycoon in Vietnam's Largest Fraud Case
- Truong My Lan, a prominent businesswoman and real estate tycoon, was sentenced to death in Vietnam's largest financial fraud case, marking a shocking development in the country's escalating anti-corruption campaign.
- Born in 1956, Lan founded the Van Thinh Phat company with her family in 1992, which grew to become one of Vietnam's richest real estate firms linked to some of Ho Chi Minh's most valuable properties.
- She was accused of using the bank as her cash cow, illegally controlling it between 2012 and 2022, and using thousands of 'ghost companies' in Vietnam and abroad to give loans to herself and her allies.
- Her arrest in October 2022 falls within a period of increased anti-corruption efforts in Vietnam ramping up since 2022, impacting the country's economic outlook and unsettling foreign investors.
Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont split after 'joint and amicable decision': Jon and Lucy, who had a BBC talk show together, are no longer together ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/jon-richardson-lucy-beaumont-split-28986784
Grand National: Jockey Club director explains three major changes following safety concerns
independent.co.uk/tv/sport/grand-national-2024-horses-course-safety-changes-b2526926.html
Antiques Roadshow expert refuses to put value on item before admitting he's sad: Antiques Roadshow expert Ronnie Archer-Morgan inspected a disc of ivory ...
mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/bbc-antiques-roadshow-expert-so-32488483
Keeley Hawes: It sounds disgusting now to say it but Prince Andrew was once seen as sexy and heroic
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/keeley-hawes-prince-andrew-scoop-b2523901.html
Met Office and BBC break silence over 'second mini heatwave' next week: WX Charts maps and charts show the UK set to bask in 20C temperatures before the fourth ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/met-office-bbc-break-silence-28981771
Charlie Dimmock's underwear confession amid warning from TV heavyweight: Bra-dodging Charlie Dimmock says she was once offered some stern words of wisdom by TV ...
mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/charlie-dimmocks-underwear-confession-amid-32573725
Dan Walker accused of dropping standards with 'disgraceful' shoes: Former BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker, 47, was accused of 'dropping standards' ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/09/dan-walker-accused-dropping-standards-disgraceful-shoes-20612823/
The Apprentice star 'absolutely gutted' as Lord Sugar announces finalists: Lord Sugar has decided his finalists for this year as The Apprentice's infamous ...
mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/bbc-apprentice-star-absolutely-gutted-32567378
Hit BBC drama is coming back after eight years off air with two seasons: Most of the major characters could make a comeback
walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/hit-bbc-drama-coming-back-28981612
Fact-checking 'Scoop': The true story behind Prince Andrew's disastrous BBC interview
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2024/04/05/scoop-movie-prince-andrew-interview-fact-check/73204794007/
Finland: Shots fired in elementary school - several injured: Emergency services arrested a 13-year-old after he injured at least three peers with a firearm in a ...
morgenpost.de/vermischtes/article242009202/Finnland-Schuesse-in-Grundschule-mehrere-Verletzte.html
No heart attack: BBC weather presenter who gasped for breath reassures listeners: Simon King says he had just two minutes to run between studios ...
theguardian.com/media/2024/apr/15/bbc-radio-4-weather-presenter-simon-king-gasp-for-breath
Strictly's Giovanni Pernice supported as he hints at heading 'somewhere else': Giovanni, who hails from Italy, has been at the centre of allegations of poor ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/bbc-strictly-come-dancings-giovanni-28993121
BBC staff frustrated as Huw Edwards still paid six-figure salary: Broadcaster’s annual report expected to say he is highest paid news presenter ...
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Reform UK ‘mortified' they didn't realise dropped candidate was dead: The party told the BBC it has removed more than 50 of its candidates for ‘complete ...
standard.co.uk/news/politics/reform-uk-candidate-dead-richard-tice-york-central-tommy-cawkwell-b1150869.html
How Much Of Netflix's Scoop Actually Happened? Separating Fact From Fiction: Did Prince Andrew really comment on Emily Maitlis' trousers? Did she actually take ...
huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/scoop-netflix-film-how-much-actually-happened-fact-fiction_uk_661fa254e4b0256906b6fce2
Countryfile's Anita Rani says 'I'm crying' as fans flood show with backlash: Fans flooded Twitter/X with complaints over the BBC segment on April 14.
birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/bbc-countryfiles-anita-rani-says-28995645
BBC presenter Rachel Burden says she was ‘really selfish’ to have baby at 41: The 5 Live presenter said made the ‘terribly arrogant assumption’ she would have a ...
independent.co.uk/life-style/rachel-burden-pregnancy-pre-eclampsia-premature-baby-b2526880.html
Rachel Riley says Strictly left her with PTSD and calls for show therapy: Countdown star Rachel Riley has revealed she was left with PTSD after appearing on ...
mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/rachel-riley-reveals-bbc-strictly-32493863
Stacey Solomon says 'time to say goodbye' in emotional statement with Joe Swash: Stacey Solomon has taken to social media to share an emotional statement with ...
bristolpost.co.uk/news/celebs-tv/stacey-solomon-says-time-say-9228315
Antiques Roadshow guest storms off after valuation of item - before dumping it: Antiques Roadshow host Fiona Bruce has opened up about a rather awkward moment on ...
mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/bbc-antiques-roadshow-guest-storms-32497554
Bradley Walsh and son Barney's Gladiators fate confirmed after show renewal : The BBC has confirmed that Gladiators will be returning for a second series and ...
mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/bradley-walsh-son-barneys-bbc-32491665
EastEnders legend reveals he's ‘really close’ to returning co-star: Jamie Borthwick, who plays Jay Brown reveals how close he is to returning co-star.
metro.co.uk/2024/04/19/eastenders-legend-reveals-really-close-returning-co-star-20652158/
The Real History Behind 'Peaky Blinders': What's historical fact on the Netflix series Peaky Blinders, and what was dramatized for television?
collider.com/peaky-blinders-real-history-explained/
Much-loved EastEnders favourite’s future confirmed and it’s good news: An EastEnders favourite has had their future in the BBC soap confirmed and it is good news ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/15/much-loved-eastenders-favourites-future-confirmed-good-news-20647907/
Stunning £2.5m house and £100k in cash up for grabs at just £10: One lucky entrant will get to live mortgage-free in this five-bedroom home surrounded by ...
lancs.live/news/uk-world-news/stunning-25m-house-100k-cash-29018395
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