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    Why was Gavin and Stacey cancelled and how long has it been off air?

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    GAVIN and Stacey fans can be heard rejoicing following the exciting news that the hit sitcom is back once more for another Christmas special.But the show’s loyal followers may wonder why the show hasn’t been on air for years and is now returning for a festive episode. Beloved comedy Gavin and Stacey’s first series aired in 2007Credit: BBC Handout James Corden and Ruth Jones announced the show will be returningCredit: PAWhy was Gavin and Stacey cancelled?Comedy legends James Corden and Ruth Jones created the much-loved sitcom Gavin and Stacey. which follows a long-distance romance.The main characters Gavin and Stacey fall in love over the phone, as he’s based in Essex and she’s in Wales.The series follows romance from meeting in person, to getting to know each other’s very different (and hilarious) families.The successful show had run for three series on the BBC – plus a Christmas Special – from 2007 until 2010.Read more on Gavin and StaceyMuch to the fans’ delight Gavin and Stacey was brought back for another festive episode in 2019.The show was never “cancelled”, it was down to creators James and Ruth whether it went on.However, they felt it was the “right time to end things for the characters”.How long has it been off air and how many series were there?Gavin and Stacy ran for three series on the BBC, with the last episode being a Christmas special in 2019.Most read in TVThe show proved to be a massive hit, and made a global star out of James Corden, who played the hapless Smithy.At the climax of the episode, Nessa got down on one knee to propose to Smithy but viewers did not get to hear his response.The pair had an on-off relationship during the series and in the special it was revealed they were successfully co-parenting their son, Neil.Reflecting on the cliffhanger, Ruth Jones told RTE Radio 1: “I quite like the idea of it just lingering there and us wondering ‘What did she say? Are they together?’The Gavin and Stacey Christmas Special ends in shock proposal”I think she’s (Nessa) still working down the slots.”Probably coaching the Welsh rugby team because she’s very good at that.” Ruth Jones’ Nessa is one of the show’s biggest charactersCredit: BBC Ness and Uncle Bryn perform during the Christmas Special 2019Credit: BBCWhen is Gavin & Stacey returning?James and Ruth have announced that Gavin and Stacey is back one last Christmas special after five years away from our screens.Sadly it will be the last ever episode fans get.Some news… It’s official!!! We have finished writing the last ever episode of Gavin and Stacey.James Corden and Ruth JonesSharing the news on social media on May 3, 2024, James and Ruth posed for a black and white snap with the script in front of their faces, with “Gavin and Stacey” clearly written at the top.They captioned it with: “Some news… It’s official!!! We have finished writing the last ever episode of Gavin and Stacey.”See you on Christmas Day, BBC One. Love Ruth and James ❤️”The show will air on Christmas Day, with a time to still be announced.Fans also need not worry, as the new episode will include the same much-loved cast.Gavin and Stacey’s Best MomentsWith the news that the show is set to make an exciting return to screens, let’s take a look at some of the comedy programme’s biggest and best moments…
    Smithy and Rudi’s American Boy rap – No one will ever forget when James Corden and Sheridan Smith rapped perfectly word for word the Kanye West and Estelle hit American Boy as they walked across the car park on the phone to Gavin.

    Pam’s Vegetarian faux pas – Despite loving a cheesburger, Pam found herself caught up in a web of unexpected lies when she claimed to be Vegetarian. She is forced to keep up the secret throughout the entire show and uses hubby Mick to help her scoff meat. She is later rumbled when Stacey catches her in the act as she scoffs ham in the kitchen. Stacey says to her: “Is that ham, Pam!?… “I’ve seen you, Pam. A scotch egg here, a bit of bacon there, putting those regular sausages into the Linda McCartney box”.

    THAT fishing trip – It remains one of the biggest mysteries in Gavin and Stacey history as to just exactly what did happen on the ill-fated fishing trip. Bryn appears to be hiding a secret as to an occurance between him and his nephew Jason which has left relations fractures. Ness’ on-off boyfriend, Dave, is the only other person to know the whole truth. Bryn did appear to allude to him and Jason lying together naked to keep warm as he said to Dave: “We’re going to have this out, once and for all, man to man, you may know what happened, David, but you don’t know why it happened! It was freezing cold, it was! And when you are that cold…”

    Islands in the Stream – No one can ever forget the classic Karaoke performance of Islands in the Stream. Nessa and Bryn performed the track in front of all their nearest and dearest. It saw the whole pub burst into some line-dancing as they enjoyed a boozy night out.

    The Xmas special proposal – In 2019, fans were left overjoyed when the show made a comeback but it ended on the ultimate cliffhanger. Nessa asked Smithy if she would marry him as she finally laid bare her feelings for him. Fans were gutted as the show then cut straight to the credits as they never found out just how Smithy answered. Will all be revealed in the brand new episode? More

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      Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal: All about Netflix’s hacked dating site documentary

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      MOST people love settling down for the night and putting Netflix on the TV.Well the streaming giant has plenty of good options coming to the service in May, including Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal.The website was hacked in 2015Credit: CorbisWhat is Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal about?Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal is a Netflix documentary that follows the story of a dating site for people looking to have affairs.However it all goes wrong when the site is hacked which means the data of those who use the site is hacked.As a result lives are ruined and marriages are put on the line.The synopsis reads: “When a dating site for people seeking adulterous affairs is hacked, millions of users’ intimate data is exposed, wrecking marriages and destroying lives.”Read more on NetflixAshley Madison is a Canadian online dating service and social networking service. It was launched in 2002 and marketed to people who are married who are looking for affairs. The website’s slogan is “Life is short. Have an affair.”Who stars in Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal?You won’t see any famous faces in Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal due to it being a documentary.Most read in ShowbizIt’s not yet known whether scenes will be acted out by professional actors to add to the programme.Is Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal based on a true story?Yes, Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal is based on a true story and is filmed in a documentary style.The show is based on the 2015 data hacking of dating site Ashley Madison.The site was subject to a data breach and the personal information of millions of users was released to the public.In July 2015 an unknown person or group calling itself “The Impact Team” announced they had stolen the user data of Ashley Madison.The hacker copied personal information about the site’s user base and threatened to release users’ names and personal identifying information if the site would not immediately shut down.The personal date of 2,500 people was initially released but the company first denied that they were under threat.Many users were worried about their extra-marital relationships being exposed due to the site’s lack of adequate date security.Information such as real names, home addresses, search history and credit card transaction records was released. On August 18 and 20 more than 60 gigabytes of company data was publicly released, including user details. The released data even included personal information about users who had paid the site to delete their personal information, since the company had not deleted the data that they claimed to have erased.READ MORE SUN STORIESHow to watch Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & ScandalYou will be able to watch Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal from Wednesday May 15, 2024.Head to Netflix and you can delve into the juicy documentary. More

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      Where is Rob Marciano?

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      ROB MARCIANO is famously known for forecasting the weather on Good Morning America.The former ABC meteorologist took over from Ginger Zee in 2014.For nine years, Rob Marciano co-anchored Good Morning America’s weekend weather segmentsWhere is Rob Marciano?On April 30, 2024, it was reported that Good Morning America terminated Rob Marciano from the show.ABC declined to comment on the reports of Rob’s departure.Rob’s firing was revealed a year after the network temporarily prohibited him from filming segments at their Manhattan studios.On March 23, 2023, an insider told Page Six: “He was found to have done something…that was improper.”But he was punished for it and they still haven’t let him return.”He made people feel uncomfortable. There was a period where there were some issues, a number of alarming events.”There were times when he [Marciano] was very cranky and angry… unsavory behavior on his part. “He was pulled off to deal with it and he’s been back.Most read in Celebrity”Any decision made about the team is based first and foremost on protecting the culture and enabling our people to focus on the work of news-gathering, free of distraction.”When did Rob join Good Morning America?On July 18, 2014, Rob joined ABC as GMA’s senior meteorologist.GMA’s Rob Marciano returns to live TV show in solemn new video after reports he was ‘banned from studio’ for ‘alarming’ behaviorAt the time, the network brought him on to anchor the program’s weekend weather segments.Rob filled the position left vacant by Ginger Zee, who began reporting for the show’s weekday broadcasts.Previously, he was a host on CNN and Entertainment Tonight.After 9 years with ABC, Rob Marciano exited Good Morning AmericaCredit: GettyWhen did Rob divorce his ex-wife, Eryn? On June 18, 2021, Eryn Marciano filed for divorce from Rob.By January 2022, Rob and Eryn’s divorce was finalized.The former couple share two children, a daughter named Madelynn and a son, Mason.At the time, the former ABC anchor shared with People: “The last couple of years have been very difficult.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I didn’t want this and tried to save the marriage, but we are sadly divorcing. “My focus now is on my kids.” More

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      Who is Alesha Dixon’s husband Azuka Ononye and do they have any children?

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      ALESHA Dixon rose to fame in the early 2000s and had her husband Azuka Ononye by her side ever since 2006.But who is the man, who has worked with a variety of top music artists including Madonna, Sade and even Whitney Houston as a dancher.Azuka met Alesha as a dancer on her tourCredit: Getty – ContributorWho is Alesha Dixon’s husband Azuka Ononye?Azuka Ononye was born December 14, 1980 and is best known for his work as a dancer, creator director and choreographer.He has worked with the likes of Sade, Whitney Houston, Madonna, Duffy, Pixie Lott, Estelle, Ashanti and Cheryl to name a few.Read more sun storiesAzuka’s advertising credits include major brands such as Guinness, Captain Morgan, Nokia, T-Mobile, Specsavers, Superdrug, ESPN, Sky, DFS and Argos and many more.When did Alesha Dixon and Azuka Ononye get married?Alesha and Azuka got married in 2017 after meeting on tour.read more on alesha dixonThe ceremony was a quiet and private.They have been married for more than ten years after they first met in 2006.Alesha’s team hired him as a dancer for her tour.Speaking on their relationship on Giovanna Fletcher’s podcast, Alesha shared: “He was the first person that I’d met, that I knew that we could have children together because of our values, our morals, our thinking aligned… Most read in Celebrity”The thought of having children with someone who could do something toxic or show them something toxic that I saw as a child frightened me more than anything in the world”.The Britain’s Got Talent judge also confessed that initially she was “playing hard to get for about a year” but quickly warmed to him after seeing his compassionate side when she suffered with a broken foot. She said: “I couldn’t walk.”He was literally sleeping on the floor looking after me every day.”AWKS Alesha Dixon storms off stage over ‘offensive’ act – as Britain’s Got Talent judges make major U-turnmore on showbizHow many children does Alesha Dixon have?The couple welcomed their first child Azure Sienna Ononye back in October 2013. In May 2019, Alesha revealed that she was expecting another baby during an episode of Britain’s Got Talent. Their second child Anaya Safiya was born to the couple in August 2019.I didn’t eat for a few days. I just remember sitting on the floor in my house. I felt lost. I couldn’t find the words. You ask those questions: Why? What have I done wrong?Alesha DixonPiers Morgan’s Life StoriesWho is Alesha Dixon’s ex-husband Harvey?Alesha got married to English rapper MC Harvey back in June 2005. The couple split up a year later after Alesha discovered Harvey had cheated on her with singer and his then West End stage co-star Javine Hylton.She told Piers Morgan in 2014: “He came home that night and I thought smartly, the only way I’m going to get the truth is if I calmly sit down and talk to him because if he came in and I was a raging bull I’d have got nothing out of him.”He was really honest because I was really calm. “I actually deserve an Oscar for that day that he came home and I asked him if he had an affair. “I kept my cool I was really calm.”Everything happens really slowly and I just remember my mum coming in, I remember telling her and I remember my mum breaking down and I was really cool.”In 2021 the rapper told the James English podcast: “The day I left Javine’s house, it was so weird. “I’d left her house and I was driving home to my marital home and as I’m two miles from my house, she (Javine) rang me and said, ‘she knows, she knows,’ as I pulled up on my drive.”The worst thing I’ve ever had to do is tell a woman I cheated on her.”I thought she was going to kill me. “To this day, it is the worst two days I’ve ever spent in my house.”Harvey went on to have a relationship with Javine and they welcomed a daughter called Angel in 2008. They later broke up following allegations that he had cheated.READ MORE SUN STORIESRead more Sun storiesThe So Solid Crew rapper made headlines again in 2016 when it was revealed he had abandoned his child and wife of two weeks to be with another woman in the US.He was also suspected to have been romantically involved with Katie Price back in 2018 after they shared innuendoes. More

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      Who is Johannes Radebe, and when is the Strictly Come Dancing choreographer on the Jonathan Ross Show?

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      JOHANNES Radebe life changed since he joined the Strictly line up as a professional dancer in 2021. But who is he and what is his net worth? Johannes Radebe is making his musical debut in Kinky Boots in 2025 Johannes Radebe (right) made headlines in 2019 for dancing in Strictly’s first same sex routineWho is Johannes Radebe?As of April 2024, Johannes is a 36-year-old dancer from South Africa.He was a professional dancer on Dancing With The Stars South Africa for two seasons, reaching the final both times.Johannes is also a dancer with the Afro Arimba Dance Company.He’s a two-time Professional South African Latin Champion and three-time South African Amateur Latin Champion.He made headlines on Strictly in 2019 after performing the first same-sex routine with fellow pro Graziano Di Prima.The South African said the performance made him feel “accepted for who I am for the first time” and  convinced him to embrace his sexuality.Johannes was also praised for dancing in a pair of heeled black boots.He is going to be in the 2025 production of Kinky Boots the Musical.The show will tour the UK and Ireland from 17 January 2025.What is Johannes Radebe’s net worth?Johannes net worth is set to be around £802,761.50.His net worth is coming from his dancing and his appearance on shows such as Strictly Come Dancing or Master Chef.When is Johannes Radebe going to be on the Jonathan Ross show?Johannes is going to be on the Jonathan Ross show on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 10.05 pm.His partner John Whaite and him will discusses the pair’s relationship at the show.He shared on WalesOnline about his experience on Strictly Come Dancing : “He lifted me like I was a piece of feather.”I’m a well-built man and I’ve always lifted women and I know the level of care that goes into that.”For me to experience it for the first time was quite special and I have to thank John Whaite for being really caring with me.”How to watch Johannes Radebe on the Jonathan Ross show?The Jonathan Ross show is being aired on ITV on Saturdays at 10.05 pm.One hour later at 11.05 pm, viewers can watch the show again on ITV+1 or they can go online and watch on ITVX.Strictly star secretly split from fiance after ‘falling in love’ with professional partnerWho is Johannes Radebe’s Strictly 2021 partner?Johannes Strictly partner was John Whaite in 2021.John,took to Instagram to write a gushing tribute to his soon-to-be revealed dance partner as he leaned against a studio wall with stone walls and black windows.John wrote: “This whole strictly journey is eye-opening: learning to believe in yourself; learning to open up to and understand and trust a new partner; learning to be patient and kind with each other.”There’s a huge thing missing from this photo – my dance partner. He’s the one holding us together and carrying me through this unknown territory.”But while John kept things under wraps – a second video posted by Johannes Radebe appeared to give away that the pair are partners.While the professional ballroom dancer performed for his followers, the familiar stone walls and black windows could be seen in the background.Fans immediately noticed the similarities in the studios, and took to the comments section of John’s post to point it out.Johannes waltzed on to the show with Men Behaving Badly star Caroline Quentin but the pair were voted out in Week Five in 2020.In 2019 he was paired with former Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley.It was the first time he was paired with a celebrity partner since joining the series in 2018.Sadly, the duo got the boot in Week Six after failing to impress during Halloween.When was Johannes Radebe on Celebrity MasterChef?Johannes Radebe joined the ranks of Series 16 of Celebrity MasterChef began on August 9, 2021.The dancer was ultimately booted out from the kitchen after delivering a sub-par burrito.Johannes presented the judges with a cheesy burrito, but Gregg asked him to do better.Gregg told him: “I would like more adventure from you. I would like more ambition from you, but it tastes good.”“I’m not displeased with this at all, I would eat it, but the thing is it’s MasterChef. It’s a burrito and some avocado dip, that might be an issue.”Strictly’s John Whaite and Johannes Radebe ‘give away they’re partners’ thanks to tell-tale dance studio clip More

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      Who is Timothy Spall and what character does he play in BBC’s Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light?

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      TIMOTHY Spall has an impressive film, television and theatre career spanning more than four decades.He is set to star in the new and final series of the period drama Wolf Hall on BBC One.He is set to appear in BBC’s Wolf Hall (left)Timothy Spall has made a big name for himselfCredit: GettyWho is Timothy Spall?Timothy Spall is an English actor who has enjoyed success on stage, film and TV. Born in London, he began acting when he enrolled at the prestigious National Youth Theatre before going on to study at RADA. After graduating, he went on to land numerous credits in film and television productions.The 67-year-old has received prestigious awards, such as a BAFTA for Secrets and Lies and a Cannes Film Festival Best Actor award for Mr. Turner.Read More on Wolf HallIn 1996, he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia but has since been in remission.Speaking on The Graham Norton Show he revealed: “I was diagnosed with Leukaemia the day I was supposed to go to Cannes and when I saw everyone coming down the red carpet I was having my first chemo stuck directly to my heart when I was watching this all going on.”It was nice because they were winning prizes while I was sort of doing an impersonation of not trying to peg it which I valiantly managed to achieve.”What character does Timothy Spall play in BBC’s Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light?Timothy plays Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk in the BBC drama.Most read in ShowbizHe is a new addition for the second season alongside Harriet Walter and Harry Melling.The role was portrayed by Bernard Hill in the first run of Wolf Hall.Wolf Hall Season 1 trailer starring Damian Lewis, Mark Gatiss and Claire FoyWolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light will follow the last four years of Cromwell’s life.It is the second series of the BBC’s adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s trilogy.As for the release date of the new instalment, we’ll need to wait for the announcements.However, now that filming has concluded, we can expect more details to be revealed soon.Wolf Hall season 1 is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.What other shows and films has Timothy Spall appeared in?As a renowned actor, Spall is known for his film work with director Mike Leigh, which include six of his films: Home Sweet Home (1982), Life is Sweet (1990), Secrets & Lies (1996), Topsy-Turvy (1999), All or Nothing (2002), and Mr. Turner (2014). He was nominated for the BAFTA for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his role in Secrets and Lies, and received the Cannes Film Festival Best Actor Award for his portrayal of J. M. W. Turner in Mr. Turner.In 2000, he was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Queen Elizabeth II.He has appeared in many films, including Hamlet (1996), Still Crazy (1998), Nicholas Nickleby (2002), The Last Samurai (2003), Enchanted (2007), Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007), The Damned United (2009), The King’s Speech (2010), Ginger and Rosa (2012), Denial (2016), The Party (2017), and Spencer (2021). He voiced Nick (a cynical, portly rat) in Chicken Run (2000). Timothy and his wife attend a private view of Timothy Spall’s first major solo exhibition “Out Of The Storm” at the Pontone GalleryCredit: GettyTimothy Spall with his Rafe SpallCredit: Getty – ContributorWho is Timothy Spall’s wife Shane and do they have any children?In 1981, Timothy married Shane Spall and the pair have three children.She works as an author and has published two memoirs about her husband’s recovery from leukaemia.The husband and wife duo also documented their trip around the British Isles for a BBC Four TV series called: Timothy Spall: Back at Sea.Not much information is available about their daughters, but their eldest, Pascale, operates her own business, Stag & Bow Ltd in London.Their son Rafe, has gone to follow in his dad’s footsteps and become an actor.READ MORE SUN STORIESWhat Harry Potter films did Timothy Spall appear in?
      Timothy is well known for his iconic role as Peter Pettigrew in the Harry Potter franchise.
      He appeared in five out of eight of the movies:

      Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
      Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
      Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
      Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 
      Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

      What is Timothy Spall’s net worth?Timothy’s net worth is estimated to be around £9.4 million. He has earned his wealth through his successful acting career. More

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      Avoidance cast, plot and filming locations – all about the BBC comedy series starring Romesh Ranganathan

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      FANS of hit comedy show Avoidance will be happy to know that it is returning for a second series.Romesh Ranganathan will be playing the main character of the hilarious programme once again.Avoidance BBC SeriesCredit: BBCWho is in the cast of Avoidance?The cast of Avoidance is made up of some recognisable faces including comedian Romesh Ranganathan.The actors from the first series are set to return for the new season.Romesh RanganathanRomesh plays the main characterCredit: BBCRomesh is best known for his comedy and acting career.Read more on showbizHe plays the main character role of Jonathan in the hit series Avoidance.The programme follows the ups and downs of Jonathan’s life.This isn’t Romesh’s only TV work as he also regularly appears as a panellist on shows such as The Apprentice: You’re Fired!, Play to the Whistle, and The Museum of Curiosity.Lisa McGrillisMost read in ShowbizLisa plays CourtneyCredit: BBCLisa McGrillis plays Courtney in Avoidance.McGrillis has secured impressive roles throughout her acting career.You may recognise her for playing the regular character DS Rachel Coles in Inspector George Gently.Jessica KnappettJessica has starred in multiple TV showsCredit: BBCJessica Knappett is someone you probably recognise due to her impressive acting back log.She plays Claire in Avoidance.Knappett played Lisa in The Inbetweeners Movie and appeared in the Alan Partridge Movie Alpha Papa.Other Avoidance cast members include:
      Kieran Logendra
      Mandeep Dhillon
      Tommy Finnegan
      Tony Jayawardena
      Tianna Haffenden
      What is Avoidance about?Avoidance follows the character of Jonathan navigating life after splitting from his wife Claire.In order to avoid awkward questions, Jonathan takes his son Spencer to hide out with his sister Danielle and her wife Courtney.The synopsis reads: “Newly separated Jonathan has no home, no friends and no ambition. “Can a slightly useless single dad find some much-needed backbone?”Where was Avoidance filmed?Avoidance was filmed in Bracknell.Specific locations such as the bus station are visited multiple times throughout the show.Speaking about filming the second series, Romesh said: “I’m delighted to be back on set with this amazing cast, so much so it almost makes up for the crushing agony of my recent spandex-filled wardrobe fitting…”Romesh’s production company Ranga Bee makes the comedy for BBC One which he writes alongside Benjamin Green and Jessica Knappett.Ranga Bee was founded several years ago by Ranganathan and Green after they met while working together on BBC Three series Asian Provocateur.How to watch Avoidance?You are able to watch the new series of Avoidance on BBC iPlayer.All six episodes are now available to watch so you could even binge the whole series in one go.READ MORE SUN STORIESHowever you can also watch it on TV on BBC One Friday April 5, 2024 at 9:30pm.If you are yet to watch the first series then this is still on iPlayer to catch up on beforehand. More

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      Who is Scoop’s Fran Unsworth and where is the former BBC director now?

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      SCOOP is one of the most anticipated dramas of the year.Fran Unsworth played a part in securing the Prince Andrew Newsnight interview but who is she?Lia Williams is playing Fran UnsworthCredit: ITVWho is Fran Unsworth?Fran Unsworth is the former director of BBC News who was involved in the Prince Andrew Newsnight interview.She was born in Stoke-on-Trent on December 29, 1957.She has had quite the journalistic career and has held multiple senior roles at the BBC.This includes being involved in the coming together of the Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew which aired in 2019.Read more on ScoopIn September 2021 it was announced that Unsworth would leave the BBC in 2022 after 40 years.Where is Fran Unsworth now?Fran tends to keep her personal life private so it is unknown when she is doing now.It’s thought she may have retired after leaving the BBC in 2022.Who plays Fran Unsworth in the Scoop Netflix series?Fran Unsworth is played by Lia Williams in Scoop.Most read in ShowbizThis isn’t her first big role as her most recent work can be see when she played CEO Paula Vennells in ITV’s Bates vs the Post Office.She is also known for her roles in The Capture, The Crown, The Missing and His Dark Materials.You can also expect to see other famous faces in Scoop.Gillian Anderson plays the part of Emily Maitlis while Prince Andrew is played by Rufus Sewell.Billie Piper plays Sam McAlister who wrote the book that the film is based on.Amanda Thirsk, who is the royal aide who encouraged Prince Andrew to do the interview, is played by Keeley Hawes.Scoop is available to watch on NetflixCredit: NETflixThe rest of the cast includes:
      Connor Swindells as Jae Donnelly
      Romola Garai as Esme Wren
      Charity Wakefield as Princess Beatrice
      Theresa Godly as BBC US News Reporter
      How to watch ScoopYou will be able to watch Scoop on Netflix from Friday April 5, 2024.Fans are able to watch the film after it dropped on the streaming platform at 8am.The film runs for 96 minutes and is rated 12A.Scoop is based on a book by former Newsnight producer Sam McAlister.The production gives an insight into what happened behind the scenes when securing the interview between Emily Maitlis and the Duke of York in 2019.The interview focused on Andrew’s relationship with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.Scoop focuses the women who worked to get the “scoop” of the decade.Get the scoop on Netflix’s ScoopTHE Netflix film brings to life the real events of the 2019 Prince Andrew Newsnight interview. More

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      Who is actress Kate Phillips and who does she play in Wolf Hall: The Mirror And The Light?

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      KATE Phillips is a British actress who has appeared in some of the nation’s favourite programmes.She’s set to feature in the new series of Wolf Hall — here’s everything you need to know.Kate Phillips as Jane Seymour in Wolf Hall: The Mirror And The LightWho is Kate Phillips?Kate Phillips was born on May 21, 1989 — making her 34 years old. She studied at Leeds University before securing a place at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London.After graduating Kate returned to Leeds to appear as Abigail Williams in The Crucible at the West Yorkshire Playhouse.At this point in her career she had already filmed scenes for the first series of the BBC’s adaptation of Wolf Hall (2015), which she was cast in while still studying.read more in showbizThere was a bit of controversy following Wolf Hall airing when some historians described her as “too pretty” to play Henry VIII’s third wife.Even so, Kate received much praise for her performance, with Screen Daily naming her a ‘Star of Tomorrow’.What has Kate Phillips starred in?Kate’s breakthrough role was in the first series of Wolf Hall in 2015.She went on to play Lise Bolkonskaya in the 2016 BBC miniseries of War & Peace.Most read in CelebrityDuring the same year Kate featured as Venetia Scott in The Crown.The actor appeared in an episode of The Alienist as Laura Boone in 2018.In 2019, she took on the part of Princess Mary in Downton Abbey.Between the years of 2016 and 2022, Kate starred as Linda Shelby in Peaky Blinders.How to watch Kate Phillips in Wolf Hall: The Mirror And The LightWolf Hall: The Mirror And The Light is the screen adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s third instalment of her multi-award-winning trilogy of Wolf Hall novels.The first two books — Wolf Hall and Bring Up The Bodies — were adapted into the 2015 series Wolf Hall.Mantel did not publish the final instalment of her trilogy until March 2020 — eight years after its predecessor.The new TV series comes 18 months after Mantel’s sudden death from complications following a stroke in September 2022.After almost a decade break, the programme is back for another season.Kate appears in the show as Henry VIII’s short-lived third wife Jane Seymour.Director Peter Kosminsky said: “Casting Director Robert Sterne has done a truly extraordinary job assembling the most stunning cast with which I’ve ever had the privilege to work.”Led by Mark Rylance and Damian Lewis, they’ve been drawn by the quality of Hilary Mantel’s writing and Peter Straughan’s adroit adaptation.”Shooting in Tudor locations all over England and Wales, it is our privilege to bring Hilary’s last novel to an international television audience.”Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light will air on BBC One and iPlayer, with the series consisting of six episodes.An exact release date is yet to be announced.Who is in the cast of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light?

      Damian Lewis
      Mark Rylance
      Kate Phillips
      Lilit Lesser
      Jonathan Pryce
      Harriet Walter
      Harry Melling
      Thomas Brodie-Sangster
      Timothy Spall
      Alex Jennings
      Charlie Rowe
      Amir El-Masry
      Cecilia Appiah
      Sarah Priddy More