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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

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      Why is Tracy Barlow leaving Coronation Street? Reason why Corrie soap actress Kate Ford quit the cobbles

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      TRACY Barlow is arguably one of the most iconic characters on Coronation Street but she’s set to take a break.She’s made the decision to ditch the cobbles for Spain but why is she leaving?Tracy and Tommy have been having an affairWhy did Tracy Barlow actress Kate Ford leave Coronation Street?There has been no official statement from Kate Ford who plays Tracy Barlow in Coronation Street as to what is happening to her character.The actress hasn’t confirmed whether she is leaving the soap or if the storyline will be short lived.Tracy’s exit hasn’t been confirmed to be a permanent change or if she will be back on our screens soon.Fans of the soap have been left wondering what will end up happening to Tracy as none of the spoilers point to whether she’s being cut from the script or not.Read more on CorrieHow did Tracy Barlow leave Coronation Street?Tracy is swapping her usual life on the cobbles for the Spanish sun.She’s had a rocky love life over the years but she hasn’t given up as the reason she is moving away is to be with her lover Tommy Orpington.It scenes that have aired, Tracy made the final decision to live in Spain and leave her partner Steve McDonald and daughter Amy behind.Steve has tried to win Tracy back despite her leaving him for Tommy.Most read in ShowbizBut it doesn’t look like he’s ready to give up as he has been trying to win her over once again.However fans have spotted a flaw in her plan.Viewers have been left wondering who is going to look after her flower shop while she’s in a different country.Tracy and Steve’s relationship hasn’t been smooth sailingCredit: ITVHow long was Tracy Barlow on Coronation Street?Tracy has been a staple on our screens for multiple decades.The character burst onto the cobbles back in 1977 but wasn’t played by Kate Ford at the time.Kate took on the role in 2002 and has been a fan favourite ever since.During her time on the soap, Tracy has been involved in plenty of dramatic storylines.Her time on the show has seen her involved in murders, affairs and being on death’s door.Who was Tracy Barlow played by on Coronation Street?Tracy was played by three other actresses before Kate.She was played by Christabel Finch until November 21 1983. Holly Chamarette then played the role from July 8 1985 until March 23 1988. Dawn Acton took on the role from December 12 1988 to July 10 1995. She reprised the role for two short stints in November 1996 and December 1997. She played the role once again on March 14 1999 and made her final appearance as Tracy on October 10 1999.Kate Ford first appeared as Tracy on December 25 2002. More

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      Who is Sir David Mark Rylance Waters and what character does he play in Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light?

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      MANY people will know Sir David Mark Rylance Waters for his impressive career.He has starred in plenty of well-known shows over the years, with Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light being his latest project.Rylance stars in Wolf HallCredit: BBCWho is Sir David Mark Rylance Waters?Sir David Mark Rylance Waters is an English actor was born on January 18, 1960 in Kent.As well as being known for being an actor he is also a playwright and theatre director.He tends to go by Mark Rylance.Rylance had had quite the career so far and has won and been nominated for multiple awards.Read more on TVHere are the awards Rylance has won:
      Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
      Three BAFTAS
      Two Oliviers
      Three Tony awards
      Rylance is married to director, composer and playwright Claire van Kampen after meeting in 1987 while working on a production of The Wandering Jew at the National Theatre. They tied the knot in Oxfordshire on December 21, 1989.Most read in ShowbizThe actor became a stepfather to her two daughters from a previous marriage.What character does Sir David Mark Rylance Waters play in Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light?Rylance plays the role of Thomas Cromwell in Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The Light.He will be returning to the drama in the second series alongside Damian Lewis who plays Henry VIII.Wolf Hall is based on the final novel in Hilary Mantel’s multi award-winning trilogy.Almost ten years after the first series aired, the new season explores Cromwell continue his climb to power and wealth.Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light will air on BBC One and iPlayer but an exact date has not yet been announced.The series will consist of six episodes.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.”What else has Sir David Mark Rylance Waters been in?Rylance can be recognised for playing multiple popular roles over the years.His film career began when he starred in films such as Prospero’s Books (1991), Angels & Insects (1995) and Institute Benjamenta (1996).Some of the biggest films he was involved in include: The BFG, The Other Boleyn Girl, Bridge of Spies, Ready Player One, Dunkirk, Don’t Look Up and The Outfit.READ MORE SUN STORIESMark Rylance has starred in multiple filmsCredit: The Mega AgencyMeanwhile his TV career has been just as successful, starring in the likes of The Government Inspector and Wolf Hall.In 2013 Rylance co-wrote the play Nice Fish which went on stage in Minneapolis and he also starred in. More

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      Wolf Hall final series: Cast, filming locations, plot and how to watch The Mirror And The Light

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      MANY Wolf Hall fans will be happy to know a new series is set to grace our screens.The programme has been revived after nearly ten years away. Here’s everything you need to know.Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light has an all star castCredit: Not known, clear with picture deskWhat is Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light? Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light is the new and final series of Wolf Hall.After almost a decade break, the programme is back for another season.Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light is the second series of the BBC’s adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s trilogy.The first two books, Wolf Hall and Bring Up The Bodies, were put together for the first series in 2015.Read more on showbizThe author did not publish the final instalment of her trilogy until March 2020 which was eight years after its predecessor. Peter Kosminsky has directed the new season.Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light will follow the last four years of Cromwell’s life.Who is in the cast of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light?The new cast is more diverseCredit: nick@nickbriggs.comThere is a more diverse cast for the next instalment of Wolf Hall.Most read in ShowbizMixed-race British actress Cecilia Appiah will be playing the role of Jane Seymour’s sister-in-law Anne, whose character name has been changed to Nan for the series.Meanwhile Sarah Priddy, of Bahamian descent, plays their mother Lady Margery.Who is in the cast of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light?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

      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.”Where is Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light filmed?Filming for Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light took place on location across England.Wells Cathedral in Somerset appears in the drama as Kent’s Canterbury Cathedral.How can I watch Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light?Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light will air on BBC One and iPlayer.READ MORE SUN STORIESAn exact date has not yet been announced.The series will consist of six episodes. More

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      The Asunta Case cast and filming locations explained – all about the Netflix drama

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      EVERYONE loves a crime drama and The Asunta Case is even based on a true story.The Spanish show has now come to Netflix so you can delve into the real-life case of Asunta Yong Fang Basterra Porto.The Asunta Case is based on a true storyCredit: NETflixWhat is The Asunta Case about?The Asunta Case follows the real-life story of Asunta Yong Fang Basterra Porto’s murder.The synopsis of the drama reads: “On September 21st 2013 Rosario Porto and Alfonso Basterra report the disappearance of their daughter Asunta, whose body is found hours after next to a road outside Santiago de Compostela. “The police investigation soon reveals evidence that points to Rosario and Alfonso as possible authors of the crime. “The news shakes the city and even the country. Read more on Netflix”What can lead two parents to end their daughter’s life? What hides beneath that perfect family picture?”Who stars in The Asunta Case?Candela Peña stars in The Asunta CaseCredit: GettyThe Asunta Case cast is mostly made up of Spanish actors due to being a Spanish story.Who stars in The Asunta Case?Here’s a look at who stars in The Asunta Case:

      Candela Peña
      Tristán Ulloa
      Javier Gutiérrez
      María León
      Carlos Blanco
      Raúl Arévalo
      Ricardo de Barreiro
      Iris Wu

      Is The Asunta Case based on a true story?Yes, The Asunta Case is based on real-life events.Asunta Yong Fang Basterra Porto was a Chinese-born Spanish girl whose body was found in Teo, A Coruña, Galicia, Spain, on September 22, 2013 just before her thirteenth birthday.Most read in ShowbizThe coroner determined she had died by asphyxiation and had been given at least 27 Lorazepam pills on the day of her death.This is more than nine times a high dosage amount for an adult. The investigation into the death became known as the Asunta Basterra case.Asunta’s adoptive parents Alfonso Basterra and Rosario Porto were found guilty of her murder on October 30, 2015. Court documents started that the couple periodically drugged their daughter with Lorazepam for three months and asphyxiated her before disposing of her body. The parents, who maintained their innocence, were sentenced to eighteen years in prison.Where is The Asunta Case filmed?The Asunta Case was filmed in Galicia, Spain.This is where the crime took place and where Asunta’s body was found.READ MORE SUN STORIESHow to watch The Asunta CaseWatch The Asunta Case on Netflix on Friday, April 26, 2024.The drama is a limited series which has been inspired by true events. More

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      Who is Naked Attraction host Anna Richardson and who is she dating?

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      ANNA Richardson hosts popular raunchy TV dating show Naked Attraction.Here’s everything we know about Anna and who she’s dating now. Anna Richardson is a popular TV presenterCredit: Channel 4Who is Anna Richardson?Anna was born on September 27, 1970, in Wellington, Shropshire.She was privately educated at The School of St Mary and St Anne, a High Church school, in a small village in Staffordshire.Her father is a vicar and her mother teaches Religious Education.Anna got her big break when she started her TV career at Channel 4’s The Big Breakfast in the early noughties, before joining ITV’s Love Bites.Read More on Net WorthsAnna has previously opened up about her desire to start a family.In August 2021, she told the Daily Mail’s Weekend Magazine: “I’m very conscious of the fact I sort of forgot to have kids.“Suddenly you wake up, you have the menopause, and it really is too late and that’s quite freaky.“You think you have all the time in the world, then life goes past and you realise it’s no longer possible.“Where does that leave me? And where should I put my love?”What is Anna Richardson’s net worth?According to reports, her net worth as of 2024 is predicted to be around £10million.This is thanks to her successful career as a TV presenter.What TV shows has Anna Richardson presented?Anna fronted The Sex Education Show from 2008, and Secret Eaters, which began in May 2012.She presents How Not To Get Old alongside Louise Redknapp and Supershoppers with co-presenter Sabrina Grant.Latest on ShowbizAnna was also the host of Channel 4’s documentary Sex in Lockdown.Since 2016, she has hosted hit dating show Naked Attraction, which involves a clothed single person being presented with six nude potential partners.Each is hidden behind a coloured booth, revealing the contestants from the bottom upwards.Anna has also written and produced several TV programmes, including You Are What You Eat.Who has Anna Richardson dated?Following the breakdown of her 18-year relationship with TV director Charles Martin, Anna began dating former Great British Bake Off host Sue Perkins.The pair met at a Halloween party in 2013 and quickly became a couple.”For me, it’s just a case of I am who I am. I’m not interested in being labelled gay or straight, my sexuality is fluid. I’m just me,” Anna told The Telegraph in 2015.”I just happen to have fallen in love with a woman – simple as that.’’Sadly in June 2021 it was revealed Anna and Sue had split up.It was reported that the pair split because they were in different places about starting a family — and couldn’t decide on the right time.The two remain close friends following the end of their relationship. Sue Perkins and Anna Richardson attending The Supper Club in aid of the Terrence Higgins Trust in London on October 31, 2012Who is Anna Richardson dating now and does she have any children?A year after splitting from Sue, Ann had a new partner named Simon Marks.Anna previously revealed she met her boyfriend through friends and admitted she was “lucky” to find someone she is compatible with.She said: “I’m dating, I’ve got a boyfriend — and already my boyfriend has said to me ‘I haven’t spent enough time with you’, so his love language is time — he needs my time to feel loved.”Whereas actually, I quite like to receive texts saying ‘I’m thinking about you and I love you’. So people need to be aware of how their partner does their love language.” Anna was photographed shopping with her boyfriend Simon in October 2022In June 2023, she told OK!: “There’s something wonderful about meeting somebody new that makes you realise, ‘Oh, I’m not dead from the waist down!”Actually, I can experience amazing sex like I had in my twenties. It is possible to recapture it, but it takes work.”Does Anna Richardson have social media?You can find Anna on social media — where she posts regular updates for fans.Follow Anna on Instagram @annarichardso.Her handle on X, formerly Twitter, is @AnnaRichardso.What is Anna Richardson doing now?Anna is presenting a new documentary titled The Truth About the ‘Skinny Jab’.Uncovering the truth behind the controversial procedure, she meets with experts and people using the ‘skinny jab’.The programme airs on Channel 4 on April 3, 2024. More

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      Is Chumlee still on Pawn Stars?

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      CHUMLEE is most famously known for appearing on the History Channel show, Pawn Stars. Over the years, the Pawn Stars family has grown to love Chumlee, but many fans have worried they might not see him anymore. Chumlee stars on the hit show, Pawn StarsCredit: GettyWhat is Pawn Stars?Pawn Stars is a reality television series centered around the only family-run pawnshop in Las Vegas, Nevada.The show takes viewers inside the world of the pawn shop business with the Harrison family as they use their sharp-eyed skills to assess what items are real and which ones are fake. Chumlee, whose real name is Austin Lee Russell, works alongside his friends, the father-son-duo Rick and Corey Harrison, who are the owners of the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop. The show has both real elements and ones that are staged. Is Chumlee still on Pawn Stars?Despite Chumlee being wrapped up in legal issues over the years, he is still an active cast member on the show.He is featured in season 22, the latest season, which will premiere on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.Chumlee is also a cast member on the most recent seasons of Pawn Stars Do America and Pawn Stars: Best Of.Both shows will return from a brief hiatus on April 2, 2024, on the History Channel.Most read in CelebrityAccording to Distractify, Chumlee was previously charged with 20 felony counts, including unlawful possession of a firearm in 2016.The outlet reports that he pleaded guilty to the felony firearms count and to a misdemeanor for possessing drugs.He was later sentenced to three years of probation and had to attend counseling, which ended in 2019. Since then, he seems to be on the straight and narrow, spending his time at the pawnshop and sharing his knowledge on the specialty items that come in the store. Thanks to this, he has been able to accumulate an approximate net worth of $5 million and makes an estimated $25,000 per episode, according to Celebrity Net Worth. As of 2024, Chumlee is still part of the seriesCredit: History ChannelDid Chumlee lose weight?During the season 19 premiere, Chumlee stunned viewers by showing off his weight loss. In October 2021, it was revealed that the star had lost 160 pounds following gastric bypass surgery. He revealed that part of his motivation was his friend Corey, who underwent the procedure in 2014. READ MORE SUN STORIESA Pawn Stars source told TMZ that Chumlee had been struggling with his weight for years and even revealed that he weighed 350 pounds in January 2019. Later, the source added that Chumlee not only wants to get healthy but also stay healthy by eating better food and working out more. More