Tabloid The Daily Star claim that Coronation Street is planning to kill off one of its characters later this year. According to The Daily Star ITV soap Coronation Street is planning to kill off one of its “Romeos” later this year. Amongst the characters listed as potentially getting the chop are; Peter Barlow [Chris Gascoyne], Ken Barlow [Bill Roache], Dev […]
Read moreThe Parker family in Neighbours has been axed after two cast members decided to quit the Australian soap. Neighbours bosses have decided to axe the Parker family from the soap after two of its cast members decided to quit. Eloise Mignon, who plays Bridget Parker, decided to quit the series to concentrate on university while Steve Bastoni, Steve Parker, decided […]
Read moreITV deny they have axed the Inspector Morse spin-off Lewis after an article in The Daily Express newspaper claimed the series was one of several axed by the broadcaster. “Hit shows such as Sharpe and Wire in the Blood will be discarded. Other favourites to be confined to history will include Heartbeat, The Royal and Lewis – the popular spin-off […]
Read moreAn article in The Daily Express newspaper claims that the Inspector Morse spin-off series Lewis has been axed by ITV as part of its cost cutting measures. The Daily Express newspaper is claiming that the popular Inspector Morse spin-off series, Lewis, has been axed by ITV as part of its drive to cut costs. Yesterday the broadcaster announced it would […]
Read moreBectu has called for ITV’s Chief Executive, Michael Grade, to step down after ITV announced job cuts, budget cuts and studio closures due to the worsening economic climate.
Read moreA report in tabloid newspaper The Mirror claims 90’s BBC comedy series Birds of a Feather could be revived by the corporation. The Mirror claims that the BBC is hoping to revive its classic 90’s comedy Birds of a Feather. An article in the tabloid newspaper claims that original stars Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph have all been […]
Read moreA tabloid report claims that original Sam Mitchell actress Daniella Westbrook may return to EastEnders to reprise the role. According to an article in The Sun original Sam Mitchell actress Daniella Westbrook may return to the BBC One soap to reprise the role even though it was recast by bosses in 2002 and Kim Medcalf took over. Daniella Westbrook originally […]
Read moreEastEnders’ which saw one episode last week feature an all-black cast has had around 250 complains logged by the BBC. The episode in question of the ‘controversy’ centered around Rudolph Walkers character of Patrick Trueman and his experiences of being a young black man back in 1950s Britain. Part of the experiences Patrick discussed within the storyline involved the Notting […]
Read moreInsiders at ITV Yorkshire inform ATV News that ITVplc will announce the future – or lack of it – of Yorkshire’s Leeds based studios tomorrow. In this TV Weekly special we take a look back at the recent ITV news from suggested mergers with Channel 4 and Five to other none ITVplc regions taking a stand against the ITV1 nationalised […]
Read moreActress Dilys Laye, who starred in several of the Carry On films, has passed away at the age of 74 following a battle with the cancer. As well as starring in several Carry On films the actress also appeared in many television shows, such as EastEnders and Coronation Street, and also starred in many theatre shows including Broadway shows. Actress […]
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