‘Not About Heroes’ First World War goes on tour
The national tour of Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon begins next month taking in eighteen venues in the UK and France.
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Hollyoaks actress Gemma Merna quits soap after eight years
Gemma Merna has announced that she is leaving Hollyoaks. The Daily Star Sunday reports that the actress will bow out from the Chester-set saga in an upcoming storyline, after eight years in the role of Carmel McQueen. “I’ve had a great time being part of the show for eight years and I’m excited to push myself and explore new avenues. I’ve […]
Read moreCelebrity Big Brother: Frenchy cuts up Leslie’s underwear in huge bust-up
Angelique ‘Frenchy’ Morgan found herself at the centre of a huge bust-up in the Celebrity Big Brother house yesterday. The French reality star riled some of her fellow housemates after noisily searching for beauty products in the bedroom whilst they were trying to sleep. Leslie for whom lack of sleep has been a particular bone of contention over the last couple […]
Read moreActress Emma Samms exits BBC One’s Tumble
Emma Samms has become the second celebrity to be eliminated from BBC One’s Tumble. The Dynasty actress competed against Amelle Berrabah in tonight’s vault-off, after the pair came bottom of the leader board. Head judge Nadia Comăneci chose to retain Sugababe Amelle as a contestant, explaining that she had performed a “more difficult” vault. She added that Emma’s vault was “not very […]
Read moreCasualty star Sunetra Sarker confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2014
Casualty star Sunetra Sarker is the seventh celebrity confirmed for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing. “I don’t quite know what I’ve let myself in for… I’m in total denial! But the chance to swap my stethoscope for sequins was just too tempting. I am very excited to be part of the Strictly team!” – Sunetra The actress has played the role of Dr. Zoe […]
Read moreGogglebox axes George Gilbey’s family
George Gilbey’s participation in Celebrity Big Brother means he and his family won’t appear in the fourth series of Gogglebox, it has been confirmed. The Mirror reports that the McGarry family comprising of George, his mum Linda and her husband Pete have been axed from the show as having them on “wouldn’t work” in light of George’s new TV role. […]
Read moreCelebrity Big Brother: Kellie banished to the scrap heap
Former boxing promoter Kellie Maloney is facing the first eviction of Celebrity Big Brother after being chosen to join the Celebrity Scrap Heap by ‘Star of the Show’ Leslie Jordan. Last night, Leslie was informed that viewers had voted him ‘Star of the Show’ and that he would get to decide who faces the first eviction of the series by banishing housemates […]
Read moreAshley Jensen to star in Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death for Sky 1 HD
Ashley Jensen is to star in feature-length production for Sky1 HD this Christmas. Agatha Raisin And The Quiche Of Death has been billed as a ‘contemporary and quirky crime drama’ and is based on the highly successful novel series by M C Beaton, creator of Hamish Macbeth. Jensen will star as PR turned detective Agatha Raisin who gives up her […]
Read moreChannel 5 responds to Big Brother 2014 fix claim
Channel 5 has issued a statement concerning the final of Big Brother 2014. The statement addresses inquires that the broadcaster has received from viewers over Helen Wood’s controversial win, with many viewers questioning whether the win was kosher. In addition to comments that have been sent to Channel 5 direct, Ofcom has also received a significant number of complaints over the […]
Read moreAward-winning gardener Alan Gardner to restore neglected gardens for Channel 4 factual
Award-winning gardener Alan Gardner is to front a new factual series for Channel 4. The Autistic Gardener from betty will see Alan and a team of green fingered amateurs, who register on the autistic scale, travel to various locations around the country to restore neglected gardens. Alan – who himself is diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome– believes that people on the […]
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