Actor Joe McFadden, who plays 60’s copper Joe Mason in Heartbeat, has spoken about ITV’s cancellation of the series. The actor talked about the axe while appearing on popular Channel Four chat-show, The Paul O’Grady Show. Heartbeat actor Joe McFadden, who plays Joe Mason in the Yorkshire based drama, has talked about the shows cancellation by ITV. The actor discussed […]
Read moreHeartbeat actor Joe McFadden has joined the cast of BBC One medical-drama Casualty. Heartbeat actor Joe McFadden has joined the cast of BBC One medical-drama Casualty. The actor plays 60’s copper Joe Mason in the ITV1 drama series. However, as everyone will know ITV recently cancelled the Yorkshire based drama, and its spin-off The Royal, due to declining ratings. Filming […]
Read moreThe latest proposed remake of Jennifer Saunders penned comedy Absolutely Fabulous has hit hard times as broadcaster Fox decides to pass on commissioning it. The proposed American remake of Absolutely Fabulous looks doubtful to take off now after American broadcaster Fox has decided to pass on it. The project is the latest of several proposed remakes over the years of […]
Read moreSky One is reportedly trying to snatch away Harry Hill’s TV Burp from ITV1. The Saturday evening satirical show is a popular fixture of the ITV schedules and would be a big blow to the struggling broadcaster should Sky be successful in their poaching attempt. Sky One is reportedly trying to lure away Harry Hill’s TV Burp from struggling broadcaster […]
Read moreOne of Walford’s most loved characters, Stacey Branning is set to face her toughest challenge yet as she comes to terms with the prospect that she may suffer from bipolar disorder, the same condition that her mother Jean Slater has had for many years. One of Walford’s most loved characters, Stacey Branning is set to face her toughest challenge yet […]
Read moreThe BBC is planning to launch a new soap, aimed at teenagers, under their BBC Switch brand. The soap would be online but also have a weekly omnibus on BBC Two. The BBC is planning to launch a new long-running soap on the internet which would be aimed at teenagers and young adults under the banner of its BBC Switch […]
Read moreA familiar face is set to return to Coronation Street later this year according to The Sun. A familiar face is set to walk the cobbles of Weatherfield once more The Sun claims a face from Dev’s past returns to Coronation Street. The paper claims that actress Shobna Gulati is set to reprise her role of Sunita Alahan later this […]
Read moreClarke Peters has joined the cast of Holby City to play Donna Jackson’s father in a compelling storyline. Clarke Peters has joined the cast of Holby City to play Donna Jackson’s father in a compelling storyline. From 14th July onwards, Clarke stars as Derek Newman in a storyline that sees him admitted to the hospital with a serious medical condition. […]
Read moreMedia regulator Ofcom has ruled that an episode of Emmerdale contained “unacceptable levels of violence”. ITV soap Emmerdale has fallen foul of the media regulator, Ofcom. In December of last year the Yorkshire based soap featured a fight between the characters of Matthew and Carl King which prompted 17 viewers to complain to Ofcom, feeling the fight was too violent […]
Read moreSoap File returns for a new series (one issue a month) with this first article looking at the award winners at this year’s soap gong ceremony courtesy of ITV. The British Soap Awards honour outstanding achievement in the country’s most popular television genre. There are 17 awards and categories are voted for either by a panel of expert judges or […]
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