Author: ATVNewsUK

It’s hard to believe but its 21-years since two of Britain’s funniest men passed away in 1992. On April 19th Frankie Howerd (pictured left at ATV) died aged 75 and a day later Benny Hill departed aged 68. Both became major television stars, and the odd dabble into music…

Former Emmerdale actor Danny Miller, who won awards for his portrayal of Aaron Livesy in the soap, has joined ITV drama Scott & Bailey as D.S. Rob Waddington, here he talks about his new role as episode four of the detective drama hits the air this week.

Doctor Who is to be celebrated by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales’s in their contribution to BBC Proms 2013. The cult science fiction series is marking five decades since its launch with several ventures including a anniversary episode, postage stamps, a factual drama looking at how the series came into production and now music.

Rhys Ifans is the latest to appear in Sky Arts’ Playhouse Presents… The acclaimed comedy and drama strand starts its run tonight at 9pm on Sky Arts 1 HD and Sky Go.

Dave Ismay, best known in recent years for his work as a columnist at the Midlands’ Birmingham Mail newspaper has died aged 66. The comedian, agent and voice over artist died earlier today after falling ill at the weekend. In the 1970s he was a well known voice thanks to his announcing role on ATV’s The Golden Shot.

Inspired by Charlie Sheen’s character in the 1987 movie Wall Street, brothers Ryan and Colin Pyle (pictured) have decide to leave the rat race behind to ride their motorbikes around China. There adventures are followed by a film crew for the Travel Channel in The Middle Kingdom Ride.

Clare Devine is back in Hollyoaks village and is bitchier than ever, former EastEnders actress Gemma Bissix has discussed the return to Channel 4’s soap.

One of the most anticipated contemporary dramas of the year, Hannibal, is to air on Sky Living from next month. The station announced in February it had gained the rights to the NBC series.