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Line of Duty ending explained – how season 6 revealed the identity of H, and all the important details from the finale
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date: 2025-11-19T11:30:27.000Z
creator: Eleanor Bley Griffiths
subject: Drama
subject: TV
description: All of the major developments, recapped and explained, ahead of the now confirmed season 7.
encoded: It's official: Line of Duty is returning for season 7. Rumours had been swirling that Jed Mercurio's crime drama would be back for more almost immediately after it was last on screens, all the way back in 2021. And the BBC has now finally confirmed that more episodes are on their way, with key cast Vicky McClure, Martin Compston and Adrian Dunbar set to begin filming in Belfast in spring 2026. "Everyone involved in Line of Duty feels enormous gratitude to the show’s fans," Mercurio said of the news. "We’re privileged to have had so many of you follow the ups and downs of AC-12 over six previous seasons and we couldn’t be more delighted to be returning for a seventh." So, what can we expect? In the new episodes, "AC-12 has been disbanded and rebranded the Inspectorate of Police Standards." "Anticorruption work has never been more difficult and in this challenging climate Steve Arnott (Martin Compston), Kate Fleming (Vicky McClure) and Ted Hastings (Adrian Dunbar) are assigned their most sensitive case so far," continues the official synopsis. "Detective Inspector Dominic Gough, a charismatic officer winning plaudits for a string of takedowns of organised crime, is accused of abusing his position of trust to act as a sexual predator. "But is Gough’s case a deliberate distraction from a bigger threat still operating in the shadows?" Another quiet season of telly, then... Read more: So, what should we expect from Line of Duty season 7? I have some questions Speaking about the renewal, Compston said: "Line of Duty has been a job of a lifetime. Not only in terms of the show's success but the people I’ve had the opportunity to work with I now call some of my closest friends. I can’t wait to pull the waistcoat on again and get the team back together.” And McClure was equally as gushing: “It goes without saying I’m so excited Line of Duty is back! Can’t wait to work with Jed, Martin and Adrian again. Belfast, we’ll see you soon!” With its arrival quite a way off (we're predi…

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Where is ITV crime drama The Bay filmed?
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date: 2025-03-09T11:00:31.000Z
creator: Eleanor Bley Griffiths
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
subject: On demand
description: ITV's tense seaside crime drama returns for season 5 – and once again, showcases the surroundings of Morecambe.
encoded: The Bay is back on ITV for season 5 and the action has already kicked off with a grisly case of a murdered woman in a lock. As ever, the iconic setting of Morecambe Bay is at the heart of the drama. Season 5 once more explores the sandy beach, windswept promenade and choppy seas fans know and love, but this year there will be a few new places to explore, as well. Marsha Thomason – returning as series lead DS Jenn Townsend – said of the locations: "Morecambe is so picturesque. I know we say it every series, but it really is its own character and it adds to the drama. It just is beautiful. "This series we shot at this location that was incredibly difficult because it was an island and once you got there, the tide would come in and you couldn't leave. You had to wait for it to go out again. It was just breathtaking. It will so be worth it." Daragh Carville – writer on The Bay – previously opened up about how he's glad the drama is shining a light on Morecambe, which he believes doesn't get the recognition it deserves. Although originally from Northern Ireland, Carville has made his home in nearby Lancaster, where he and his wife, the novelist Jo Baker, have raised their family. Speaking about returning to The Bay for season 5, Carville said: "Honestly, I don't feel like I ever left! Not least because I live in the Morecambe Bay area, but also because when I'm not actually working on the show, I'm constantly thinking about it and planning for what's coming next. "But it was brilliant to get a fifth series and so lovely to have a chance to write for these characters again. I feel like I know our core team really well by now, but it also gave us a chance to push the boat out a bit more and explore new areas." He previously told RadioTimes.com ahead of the first season in 2019 that Morecambe was "a place that I always liked", saying: "It's a really interesting mix of things, because on the one hand it's very striking, it's beautiful, it's got extraordinary views out across…

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Vera cast: Meet the stars of Brenda Blethyn series
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date: 2025-01-02T18:00:13.000Z
creator: Eleanor Bley Griffiths
subject: Drama
subject: News
subject: TV
subject: ITV
description: Your essential guide to the cast of Vera.
encoded: Vera Stanhope (played by Brenda Blethyn) has one more case to solve in the ITV series. The Dark Wives will see Vera step back into her childhood memories as she connects emotionally with a missing girl. But there's still a murder to solve, and there's no one better to get to the bottom of the case than wor Vera. Will Vera be able to solve it and make a decision on the promotion offered to her? Read on to find out more about the ensemble, and find a full list of every episode's guest stars. Vera cast regulars Brenda Blethyn plays DCI Vera Stanhope Who is Vera? DCI Vera Stanhope is a talented, compassionate and unconventional detective who heads up a team at Northumberland and City Police. She's prickly, blunt, almost always wears her distinctive hat, and doggedly pursues the truth of each case – even if it lands her in hot water. As the seasons have progressed, we've learnt more about her backstory, including her difficult relationship with her father. Where have I seen Brenda Blethyn before? You might recognise the two-time Oscar nominee as Mrs Bennett in the Keira Knightley version of Pride & Prejudice, or from her roles in Atonement, Secrets & Lies, Little Voice and the Clémence Poésy version of War and Peace. Speaking ahead of season 11, Blethyn revealed that she can never say never to future Vera seasons. "At the end of filming every season, I think, 'Oh, thank the Lord I’m going home. Never again,'" she said. "But it’s like having a lovely slap-up meal. You’ve eaten too much. You couldn’t eat another morsel. And you’re shown the menu again. 'Take it away, take it away!' But then, a week later, you get hungry again." David Leon plays Joe Ashworth Who is Joe Ashworth? Joe was Vera's first assistant on the TV series, and helped her solve many a case. He left in 2017, but is back in 2024 for season 13 – yet he's certainly different. Speaking about returning to Vera and what fans can expect from Joe, Leon said: "A period of time has gone by. You grow and evolve as a…

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Meet the cast of Inspector George Gently
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date: 2024-09-08T10:15:00.000Z
creator: Eleanor Bley Griffiths
subject: Drama
subject: News
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: The long-running crime drama has arrived on Netflix.
encoded: After a long run on the BBC across 10 years from 2007-2017, Inspector George Gently has arrived on Netflix - and is bound to attract a whole new legion of fans across the globe. Led by Martin Shaw as Gently and Lee Ingleby as DS John Bacchus, the crime drama proved popular with audiences in the UK throughout 25 tense episodes. Investigating everything from the death of old friends to village-wide conspiracies, this whip-smart show is likely to stand the test of time. Featuring stars from the likes of Poldark, Sex Education and more, the cast were as crucial for the success of this series as its BAFTA-winning creator Peter Flannery. But who exactly features in Inspector George Gently? Find out below. Meet the cast of Inspector George Gently Below are the main cast members in Inspector George Gently. Read on for more on the stars and where you've seen them before. Martin Shaw – George Gently Lee Ingleby – John Bacchus Lisa McGrillis – Rachel Coles Anamaria Marinca – Eve Liddell Victoria Bewick – Marion Liddell Ruby McAvoy – Young Marion David Prosho – Donnelly Richard Harrington – Michael Clements Naomi Frederick – Adele Watson Martin Shaw – George Gently Who does he play? Inspector George Gently is an old-fashioned copper with a strong moral code who doesn't like to jump to conclusions about anyone. Before we met him he saw active service in the Second World War, met his wife Isabella and then worked as a Chief Inspector in London. At Isabella's funeral he handed in his notice, telling his superiors that he felt his dangerous job had resulted in his wife's murder. But during one final case in Northumberland, he met DS John Bacchus and decided to stay in the North East so he could take him under his wing. Now he is finally heading towards retirement, Gently is concerned about Bacchus and his other protege DS Rachel Coles – are they up to the job? Where have I seen him before? Perhaps in Apparitions, Judge John Deed, Always and Everyone, cop drama The Chief, Rhodes or …

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Where is The Mallorca Files filmed? All the locations for Prime Video series
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date: 2024-08-07T15:00:13.000Z
creator: Eleanor Bley Griffiths
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: On demand
description: Your guide to the Balearic locations seen in the cop drama.
encoded: Island-based crime drama The Mallorca Files is back for its third season, but now in the new home of Prime Video. Previously airing on BBC One as a daytime drama, the new eight-part season once again returns to the picturesque Spanish island for more sun, sea and criminal adventure. The light-hearted detective show, which stars Elen Rhys and Julian Looman as mismatched cops investigating crimes on the Spanish island, returned for a second season in February 2021 - so it's been quite a while without it on our screens. There have been plenty of exciting locations used throughout all three seasons, so scroll on to find out more. Is The Mallorca Files filmed in Mallorca? Yes! Fittingly for a drama set on the Mediterranean island, The Mallorca Files was – in fact – filmed in Mallorca. Shooting for the new third season took place on the Spanish island from March to July 2023, and featured plenty of lovely locations including Plaza Cort in Palma. Speaking about their favourite filming locations this time around, Rhys said in an interview with Express.co.uk: "The sea! Because we got to go on boats and jet skis, you know? So that was really cool. Obviously it’s scaled up a bit." Looman said: "It’s the first time we left the island. Before, we were only on the island, and now we’re on the sea - it was great fun." For more in-depth information on some of the locations used throughout the previous two seasons, scroll on to find out more. Filming at the horse ranch (series 2, episode 6) Episode six's "El Rancho Rey" was filmed at Rancho Grande Park (Son Serra de Marina) close to the north east coast, near Can Picafort. This is Mallorca's largest horse ranch, and is a popular tourist attraction. The stunning mountain terrain which features during the manhunt sequences was filmed in the Serra Tramuntara mountain range around Inca, Miranda and Max mainly follow the track around the Puig de Masanella, Mallorca’s second highest peak. Birdwatching at the wetlands (series 2, episode 5)…

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Meet the cast of The Mallorca Files
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date: 2024-08-07T14:45:00.000Z
creator: Eleanor Bley Griffiths
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: On demand
description: The Mallorca Files is back, but who stars in season 3?
encoded: The new season of The Mallorca Files is finally here after three years since season 2 premiered on BBC One. Now in the new home of Prime Video, the sun-drenched crime drama once again marks the return of uptight Brit DC Miranda Blake (Elen Rhys) and laidback German DC Max Winter (Julian Looman) as your classic "unlikely duo" of detectives. With eight more episodes full of crime under the Spanish sun, the two stars are joined by María Fernández Ache as Inés Villegas, but there's set to be an international set of guest stars for the new season. As per the synopsis for season 3: "Amid high-stakes adventures, treasure hunts, arson, kidnappings and murders, Max and Miranda’s personal tensions and odd-couple partnership are put to the test." But who are the stars? Here's everything you need to know about the cast and characters of The Mallorca Files. The Mallorca Files cast: Full list of characters and actors in season 3 The full cast list for The Mallorca Files season 3 is below, but scroll on to find out more about the characters and where you may have seen the actors before. Elen Rhys as DC Miranda Blake Julian Looman as DC Max Winter María Fernández Ache as Inés Villegas Enrique Arce Philippe Brenninkmeyer Charlie Higson Michael Jibson David Mora Elena Saurel Leonor Watling Elen Rhys plays DC Miranda Blake Who is DC Miranda Blake? Miranda Blake is a hugely capable – but somewhat uptight – British detective who usually opts to play things by the book. In the first season, Miranda arrived in Mallorca to transport a high profile criminal informant back to the UK, but (after a series of dramatic events) she ended up staying on the island. Now, in season two, she's starting to find her feet a bit more, and to bond with her partner DC Max Winter. Where have I seen Elen Rhys before? Elen Rhys is a Welsh actor, best known for her television work, which includes roles in Broadchurch, Keeping Faith, Ordinary Lies, and Silent Witness. She has also appeared in some independent fi…

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McDonald & Dodds season 4 cast: Meet the characters and guest stars
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date: 2024-08-02T11:44:00.000Z
creator: Abby Robinson
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: ITVX
description: The detective drama stars Jason Watkins, Tala Gouveia and some big-name guest actors.
encoded: After two years off our screens, McDonald & Dodds is back for season 4. Tala Gouveia and Jason Watkins play the titular duo, who will have more crime to solve in the beautiful city of Bath in the three new episodes on ITV1 and ITVX. There are plenty of new and returning cast members too, with one character – played by The Crown star Victoria Hamilton – serving as a potential new love interest for Dodds. Watkins told RadioTimes.com: "Dodds fancies her a bit. He actually has a sort of dalliance, or it looks like he's heading that way, which is very unusual because he's been shut down in that respect for such a long time. There’s potential with this character." Elsewhere, guest stars in episode 1 include an actor from Gentleman Jack, a former James Bond baddie, and a coach from The Voice Kids. For more information about the McDonald & Dodds cast and who they play, read on. McDonald & Dodds season 4 cast Below are the main stars of McDonald & Dodds season 4. Read on for more information on the actors and their characters, as well as guest stars for the new run. Jason Watkins plays DS Dodds Tala Gouveia plays DCI Lauren McDonald Claire Skinner plays Chief Supt Ormond Charlie Chambers plays DC Goldie Bhavik C Pankhania plays DC Lee Jason Watkins plays DS Dodds Who is DS Dodds? Described as "shy" and "unassuming", DS Dodds has "happily languished on the shelf for most of his working life". He's been working quietly and diligently at his desk in Bath for years without anyone taking much notice, but now his boss is hoping to push him into early retirement – so he's been paired with DCI Lauren McDonald and forced out into frontline action, which is quite a shock to the system. However, instead of giving up and taking his pension, Dodds proves himself a talented detective with "a hidden talent for deciphering puzzles". What else has Jason Watkins been in? Jason Watkins has had a prolific acting career across screen and stage, winning a BAFTA and bagging an Olivier nomination. …

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Where was The Trouble with Maggie Cole filmed?
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date: 2024-07-08T13:00:00.000Z
creator: Eleanor Bley Griffiths
subject: Drama
subject: News
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: Dawn French's ITV drama, which is now available on Netflix, features some beautiful locations across south Devon and Cornwall.
encoded: ITV drama The Trouble with Maggie Cole first aired in 2020, but now it's got a whole new lease of life, with viewers finding the series since it has been added to Netflix. The series stars Dawn French as the titular village gossip, who gives an explosive radio interview in which she shares horrible secrets and speculation about all her friends and neighbours, leading to a massive fallout. The plot may be dramatic, but it's matched by the incredible coastlines on display. The show's locales are stunning, filled with beaches, cottages and coastal villages, as it is set in the seaside town of Thurlbury. But where is Thurlbury, is it a real place, and where was the series filmed? Read on for everything you need to know about where The Trouble with Maggie Cole was filmed. Is Thurlbury a real place? Nope! While The Trouble with Maggie Cole is set in "a picturesque small coastal town called Thurlbury", this town does not actually exist. There are two villages called Thurlby, both in Lincolnshire – but you won't find Thurlbury anywhere on Google Maps. Where was The Trouble with Maggie Cole filmed? The drama was filmed in South Devon and Cornwall. The tiny little village of Noss Mayo was used as one of the main locations for the fictional Thurlbury. Noss Mayo is located in South West Devon, about six miles from Plymouth, and it is close to Newton Creek – an arm of the estuary of the River Yealm. Across the water is the village of Newton Ferrers, which you can see on-screen in the TV drama. Dawn French, who lives in Cornwall, also revealed some of the other locations. "We’ve filmed on beaches that I went on as a kid like Mothecombe," she said. "Launceston Castle is somewhere I also spent time as a kid. We did film in a lot of places that are my manor. Of all the cast I am the one who does know this area a bit. But there are still little bits in Cargreen where I had never been down a particular road. There was a whole little village there that I had never seen. So that was exc…

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The Trouble with Maggie Cole cast: Meet the stars of the comedy-drama
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date: 2024-07-01T14:00:45.000Z
creator: Eleanor Bley Griffiths
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: The ITV comedy drama starring Dawn French is now available to stream on Netflix.
encoded: Comedy-drama series The Trouble with Maggie Cole first aired on ITV in 2020, but now the show is available for a whole new audience to stream on Netflix. The series, which stars Dawn French, Mark Heap and Julie Hesmondhalgh, follows local historian Maggie Cole, who ends up sharing too much detail in an interview for a radio show about village life. This ill-advised interview changes everything in the village forever. Other stars who feature in the series include Ted Lasso's Phil Dunster, The Outlaws star Patrick Robinson and Bad Education's Vicki Pepperdine. Read on for everything you need to know about the cast and characters featured in The Trouble with Maggie Cole. Dawn French plays Maggie Cole Who is Maggie Cole? The definition of a village gossip. As ITV puts it, "Thurlbury village doesn’t have a mayor, but that’s never stopped Maggie Cole from acting like one. It’s fortunate that she’s blessed with a warm personality and good humour because otherwise her penchant for gossip and insistence on involving herself in the lives of everyone else in the village *might* start coming across as over-bearing! Maggie runs a heritage gift-shop at Thurlbury Keep, although she prefers to refer to her occupation as ‘local historian’." Maggie has a husband, a grown-up son and a daughter-in-law. What else has Dawn French been in? She is best-known for starring in and writing for BBC sketch comedy show French and Saunders, and for her sitcom The Vicar of Dibley. The actress has also appeared in Delicious, The Wrong Mans, Lark Rise to Candleford, and Psychoville, as well as playing the Fat Lady in the Harry Potter movies. For all of that, she's also won a BAFTA Fellowship and racked up seven BAFTA nominations. Mark Heap plays Peter Cole Who is Peter Cole? Maggie's husband, and the headmaster of the local school. He is a year away from retirement and can't wait. "Peter craves nothing more than a quiet, peaceful existence, free of stress, drama and problems – something that isn’t ea…

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Where is Bridgerton season 3 filmed? Location guide for Netflix period drama
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date: 2024-06-12T14:06:09.000Z
creator: Eleanor Bley Griffiths
subject: Drama
subject: News
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: Your (very) comprehensive guide to what was filmed where.
encoded: The third season of Netflix's hit period drama Bridgerton is back on our screens with part 1, and naturally fans are already planning a trip to the show's stunning filming locations. The new season thrusts Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) into the limelight for their hotly anticipated friends-to-lovers storyline. But while season 3 may be focusing on two new leads, viewers will recognise a lot of the locations from previous instalments of the show, with many of the same Regency-style houses, costumes and balls continuing to make an appearance in the upcoming episodes. Wondering where the third season of Bridgerton is filmed and whether you can visit? Read on for everything you need to know. Where is Bridgerton season 3 filmed? The full list of filming locations for season 3 is as follows: Halton House Ranger's House Hatfield House Squerryes Court Blenheim Palace Osterley Park & House Kingston Bagpuize House Grimsthorpe Castle Painshill Park Regency Street Basildon Park RAF Halton Chatham Dockyard Luton Hoo Estate As with previous seasons of Bridgerton, season 3 uses many of the same iconic locations throughout various locations in the UK and of course including London and Bath. Speaking about where they shot season 3, locations manager Tony Hood said: "We’re trying to broaden our locations, so that we aren’t going to the same old places every season. "So we were on the hunt looking for bigger places, instead of trying to make the same old places look a little bit different." As well as recognisable locations like Halton House and Ranger's House as the Bridgerton home and Hatfield House as the Featherington abode, there's also set to be some new locations that will make "a big statement" according to Hood. Read on for everything. you need to know about the main season 3 filming locations. Basildon Park, Berkshire While also being used previously as the exterior of the Featherington's garden, Basildon Park is also being used …

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Who was Queen Charlotte and was she Black, as seen in the Bridgerton spin-off?
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date: 2024-05-26T10:36:40.000Z
creator: Eleanor Bley Griffiths
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: India Amarteifio plays Golda Roushevel's younger counterpart in Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.
encoded: Bridgerton spin-off Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story arrived on Netflix a little over a year ago now, adding a whole new story to the Bridgerton universe – one that didn't feature in Julia Quinn's novels. Queen Charlotte delves into the earlier chapters of Queen Charlotte and King George III – the older versions of whom are played by by Golda Rosheuvel and James Fleet, serving as a prequel that also features their younger counterparts, played by India Amarteifio and Corey Mylchreest. The six-part series tells the story of how they met, fell in love and faced challenges together, including King George's illness. But while the character was reimagined for the Netflix period drama, Queen Charlotte is a real-life historical figure. So who was the real Queen Charlotte? With many viewers wondering how accurate the portrayal is and whether she was actually a Black queen of England, we've gathered all the key information about the true story behind Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. Who was Queen Charlotte? Queen Charlotte was born in a castle in the Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (in present-day Germany) as the daughter of a Duke and a Princess. In 1761, the newly-crowned 22-year-old King George III decided that 17-year-old Charlotte would make a suitable wife. She was hurried off to London, where the marriage took place on the day of her arrival at St James's palace. (This was also the first time the bride and groom had ever met.) At the time she spoke no English – but she quickly learned the language of her new home. Less than a year later, Charlotte gave birth to her first child: the future King George IV. In all, the couple had 15 children together, 13 of whom survived into adulthood. However, their last child, Princess Amelia (aka "Emily"), tragically died aged 27. The couple appeared to have enjoyed a close and loving relationship. But then George III began to suffer from distressing bouts of mental illness (which led to delusions and mania). This led to plenty o…

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What is the real-life story behind ITV's heist drama Hatton Garden?
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date: 2024-05-01T11:00:38.000Z
creator: Eleanor Bley Griffiths
subject: Drama
subject: News
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: Timothy Spall and Kenneth Cranham star in this four-part drama about a multi-million-pound heist.
encoded: Released in 2019, ITV's Hatton Garden is now getting a new lease of life as it's now been released on Netflix. There will undoubtedly be a new influx of people streaming the series, which stars Timothy Spall and uncovers the very real story of the April 2015 cash and jewellery heist in London’s diamond district. But how much of the new drama is based on fact versus fiction? Read on for everything you need to know about the real-life story behind the drama. Is Hatton Garden based on a true story? It is. Speaking on the release of the series back in 2019, writer and executive producer Jeff Pope said: "There is nothing in there that has come out of thin air purely because we thought that would add a bit of spice to the pot." He and director Paul Whittington have filled in the gaps where necessary – because of course, some of the details "will always remain impenetrable" – but the drama sticks closely to the real-life story of the Hatton Garden heist, down to some of the most specific details. While the Metropolitan Police were not involved in the production, Pope and his team were able to call on Peter Spindler, the senior officer who had led the investigation – now retired from the police and working as a consultant. They were also able to read the reams and reams of transcripts produced by the police's surveillance operation in the weeks leading up to the gang's arrest; some of the dialogue from those transcripts has made its way into the Hatton Garden script word-for-word. "The absolutely number one source was the transcripts, and that's where we worked co-producer Jonathan Levi," Pope reveals. "We did have a route into one of the families, a backdoor route shall we say, and I don't want to go into any more detail than that..." What happened in the real life Hatton Garden heist? It was shortly after 9pm on Thursday 2nd April 2015 when staff at the Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Ltd locked the doors and headed off to enjoy the long Easter weekend. Down in the underground…

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Meet the cast of ITV's Hatton Garden
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date: 2024-05-01T10:45:30.000Z
creator: Eleanor Bley Griffiths
subject: Drama
subject: News
subject: TV
subject: ITV
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: Timothy Spall and Kenneth Cranham lead the cast of this star-studded drama, which is based on a true story.
encoded: Netflix have recently been hitting it out the park with their slate of acquired dramas that have gripped new audiences and their most recent acquisition is ITV's Hatton Garden. The 2019 four-parter tells the story of the Hatton Garden Diamond Heist, which is one of the most prolific robberies in recent history. When it was released, Hatton Garden was bestowed with plenty of critical acclaim and has been penned by Jeff Pope, the producer and screenwriter known for his work on Philomena, The Lost King and Archie. This drama is full of plenty familiar faces, which is being led by Timothy Spall and also stars the likes of David Hayman, Kenneth Cranham and more. With the series now available to stream on both ITVX and Netflix, read on to find out more about the cast of Hatton Garden. Hatton Garden cast: Full list of characters and actors in ITV drama With some acting greats fronting the cast of the ITV drama, scroll on to find out more about the actors in the series as well as where you've seen them before. Timothy Spall as Terry Perkins Kenneth Cranham as Brian Reader Brían F O'Byrne as Basil Alex Norton as Kenny Collins David Hayman as Danny Jones Geoff Bell as Carl Wood Rochenda Sandall as Surveillance Officer Roberts Nasser Memarzia as Gooran Cyrus Ian Puleston-Davies as Ray Bilton Christopher Fairbank as Billy Lincoln Tom Christian as DCI Jamie Day T'Nia Miller as DC Laura McIntyre Jonah Russell as DCI Paul Johnson Timothy Spall plays Terry Perkins Who is Terry Perkins in Hatton Garden? An elderly career criminal with diabetes who is determined to pull off one last, lucrative heist before he "retires". Though he initially plays second fiddle to Brian Reader, Terry is a ringleader in his own right. In real life, Terry Perkins died behind bars in February 2018. What else has Timothy Spall been in? The British actor has been on our screens since the late 1970s, but he really caught people's attention in the TV series Auf Wiedersehen, Pet, in which he played Barry Taylo…

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Who is Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Luba Mushtuk?
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date: 2023-10-20T10:30:30.000Z
creator: Eleanor Bley Griffiths
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC
description: The dancer was previously the show's assistant choreographer.
encoded: Dancer Luba Mushtuk has been part of the Strictly Come Dancing family for quite some time before she joined the professional dancer line-up. Prior to the 2023 competition, Mushtuk hadn't had a celebrity partner since 2020 and now she has been making a splash with actor Adam Thomas. Thomas has been singing the praises of Mushtuk since their training sessions, saying she has "the patience of a saint". He told RadioTimes.com: "I've got a great partner as well. [She] has the patience of a saint". As the dancing duo get ready to perform a Couple's Choice to Backstreet Boys Medley by Backstreet Boys, here's everything you need to know about Strictly professional Luba Mushtuk. Who is Luba Mushtuk? Age: 33 Instagram: @lubamushtuk X/Twitter: @LubaMushtuk Luba Mushtuk was an assistant choreographer on the show for a number of years before being given celebrity partner James Cracknell in 2019. Unfortunately, they were voted out of the competition first. Luba has also been part of the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour, and has performed on both Giovanni Pernice's and Kevin and Karen Clifton's tours. Luba is a four-time winner of the Italian Dance Championship and Italian Open Latin Show Dance champion. She was ranked second in the European 10 Dance Championships and was a finalist in the Latin European Championship. Who is Luba paired with on Strictly Come Dancing 2023? Luba has been paired with Adam Thomas on Strictly Come Dancing 2023. When does Strictly Come Dancing 2023 air? The fifth Strictly Come Dancing 2023 live show will air at 6:35pm on Saturday 21st October on BBC One, the BBC has confirmed. It will be followed by the results show on Sunday 22nd October. All the celebrities will be performing, the judges will be scoring, and the public will be voting. View Green Video on the source website Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday 21st October at 6:35pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The results show will air on Sunday 22nd October at 7:15pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. …

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Who is Strictly Come Dancing professional Johannes Radebe?
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date: 2023-10-20T10:15:55.000Z
creator: Eleanor Bley Griffiths
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
subject: BBC
description: Will this year finally see Johannes take home the Glitterball Trophy?
encoded: South African dancer Johannes Radebe has been making waves on Strictly Come Dancing ever since he joined the show in 2018. Having finished sixth last year, Radebe is hoping this year will be when he can finally take home the Glitterball Trophy with his celebrity partner Alex Kingston. As the dancing duo prepare to perform their next routine on the Strictly dance floor, here's everything you need to know about Strictly professional Johannes Radebe. Who is Johannes Radebe? Age: 38 Instagram: @johannesradebe X/Twitter: @jojo_radebe Johannes Radebe made a splash on Strictly spin-off Dancing with the Stars South Africa, where he was part of the professional line-up for two seasons – both times reaching the final. Radebe is a two-time Professional South African Latin Champion, and three-time South African Amateur Latin Champion. He is also a dancer with the Afro Arimba Dance Company. In 2018, Radebe marked his first year on the BBC ballroom show, on which he made his debut in the ensemble dances. Speaking ahead of his first stint on the show he described it as "one of the greatest achievements of my dancing career." Over the course of his Strictly journey, Radebe was given his first celebrity partner Catherine Tyldesley in 2019 but was eliminated in week six. In 2020, he was partnered with actress Caroline Quentin, but they only made it to week five in the competition. He did a lot better in 2021 when he was paired with runner-up John Whaite. 2022 saw him partnered with Ellie Taylor and 2023 with Annabel Croft. Most recently, he danced with Montell Douglas last year where they finished 6th. Who is Johannes paired with on Strictly Come Dancing 2025? The dancer is coupled up with actress Alex Kingston. When does Strictly Come Dancing 2025 air? The next Strictly Come Dancing 2025 live show will air at 6:30pm on Saturday 15th November on BBC One. All the remaining celebrities will be performing, the judges will be scoring, and the public will be voting. Grab your sequins and …

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Who is Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Graziano Di Prima?
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date: 2023-10-20T10:05:46.000Z
creator: Eleanor Bley Griffiths
subject: Entertainment
subject: TV
description: This Sicilian-born Italian Latin Champion is used to putting on a performance.
encoded: Graziano Di Prima has been dancing to his hearts content with documentary maker Zara McDermott on Strictly Come Dancing 2023. The dancing duo haven't had the easiest of journeys on Strictly so far, with the pair facing the dreaded dance-off during Movie Week, but were luckily saved by the judges. As the pair get ready to perform an American Smooth to Can't Fight The Moonlight by LeAnn Rimes, read on for everything you need to know about professional dancer Graziano Di Prima. Who is Graziano Di Prima? Age: 29 Instagram: @graziano.diprima X/Twitter: @GrazianoDiPrima Sicilian-born Graziano Di Prima joined Strictly Come Dancing in 2018, before taking a year off in the following year. While he didn't have a celebrity partner in 2020, Graziano did perform as part of the professional dance routines which take place every Saturday and Sunday. In 2021, Graziano was paired with Judi Love and the pair came 10th after winning over the fans with their saucy Samba routine. The following year, Graziano was partnered with Kym Marsh and came in fifth place. Aside from Strictly, Di Prima made the top 24 at the Under-21 Latin World Championships, and also toured the world with his dance company Burn the Floor. Prior to joining Strictly, Graziano toured the world with the dance company Burn The Floor, a "high-voltage theatrical dance experience". Which Strictly celebrity is Graziano paired with this year? Graziano Di Prima is partnered with documentary maker Zara McDermott on Strictly Come Dancing 2023. When does Strictly Come Dancing 2023 air? The fifth Strictly Come Dancing 2023 live show will air at 6:35pm on Saturday 21st October on BBC One, the BBC has confirmed. It will be followed by the results show on Sunday 22nd October. All the celebrities will be performing, the judges will be scoring, and the public will be voting. View Green Video on the source website Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday 21st October at 6:35pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The results show will air …

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Good Omens season 2 cast: Meet the characters
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date: 2023-07-29T08:31:22.000Z
creator: Eleanor Bley Griffiths
subject: Fantasy
subject: News
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: On demand
description: David Tennant and Michael Sheen are back for the hit fantasy show's second season.
encoded: After four years off our screens, Good Omens has made its return to Prime Video for season 2. David Tennant and Michael Sheen have, of course, resumed their roles as Crowley and Aziraphale in the brand-new story, with plenty of other faces also returning, both as familiar and new characters. Previously speaking to The Radio Times Podcast about the dynamic between the two leads, Tennant said: "In terms of what exactly the relationship between Crowley and Aziraphale is, I think they both see it very differently, and they both interpret it in different ways. And they would certainly have different ways of describing it objectively. "But I do think they help each other to understand each other, and the series is a sort of journey of them coming ever closer, through circumstance really. I'm sort of fudging the answer because I don't want to commit to anything." View Green Video on the source website He added: "I think what's important for viewers going into series 2, is that many people have projected many things onto what that relationship is and I don't want to second guess that by defining it. Because I may be seen to have some sort of defining knowledge of what that is. And I don't know that I do. "So I think enjoy this wonderful creation that Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, these two characters that they conjured forth and just... there's a joy to them interacting. It certainly is a joy to play, and hopefully is a joy to witness. Beyond that, define us as you will!" Read on for a full list of the cast and characters announced for Good Omens season 2. Good Omens season 2 cast David Tennant plays Crowley Michael Sheen plays Aziraphale Jon Hamm plays Archangel Gabriel Doon Mackichan plays Archangel Michael Gloria Obianyo plays Uriel Miranda Richardson plays Shax Maggie Service plays Maggie Nina Sosanya plays Nina Liz Carr as Saraqael Quelin Sepulveda as Muriel Shelley Conn plays Beelzebub Derek Jacobi plays the Metatron Paul Adeyefa plays Demon Eric Elizabeth Berringt…

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Sex/Life soundtrack: Music and songs featured in the Netflix drama
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date: 2023-03-02T10:39:51.000Z
creator: Eleanor Bley Griffiths
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: The track list for the steamy Netflix series starring Adam Demos, Sarah Shahi and Mike Vogel.
encoded: Sex/Life returns to Netflix for season 2 with Billie, Brad, Sasha and Cooper once again in the midst of their respective personal crises. And as ever, there are plenty of steamy scenes (we expected nothing less), with the characters getting hot and heavy between the sheets. Season 2 has been condensed into six episodes following season 1's eight, and there's also a shiny new soundtrack to suit every mood and occasion. From Sharon Van Etten to Moxxi, we've tracked down the track list for Sex/Life season 2 — and if you can't get enough of the season 1 soundtrack, you can also find that below. Sex/Life season 2 soundtrack Episode 1 About You - G Flip Bending Back - Art School Girlfriend Slow Down - Grae Dust - Haelos Jean-Paul Groove - Ex-Aequo Pourquoi pas - Miel De Montagne Anything - Sharon Van Etten View Green Video on the source website Episode 2 Sex To Me - Charlotte Cardin Heist on My Heart - Jordy Solena - Stevia Veski - bgl Teardrops - Modis Chrisha Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Kossisko MMM - Sabastián Episode 3 Time of the Season - Haley Reinhart (feat Casey Abrams) Revolution - Fanny Daggers Star-Crossed Christmas - Barnaby Bright We're the Lucky Ones - The Marías If We Listen - Barnaby Bright Endless Fathomless - Atonus Episode 4 Can’t Stop Your Addiction - Lucy Daydream Cheers to Poison - Ghost Suns Make It Work - Moxxi All the Things Lost - MS MR Episode 5 Chaise Lounge - Wet Leg Lies - Syence (feat H Kenneth) World of Trouble (Ivoiremix) - Kossisko & Fior 2 Bior Two Weeks - FKA Twigs Headspace - Sharon Van Etta Episode 6 Until I Fall - Lucinda Chua Darkness Fades - Sharon Van Etten Musa - Matter of Tact A Day at the Beach (Sunshine Remix) - Dream Day Alliance I Am Woman - Emmy Meli Desire - Zola Jesus Heavenly Day - Patty Griffin Sex/Life season 1 soundtrack Episode 1 Ooh La La - Goldfrapp Looking Closer - Guillermo De La Barreda & Dirk Ehlert Get Down - Bikini Machine Darling, Be Here - Bodies of Water Superficial - Kossisko Swelling - Sarah Jaffe The Wa…

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Princess Margaret and Peter Townsend - the true story behind their 'forbidden love'
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date: 2022-11-09T16:00:15.000Z
creator: Eleanor Bley Griffiths
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: How accurate is The Crown's portrayal of the royal affair?
encoded: The Crown has covered significant ground across its five-season run, charting activity both within the royal family, from love affairs to in-fighting, and events beyond its tightly marshalled parameters. One of the central storylines in the earlier seasons of the Netflix drama is the relationship between Princess Margaret (played by Lesley Manville in season 5 ) and Peter Townsend (played by Timothy Dalton), which surfaces once again in the latest chapter. Margaret's appearance on long-running BBC radio series Desert Island Discs prompts Peter to write the Princess a letter, but the correspondence and subsequent meetings transport Margaret back to the heartbreak she suffered when their relationship collapsed. That leads to a heated exchange with the Queen in which Margaret blames her sister for "denying" her marriage to Peter. Elizabeth, by contrast, sits silently as the Princess airs her decades-long grievance in the series. But what role did the Queen play in their relationship? And what's the true story behind Margaret and Peter's romance? Read on for everything you need to know. Princess Margaret and Peter Townsend true story - did they really have an affair? The first the public knew of the duo's love affair was when a perceptive journalist spotted Princess Margaret picking a piece of fluff off the uniform of her late father George VI's equerry, RAF Group Captain Peter Townsend, at the Queen's Coronation in 1953. That gesture was enough to break the biggest royal scandal since the Abdication Crisis. By that point, the affair had been in full swing for quite some time, although various reports differ on the time frame. Peter had joined the royals on a three-month tour of South Africa in 1947 when Margaret was 17 and he was 37 – he was married at the time and had two children. In her 2008 book Snowdon: The Biography, which unpacks the life of Margaret's ex-husband Antony Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl of Snowden, journalist Anne de Courcy wrote that Margaret told a co…

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Where is The Crown filmed? All the locations you see on screen
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date: 2022-11-03T17:10:32.000Z
creator: Eleanor Bley Griffiths
subject: Entertainment
subject: News
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: The royal Netflix drama has some spectacular filming locations across all five seasons.
encoded: Netflix's royal drama The Crown is back for its fifth season, with its second full cast switch-up after Olivia Colman took over from Claire Foy in season 3. This new season stars Imelda Staunton, Jonathan Pryce, Dominic West and Elizabeth Debicki, and while the cast have all changed, one aspect of the show certainly hasn't – its stunning locations. From Buckingham Palace to Balmoral Castle, the past four seasons have featured plenty of real-life royal locations, all recreated with a combination of sets and like-for-like locations made to look identical to the real deal. Season 5 also saw some new filming locations, as the cast and crew jetted off to Mallorca for a holiday sequence. This follows season 4, which previously introduced new royal backdrops such as including Prince Charles and Princess Diana's country and London residences, Highgrove and Clarence House. But where else is the series filmed currently, and which locations have been used in the past? Here's where the drama was filmed, including all the big locations from seasons 1 to 5. Where do they film Windsor Castle? Windsor castle has played a large part in all four seasons of The Crown to date, just as it played a large part in the Queen's life and continues to be an important location for the Royal Family. In season 5 the castle will take on an extra level of narrative importance, as scenes are set to depict the real-life 1992 fire which took place there, causing extensive damage to the 11th century building. For The Crown seasons 1-3 Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire was used to represent Windsor Castle, but since season 4 the show has opted to film such scenes at Burghley House in Lincolnshire. Where do they film Downing Street? The Crown has always used the backdrop of the Royal Family to explore all aspects of life during the periods it is dramatising, meaning political figures have taken a central role in the drama since its very first season. Season 5 sees Jonny Lee Miller play 90s Conservative Pr…

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Where is BBC crime drama Shetland filmed?
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date: 2022-08-17T11:25:27.000Z
creator: Eleanor Bley Griffiths
subject: Drama
subject: News
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: On demand
description: The breathtaking Scottish landscapes are a key part of the BBC One crime drama – check out our guide to some of the best locations.
encoded: BBC One crime drama Shetland is back on our screens with its seventh series, which is set to bring Douglas Henshall’s Shetland journey to an end. The new season follows Jimmy Perez (Henshall) and his team of detectives as they investigate the disappearance of a vulnerable young man who has just landed in Shetland. But it's not just the gripping plot capturing viewers’ attention in the new outing – it's also the series’s dramatic landscapes. The new season started filming back in August 2021 and the series is already confirmed to be returning for an eighth outing sans Henshall, so it looks like there's much more to come from the detective drama. Read on for all you need to know about the key locations used for filming on Shetland. Where is Shetland filmed? The majority of filming takes place in the archipelago Shetland Islands, a group of islands at the northernmost part of the British Isles. Shetland is approximately 168 km from the Scottish mainland, and the current population is estimated at under 24,000. When asked about filming this upcoming season and what makes the Shetland Isles so special as a whole, Henshall said: "After going there for nearly ten years, I’m still discovering places to go and see. There are so many nooks and crannies that are absolutely beautiful and the wildflowers in the summer are truly stunning. "I loved the pace of the place. I really loved the sea, I loved how stark it could be, I loved the weather in all its glory. I loved the drama of the Shetland Isles. I also met some really nice people there who were fabulous, kind, generous and funny. There aren’t many places like Shetland - it’s very much of itself. It’s unique and I’ll miss that. "I think that people were slightly suspicious of us at the beginning, in terms of who we were and what we were going to do, but as time has gone on they have seen we’re a force for good, they’ve really taken to us. They have been incredibly helpful and we couldn’t make the show without their help." Is…

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The Secrets She Keeps season 2: Release date, trailer and latest news
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date: 2022-08-13T11:40:07.000Z
creator: Eleanor Bley Griffiths
subject: Drama
subject: News
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: On demand
description: Laura Carmichael and Jessica De Gouw star in this Australian import on BBC One.
encoded: The Secrets She Keeps season 2 is almost upon us, picking up from *that* dramatic season 1 finale. The series, which was based on the book of the same by Michael Robotham, stars Laura Carmichael as a woman who stole the baby of Jessica De Gouw's Meghan in season 1, but who was eventually brought to justice. The first season may have completed the book's story when it came to an end, but it seems the nightmare isn’t over for Meghan just yet. Read on for everything you need to know about The Secrets She Keeps season 2. When will The Secrets She Keeps season 2 be released? Coming just over two years after the Australian series first aired in the UK, the second season of The Secrets She Keeps will officially air on BBC One at 9:15pm on Saturday 13th August 2022, with the whole season then becoming available on BBC iPlayer. The full first season is also available on BBC iPlayer now, meaning if you need to catch up on everything that happened with Agatha and Meghan you can do so right now. What is The Secrets She Keeps season 2 about? The official synopsis for The Secrets She Keeps seasons 2 says that the new episodes take place "two years after Agatha kidnapped Meghan’s baby Ben" and that "it is time for Agatha to be tried in court". The synopsis continues: "Meghan, Jack and their entire family have attempted to move on as best they could, but their lives have remained deeply affected by the trauma. A young investigative journalist, hungry to report on Agatha’s side of the story, hounds Meghan for information." Who stars in the Secrets She Keeps season 2? Season 2 sees Laura Carmichael (Downton Abbey) and Jessica De Gouw (The Crown) return as Agatha Fyfle and Meghan Shaughnessy respectively. Elsewhere, Michael Dorman (For All Mankind), who played Meghan's husband Jack in season 1, has been recast and will now be played by Todd Lasance (The Flash). The Secrets She Keeps season 2 trailer You can watch the trailer for The Secrets She Keeps season 2 right here now: View oEmb…

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Where was ITV's Jane Austen adaptation Sanditon filmed?
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date: 2022-07-21T16:00:29.000Z
creator: Eleanor Bley Griffiths
subject: Drama
subject: News
subject: TV
description: The ITV and BritBox adaptation of Sanditon, Jane Austen's unfinished seaside novel, filmed in various beachside locations in the UK.
encoded: ITV and BritBox period drama Sanditon has returned for a long-awaited second season, following a successful fan campaign to revive the drama after Sanditon was originally cancelled. However, while Theo James won't be returning to Sanditon season 2, the titular Regency-era seaside town stays exactly the same, with more bonnets, beaux, and beaches galore hitting ITV screens this July 2022. "Fans who are craving romance and escape will find them in abundance in the new season of Sanditon, with its intriguing characters and captivating storylines," said Masterpiece executive producer Susanne Simpson ahead of season 2. "Our partners at Red Planet Pictures have done a brilliant job capturing the magic that won viewers’ hearts in season 1," she added. Set at the fictional seaside town of Sanditon, returning filming locations for season 2 include Middle Hope Cove and Brean Beach in Somerset – and it was at Brean that a Sanditon-themed sand artwork was previously commissioned, as part of the (successful) fan campaign to save Sanditon. Read on for the full list of beautiful locations we see on screen in Sanditon seasons 1 and 2. Where is the beach used in Sanditon? Fictional Sanditon boasts a beautiful beach, with horse-drawn bathing machines and a vast expanse of sand and dunes. These scenes were mainly filmed at Brean Beach in Somerset, 20 miles from Clevedon, a location used for both seasons 1 and 2. Brean Beach is one of the longest stretches of sand in Europe at approximately seven miles long. The skyline is dominated by Brean Down, a headland which stretches out to sea. However, for the scenes where the characters are actually swimming around in the sea, the production team shifted location to nearby Weston-super-Mare's Marine Lake. "It sounds more delightful than it was," Sanditon cast member Kris Marshall said. "It's kind of, think of like an enormous tidal pool. A tidal infinity pool in many ways. But in March. Which was eight degrees. And there's a sea wall right be…

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Gentleman Jack true story: Anne Lister's real life and history
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date: 2022-04-11T15:35:08.000Z
creator: Eleanor Bley Griffiths
subject: Drama
subject: News
subject: TV
subject: BBC
description: The real history behind BBC One's Gentleman Jack seasons 1 and 2, starring Suranne Jones and Sophie Rundle.
encoded: *Warning: contains some plot spoilers for Gentleman Jack season 1* BBC One period drama Gentleman Jack, penned by BAFTA winner Sally Wainwright, is back with a bang. Gentleman Jack season 2 follows Anne Lister and Ann Walker (played by Suranne Jones and Sophie Rundle) as the couple prepare to live together at Shibden Hall and combine their estates following their marriage (of sorts) at the end of season 1. However, it's not all plain sailing for the duo, with the dramatic return of Anne’s former lover Mariana Lawton soon putting their romance to the test in season 2. We can look to the diaries of real-life Anne Lister, upon which the series is closely based, for clues as to what will unfold in season 2. So what happened to the real-life couple and did they manage to find the happy ending they were after? Read on to find out how much Anne Lister's extraordinary life on screen in Gentleman Jack is based on real-life, and how much is fiction. Who was the real Anne Lister? Anne Lister was a Yorkshire landowner, prolific diarist and enthusiastic traveller. She was also a woman who unapologetically loved women – and is sometimes called the "first modern lesbian" thanks to her self-knowledge and acceptance of her sexual orientation. "Anne Lister is unique and fascinating," Wainwright explains in the foreword to Anne Choma's noted biography on Lister. "She is known primarily as a diarist, and as a great lesbian lover who recorded her adventures with other women in secret code, but there are a myriad other things to know about this extraordinary woman." Her journal, written partly in code (or "crypt"), details the daily life of an unconventional woman in the early 19th century, including her love affairs and eventual 'marriage' to an heiress. Anne penned more than four million words, covering everything from negotiations over the price of her coal (local businessmen would NOT be allowed to get the better of her) to the Queen of Denmark's birthday party in Copenhagen (quite f…

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Gentleman Jack season 2 release date, cast and latest news
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date: 2022-04-06T13:05:53.000Z
creator: Eleanor Bley Griffiths
subject: Drama
subject: News
subject: TV
description: Writer and director Sally Wainwright tells RadioTimes.com what we can expect when Suranne Jones returns.
encoded: This week Suranne Jones reprises her role as the fourth-wall-breaking, real-life landowner and diarist Anne Lister, with the return of Gentleman Jack for season 2. The BBC One show premiered almost two years ago to critical acclaim, and a brand-new trailer has given fans a glimpse of what’s next for Anne after she exchanged vows with her lover Ann Walker (Sophie Rundle) in a private ceremony at the end of season 1 – and there certainly looks to be drama aplenty. The new clip shows the couple shacking up at Anne’s ancestral home of Shibden Hall as wife and wife, as well as finally touring Europe together. However, it seems that it won't be plain-sailing for the pair, as the trailer suggests that Ann will learn more about her wife's "fruity past" this season, adding to the mix The Larkins' Joanna Scanlan as Anne's "outrageous" (and apparently gossipy) former lover. With trouble brewing for the newlyweds, the new season will force Anne into a love triangle as her former lover Mariana Lawton (Lydia Leonard) makes a dramatic return. “I’m not the other woman. She is,” she tells Anne. Gentleman Jack creator Sally Wainwright previously teased that season 2 will put Anne and Ann’s romance to the test. "They move into Shibden together in series 2 and it's about how they negotiate their married life, conspicuously in public, and how they deal with their detractors and the effect that has on their relationship as well," she previously told Digital Spy. What’s more, the trailer teases local scandal as Anne’s business rivals circle and look to use the situation to their own advantage. Talking about season 2, director and screenwriter Sally Wainwright (Happy Valley, Last Tango in Halifax, Scott and Bailey) said in a statement: "I'm utterly delighted that we've been recommissioned because there are so many more big, bold stories to tell about Anne Lister and Ann Walker. "I mean, I'm quite overwhelmed to be honest," she added. "I think because it's been such an emotional reaction. T…

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Who was the real Oswald Mosley? The story behind Sam Claflin's Peaky Blinders character
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date: 2022-02-27T12:59:52.000Z
creator: Eleanor Bley Griffiths
subject: Drama
subject: News
subject: TV
description: The notorious political figure is back for season 6.
encoded: After more than two years, Peaky Blinders finally returns for its sixth and final season tonight (Sunday 27th February) – and it's shaping up to be an epic conclusion to the beloved Birmingham gangster saga. Most of the Peaky Blinders cast – including Cillian Murphy, Sophie Rundle and Tom Hardy – are all back for the final run, in addition to a couple of new faces, most notably including Stephen Graham But one other cast member who is returning to the fold is Sam Claflin, reprising his role as real-life historical figure Oswald Mosley, who was previously introduced in season 5. Ahead of his introduction to the show back in 2019, the show's writer and creator Steven Knight called Mosley's language "chilling" as he taps into "the rise of nationalism, populism, fascism, racism – a huge sweep across the world". Read on for everything you need to know about the real Oswald Mosley. Who was Oswald Mosley? Oswald Mosley was a British politician who rose to prominence in the 1920s as an MP. In the 1930s he founded and led the British Union of Fascists. Did Oswald Mosley fight in the First World War? Born in London's Mayfair in 1869 into a wealthy family, young Oswald was raised mainly by his mother and grandparents after his parents' separation. Mosley attended prep school and Winchester College, and then joined the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst as a cadet. It was not long before war broke out. In 1914 he was commissioned into the cavalry unit the 16th The Queen's Lancers. But he was keen to see action, and – realising that horseback fighting would not be central to this war – he soon volunteered to join the newly-formed Royal Flying Corps and gain a pilot's licence. In 1915, he was showing off in front of his mother at Shoreham Airport when he crashed his plane and badly broke his ankle. Despite that injury, Lieutenant Mosley was deployed to the trenches on the Western Front with his cavalry regiment – but his leg failed to heal, and the decision was made to send him …

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How to watch and stream Chernobyl online
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date: 2022-02-25T14:16:49.000Z
creator: Eleanor Bley Griffiths
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: NOW
subject: Sky Atlantic
description: Jared Harris, Stellan Skarsgård, Emily Watson and Jessie Buckley lead the cast of this five-part mini-series about the catastrophic 1986 nuclear disaster.
encoded: Sky and HBO co-production Chernobyl brings "the untold true" story of the world's worst nuclear disaster to the fore, dramatising the events surrounding what happened that fateful night. The five-part drama series also follows the Soviet government's response, and explores the terrible repercussions of the tragedy, which lasted for years. Jarred Harris, Stellan Skarsgård, Emily Watson and Jessie Buckley lead the cast in this nuclear disaster drama. Talking about the inspiration behind Chernobyl, writer Craig Mazin told Sky News: "Chernobyl, this series, stemmed from a simple question. How did this happen? We know what happened, but not how." He continued: "This is a story about humanity and the cost of lives; a story about the worst that humans can do, but also the best." Read on for everything you need to know about how to watch the drama series and whether it's available to watch on Netflix. How to watch Chernobyl in the UK Chernobyl is a Sky original drama made in co-production with US broadcaster HBO. For those wondering how to watch HBO in the UK, some of the channel's shows (like Game of Thrones) are accessible through Sky Atlantic and NOW TV. UK viewers can therefore watch Chernobyl on Sky Atlantic and NOW TV, but it's also available to buy on Amazon Prime Video. Find out more about how to sign up for Sky here. You can watch Chernobyl on Amazon Prime Video for £9.99. Is Chernobyl available to watch on Netflix? It's bad news for Netflix subscribers. Unfortunately, Chernobyl is not available to watch on the streaming service. However, as detailed above, there are plenty of other options: the drama series is available to watch on Sky Atlantic, NOW TV and Amazon Prime Video. What is Chernobyl about? Chernobyl is a tale of "lies and conspiracy" as well as "courage and conviction", focusing on the nuclear accident in Ukraine in 1986 which has had such far-reaching consequences for the Soviet Union, Europe and the world. Over five episodes, the drama explores how an…

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Meet the cast of Call the Midwife Christmas 2021 special
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date: 2021-12-24T11:38:54.000Z
creator: Eleanor Bley Griffiths
subject: Drama
subject: TV
description: Helen George, Leonie Elliott and the stars of Call the Midwife return for another festive outing in 2021 and a new season in 2022.
encoded: Call the Midwife is finally returning to our screens following that dramatic season 10 finale. From the “magical” Call the Midwife Christmas special airing on Christmas Day 2021, to an “ambitious” season 11 arriving in January 2022, there’s certainly plenty to get excited about. “I always love the Christmas episodes,” Fred Buckle star Cliff Parisi recently told RadioTimes.com, teasing what to expect ahead of the festive special. “Everyone puts their best clothes on, and we all brush up nicely, we all get together and have a little Christmas mince pie and a sherry and it’s nice. “And the atmosphere goes through the cast,” he continued. “And we all really experience this lovely make-believe Christmas that’s set in the ’60s, and it’s quite magical!” Returning for the BBC drama's festive special in 2021 are all the usual suspects including Helen George, Leonie Elliott, Jenny Agutter, Judy Parfitt and Stephen McGann. Cast member Miriam Margolyes will be reprising her role as Sister Mildred in the special, following her absence from the 10th season. The star was forced to take a break from Call the Midwife earlier in 2021 after COVID-19 travel restrictions prevented her from getting back to the UK for filming. The cast of Call the Midwife recently teased a “big” mystery storyline coming up in season 11 that’s set to shake up proceedings. When asked whether this could mark the end of the road for any characters in the show, Agutter, who plays Sister Julienne, told RadioTimes.com: “I think people are on the edge. I think you might. It really does look like it.” Intriguing. Fans will have to stay tuned to find out which cast members might be on their way out in 2022. In the meantime, here are the actors you’ll see on screen in the Call the Midwife Christmas special 2021 – and the characters they play. Helen George plays Nurse Trixie Franklin Who is Nurse Trixie Franklin? Trixie is a capable and talented midwife who is now one of the most experienced members of the team. In p…

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Where is Death in Paradise filmed?
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date: 2021-12-23T17:37:32.000Z
creator: Eleanor Bley Griffiths
subject: Drama
subject: TV
subject: BBC One
description: From Honoré Police Station to the "shack" to Catherine's Bar: here's where Death in Paradise is filmed in Guadeloupe.
encoded: It’s a great time to be a Death in Paradise fan. Not only do we have the Death in Paradise Christmas special to look forward to in December 2021, but we’ve also got the hotly-anticipated season 11 coming early in 2022. Looking at the Caribbean island on which Death in Paradise is set, it’s hard to imagine how anyone works up enough anger to actually murder someone – when they could be sitting on beautiful beaches enjoying a magnificent sunset, or sipping a rum cocktail at Catherine’s Bar. But fortunately enough, Saint Marie is deadly enough to produce seven or eight new murder mysteries every season. Saint Marie does not, of course, exist in real life. The show is shot in Guadeloupe, where the Death in Paradise cast and crew head for each season, including the tenth instalment filmed during the coronavirus pandemic. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2021/02/21963964-low_res-death-in-paradise-s10-f1e81a9.jpg" width="2000" height="1334" alt="WARNING: Embargoed for publication until 00:00:01 on 09/02/2021 - Programme Name: Death in Paradise S10 - TX: 18/02/2021 - Episode: Death in Paradise - S10 - Ep8 (No. 8) - Picture Shows: JP Hooper (TOBI BAKARE), Commissioner Selwyn Patterson (DON WARRINGTON) - (C) Red Planet - Photographer: Denis Guyenon" title="Death in Paradise - S10 - Ep8" /> Talking about the filming location, cast member Ralf Little, who plays Neville Parker, recently told Express.co.uk: “There's two narratives about this show and both of them aren’t quite fair. One is that, ‘Oh it's a big old jolly because look how beautiful it is.’ “And the other narrative is the exact opposite which is, ‘Oh you wouldn't believe how tough it is, it's a nightmare, it's really difficult to be hot'," he added. “It's neither of those things and both of those things all at the same time. I'm feeling incredibly lucky to be here but it's a physically demanding show – there's no two ways about it." Executive producer Tim Key added he was grateful …

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Silent Witness filming locations: Explore the settings of the BBC drama
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date: 2021-10-05T13:50:00.000Z
creator: Eleanor Bley Griffiths
subject: Drama
subject: TV
description: The long-running forensic crime drama is back for its 24th series.
encoded: BBC One's long-running forensic drama Silent Witness has almost reached the end of its 24th series – and the penultimate episode ends on a huge cliffhanger. Nikki Alexander (Emilia Fox) and Jack Hodgson (David Caves) returned at the beginning of the series, solving dark and spooky cases that include the latest: a murder at a care home. It's also been a very dramatic series so far – with newcomer Adam Yeun (played by Strangers star Jason Wong) having been brutally killed off, and another new face joining this week in the shape of Simone Tyler (Genesis Lynea). One thing that doesn't change is the team's base, Lyell Centre, but over the course of the season, the show makes use of several different locations as our team investigate a variety of cases. Interestingly, Emilia Fox recently revealed that the locations used for this series were chosen specifically to make it easier to film under pandemic restrictions – with storylines changing to make this possible. "The storylines had to adapt as we were filming under COVID restrictions," she said. "The writers tackled this by containing us in certain locations, as we couldn’t do as much filming around London." Read on for everything you need to know about the locations that were used during this series. Where is the Lyell Centre filmed? The Lyell Centre is located in a warehouse at BBC Park Western in Acton, where a permanent set was built eight years ago. This is now official Silent Witness HQ with the art and props departments based in the building and ready to provide fake blood and cadavers on demand. Where was the care home filmed? The care home (where a key murder takes place in Matters of Life and Death) was filmed using various locations: the exterior was Briggens Park Hotel, Ware, while the interior was filmed at Harefield Grove, Uxbridge. Meanwhile the Halloween party that Nikki and Ollie attend was filmed at Brunel University, Uxbridge. Where was Michelle Lafferty's boxing club filmed? Foley's Boxing Gym in the S…

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