The Gentlemen is the latest entry into Guy Ritchie‘s chaotic and hilarious world of crime. The Netflix series is created by Ritchie himself and it is set in the world of Ritchie’s 2019 film of the same name. It follows the story of Eddie Horniman, who unexpectedly inherits the title of Duke and his father’s whole estate. Still, he is more surprised as what he doesn’t know is that his father was in cahoots with criminals, who were growing cannabis on their estate. Eddie decides that he wants to rid his family estate of all the weed plants and criminals, but before he can do that he might have to do some criminal things himself first. The Gentlemen stars Theo James in the lead roles with Kaya Scodelario, Daniel Ings, Vinnie Jones, Ruby Sear, Joely Richardson, Giancarlo Esposito, Alexis Rodney, and Harry Goodwins starring in supporting roles.
- 3/7/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Hundreds of mourners lined the streets of a Kent village on Thursday for the funeral of comedian and entertainer Paul O’Grady who was been laid to rest following a “moving” service that included a eulogy from actor Julian Clary and a reading from Lord Michael Cashman.
The presenter – known and loved for drag alter-ego Lily Savage – died on 29 March aged 67. While his cause of death is yet to be officially disclosed, he suffered numerous heart attacks over the years.
The service featured a series of personal tributes, including a bronze statue of his beloved late dog Buster that had been placed on a leopard-print throw.
A photograph of a smiling O’Grady was placed at the front of the Grade I listed parish church surrounded by arrangements of lilies.
While the service was private, attended by the entertainer’s family and friends, including Alan Carr and Jo Brand, the village of Aldington,...
The presenter – known and loved for drag alter-ego Lily Savage – died on 29 March aged 67. While his cause of death is yet to be officially disclosed, he suffered numerous heart attacks over the years.
The service featured a series of personal tributes, including a bronze statue of his beloved late dog Buster that had been placed on a leopard-print throw.
A photograph of a smiling O’Grady was placed at the front of the Grade I listed parish church surrounded by arrangements of lilies.
While the service was private, attended by the entertainer’s family and friends, including Alan Carr and Jo Brand, the village of Aldington,...
- 4/20/2023
- by Isobel Lewis and Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - TV
Paul O’Grady was laid to rest today (Thursday 20 April) at a private service in Aldington, Kent.
Though the funeral service was restricted to O’Grady’s closest friends and family members, fans and neighbours were invited to watch the procession as it travelled through the village of Aldington in Kent.
After the procession, several celebrities and influential figures were seen at the funeral service at St Rumwold’s Parish Church in the Kent village of Bonnington.
The Salvation Army Band played songs such as “Tomorrow” from the musical Annie. At the time of his death, O’Grady was starring in a touring production of the show as orphanage boss Miss Hannigan.
The Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood was among the mourners spotted at the private service.
LGBT-rights campaigner Peter Tatchell was seen wearing a purple shirt and black tie to the service. Tatchell was one of the first to pay tribute...
Though the funeral service was restricted to O’Grady’s closest friends and family members, fans and neighbours were invited to watch the procession as it travelled through the village of Aldington in Kent.
After the procession, several celebrities and influential figures were seen at the funeral service at St Rumwold’s Parish Church in the Kent village of Bonnington.
The Salvation Army Band played songs such as “Tomorrow” from the musical Annie. At the time of his death, O’Grady was starring in a touring production of the show as orphanage boss Miss Hannigan.
The Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood was among the mourners spotted at the private service.
LGBT-rights campaigner Peter Tatchell was seen wearing a purple shirt and black tie to the service. Tatchell was one of the first to pay tribute...
- 4/20/2023
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - TV
As the world rings in 2023 with new resolutions and goals, TV soaps will also be switching things up with exciting new storylines and scandals.
After a busy Christmas period, which saw the exit of Danny Dyer and the shock revelation of a 12-year-old being pregnant on EastEnders, as well as the return of more long-lost relatives to Coronation Street and Emmerdale, you can expect 2023 to be an explosive year on screen.
Here’s our (spoiler-packed) guide to this year’s soaps...
EastEnders
It’s going to be another exciting year in Walford, with Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) struggling to rebuild her life alone after husband Mick (Dyer) went missing.
Pregnant Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) will see her relationship with Zack Hudson (James Farrar), the father of her child who she had a fling with, put to the test by a number of factors, including new and old faces.
There’s...
After a busy Christmas period, which saw the exit of Danny Dyer and the shock revelation of a 12-year-old being pregnant on EastEnders, as well as the return of more long-lost relatives to Coronation Street and Emmerdale, you can expect 2023 to be an explosive year on screen.
Here’s our (spoiler-packed) guide to this year’s soaps...
EastEnders
It’s going to be another exciting year in Walford, with Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) struggling to rebuild her life alone after husband Mick (Dyer) went missing.
Pregnant Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) will see her relationship with Zack Hudson (James Farrar), the father of her child who she had a fling with, put to the test by a number of factors, including new and old faces.
There’s...
- 1/3/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Every year, Strictly Come Dancing brings its yearly spook-fest back to the dance floor.
By now, we’ve seen hundreds of dancers take part in the themed competition week, hoping to impress the judges with routines that are less trick, more treat.
For fans, Halloween is one of the biggest nights in the Strictly calendar. Design-wise, it doesn’t get more extra than this, with the perfect performance featuring a spooky costume and song choice that are well linked together. However, it’s not always easy and we often see a slightly spooky song title pushed together with a random costume that doesn’t exactly make sense or scream Halloween. After all, there are only so many times the show can do the “Monster Mash”.
The best Halloween dances bring all these elements together, from design, to music, to (naturally) the actual dancing. Among this top 10 we have a lot of tangos,...
By now, we’ve seen hundreds of dancers take part in the themed competition week, hoping to impress the judges with routines that are less trick, more treat.
For fans, Halloween is one of the biggest nights in the Strictly calendar. Design-wise, it doesn’t get more extra than this, with the perfect performance featuring a spooky costume and song choice that are well linked together. However, it’s not always easy and we often see a slightly spooky song title pushed together with a random costume that doesn’t exactly make sense or scream Halloween. After all, there are only so many times the show can do the “Monster Mash”.
The best Halloween dances bring all these elements together, from design, to music, to (naturally) the actual dancing. Among this top 10 we have a lot of tangos,...
- 10/2/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Every year, Strictly Come Dancing brings its yearly spook-fest back to the dance floor.
By now, we’ve seen hundreds of dancers take part in the themed competition week, hoping to impress the judges with routines that are less trick, more treat.
For fans, Halloween is one of the biggest nights in the Strictly calendar. Design-wise, it doesn’t get more extra than this, with the perfect performance featuring a spooky costume and song choice that are well linked together. However, it’s not always easy and we often see a slightly spooky song title pushed together with a random costume that doesn’t exactly make sense or scream Halloween. After all, there are only so many times the show can do the “Monster Mash”.
The best Halloween dances bring all these elements together, from design, to music, to (naturally) the actual dancing. Among this top 10 we have a lot of tangos,...
By now, we’ve seen hundreds of dancers take part in the themed competition week, hoping to impress the judges with routines that are less trick, more treat.
For fans, Halloween is one of the biggest nights in the Strictly calendar. Design-wise, it doesn’t get more extra than this, with the perfect performance featuring a spooky costume and song choice that are well linked together. However, it’s not always easy and we often see a slightly spooky song title pushed together with a random costume that doesn’t exactly make sense or scream Halloween. After all, there are only so many times the show can do the “Monster Mash”.
The best Halloween dances bring all these elements together, from design, to music, to (naturally) the actual dancing. Among this top 10 we have a lot of tangos,...
- 8/30/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
1981: James Reynolds debuted as Abe on Days of our Lives.
1993: Luke & Laura returned to General Hospital, with Lucky!
1996: Guiding Light's Annie vowed to get clean.
2007: Jack Branning arrived in EastEnders' Albert Square."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1965: The Days of our Lives pilot was re-shot with Frances Reid replacing Mary Jackson as Alice Horton.
1965: On Another World, Tony Douglas (Alex Canaan) was unhappy with Alice Matthews' (Jacqueline Courtney) timid attitude about intimacy.
1969: NBC aired the 1,000th episode of Days of our Lives.
1979: On As the World Turns, the...
1993: Luke & Laura returned to General Hospital, with Lucky!
1996: Guiding Light's Annie vowed to get clean.
2007: Jack Branning arrived in EastEnders' Albert Square."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1965: The Days of our Lives pilot was re-shot with Frances Reid replacing Mary Jackson as Alice Horton.
1965: On Another World, Tony Douglas (Alex Canaan) was unhappy with Alice Matthews' (Jacqueline Courtney) timid attitude about intimacy.
1969: NBC aired the 1,000th episode of Days of our Lives.
1979: On As the World Turns, the...
- 10/29/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
We have our trio of finalists on Celebrity MasterChef. After mass catering, a Mad Hatter's Tea Party and going up against the critics, there are just three people left fighting for the title - but which one do you want to win?
If you haven't seen yesterday's episode yet, now is when you want to stop reading and go and do something else...
After Scott Maslen failed to impress the critics last night, the final four became three and now Rylan Clark, Kimberley Wyatt and Sam Nixon must battle it out tonight (BBC One, 8.30pm) in 90 minutes of buttery biscuit goodness.
Will Sam have more luck than he did on Pop Idol? Will you StickWit Kimberley? Have you warmed to Rylan?
Well, we want to know who you want to win, so vote in our poll and leave your comments below...
If you haven't seen yesterday's episode yet, now is when you want to stop reading and go and do something else...
After Scott Maslen failed to impress the critics last night, the final four became three and now Rylan Clark, Kimberley Wyatt and Sam Nixon must battle it out tonight (BBC One, 8.30pm) in 90 minutes of buttery biscuit goodness.
Will Sam have more luck than he did on Pop Idol? Will you StickWit Kimberley? Have you warmed to Rylan?
Well, we want to know who you want to win, so vote in our poll and leave your comments below...
- 7/24/2015
- Digital Spy
UKTV ratings roundup - data supplied by Barb
Wimbledon pulled in a strong audience for BBC One on men's semi-finals day this Friday (July 10), overnight ratings show.
BBC One's coverage averaged 4.29m (43.2%) from 1.45pm on Friday afternoon, as Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer made the final. However, audiences peaked at 6.87m (48.9%) between 5.45pm and 6pm, when Federer broke Andy Murray's serve at the end of the second set on his way to a thrilling 7-5, 7-5, 6-4 victory over the 2013 Wimbledon champion.
Post-match analysis on BBC Two attracted an audience of 1.01m (6.2%) from 6.30pm, while the recently-revamped highlights show Wimbledon 2Day was seen by 1.06m (5.9%) from 8pm.
Back on BBC One, Chris Evans's last edition of The One Show entertained 3.33m (20.3%) at 7pm, while a repeat of A Question of Sport aired to 2.32m (13.6%) at 8pm.
Celebrity MasterChef, featuring Keith Chegwin, former-EastEnders star Scott Maslen, Samira Ahmed...
Wimbledon pulled in a strong audience for BBC One on men's semi-finals day this Friday (July 10), overnight ratings show.
BBC One's coverage averaged 4.29m (43.2%) from 1.45pm on Friday afternoon, as Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer made the final. However, audiences peaked at 6.87m (48.9%) between 5.45pm and 6pm, when Federer broke Andy Murray's serve at the end of the second set on his way to a thrilling 7-5, 7-5, 6-4 victory over the 2013 Wimbledon champion.
Post-match analysis on BBC Two attracted an audience of 1.01m (6.2%) from 6.30pm, while the recently-revamped highlights show Wimbledon 2Day was seen by 1.06m (5.9%) from 8pm.
Back on BBC One, Chris Evans's last edition of The One Show entertained 3.33m (20.3%) at 7pm, while a repeat of A Question of Sport aired to 2.32m (13.6%) at 8pm.
Celebrity MasterChef, featuring Keith Chegwin, former-EastEnders star Scott Maslen, Samira Ahmed...
- 7/11/2015
- Digital Spy
Scott Maslen rejected an offer to return to 'EastEnders'. The actor was asked to reprise his role as Jack Branning in the long-running BBC One soap after 18 months away but turned it down as he believes it would have held him back from securing other roles. He said: ''I didn't want to go back just 18 months after leaving. There is an element of snobbery with soaps. It means people in the industry don't see you as an actor, they see you as a commodity.'' Scott appeared in 'EastEnders' for six years and became a fan favourite due to his fiery relationship...
- 4/7/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Scott Maslen rejected an offer to return to 'EastEnders'. The actor was asked to reprise his role as Jack Branning in the long-running BBC One soap after 18 months away but turned it down as he believes it would have held him back from securing other roles. He said: ''I didn't want to go back just 18 months after leaving. There is an element of snobbery with soaps. It means people in the industry don't see you as an actor, they see you as a commodity.'' Scott appeared in 'EastEnders' for six years and became a fan favourite due to his fiery relationship...
- 4/4/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
ITV has debuted new footage from The Big Fish Off.
The ITV4 show stars celebrities including Dappy, Ollie Locke and Kirk Norcross competing in fishing-based challenges.
Mick Norcross, Tamer Hassan, Scott Maslen, Julian Lewis Jones and David Seaman are also competing in the series.
Fishing experts Ali Hamidi and Dean Macey will guide the celebrities through the competition as they face off against each other in pairs.
The first episode will see Mick Norcross go up against Hassan in a series of challenges.
Hassan said: "I've never fished before in my life - I couldn't think of anything worse, golf or fishing."
The five-part series begins next Wednesday (February 11) at 8pm on ITV4.
The ITV4 show stars celebrities including Dappy, Ollie Locke and Kirk Norcross competing in fishing-based challenges.
Mick Norcross, Tamer Hassan, Scott Maslen, Julian Lewis Jones and David Seaman are also competing in the series.
Fishing experts Ali Hamidi and Dean Macey will guide the celebrities through the competition as they face off against each other in pairs.
The first episode will see Mick Norcross go up against Hassan in a series of challenges.
Hassan said: "I've never fished before in my life - I couldn't think of anything worse, golf or fishing."
The five-part series begins next Wednesday (February 11) at 8pm on ITV4.
- 2/5/2015
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing star Jake Wood has been planning to take part in the competition for a while, his former EastEnders co-star Zoe Lucker has suggested.
Lucker - who will feature in the new series of Waterloo Road for her final few episodes as Carol Barry - told Digital Spy that she thinks Wood is "absolutely amazing" on Strictly.
"I texted him last week saying, 'You're outstanding and I'm so excited for you'," she said. "He's just amazing and who knew? He's brilliant."
Lucker added that she never expected to see her former on-screen boyfriend on the show, saying: "I know at one point he did mention Strictly to me. I'd done it myself before then and it was the year that Scott Maslen was doing it. He asked me, 'What do you think about it?', but I couldn't imagine Jake doing it.
"I think he'd been thinking about it for quite some time,...
Lucker - who will feature in the new series of Waterloo Road for her final few episodes as Carol Barry - told Digital Spy that she thinks Wood is "absolutely amazing" on Strictly.
"I texted him last week saying, 'You're outstanding and I'm so excited for you'," she said. "He's just amazing and who knew? He's brilliant."
Lucker added that she never expected to see her former on-screen boyfriend on the show, saying: "I know at one point he did mention Strictly to me. I'd done it myself before then and it was the year that Scott Maslen was doing it. He asked me, 'What do you think about it?', but I couldn't imagine Jake doing it.
"I think he'd been thinking about it for quite some time,...
- 10/15/2014
- Digital Spy
Severrrrrn! Sorry, we're a bit over-excited, because the very first Strictly Come Dancing live show is about to start. We've done the office sweepstake, we've slipped on our sequins and we've even gone for a bit of a spray tan, but we're not the ones who have to take to the floor to cha cha our way to victory.
That responsibility falls on the shoulders of 15 very brave (/stupid) celebrities, and the first batch will be hitting the floor tonight - Tonight - to attempt to impress the judges. But who'll soar and who'll fall as flat as their feet? We're about to find out, so join Digital Spy from 9pm as we bring you all the action from the ballroom...
21:59That's it for tonight though! Who are you loving and loathing at this early stage? Who do you think will triumph? And who are you still excited to see?...
That responsibility falls on the shoulders of 15 very brave (/stupid) celebrities, and the first batch will be hitting the floor tonight - Tonight - to attempt to impress the judges. But who'll soar and who'll fall as flat as their feet? We're about to find out, so join Digital Spy from 9pm as we bring you all the action from the ballroom...
21:59That's it for tonight though! Who are you loving and loathing at this early stage? Who do you think will triumph? And who are you still excited to see?...
- 9/26/2014
- Digital Spy
Jake Wood has signed up for 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The 'EastEnders' actor - who plays Max Branning in the BBC One soap - is being tipped for success on the ballroom show by literally following in the impressive footsteps of other Albert Square favourites to have competed on the programme, such as Scott Maslen (Jack Branning) and Charlie Brooks (Janine Butcher). An insider told The Sun newspaper: '''EastEnders' stars have traditionally done well on Strictly and Jake hopes he can do the same. ''Bosses hope he'll be a favourite among female viewers, particularly since his soap character is such a hit...
- 8/20/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
EastEnders' Scott Maslen is attempting to break Hollywood. The 42-year-old actor - who announced in February he was quitting the BBC One soap after playing Jack Branning for six years - is swapping Albert Square for the Us in a bid to become an international movie star and has his sights set on starring in dramatic action films. A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: ''Scott's given his trip to Hollywood a lot of thought and feels he has nothing to lose. ''He's really excited about it and the potential opportunities available to him. ''He's got good contacts in La and has meetings...
- 8/27/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
EastEnders' Scott Maslen is attempting to break Hollywood. The 42-year-old actor - who announced in February he was quitting the BBC One soap after playing Jack Branning for six years - is swapping Albert Square for the Us in a bid to become an international movie star and has his sights set on starring in dramatic action films. A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: ''Scott's given his trip to Hollywood a lot of thought and feels he has nothing to lose. ''He's really excited about it and the potential opportunities available to him. ''He's got good contacts in La and has meetings...
- 8/23/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Letitia Dean thinks her 'EastEnders' alter-ego Sharon Rickman's relationship with Phil Mitchell is doomed. Outspoken blonde Sharon and the Albert Square bad boy - who is played by Steve McFadden - are to rekindle their romance after Sharon's fiancé Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) jilts her at the altar and although things seem to be looking up for the reunited couple, Letitia thinks their relationship may not be genuine enough to see it through. She told The Sun newspaper: ''I love working with Steve but I don't know if Phil and Sharon should be together. They have a lot of history, but I'm...
- 4/5/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Letitia Dean thinks her 'EastEnders' alter-ego Sharon Rickman's relationship with Phil Mitchell is doomed. Outspoken blonde Sharon and the Albert Square bad boy - who is played by Steve McFadden - are to rekindle their romance after Sharon's fiancé Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) jilts her at the altar and although things seem to be looking up for the reunited couple, Letitia thinks their relationship may not be genuine enough to see it through. She told The Sun newspaper: ''I love working with Steve but I don't know if Phil and Sharon should be together. They have a lot of history, but I'm...
- 4/5/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
EastEnders' Sharon Rickman will call off her wedding to Jack Branning at the last minute. The bolshy blonde - played by Letitia Dean - finds out her fiancé (Scott Maslen) has been talking to his old girlfriend Ronnie Mitchell (Samantha Womack) while she is jail and tells friends she can no longer go through with the nuptials. And her upset could pave the way for a reunion with ex-lover Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden), who has been vying for her love with Jack. A show source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: ''Sharon hoped her wedding day would be one of the happiest...
- 3/5/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Scott Maslen will leave 'EastEnders' later this year. The 41-year-old actor has played Jack Branning on the soap since 2007 but he said it is time he focused on other roles. He announced yesterday: ''I've loved playing Jack, and who wouldn't want to work on one of the most successful British TV series, but I've been offered many other roles and just not been able to explore them in the past, simply because of time and commitments to 'EastEnders', and so now it feels like the time to tread a new path for a while.'' The star noted he wanted to face ''new...
- 2/24/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Scott Maslen will leave 'EastEnders' later this year. The 41-year-old actor has played Jack Branning on the soap since 2007 but he said it is time he focused on other roles. He announced yesterday: ''I've loved playing Jack, and who wouldn't want to work on one of the most successful British TV series, but I've been offered many other roles and just not been able to explore them in the past, simply because of time and commitments to 'EastEnders', and so now it feels like the time to tread a new path for a while.'' The star noted he wanted to face ''new...
- 2/21/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
EastEnders star Letitia Dean has confirmed that her character Sharon Rickman will have to choose between love rivals Phil Mitchell and Jack Branning when they both propose to her in early 2013. As reported earlier this week, Phil (Steve McFadden) makes the shock decision to pop the question to Sharon on New Year's Day after vowing to steal her away from Jack. However, in another twist to the tale, Jack (Scott Maslen) will also ask Sharon to marry him - leaving her wondering which man, if any, she wants to tie the knot with. Speaking of Phil's proposal, Dean told Radio Times: "It's a duff-duff moment - she is absolutely stunned and completely speechless. I can't say whether she says yes or not. You'll have to wait and see. Will she say yes to either of them?" The actress continued: "Sharon has (more)...
- 12/8/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
A number of EastEnders cast members have been seen filming what appear to be funeral scenes. Scott Maslen (Jack Branning) was spotted along with Steve John Shepherd (Michael Moon) at a churchyard in Hertfordshire on Tuesday (October 30). Ann Mitchell (Cora Cross) and Lorna Fitzgerald (Abi Branning) were also seen on location, prompting speculation that Derek Branning (Jamie Foreman) could be killed off. However, Max Branning (Jake Wood) is also due to re-marry ex-wife Tanya Cross (Jo Joyner) at Christmas. "Derek has been a huge force in the Square since (more)...
- 11/1/2012
- by By Kate Goodacre
- Digital Spy
This is a first look at the moment that EastEnders returnee Sharon Rickman succumbs to Jack Branning's advances in an upcoming episode. Sharon (Letitia Dean) meets Jack for the first time while visiting Max and Tanya's place later this week, and there is immediately a spark between the pair. Later that day, Sharon sees Jack (Scott Maslen) again at The Vic and allows him to buy her a drink. Overwhelmed by the mess that her life is in after walking out of her own wedding, Sharon also eventually accepts Jack's (more)...
- 8/12/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Letitia Dean has revealed that she was originally "nervous" about returning to EastEnders. The actress will reprise her role as Sharon Rickman (previously Watts) on August 13, after previously playing the character from 1985 to 1995 and 2001 to 2006. Dean explained that she was pleased to be returning to Albert Square and reuniting with Steve McFadden (Phil Mitchell). "It's been wonderful coming back. I was really nervous, it was like the first day at school - but my first scenes were on location, so I was eased back into it," she told the Daily Star. "It's been great working with people like Scott Maslen and Jo Joyner, as well as the lovely Steve McFadden. "It's (more)...
- 8/5/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
EastEnders businessman Jack Branning has emerged as the early favourite to become Kat Moon's new lover in the soap's upcoming infidelity storyline. Jack, played by Scott Maslen, is currently riding high with 43.5% of votes in a Digital Spy poll which invites readers to solve the mystery. Show bosses yesterday (June 6) announced that Kat will succumb to temptation by cheating on husband Alfie once again this summer, sparking a long-running storyline. However, viewers will be left in the dark over who her secret boyfriend is for quite some time. Jack, Derek, Max, Michael and Ray have been announced as the five main possibilities. However, womaniser Jack currently (more)...
- 6/7/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
The winners of this years British Soap Awards 2012 have been announced. The ceremony held on Saturday night (28th April) was hosted by Phillip Schofield and the usual war between Eastenders and Coronation Street ended in a tie this year with both soaps taking home seven awards.
However, Eastenders got the biggest gong as it was named Best Soap again. Pam St Clement (Pat) was given the Lifetime Achievement Award and Eastenders writer Simon Ashdown got the Special Achievement Award.
The full list can be found below, the winners are highlighted red. The ceremony can be seen in full on ITV1 on Wednesday 2nd May.
Sexiest Female (Last year’s winner was Michelle Keegan, Coronation Street)
Coronation Street: Michelle Keegan (Tina McIntyre)
EastEnders: Jacqueline Jossa (Lauren Branning)
EastEnders: Preeya Kalidas (Amira Masood)
Hollyoaks: Jorgie Porter (Theresa McQueen)
Sexiest Male (Last year’s winner was Scott Maslen, EastEnders...
However, Eastenders got the biggest gong as it was named Best Soap again. Pam St Clement (Pat) was given the Lifetime Achievement Award and Eastenders writer Simon Ashdown got the Special Achievement Award.
The full list can be found below, the winners are highlighted red. The ceremony can be seen in full on ITV1 on Wednesday 2nd May.
Sexiest Female (Last year’s winner was Michelle Keegan, Coronation Street)
Coronation Street: Michelle Keegan (Tina McIntyre)
EastEnders: Jacqueline Jossa (Lauren Branning)
EastEnders: Preeya Kalidas (Amira Masood)
Hollyoaks: Jorgie Porter (Theresa McQueen)
Sexiest Male (Last year’s winner was Scott Maslen, EastEnders...
- 4/29/2012
- by Amarpal Biring
- Obsessed with Film
The final shortlist for the viewer-voted and panel-voted categories at the British Soap Awards 2012 has been announced today (April 5). Following the first round of viewer voting, the most popular nominees have been put through to the final stage and voting has re-opened. Fans are also still able to cast their votes for the 'Best British Soap' category, which has not been shortlisted. Additionally, details of this year's panel-voted nominees have been revealed for the first time. Here, Digital Spy presents the full shortlist. Viewer-voted categories: Sexiest Female
Coronation Street: Michelle Keegan (Tina McIntyre)
EastEnders: Jacqueline Jossa (Lauren Branning)
EastEnders: Preeya Kalidas (Amira Masood)
Hollyoaks: Jorgie Porter (Theresa McQueen) Sexiest Male
Coronation Street: Chris Fountain (Tommy Duckworth)
EastEnders: Scott Maslen (Jack (more)...
Coronation Street: Michelle Keegan (Tina McIntyre)
EastEnders: Jacqueline Jossa (Lauren Branning)
EastEnders: Preeya Kalidas (Amira Masood)
Hollyoaks: Jorgie Porter (Theresa McQueen) Sexiest Male
Coronation Street: Chris Fountain (Tommy Duckworth)
EastEnders: Scott Maslen (Jack (more)...
- 4/5/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Sid Owen is set to take part in the new series of 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The 'EastEnders' actor is close to signing in a deal for the BBC One show which could see him battle his on screen sister Charlie Brooks - who plays Janine Molloy - for the glitterball trophy as she has reportedly signed up. A friend of Sid told The Sun newspaper: ''Sid has seen how many of his 'EastEnders' colleagues have taken part in Strictly over the past few years and they've all loved it. ''People such as Kara Tointon, Jessie Wallace and Scott Maslen raved about the...
- 4/5/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
EastEnders star Rita Simons has confessed that she hates kissing co-star Scott Maslen. The actress, who plays Roxy Mitchell in the BBC One soap, revealed that she sees Maslen - Roxy's on-off lover Jack Branning - as a brother, meaning intimate scenes can be uncomfortable. "Scott's like my big brother and I absolutely freak out every time I have to kiss him. The director says, 'Action!' and we kiss, and then when he says, 'Cut!' we both hit and punch each other and he pushes me off him and I push him off me. We're like a pair of three-year-olds," Simons told the Sunday MIrror. Roxy had a one-night stand with Jack two-and-a-half years ago behind sister Ronnie's (Samantha Womack) back, resulting in the birth of daughter Amy. The pair rekindled (more)...
- 3/4/2012
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
EastEnders villain Derek Branning is forced to face the music over his plans to hurt Roxy in tonight's (February 24) episode of the soap. Roxy (Rita Simons) had a lucky escape last night when Derek's hitman refused to go ahead with his assignment, but Shirley decides to stir up trouble this evening by falsely telling Jack (Scott Maslen) that the blonde is missing. Jack is left panicked as he wonders what could have happened to Roxy, and his anger grows as (more)...
- 2/24/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Scott Maslen has teased details of his character Jack Branning's clash with evil brother Derek. Next week, dastardly Derek (Jamie Foreman) hires a hitman to terrorise Roxy Mitchell (Rita Simons), the mother of Jack's young daughter Amy - hoping to frighten her following their recent clashes. Maslen told Inside Soap: "Jack's absolutely sickened when he discovers what Derek is planning. "Jack may have used underhand tactics in the past to try and get custody of Amy, but this is taking things much too far. Jack would never forgive himself if anything bad happened to Roxy." He elaborated: "The first (more)...
- 2/14/2012
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' Derek Branning hires a hitman to kill Roxy Mitchell. The Walford villain - played by Jamie Foreman - is desperate to make the brassy blonde pay for getting custody of daughter Amy over his brother Jack (Scott Maslen), but the former policeman is horrified when he realises what his sibling is up to. Scott said: 'Jack's absolutely sickened when he discovers what Derek is planning. 'Jack may have used underhand tactics in the past to try and get custody of Amy, but this is taking things much too far. Jack would never forgive himself if anything bad happened to Roxy.' Jack warns Derek to back off, but when he learns Roxy (Rita Simons) is trying to interfere with the...
- 2/14/2012
- Monsters and Critics
EastEnders' Max Branning and Roxy Mitchell look set to enjoy a steamy affair. While the blonde barmaid - played by Rita Simons - has a daughter, Amy, with Max's brother Jack (Scott Maslen), she soon will have her sights set on romance with the flame-haired businessman, and sets out to seduce him. Although Max's wife Tanya is currently battling cancer, Jo Joyner - who portrays the stressed-out mum in the BBC One soap - believes her love rat on-screen husband could be set to play away, as he is always so driven by sex. She told Soaplife magazine: "Their relationship has always...
- 2/14/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
EastEnders' Jack Branning has an angry showdown with his older brother Derek later this month after hearing that Roxy has gone missing. Tension between the Brannings and the Mitchells has been at fever pitch in recent weeks, so when Jack hears that nobody knows where Roxy (Rita Simons) is, he worries that Derek could have something to do with it. Full of rage, Jack (Scott Maslen) immediately confronts bad boy Derek (Jamie Foreman) - pushing him up against the wall and launching into a rant. Jack tells Derek that, despite his (more)...
- 2/13/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders businessman Jack Branning is urged to fight dirty against Roxy at the custody trial in Thursday night's episode of the soap. As Jack heads off to court, his brothers Derek (Jamie Foreman) and Max (Jake Wood) are by his side to remind him that he should be aiming to win whatever the cost. Jack (Scott Maslen) insists that Amy's welfare must be his main priority, but Derek and Max warn him not to underestimate (more)...
- 2/8/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders fans will see Max and Tanya's relationship come under strain next week as the pressure of their current situation begins to take its toll. With Valentine's Day coming up, all is not well between the couple as they seem distant and are failing to communicate with each other properly. Tanya has received the date for her next scan, and it's her mum Cora (Ann Mitchell) who realises that she's scared of never feeling like a woman again due to her battle with cervical cancer. Meanwhile, Max (Jake Wood) chooses to confide in Jack (Scott Maslen) over his own feelings, confessing that he's struggling with the new dynamic of his relationship - and fears that he and Tanya aren't working without the usual passionate spark between them. When Valentine's Day does arrive, things get worse as Max and Tanya have to spend the evening (more)...
- 2/7/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Rita Simons has insisted that she would never let her character Roxy Mitchell betray sister Ronnie by stealing her husband. Roxy has a shock night of passion with Ronnie's estranged husband Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) next week in the run up to the pair's fight for custody of their daughter Amy. "Ronnie (Samantha Womack) has filed for divorce from Jack, so I have to believe that she doesn't love him any more. If I didn't think that, I wouldn't be able to play out the storyline," Simons told Inside Soap magazine. "It's Jack who persuades Roxy to stay and I'm sure (more)...
- 2/4/2012
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Steve John Shepherd has explained why his character Michael Moon is starting to turn against Jack Branning. Fans of the soap have seen a rocky friendship for the pair over the past few months, which continues next week when Michael starts to interfere in Jack's custody battle with Roxy Mitchell (Rita Simons). As first reported a few days ago, Michael will soon discover that Jack (Scott Maslen) has forged Roxy's signature on a passport application for the pair's daughter Amy. He then shares the evidence with Roxy to help her case. Shepherd, asked whether Michael is worried about betraying Jack, told All About Soap: "No, as Michael doesn't like Jack's attitude towards Derek. Derek has come in and assumed the role as head of the Branning family. He's bossing everyone around and he's committing all sorts (more)...
- 2/2/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders bosses have released a new spinoff video tying in with the Phil Mitchell stalker mystery - exploring why Heather Trott could be the culprit. Monday night's episode saw Heather (Cheryl Fergison) come under suspicion when envelopes identical to the ones that Phil (Steve McFadden) has been receiving were found in her handbag. Heather has now been unveiled as suspect number 12 on the official EastEnders website and her dedicated video reveals her hatred of Phil's bullying ways. Tired of being mistreated by Phil and disapproving of his attitude towards Ben, could Heather be taking the ultimate revenge? EastEnders' official list of stalker suspects now features Heather, Michael Moon (Steve John Shepherd), Jack Branning (Scott Maslen), Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks), Rainie Cross (Tanya (more)...
- 12/13/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' tearaway teen Lola Pearce has been added to the soap's official list of stalker suspects after she became implicated in the mystery in Thursday night's episode. Lola (Danielle Harold) was caught out as she tried to blackmail Phil (Steve McFadden) in the latest edition of the Walford soap - before an accident saw her fall down a set of stairs. Tonight's (Friday) episode sees Lola protest her innocence and it seems that, rather than being the real stalker, she was just trying to use the situation to her advantage for cash. But is Lola telling the truth? Lola is the eleventh possible culprit to be named on the official EastEnders website, joining Michael Moon (Steve John Shepherd), Jack Branning (Scott Maslen), Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks), Rainie Cross (Tanya Franks), Jay Mitchell (Jamie Borthwick), (more)...
- 12/9/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' Denise Fox and Ben Mitchell have become the latest characters to be officially named as suspects in the Phil stalker mystery. The pair, played by Diane Parish and Joshua Pascoe respectively, are the ninth and tenth possible culprits to be unveiled on the soap's official website. EastEnders fans have tipped Denise as a likely perpetrator for some time as she has recently clashed with Phil (Steve McFadden) and has the biggest motive to dredge up the matter of Kevin's death. Meanwhile, Ben remains the bookies' favourite to be revealed as the stalker after Phil struggled to accept his sexuality. EastEnders bosses have previously put Michael Moon (Steve John Shepherd), Jack Branning (Scott Maslen), Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks), Rainie Cross (Tanya Franks), Jay Mitchell (Jamie Borthwick), (more)...
- 12/7/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders couple Phil Mitchell and Shirley Carter step up their attempts to solve the stalker mystery next week - but their unknown tormentor stays one step ahead. Shirley (Linda Henry) decides that it's time to take control of the situation next Monday when she arrives back at the house and finds the door wide open even though nobody is home. Keen to play detective, Shirley invites Albert Square residents over for an early Christmas party - believing that getting everyone together will provide a perfect chance to figure out who the culprit is. However, cunning Ian (Adam Woodyatt), Jack (Scott Maslen) and Derek (Jamie Foreman) soon realise what the plan is and later play a practical joke on Phil by lining up one-by-one to 'confess' to being the stalker! As we reported last week, events soon take a new twist at the party when Heather (more)...
- 12/6/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders bosses have named three more characters as official stalker suspects, bringing the current total to seven. Jay Mitchell (Jamie Borthwick), Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) and Mandy Salter (Nicola Stapleton) are the latest Walford residents to be put in the frame on the soap's official website. The trio join Michael Moon (Steve John Shepherd), Jack Branning (Scott Maslen), Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks) and Rainie Cross (Tanya Franks), who were all previously revealed as suspects. EastEnders fans also know that Heather Trott (Cheryl Fergison) will find herself under suspicion in the coming days when envelopes identical to the ones that Phil is receiving are found in her handbag. However, she has not yet been officially (more)...
- 12/2/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders bosses have released a new spinoff video which explores why Jack Branning might be Phil Mitchell's stalker. Jack, played by Scott Maslen, is one of many suspects currently in the frame as the mystery storyline continues. Last night, viewers saw Jack deny being responsible for Phil's torment. He claimed that a file containing details of Phil's past misdeeds had been stolen from his flat, but was he telling the truth? Jack is the fourth character to be officially named as a suspect on the official EastEnders website, joining Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks), Michael Moon (Steve John Shepherd) and Rainie Cross (Tanya Franks). However, EastEnders fans also know that Heather Trott (more)...
- 11/30/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Rita Simons has revealed that she is keen to explore more "traumatic" times for her character Roxy Mitchell. The actress explained that she is currently enjoying the chance to be at the centre of a serious storyline on the BBC soap. Roxy was recently left devastated when her daughter Amy was taken away from her following an accident in the home. Amy's father Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) was given custody of her on a temporary basis, while Roxy has since lost her flat after being evicted by Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks). Meanwhile, Simons's on-screen sister Samantha Womack left EastEnders earlier this year following a number of emotional (more)...
- 11/8/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' Roxy Mitchell is left devastated as her parenting comes under close scrutiny in tonight's episode of the soap. Roxy (Rita Simons) receives a shock as she wakes up following her night on the town and discovers that Amy is in hospital. She then rushes straight there and finds herself in a confrontation with Jack as the blame game begins. When it emerges that Amy has a fracture which is unrelated to last night's incident with Ben and Jay, alarm bells start ringing for social services and Roxy faces some tough questions. In the end, Jack (Scott Maslen) (more)...
- 11/4/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Scott Maslen has revealed that he and his wife managed to catch out a burglar who stole valuables from their home. The actor's Primrose Hill property was ransacked in June after 22-year-old Thomas O'Connor broke in through an upstairs window, the Evening Standard reports. Maslen, his wife Estelle and their 10-year-old son Zak were asleep at the time and woke up the next morning to find that two iPhones and a laptop had been stolen. Estelle's handbag had also been taken along with a variety of other belongings. Speaking of the incident for the first time, Maslen told the newspaper: "My wife had the foresight to put a tracker on our phone, which is how we managed to trace our gear. We lost jackets and clothes and money, but (more)...
- 10/26/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Rita Simons has defended her character Roxy Mitchell, insisting that she does not deserve to be branded an unfit mother in her forthcoming storyline. Roxy is left devastated next week as Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) gets temporary residency of their daughter Amy after the youngster has an accident, almost drowning while trying to run a bath for one of her dolls. The incident occurs when Ben (Joshua Pascoe) offers to babysit Amy but leaves her alone for a few minutes. Amy also has an injury to her arm from a previous fall, which sparks concern among social services as her home life comes under scrutiny. Simons told All About Soap: "It turns out Amy had a fall earlier in the week. Roxy thought she was fine at the time, but the social worker sees that, coupled with this incident, (more)...
- 10/25/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
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