Given the year we’ve had, it’s fair to say we all need a bit of Christmas cheer at the moment, and The Loss Adjuster may just be the ticket. To mark the release of this festive comedy, set in London, we spoke to two of its leading stars, chatting to protagonist Luke Goss, and then to supporting actress Lorna Fitzgerald. We discuss the film’s charm, and both of their respective plans for the Christmas period. Meanwhile we were fully taken in my Goss’s unique and optimistic outlook on life as we hope for a better 2021. Meanwhile with Fitzgerald we discuss her experiences on Eastenders, and whether she still keeps on top of what’s going on in the square… Watch both interviews in their entirety below.
Luke Goss
Lorna Fitzgerald
Synopsis
Martin Dyer is a very ordinary man with a very ordinary life. An insurance Loss Adjuster for many years,...
Luke Goss
Lorna Fitzgerald
Synopsis
Martin Dyer is a very ordinary man with a very ordinary life. An insurance Loss Adjuster for many years,...
- 11/27/2020
- by Stefan Pape
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
"Sometimes you have to lose it all... to find what out what really matters." Pink Flamingo Films released the official trailer for an indie dramedy titled The Loss Adjuster, from the UK directed by Vincent Woods. Luke Goss stars as a "Hapless Insurance Loss Adjuster" who feels his life is spiraling out of control but discovers that even when you reach rock bottom, that some clouds really do have a silver lining. When his wife leaves him, he befriends strangers around the city at Christmas time. "The idea was to create a story of hope, fortitude, craziness set against sadness, loss and frustration but create the ability to laugh at the same time. Picking yourself up through tiny moments and kind gestures from those real friends around you and unexpected goodness." Also starring Guy Siner, Martin Kemp, Lorna Fitzgerald, Cathy Tyson, Joan Collins, and Kym Marsh. This looks a bit rough around the edges,...
- 10/28/2020
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Pink Flamingo Films has debuted a new trailer for their festive offering ‘The Loss Adjuster’ starring Luke Goss and Dame Joan Collins.
The film follows Martin Dyer (Goss), a hapless insurance loss adjuster who, after many years, hits financial hardship, prompting his wife Angie (Marsh) to leave him the week before Christmas. His day drastically goes from bad to worse with a catalogue of extraordinary and humorous encounters with a flirtatious and rather amorous widow (Collins), a corrupt Doctor (Siner), a lascivious female escort (Greenidge) and a dead rat. It is only later at the funeral of a client that Martin has an epiphany; and with the help of his unlikely friendship with a teenage thief (Byrne), he discovers that sometimes you have to lose it all to find out what really matters.
Directed by Vincent Wood, the film stars Luke Goss, Dame Joan Collins, Martin Kemp, Guy Siner, Cathy Tyson,...
The film follows Martin Dyer (Goss), a hapless insurance loss adjuster who, after many years, hits financial hardship, prompting his wife Angie (Marsh) to leave him the week before Christmas. His day drastically goes from bad to worse with a catalogue of extraordinary and humorous encounters with a flirtatious and rather amorous widow (Collins), a corrupt Doctor (Siner), a lascivious female escort (Greenidge) and a dead rat. It is only later at the funeral of a client that Martin has an epiphany; and with the help of his unlikely friendship with a teenage thief (Byrne), he discovers that sometimes you have to lose it all to find out what really matters.
Directed by Vincent Wood, the film stars Luke Goss, Dame Joan Collins, Martin Kemp, Guy Siner, Cathy Tyson,...
- 10/16/2020
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Harry Reid wants his 'EastEnders' character to be ''honest with his sexuality'' in 2016. The 23-year-old actor plays confused Ben Mitchell in the BBC One soap and he is hoping his alter ego will finally be honest with girlfriend Abi Branning (Lorna Fitzgerald) about his secret sex sessions with Albert Square resident Paul Coker (Jonny Labey). He said: ''Expect more feelings to emerge between Ben and Paul. ''I'd like Ben to finally be honest about his sexuality. And I'd love to see how Abi would react - I think she'd hit the roof.'' While there looks set to be some serious...
- 12/30/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
EastEnders bosses have been left furious with Lorna Fitzgerald after she was caught taking a legal high after a night out in london. The 19-year-old actress - who plays Abi Branning on the BBC One soap - is in hot water with producers after she was photographed inhaling nitrous oxide, also known as hippy crack, out of a balloon after buying it from a street dealer for £10 following a boozy night out with friends in the capital. A source said: ''EastEnders really aren't happy and are going to be talking to Lorna about it. They don't take this kind of behaviour...
- 4/20/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
'EastEnders' star Lorna Fitzgerald believes Ian Beale will murder his daughter Lucy. The 18-year-old actress - who plays aspiring vet Abi Branning - has predicted the busybody restaurant owner (Adam Woodyatt) will be behind the tragic death of the 20-year-old businesswoman (Hetti Bywater) next week. Speaking to Inside Soap magazine, she said: ''I'd have to say Ian [is the killer]. I know he's devastated by her death - but I think that's because he killed her!'' Show bosses are keen for the chilling storyline to be as big as the 'Who Shot Phil Mitchell?' plot in 2001, so they are withholding the...
- 4/16/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
'EastEnders' star Lorna Fitzgerald believes Ian Beale will murder his daughter Lucy. The 18-year-old actress - who plays aspiring vet Abi Branning - has predicted the busybody restaurant owner (Adam Woodyatt) will be behind the tragic death of the 20-year-old businesswoman (Hetti Bywater) next week. Speaking to Inside Soap magazine, she said: ''I'd have to say Ian [is the killer]. I know he's devastated by her death - but I think that's because he killed her!'' Show bosses are keen for the chilling storyline to be as big as the 'Who Shot Phil Mitchell?' plot in 2001, so they are withholding the...
- 4/15/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
The EastEnders cast have been pictured rehearsing for their live dance special for this year's Children in Need appeal.
Stars from the BBC One soap will stage a special performance live from Albert Square featuring a range of styles from ballroom to Bollywood.
Picture gallery - EastEnders cast rehearse dance special:
Cast members including David Witts (Joey Branning), Jasmyn Banks (Alice Branning), Lorna Fitzgerald (Abi Branning) and Rita Simons (Roxy Mitchell) will all feature in the dance routine.
Jls can be seen rehearsing for their Albert Square performance tonight too.
One Direction will also be hosting a 30-minute segment from the set of EastEnders.
Children in Need 2013 airs tonight (November 15) from 7.30pm on BBC One and BBC Two.
Digital Spy Soap Scoop video - press play below to watch Amie Parker-Williams reveal gossip on Jai's secret being exposed in Emmerdale, Kat and Alfie edging closer to a reunion in EastEnders,...
Stars from the BBC One soap will stage a special performance live from Albert Square featuring a range of styles from ballroom to Bollywood.
Picture gallery - EastEnders cast rehearse dance special:
Cast members including David Witts (Joey Branning), Jasmyn Banks (Alice Branning), Lorna Fitzgerald (Abi Branning) and Rita Simons (Roxy Mitchell) will all feature in the dance routine.
Jls can be seen rehearsing for their Albert Square performance tonight too.
One Direction will also be hosting a 30-minute segment from the set of EastEnders.
Children in Need 2013 airs tonight (November 15) from 7.30pm on BBC One and BBC Two.
Digital Spy Soap Scoop video - press play below to watch Amie Parker-Williams reveal gossip on Jai's secret being exposed in Emmerdale, Kat and Alfie edging closer to a reunion in EastEnders,...
- 11/15/2013
- Digital Spy
If you're a dedicated fan of the BBC soap opera "EastEnders" and are as excited about the royal baby birth like the rest of the world, then you should tune in to the July 23 episode. According to BBC, a special scene was shot to honor the birth of a new heir to the British throne.
"It's a boy! And to join the country in celebrating, we have filmed a special scene to mark the birth of Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge's baby boy," a blog post on the official "EastEnders" website reads. "This is such a momentous occasion for the Royal family, the country and of course the residents of Walford, that we felt it should be marked in 'EastEnders' history."
A new scene was shot featuring Dot Cotton (June Brown) and Abi Branning (Lorna Fitzgerald) talking about the new baby. The episode will air on BBC One at 7:30 p.
"It's a boy! And to join the country in celebrating, we have filmed a special scene to mark the birth of Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge's baby boy," a blog post on the official "EastEnders" website reads. "This is such a momentous occasion for the Royal family, the country and of course the residents of Walford, that we felt it should be marked in 'EastEnders' history."
A new scene was shot featuring Dot Cotton (June Brown) and Abi Branning (Lorna Fitzgerald) talking about the new baby. The episode will air on BBC One at 7:30 p.
- 7/23/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
London -- Long-running BBC soap opera EastEnders will celebrate the arrival of the royal baby in its Tuesday night episode with a scene shot for the occasion on Monday night. The BBC announced the decision on the show's blog on Tuesday. The scene, ordered last-minute, will show characters Dot Cotton (June Brown) and Abi Branning (Lorna Fitzgerald) discussing the baby news. EastEnders is about the lives of people in the fictional borough of Walford in London's East End. "It's a boy! And to join the country in celebrating, we have filmed a special scene to mark the birth of Prince
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- 7/23/2013
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
EastEnders star Lorna Fitzgerald has admitted that she wants her character Abi Branning to be "naughtier". The actress explained that she is keen to see Abi push the boundaries more, but conceded that she is unlikely to go as far as her older sister Lauren (Jacqueline Jossa). Asked whether Abi could ever go off the rails like boozy Lauren, Fitzgerald told the official EastEnders website: "I'd like her to! I'd like her to dye her hair or something crazy. "But I couldn't imagine her drinking. She's a bit too normal and she's very underage - she is 16. Just whipping out the vodka might be a bit awkward! "I don't really see her doing it, but I think it would be cool. She has grown up a lot from what she used to be when I first started. But yeah, I'd like her to be a little bit naughtier - not...
- 1/30/2013
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' Abi Branning is left stunned next week as she discovers that her dad Max has reunited with ex-partner Kirsty. Max (Jake Wood) grows close to Kirsty (Kierston Wareing) again in the coming days after tracking her down and taking a beating in his efforts to protect her from an abusive ex. When Max later arrives back on the Square, he avoids both of his daughters as he doesn't want them to see his bruised face. However, when Abi (Lorna Fitzgerald) learns that Max is staying at the B&B, she heads over there and is shocked to find her father in Kirsty's bed! Abi storms home following her unwelcome discovery, but a huge argument ensues back at the house when Max follows her. Lauren (Jacqueline (more)...
- 1/29/2013
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Another Branning family gathering descends into chaos in tonight's episode of EastEnders (January 10). The clan come together to support Tanya this evening after Max (Jake Wood) invites Kirsty around for dinner to discuss their ongoing problem, hoping to reach a solution once and for all. Unsurprisingly, the mood is tense at the meal as Tanya (Jo Joyner) and Kirsty (Kierston Wareing) continue to exchange barbed remarks in front of everyone. However, this isn't the only issue on the night, as Abi (Lorna Fitzgerald) (more)...
- 1/10/2013
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' troubled Branning family try to put on a united front following Derek's death in tonight's (December 26) episode of the soap. Still in shock over Derek's fatal heart attack, the Walford clan gather out on the Square in sombre moods on Boxing Day. Alice (Jasmyn Banks) is distraught over her father's passing, while Abi (Lorna Fitzgerald) lays some flowers on the spot where he died. However, it's clear that some other members (more)...
- 12/26/2012
- 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
Jay Mitchell's turmoil continues on EastEnders next week as his on-off girlfriend Abi Branning returns to Albert Square. Last night (August 20), viewers saw everyone turn against Jay (Jamie Borthwick) in the aftermath of Ben Mitchell finally being exposed as Heather Trott's killer. When Abi (Lorna Fitzgerald) arrives back from Costa Rica next Monday (August 27), she has no idea that Ben has confessed to murder and that Jay is facing a charge for perverting the course of justice. Lola (Danielle Harold) stays discreet about the goings-on when she comes face-to-face with the Brannings' youngest daughter, but quickly warns Jay that Abi is back and likely to find out the truth soon. Jay holds out hope that he can give his side (more)...
- 8/20/2012
- 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
EastEnders teenager Abi Branning is intrigued as she stumbles upon a mystery love letter in Thursday night's episode of the soap. Abi (Lorna Fitzgerald) makes the discovery while doing some work at the charity shop and quickly shares her findings with a shocked Dot (June Brown). The Albert Square schoolgirl initially suspects that the letter belongs to Mo (Laila Morse) - but (more)...
- 1/18/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' Max Branning demands answers from his family in tonight's episode after returning home to a chaotic situation. Keen to find out what has gone so wrong with his loved ones, Max informs a shocked Tanya (Jo Joyner) that Jack has been in touch to tell him about her drinking and the kids running wild. Max's first concern is to find out whether Abi (Lorna Fitzgerald) really is expecting a baby, and while she quickly explains that the pregnancy test belongs to Lola, she starts to tell her father just how bad things have been in his absence. Jake Wood, who plays Max, recently told Digital Spy: "From Max's point (more)...
- 11/24/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders schoolgirl Abi Branning faces a tough day in tonight's episode as she feels let down by everyone around her. With life in the Branning household still in chaos as Tanya (Jo Joyner) continues to hide her illness, Abi (Lorna Fitzgerald) feels ignored by her mother and starts to rebel. If that wasn't bad enough, Abi also spots boyfriend Jay (Jamie Borthwick) comforting Lola (Danielle Harold) over her pregnancy and jumps to the conclusion that he is the father. Voicing (more)...
- 11/23/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' Max Branning returns to Walford later this month - just as life for his family seems to be spiralling out of control. While Tanya (Jo Joyner) is behaving erratically after deciding to stop her cancer treatment, Abi and Lauren are running wild - leaving Cora, Jack and Carol wondering what on earth has gone wrong in the family. Just as Tanya finally decides to tackle Abi's rebellious antics, she receives a shock when Cora hands her a pregnancy test that she has found in Abi's bag. When Tanya confronts Abi (Lorna Fitzgerald), there's a further surprise as Max (Jake Wood) arrives back unexpectedly - and he's not happy to see that life for the Brannings has descended into chaos in his absence... An EastEnders insider commented: "Tanya is shocked when she sees the pregnancy test and it makes matters worse when Max (more)...
- 11/13/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Jo Joyner has said that she feels grateful to be tackling a cancer storyline. The 34-year-old's Albert Square alter ego Tanya Branning was recently diagnosed with cancer, but did not tell her ex-husband Max (Jake Wood) or her daughters Lauren (Jacqueline Jossa) and Abi (Lorna Fitzgerald). Joyner told Soaplife magazine: "It's a privilege to be given any sort of serious storyline and a real responsibility. "I'm going to make it as honest and true to life as I possibly can. I will grab every (more)...
- 9/20/2011
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' Tanya Branning reaches a turning point in tonight's episode of the soap as she finally tells Lauren about her illness. The build-up to Tanya's decision begins when Abi (Lorna Fitzgerald) starts to behave rebelliously, joining forces with Ben and Lola to terrorise Grace - playing practical jokes and destroying her garden. When Abi arrives back home escorted by a police officer, Tanya (Jo Joyner) is shocked and tries to discipline her daughter. However, Lauren defends her younger sister by claiming that her behaviour is only to be expected given all the recent (more)...
- 9/20/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) turns to Max Branning (Jake Wood) in a fortnight's time in the hope that he'll help raise the funds to save the Mitchells from financial ruin. Max, however, is bogged down with money troubles of his own - hence the reason why he conned the Mitchells in the first place! Lauren (Madeline Duggan) and Abi (Lorna Fitzgerald) hand over their Christmas lists and insist on having a real tree this year, as opposed to their usual artificial one. With Phil in one ear and his family in another, Max resorts to selling his watch online in a bid to raise some spare cash. Later, Phil suggests to Max that they scam Phil out of a shedload of cash and solve both their money woes in one fell swoop. Max insists that he's no crook, but Phil tries to remind him otherwise as he mentions...
- 11/22/2009
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
When Tanya (Jo Joyner) discovers that Lauren (Madeline Duggan) and Abi (Lorna Fitzgerald) have been using her situation with Max (Jake Wood) to their advantage, she decides to turn the tables on her daughters in tonight's episode of EastEnders. Trying not to burst into laughter, Max and Tanya explain to the girls that their father's situation is a lot worse than it actually is. Devastated (more)...
- 7/24/2009
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
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