A sequel to The Railway Children has been announced more than 50 years after the original – with Jenny Agutter due to reprise her role as Roberta Waterbury. Sheridan Smith and Sir Tom Courtenay will join Call The Midwife star Agutter, 68, in the cast, with filming due to start on 10 May. The sequel,
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Madonna and Levi’s have paid tribute to “kind” and “sweet” model and singer Nick Kamen, “the man who made the 501 even more iconic”. Kamen, who was best known for stripping off in a launderette to wash his jeans in the famous 1980s Levi’s advert, also had a music career and was considered a protege
British model and singer Nick Kamen, who appeared in the famous 1980s Levi’s launderette advert and was also considered a protege of Madonna, has died aged 59. A friend of the family confirmed the news. It is understood the star, who was born in Essex, died on Tuesday night after a long illness. Friend Boy
Bridget Jones is on a list of international celebrities granted VIP status under the government’s new points-based immigration system. V good, she would write in her diary. Renee Zellweger, the Texan actress who played the 30-something singleton who cooked blue soup, wore enormous pants and drank and smoked too much, tops the list. She is
Noel Clarke’s Kidulthood co-star Adam Deacon has alleged he was a victim of the actor for 15 years, saying the star sabotaged his career and that his “gaslighting” led to “the complete breakdown” of his mental health. Deacon made the claims in a statement saying he believes “every single word” of the allegations made by
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Police are investigating reports base jumpers have been leaping off the set built for a Mission: Impossible film. A tweet from the Derbyshire Dales Response Unit said: “Stoney Middleton. Reports of people jumping off this film set with parachutes. We attend to complete an area search but don’t find them. Enquiries ongoing…” The quarry in
Game Of Thrones actress Esme Bianco has sued Marilyn Manson – accusing him of sexual, physical and emotional abuse. In the lawsuit, she accuses him of violating human trafficking laws by bringing her from England to California. This was allegedly under the pretence that she would star in music videos and movies, but these roles
Sky and production company Vertigo Films have dropped Noel Clarke from any future productions after he was accused of sexual harassment and bullying. BAFTA described the allegations as “abhorrent” and claims it did not know about them until after Clarke received his most recent award. “Sky stands against all forms of sexual harassment and bullying
BAFTA has suspended Noel Clarke’s membership and his recent award for outstanding contribution to British cinema after allegations against him. It comes after The Guardian published claims of sexual harassment against the actor and director that he says he “vehemently denies”. In a statement, BAFTA said: “In light of the allegations of serious misconduct regarding
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Elliot Page has said it was “crucial and important” to publicly come out as transgender at a time the community is experiencing a “horrible backlash”, in a new televised interview with Oprah Winfrey. The Hollywood actor has spoken to the US TV host for what will be his first broadcast interview since he announced his
It’s been a busy couple of years for James Newman. As well as writing songs for some of the biggest artists in the world, he has also been preparing to perform at the Eurovision Song Contest. “It’s been crazy,” he told Sky News. “I’ve had such a whirlwind two years.” Image: Newman will perform for
For so many people, not being able to work in theatres and performance venues for the last year has been challenging both mentally and financially. It wasn’t just performers that were left in the dark when the house lights came down – lighting crews, sound technicians, musicians and stage managers were among those who suddenly
*** WARNING: THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE LATEST EPISODE OF LINE OF DUTY, SEASON SIX, EPISODE SIX. DO NOT CONTINUE READING IF YOU ARE NOT UP TO DATE. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED *** It’s the big question the nation wants answered: No, not how Boris Johnson really refurbished his flat (that’s second on the
It’s binge-worthy TV shows that have been helping to get us through lockdown over the past year. Now, the best series and programmes have been nominated for this year’s BAFTA TV Awards, with Small Axe, The Crown and I May Destroy You leading the way. Here are the nominations in full. Image: Billie Piper stars