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Stephen Tompkinson says death of co-star’s parents put his GBH trial into perspective
- British actor Stephen Tompkinson has described his Educating Rita co-star Jessica Johnson as a “shining light” who looked after him during his grievous bodily harm investigation and trial.
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British TV Drama Star Stephen Tompkinson On Trial For Assault; Star Of ‘Brassed Off’, ‘Ballykissangel’, ‘DCI Banks’ Will Appear In Court Next Month
British actor Stephen Tompkinson, best known for his roles in Ballykissangel and DCI Banks, has been charged with grievous bodily harm (GBH) and will appear to stand trial in an English crown court. Tompkinson has been accused of inflicting harm on another man, beating him and leaving him with a double skull fracture during an […]
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What to watch on TV this week: 6 must-see shows, from 'Sherwood' to 'Who Do You Think You Are?'
Get up to speed with the week's best TV.
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A Christmas Carol, review: Stephen Mangan is an entertaining grump as a Scrooge with daddy issues
It can certainly be said of the Old Vic that they know how to do Christmas. Matthew Warchus’s Dickensian charmer, returning for a fifth year, is an immersive treat from the off: audience members are handed mince pies and satsumas, and entertained by an accordion-led band, while Victorian top-hatted actors do a merry jig. But this socially conscious show ensures you eat your vegetables, too. Thankfully, it has the nous to introduce its Brussels sprouts from the ceiling on mini parachutes (in a jo
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AMC’s Acorn TV Takes U.S. Rights To BBC One Comedy ‘The Other One,’ Starring ‘Avenue 5’s Rebecca Front
EXCLUSIVE: AMC Networks streamer Acorn TV has landed the North American rights to BBC One's estranged family comedy The Other One, which stars BAFTA-winning Avenue 5 actress Rebecca Front. Acorn TV, which has also acquired The Other One in the Netherlands, will premiere the Tiger Aspect show on August 10 in the U.S. and Canada, […]
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GoT actor cast as lead in ITV's Torvill and Dean biopic
Will Tudor stars as Christoper Dean.
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Torvill and Dean Ice Skating Drama Greenlit With ‘Game of Thrones’ Star Will Tudor
The story of Britain’s Olympic-winning ice-dancing pair Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean will be told in a TV drama for ITV in the U.K. Will Tudor (“Game of Thrones”) will play Dean and Poppy Lee Friar (“Ackley Bridge”) portrays Torvill in the 120-minute drama, which Endemol Shine will sell internationally. The film will track the […]
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‘Game of Thrones’ Will Tudor To Star In ITV Drama About British Skating Legends Torvill & Dean
<em>Game of Thrones</em> star Will Tudor is to star in a one-off drama about British skating legends Torvill and Dean. The actor, who starred as Olyvar in the HBO series between seasons three and five, will play Christopher Dean, alongside <em>Ackley Bridge </em>and <em> Eve</em> star Poppy Lee Friar as Jayne Torvill in the two-hour single film. Torvill and Dean is written by <em>Made In Dagenham </em>and <em> Burton and Taylor</em> writer William Ivory and it will tell the story of the skatin
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BBC One Renews ‘The Split’ Divorce Drama For Second Season
Creator Abi Morgan's <em>The Split</em> has been renewed for a second season on BBC One. Produced by Sister Pictures, the first six-episode season completed its UK run on Tuesday and began airing in the U.S. on SundanceTV last week. The female-led legal drama is set in the fast-paced world of London's divorce law circuit and focuses on the Defoe family of lawyers while exploring modern marriage and the legacy of divorce through their eyes. Nicola Walker, Meera Syal, Stephen…
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First look at BBC One's new legal drama The Split
<em></em>As Anthony Head and Chanel Cresswell join the cast.
