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Courtney Cox denies Friends film rumour

Lynn Rowlands-Connolly — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:20:41 +0000

Friends star Courtney Cox has denied rumours that a spin-off film of the hugely popular show will be made. In an interview with the Daily Mirror, Cox was asked if it’s true the film is in the pipeline, and she replied, “That would be a negative. “We’re not. I can’t imagine it. I don’t know. I just [...]

Corrie’s Ryan Thomas and Tina O’Brien have separated

Lynn Rowlands-Connolly — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:50:00 +0000

Corrie actors Ryan Thomas and Tina O’Brien – who played on-screen husband and wife – have split up after what the Sunday People describes as “a series of bitter rows.” According to the paper’s report, Tina left the couple’s home with their one-year-old daughter Scarlett last week and sources close to the couple reckon she “has [...]

COUNTRY HOUSE REVISITED

Lisa McGarry — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:44:47 +0000

It’s been a year since renowned businesswoman Ruth Watson advised the owners of stately homes how to diversify and raise revenue to secure the future of their unique properties. Now she’s back, checking up on some familiar faces to see if they took her advice or carried on regardless. Last year Ruth met Mary-Anne and [...]

Special web episodes of Coronation Street announced

Lynn Rowlands-Connolly — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:00:29 +0000

Coronation Street bosses have reportedly lined up three special web episodes of the show which will feature Tony Gordon as he voices his thoughts on how best to confess to his fiancé Maria that he killed Liam. The online only shows will feature Tony alone in his office at Underworld holiding a gun, leaving us to [...]

Collision premieres on ITV1

Lisa McGarry — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:06:13 +0000

Detective Inspector John Tolin (Douglas Henshall) returns to work after an extended period of leave following the tragic death of his wife. Tolin is a damaged man, but he’s anxious to move on and get back to work. His first case is an investigation into multiple pile up on the A12 – not normally a matter [...]

The Sarah Jane Adventures – Mona Lisa’s Revenge

Lisa McGarry — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:01:37 +0000

Strange forces bring the Mona Lisa to life, as the adventure series starring Elisabeth Sladen continues. Clyde’s proudest day turns into a nightmare when he discovers that fine art can be dangerous and, when a school trip descends into disaster, the gang find themselves trapped without Sarah Jane’s help, as the awesome abomination stirs. Thursday 12 November 4.35-5.00pm [...]

Corrie’s Ryan Thomas in drink-drive incident

Lynn Rowlands-Connolly — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:01:50 +0000

Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas – who plays Jason Grimshaw in the show – has apparently been questioned by police in connection with a drink-drive collision. 25-year-old Ryan was reportedly quizzed over the incident – which took place in the early hours of last Saturday morning – when a car hit a lamp-post in Manchester city [...]

Tupele Dorgu to quit Coronation Street

Lynn Rowlands-Connolly — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:33:02 +0000

One of Coronation Street’s favourite characters, Kelly, will shortly be off our screens as Tupele Dorgu, who plays the rough-and-ready character, is leaving the show early next year. On ITV’s Corrie website, Tupele said, “I feel privileged to have been part of such an iconic show for five years and I am grateful to everyone [...]

EastEnders star in vigil for “very sick” baby

Lynn Rowlands-Connolly — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:21:29 +0000

EastEnders star Steve McFadden is spending every spare minute at the bedside of his “very sick” baby daughter Amelie, The Sun reports today. Amelie was rushed to London’s Whittington Hospital last Wednesday night suffering from breathing difficulties. Doctors diagnosed bronchiliitis, a condition which causes respiratory distress. Steve and four month old Amelie’s mother, Dr Rachel Green, split [...]

Ruth Jones’ tears at the end of Gavin and Stacey

Lynn Rowlands-Connolly — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:55:55 +0000

Ruth Jones, who plays tough Nessa in Gavin and Stacey, has revealed to the PA that she was “in tears for a week” as the filming for the popular series came to an end. She also talked about how her co-stars were similarly “awash” with tears. Ruth said, “It sounds silly I know, but it’s been a [...]