BBC Call The Midwife's Laura Main's life off-screen from Aberdeen upbringing to role as Princess Fiona

tried to play matchmaker for her daughter (Meg Bellamy) for Prince William after they met at St Andrews University.The Duchess of Cambridge’s uncle Gary Goldsmith has blasted the depiction on an episode of the Daily Mail’s podcast The Crown: Fact or Fiction.He claimed he “stopped” watching the show because it became “very difficult to watch.”“It started becoming ridiculous and fantastical,” he began. “Carole isn’t that manipulative evil person — coming up with ways by which she can force her way into the royal family,” Goldsmith continued.

Netflix is causing a lot of fans and critics to dub it the ‘new Traitors’, noting the glaring similarities between the two.The Trust: A Game of Greed is an eight-episode series, with the first three premiering on Netflix today (January 10), and the remaining episodes arriving before the end of the month.In the show, a group of 11 players are brought together and given the chance to split a prize pot of $250,000 (£196,000). However, on each episode, the players are given a chance to vote each other out of the competition, increasing their own share of the money.Players are also made to take part in a series of tests, including having to rank each other on values such as intelligence and promiscuity.

A deep chill has beset Scotland and the Met Office says the country is set to face more days of icy temperatures and sunshine.

Police have launched an investigation into the death of a man who was found on an Aberdeen street.

BBC The Traitors' host Claudia Winkleman confessed she was nervous about the second series of the show, as she really wants fans to love it. At Ardross Castle, where the show is filmed, Claudia chatted with the Mirror about the success of the show and her hopes for the new series, which started this week... Are you nervous about the second series of The Traitors? I really want the people who loved it the first time to love it for a second, and we feel very responsible.

The ultimate game of deception, backstabbing and trust has returned as the second series of The Traitors has kicked off on the BBC.

Danni Menzies returns to screens today as part of a long-awaited A Place in the Sun spin-off.

Vogue Williams has been making the most of her time in snowy Scotland as she and husband Spencer Matthews could be seen taking a dip in a freezing cold lake on New Year's Eve. Model Vogue, 38, and ex-Made in Chelsea star Spencer, 35, have spent the festive period with their three young children -Theodore, five, Gigi, three, and Otto, 19 months - at their sprawling Scottish family estate, Glen Affric.The family's trip has consisted of cosy family outings, lots of gym sessions and "very chilled" time altogether, as well as freezing cold lake plunges - something that Vogue isn't as keen on as her husband is. Taking to Instagram, the mum-of-three shared a string of clips of her getting into a freezing lake alongside Spencer and a pal.

A TikTok star from Glasgow has told how he went from losing his mum at just six years old and being taken into care to owning two successful wrestling businesses.

Claudia Winkleman has said she originally declined to present hit reality show The Traitors to prioritise her family life.

Claudia Winkleman has made an admission about her position on The Traitors as she prepares to ditch the sequins for a black cloak once more. The reality show became a runaway hit last year and is set to return for a second series next month (January).

The BBC announced last month that it would be releasing another new adaptation of an Agatha Christie novel this Christmas. Murder is Easy is a two-part thriller adapted by Siân Ejiwunmi-Le Berre and directed by Meenu Gaur which features an all-star cast including Mathew Baynton and Morfydd Clark. The drama begins in 1954 when Fitzwilliam (David Jonnson) meets Miss Pinkerton (Penelope Wilton) on the train to London.

The Royal Family take part in many traditions each Christmas - some of which are classic and others which are unique to them. From attending a church service, just like many of us up and down the UK to opening their presents on Christmas Eve to pay homage to their German heritage, the royals' day will be enjoyed by everyone. But every year, the family attracts huge amounts of criticism for one custom that traditionally takes place on Boxing Day.

The Met Office has declared this year an official white Christmas after snow fell in parts of the UK..

Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa's journey to stardom hasn't been a walk in the park, as he's battled with depression and homelessness.The Rwandan-Scottish actor, who shot to fame on Netflix's Sex Education, has become the 14th Time Lord, following in the footsteps of Jodie Whittaker, David Tennant, and Matt Smith. But what's the story behind this 31 year old actor? Let's delve into his off-screen life, from his struggles with homelessness to his fight for privacy, breaking stereotypes and the question he's always asked. Born in Rwanda, Ncuti and his family moved to Scotland amidst the 1994 genocide.

Each year we're treated to a Christmas special of Call the Midwife, which never fails to gather the entire family for a festive night in. One star of the hit BBC show, which takes on important storylines with a heartwarming charm, is Laura Main who plays caring nurse Shelagh Turner. Laura, 46, has become a beloved character in Call the Midwife and has been a part of the cast since the TV show first aired in 2012.

The new year is nearly upon us and it’s shaping up to be a hot one in TV land as more and more countries get in on the premium drama series act. Here, we round up 15 of the buzziest titles you’re set to hear much more about over the coming year, from Doctor Who to The Count of Monte Cristo to Netflix Italy’s pornography drama Supersex.

Christmas Day for the Royal Family is a day packed full of unique traditions, but it isn't just a time for roast turkey, mince pies and carols as it also sees one of the King's closest relatives celebrate her birthday. She is a treasured member of the monarch’s inner circle and trusted friend who was born in Belgravia on Christmas Day in 1936 as the second child of the Duke and Duchess of Kent.The Princess is now the eldest female member of the Royal Family, and the second eldest overall behind her brother, Prince Edward, Duke of Kent. Princess Alexandra Helen Elizabeth Olga Christabel of Kent was born on December 25, 1936 to Prince George, Duke of Kent and Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark.The princess was born on Christmas Day like her aunt, Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester.

Dougray Scott is a Scottish actor famed for his roles in major blockbuster films, plus a string of hit TV shows.The 58 year old has been acting for decades, and thanks to his talent and extensive CV, he's also the recipient of a BAFTA and an International Emmy Award for his performance in the 2021 Scottish crime drama series, aptly titled, Crime. However, away from the glitz and glamour of showbiz, what else do we know about Dougray, who is currently portraying Marcus Grainger in season two of BBC One's Vigil? Rather than being underwater like series one, the second series of the hit show instead takes place in the sky, where Amy Silva (Suranne Jones) and Kirsten Longacre (Rose Leslie) must solve a new murder surrounding military drones.

The late Queen Elizabeth II needed some reassurance that it would be alright for her to die at Balmoral according to a new documentary.