Chief Productions Sets Kashmiri Beekeeping Doc ‘Pot of Gold’Chief Productions, the UK-based indie, today announced the production of a new documentary titled Pot of Gold in partnership with global humanitarian relief and development charity Human Appeal. The film marks the first fully foreign film to be shot in the mountainous region of Azad Kashmir in Pakistan. The film follows beekeeper Shakeel Khan who has committed his life to learn about the nature of bees and their delicate work. However, his story takes a turn following the impact of the most destructive earthquake the region has ever seen. The film is produced by Billy Offland and directed by Olivier Richomme. Colin Offland is Exec Producer, and Alan Hamilton is the writer. Colin Offland, CEO and executive producer at Chief Productions described the story as “poignant and distinctive.” He said: “It has been an eye-opening and fulfilling experience to be welcomed as the first fully foreign production team in Kashmir, and we’re grateful for the team at Human Appeal for allowing us to bring this story to the screen.”
Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell leaves fans 'crying' as she announces new Aldi role after soap exit
07.01.2023 - 13:49 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Ex-Corrie actress Alexandra Mardell has left her former co-stars and fans 'crying' after revealing her latest job. The actress, who played Emma Brooker in the soap, has announced she's taken on a role with budget supermarket Aldi after her exit from the soap last year.
The bubbly hairdresser first arrived on the cobbles in 2018, and in just four years made a big, pink and glittery impression on the Coronation Street residents.
Initially working as an apprentice at Audrey's salon, Emma's storylines have also included a fling with David Platt, Chesney Brown and Seb Franklin, before a rocky romance almost led her to marrying troublemaker Curtis Delamere.
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Mardell announced her departure from the show in February 2022, with the actress saying it was the 'right time' to go. She departed from the soap in April 2022 .
Now, Emma has moved onto new opportunities, and now she has taken on a role she felt "connected" to, for supermarket giant Aldi, Liverpool Echo reports.
Sharing a video on her Instagram page, the 29-year-old said: "I am… Sausage Casserole! Never felt so connected to a role!". It comes as Alex plays the dish in a new Aldi advert.
A family can be seen tucking into the meal, which a narrator says costs just £2.69 for everyone. Next, a cooking pot, voiced by Alex, says: "Just £2.69?"
Alex's Corrie co-stars have rushed to comment on the clip. Jenny Connor star Sally Ann Matthews said: "Oh my God. That’s totally being assigned as your ring tone. Love it! x", while Georgia Taylor, who plays Toyah Habeeb, said: "Absolute banger".
Meanwhile, fans have left strings of crying laughing emojis, clearly amused my Alexandra's latest gig. One even said it was the 'role you were born to play!'
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