Viola Davis looks stunning in a black and white gown at the premiere of her new movie, The Woman King, held at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on Monday (October 3) in London, England.
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Nancy Reagan and performed by some of them at the White House. A measure of the immortality enjoyed by Gwyneth Powell’s Grange Hill role came in 2009 when the time-travelling drama Ashes to Ashes included a flashback to 1982 with a clip of Mrs McClusky. Gwyneth Powell was born in Manchester on July 5 1946 to Sidney, a factory worker, and Mary (née Bustard).
Her father played in a Salvation Army band in which her mother sang. She acted in productions at Cheadle County Grammar School for Girls, first as Kate in The Taming of the Shrew, instilling in her a love of not just the stage, but also Shakespeare. From the age of 16, she spent five years performing with the National Youth Theatre, during which time she trained as a teacher at Goldsmiths’ College, University of London.
Her teaching skills were never put to use in real life because an agent signed her up after seeing her playing Ursula in Ben Jonson’s Jacobean comedy Bartholomew Fair, performed by the NYT at the Royal Court Theatre in 1966. Taking to the professional stage in rep at the Connaught Theatre, Worthing, she joined as an assistant stage manager in 1967 and, within a year, she was playing Victoria there in the William Francis play Portrait of a Queen. She then had a spell with the Bristol Old Vic company (1968-70).
The first TV role to show off her talents was a leading part in The Guardians (1971), playing Clare Weston, wife of a sinister paramilitary force’s captain. She followed it by starring as a bank clerk – the bored wife of a probation officer – helping thieves with a robbery in the anthology series Villains (1972). Among many character roles on television, Gwyneth Powell popped in and out of soap operas.
Viola Davis looks stunning in a black and white gown at the premiere of her new movie, The Woman King, held at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on Monday (October 3) in London, England.
Hard-Fi played an intimate warm-up show last night (September 29) ahead of their big reunion gigs in Manchester and London.The Staines band announced earlier this year that they would reform for a ‘Stars Of CCTV’ anniversary gig in London, which sold out in 10 minutes.Last night’s gig at Milton Keynes’ 150-capacity Craufurd Arms marked their first since 2014, acting as a warm-up before the main gigs.The band opened with ‘Stars of CCTV”s second track ‘Middle Eastern Holiday’, also playing ‘Gotta Reason’, ‘Tied Up Too Tight’ and ‘Cash Machine’ from the album.
Hayley Atwell dressed to impress as she attended the BFI Luminous Fundraising Gala at The Londoner Hotel on Thursday. The actress, 40, looked sensational in a plunging burgundy gown which draped behind her as she posed on the blue carpet. The Marvel star beamed wearing a radiant palette of makeup as she slicked her brunette tresses back as they cascaded down her back.
Hayley Williams has teased Paramore‘s forthcoming return to the UK, saying that they “already have the plan” in place.The trio announced their long-awaited sixth album ‘This Is Way’ yesterday (September 28) and released its title track. This weekend, Williams and co.
Coronation Street's newest star Channique Sterling-Brown appears to have fitted right into the cast as she shared some unseen party snaps of herself alongside some of the soap favourites.
The rooftops of Manchester city centre will once undergo a spooky makeover as Halloween in the City makes its grand return. The annual event sees giant inflatable monsters take residency on top of some of Manchester's best know buildings.
Michelle Williams is shaking things up as she begins her campaign for the 2023 Academy Awards.
Clayton Davis Not every race is what it seems, and so it goes with the first category decision of the season. Variety has confirmed Michelle Williams’ work as the piano-playing mother in Steven Spielberg’s “The Fabelmans” will be campaigned for the Oscars in best actress, instead of supporting as many pundits had speculated. The film, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, won the prestigious People’s Choice Award and became the undisputed frontrunner in the early days of the awards season. One of the highlights of the cast was Williams’ turn as Mitzi Fabelman, a lover of the arts who serves as an inspiration for her filmmaking son Sammy (played by newcomer Gabrielle LaBelle).
Coronation Street has officially introduced fans to its newest character Dee-Dee Bailey. While she hasn't appeared on screen at the time of writing, her arrival was confirmed by the ITV soap's boss earlier this month. Before September is out, viewers will finally get to meet the much-talked-about Dee Dee Bailey, Ed and Aggie's daughter.
Saudi Arabian media and entertainment giant MBC Group has officially launched its new headquarters in the capital of Riyadh.
A new era. King Charles III got emotional as Queen Elizabeth II‘s funeral came to an end and he received a tribute of his own.
Metropolitan Police in London have reportedly arrested a man for attempting to rush at Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin as she lies in state at Westminster Hall.
Queen Elizabeth's children have led her vigil at Westminster Hall. The late monarch - who passed away on September 8 at the age of 96 following a 70-year reign - is currently lying in state in London and her children King Charles, Anne, Princess Royal, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward headed up a 15-minute vigil to their mother while wearing military dress as they stood by her coffin. King Charles - who asceded to the throne the moment his mother passed - at the head of the edge of the stage, near the head of the coffin while his siblings were arranged on the other sides.
David Beckham is among the thousands of people who have queued up for hours to pay respects to the late Queen Elizabeth, whose coffin is lying-in-state at Westminster Hall.
To celebrate the release of 5 Seconds of Summer's forthcoming album 5SOS5, released September 23, Official Charts is offering you the chance to meet the band in London.
An online retail and software giant run by one of the richest men in Greater Manchester lost over £100m during the first half of the year, it has been revealed.
A royal love story for the ages! Princess Anne’s daughter, Zara Tindall (née Phillips), found an instant connection with Mike Tindall.
Queen Elizabeth II‘s coffin arrived at Westminster Hall on Wednesday, September 14, and her lying in state has officially begun.
Gwyneth Powell - best known for her role as headmistress Mrs McClusky in the BBC show Grange Hill - has died.