Inside Call the Midwife's Violet Buckle star's life including age, business and Shameless role

Candy Spelling gave an update on her daughter Tori Spelling, who has been through a series of personal struggles. "You know what, [she’s] as well as can be expected.

Long-running BBC crime drama Silent Witness is back for its 27th series - and so too are stars Emilia Fox and David Caves. The actors play dedicated forensic pathologists Nikki Fox and Jack Hodgson, partners in and out of the Lyell Centre.

Helen George, beloved for her role as Nurse Trixie Franklin in the hit BBC series Call the Midwife, recently stunned fans with a dazzling transformation for her role as Anna in a production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I at London's Dominion Theatre. Known for her signature long blonde locks as Nurse Trixie, the 39 year old actress showcased a remarkable change with a copper-toned updo for her portrayal of Anna in the musical set in 1860s Bangkok. Helen, who spoke about the challenges of singing in corsets and donning "enormous and heavy" dresses for the role, expressed enthusiasm for the intricate details of Anna's wardrobe, featuring Indian linen and ethnic twists.

With fans over the moon that Call The Midwife character Matthew Aylward is now a series regular, they're now keen to find out more about the man behind the brooding dark and handsome looks, Olly Rix.The 36 year old became involved in the dramatic society during his time studying English Literature at Trinity College in Oxford. After graduation the wannabe actor was awarded a scholarship to train at the London Academy of Music and dramatic Art.There, he did some work with the Royal Shakespeare Company and found himself collaborating with a number of esteemed playwrights.The actor, whose character has finally married Trixie Franklin, played by Helen George, 39, in the latest season is clearly born to play a lothario well - he was born on Valentine's Day.

A monkey is on the loose in a Scottish village after escaping from the Highland Wildlife Park.

Manchester has one of the lowest life expectancy rates for a newborn male, according to published new data which shows men here can expect to live for just over 75 and a half years. For females, the city has the third lowest life expectancy in the country, of 79.2 years.

The Traitors star Evie Morrison is “so proud” to be the last Scot standing in the final five as the BBC show reaches its nail-biting climax tonight.

Scottish comedian Kevin Bridges has been announced as this year's host for the Teenage Cancer Trust event at the Royal Albert Hall. The stand-up comedian, 37, will host "A Night of Comedy" on Tuesday, 19 March with performances from Rob Beckett, Paul Chowdhry, Joe Lycett, Joanne McNally and Seann Walsh, plus special guests who are yet to be announced.This night is a part of the week-long event that will take place at the Royal Albert Hall from 18 March to 24 March to help raise vital funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust charity.There will also be performances from The Who with Orchestra, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Young Fathers and The Chemical Brothers to name a few at the star-studded event.

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The enduring success of Call the Midwife has captivated viewers since its debut in 2012, and one standout star, Laura Main, has become a beloved figure on the midwifery drama. Known for her roles as Sister Bernadette and later Nurse Shelagh Turner, Laura has earned a special place in the hearts of fans having been part of the cast since the TV show first aired in 2012. While she is open about her professional life, the Scottish actress has managed to keep her private life away from the glitz and glam of the showbiz world.

Jamie Dornan, star of BBC's The Tourist, has bravely opened up about the "worst year of his life", revealing the heartache he experienced when he lost his dad.The Fifty Shades of Grey actor, 41, spoke about the tragic time his father passed away from Covid and how he couldn't be there for him in his final moments, describing his emotions at the time as "pretty severe grief and shock". During his recent appearance on the Late Late Show with host Patrick Kielty, Jamie revealed: "It was an extremely difficult time in my life, which is a mad thing to say because we shot The Tourist that year and Belfast came out that year.

A brave Scots survivor abused by his uncle has told how he has been given a "fresh start" after the beast was caged for eight years.

Bargain Hunt presenter Caroline Hawley is one of the most experienced antiques experts, but away from the BBC show, is married to a famous footballer and has a wholesome guilty pleasure. Caroline joined the team of Bargain Hunt during the summer of 2013 after working on BBC's show Flog It! for a year.

A post shared by The Soft Moon | Luis Vasquez (@the_soft_moon)“It is with great sadness that we announce our dear friend, Luis Vasquez has passed away,” the statement read. “Our hearts and thoughts are with his family, friends and extended music family.”“We ask to respect their privacy during this difficult time. If you have a memory of Luis, no matter if you were a close friend of his or not, please feel free to share.

Since The Traitors kicked off earlier this month, we've been getting to know the contestants hoping to walk away with the huge cash prize. Andrew Jenkins, 45, is currently working alongside his Faithfuls to weed out the Traitors and take home the money. During his time on the show, hosted by Claudia Winkleman, viewers have been able to see very distinctive scars around the back of Andrew's head, leaving many wondering how he got them.The scars on Andrew's head were caused by an almost fatal car accident he was in, where he was pronounced dead on the side of a road.

FilmNation Entertainment and Bleecker Street will partner on the worldwide release of Treasure (fka Iron Box), a road trip pic starring Lena Dunham (Girls) and Stephen Fry (The Sandman) that’s set to world premiere as a special gala presentation at this year’s Berlin Film Festival.

Louis Theroux is set to delve into the lives of Paul Mescal and director Baz Luhrmann in the second series of his hit podcast. The Louis Theroux Podcast, available on Spotify, starts back up on Tuesday January 23 with Mescal, who shot to stardom following his role in Irish miniseries Normal People.

ITV’s Love Island is back on our screens with its All Stars spin-off - and while we’ve seen shock bombshells, break-ups and same-sex couples on the show, this series could make history with its first-ever throuple. Kaz Kamwi, 29, is one of the famous islanders in the villa and she’s revealed that she’d be willing to enter a three-way relationship - but only if Ovie Soko, the sought-after basketball player from series five, was a part of it. “If it involves Ovie, I might consider [a throuple].

One Direction is undeniably one of the biggest boy bands of all time, and that is reflected in each member’s very impressive net worth!

Drew Barrymore is embracing nostalgia and sending her love to Adam Sandler!