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The ITV drama Mr Bates vs. the Post Office has become the British broadcaster’s biggest new drama in over a decade, beating even the launch of Downton Abbey back in 2010.

It has been a tough year for Amy Nuttall.The former Emmerdale star broke up with her husband of 11 years, Andrew Buchan, in August following allegations of him cheating, before losing her mum to a glioblastoma brain tumour in October. Five months on, Amy is still dealing with the loss of her mum Elaine, and recently admitted that she had experienced “one of the hardest” days of grief so far. She has just released a single in her memory, called Thank You Mother, for The Brain Tumour Charity.

Andrew Buchan, who has starred in hit TV series such as The Crown and Better, has encountered a rocky few years. He was hit with drama when it was reported he had cheated on his Downton Abbey star wife Amy Nuttall and was said to have broken their seven marriage rules.The actor, 45, hails from Stockport, Cheshire, and began his acting career in theatre before securing his first TV role in 2006 when he appeared as St. John Rivers in the mini-series Jane Eyre.

Michelle Dockery is back in another period drama – but she has swapped 1920s high society for the two-tone music scene of the 80s. In BBC drama This Town – from the pen of Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight – Michelle plays Estella, a mother and singer who never hit the big time, due to her difficult relationship with alcohol. Against a background of social unrest and IRA terrorist threats, a group of young people harness the power of music to escape their grim reality.

Downton Abbey's Lady Mary, played by Michelle Dockery, is all set to surprise her fans with a tough new look in the creator of Peaky Blinders' latest series. As Lady Mary, she was the picture of elegance, but now, nine years after Downton Abbey finished, she's coming back to our screens as Estella Quinn, a much more rough-around-the-edges character, in This Town. Estella has a hard life; she's been kicked out of Birmingham by the IRA and her husband who uses guns.

Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville has reportedly been spotted on a celebrity dating app following his divorce.The star, 60, is said to have set up a profile on the VIP matchmaking service Raya, which connects A-listers looking for love.The invite-only dating app costs its famous members £20 per month, with the actor said to have used his verified Instagram page, which has 177,000 followers, to get access. In 2023, Hugh called it quits on his marriage to wife Lulu Evans, 55, after 25 years.The pair tied the knot in 1998 and renewed their wedding vows in Las Vegas five years ago. However, a spokesperson for the actor confirmed last September that they had gone their separate ways.

“Downton Abbey” film is coming to the silver screen.According to star Imelda Staunton — who played Lady Maud Bagshaw in the first two movies — a threequel is set to premiere sometime next year.“The Crown” alum, 68, spilled the royal tea in a recent interview with BBC Radio 2 host Zoe Ball.“There will be the final film – there you go,” Staunton dished.Ball then quipped that she hopes that the “Shakespeare in Love” star won’t be reprimanded for revealing the info.“I don’t care,” Staunton bluntly said.The Sun reported Wednesday that the cast will begin shooting this summer at Highclere Castle in Hampshire, England, for a 2025 debut.According to the outlet, Paul Giamatti is also set to reprise his role as Harold Levinson.He last made an appearance on the Julian Fellowes historical drama in a 2013 Christmas special alongside Shirley MacLaine.Two big-screen adaptions based on the 2010 series of the same name were previously released in 2019 and 2022.The OG show ran until 2015, across five seasons, taking the influential Crawley clan and their estate servants throughout the turmoil of the 1910s and 1920s.The ensemble cast included Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern as the Earl and Countess of Grantham, as well as Maggie Smith as the Dowager Countess.Smith’s character met her demise in the second film, titled “Downton Abbey: A New Era,” in 2022.Rounding out the show’s ensemble are Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Raquel Cassidy, Brendan Coyle, Michelle Dockery, Kevin Doyle, Michael Fox, Joanne Froggatt, Harry Hadden-Paton, Robert James-Collier, Allen Leech, Phyllis Logan, Sophie McShera, Lesley Nichol and Penelope Wilton.Bonneville, 60, previously discussed how the franchise was beginning to weigh him down.“I suspect, on a

Ever wondered what happened to the original cast of Casualty? The British medical drama series has been a firm favourite with UK viewers since it first aired. With its gripping storylines, complex characters and standout performances, Casualty has become one of the longest-running and most loved medical dramas in British TV history.The first season of Casualty introduced us to a brilliant cast, each bringing their own unique touch to their characters and making a name for themselves in the industry.

Amazon Prime Video’s latest twisty thriller will intrigue viewers – and have them scratching their heads, according to star Peter Serafinowicz. “I don’t know how to explain the show. It’s pretty nuts!” exclaims Peter, who plays Detective Chief Inspector Danny in the series.

Marcus Collins, the ex-boyfriend of Strictly Come Dancing star Robin Windsor, has shared a heartfelt tribute following the dancer's tragic death at 44. The sad news of Robin's death was announced on Tuesday, 20 February, with tributes pouring in from his friends, fans and celebrity pals.

It’s been a chaotic start to the year for Will Mellor – and he couldn’t be more thrilled.The actor thrives on drama and reveals that he’s at his happiest when everything is going on around him. “I’m very grateful for it,” grins Will, 47, who has spoken bravely about his battles with depression in the past. “I like chaos.

ITV's upcoming medical drama, Breathtaking, gives us a glimpse into the real-life struggles faced by NHS medics all across the country during the Covid-19 pandemic that gripped the globe at the start of the decade. The series focuses on Dr Abbey Henderson, an acute medicine consultant, and her team as they grapple with the initial outbreak of the deadly virus and a shortage of supplies.The show portrays the tough choices that healthcare professionals had to make during this time.The drama highlights the lack of proper PPE, infection rates, and how hospitals managed before and during the lockdown imposed by then Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

We go back to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in ITV1’s latest drama. Downton Abbey actress Joanne Froggatt stars as Dr Abbey Henderson, a front-line hospital consultant who fights to save her patients as the mystery virus becomes an ever-growing threat. Breathtaking is based on a book by journalist-turned-medic Rachel Clarke and has been adapted for the screen by doctor-turned-screenwriter Jed Mercurio.

For over twenty years, Irish actor Allen Leech has been delighting audiences with his phenomenal performance skills and stellar on-screen presence, with the much loved star dabbling in everything from period dramas to Oscar winning movies throughout his impressive career. But while most of us will know him best for playing Tom Branson in Downton Abbey, or his memorable turn as Paul Prenter in Bohemian Rhapsody, this week fans will be able to catch Allen in a brand new drama for Channel 5, called Too Good To Be True.

Kara Tointon has opened up about being away from her kids to film Channel 5's Too Good To Be True, with the ex-EastEnders star admitting that it was a difficult experience. The mum-of-two shares Frey, five, and Helly, three, with ex-fiance Marius Jensen.The couple split up in 2022 after six years together. Kara, 40, is starring in Channel 5's latest drama as Rachel - a penniless single mum with a troubled past and a violent ex-boyfriend - acting opposite Downton Abbey star Allen Leech.

Downton Abbey will reportedly make a return to TV screens, eight years and two movies since its last series.The beloved period drama aired its final episode on Christmas Day 2015, and was then followed by two movie spin-offs in 2019 and 2022.The show, which was previously filmed at the lavish Highclere Castle in Hampshire, followed the aristocratic Crawley family, and their servants, throughout the societal changes and world events of the 1910s and 20s.The final episode saw Lady Edith (Laura Carmichael) finally tie the knot with Bertie (Harry Hadden-Patton), after she had been rather unlucky in love across the previous six seasons. Revealing the news of the show's upcoming return, a source told the Daily Mail: "Filming has been going on for a few weeks now, it is all very, very secret.There are people working on it who have never seen secrecy like it.

Rachel is a penniless single mum with a troubled past and a violent ex-boyfriend in new four-part drama Too Good To Be True. But Kara Tointon still managed to find an aspect of her character’s life that made her feel a tiny bit jealous.

Iconic British medical drama Casualty has been a favourite for UK viewers since it first aired. Derek Thompson, who played Charlie from the start, is set to leave in scenes that will air later this year.The show's original cast made a big impact, but where are they now? Let's take a look at what some of the stars are up to now... Derek Thompson Derek Thompson, who plays Charlie Fairhead in Casualty, is the longest-serving cast member of the show.

Throughout the first week of January, ITV viewers at home have been gripped by fresh new drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office, which followed the real life journey of several sub-postmasters who were wrongfully accused (and in some cases even charged) with stealing from the Post Office, thanks to a Horizon computer error.The show, which spanned across four nights in total, saw a star studded cast including Toby Jones, Will Mellor and Julie Hesmondhalgh bring the story to life, including their ongoing fight for justice and compensation for the hundreds of people that were still affected by the error. In emotional scenes, fans saw the toll of the scandal with their own eyes, with several of the accused having lost their jobs, their homes and in some cases even having taken their own lives after struggling to cope with the mental toll of being wrongfully blamed for the error.

As the nation continues to be gripped by ITV’s latest drama Mr.Bates vs The Post Office, more and more people have been discovering the truth about the Horizon post office scandal which saw hundreds of sub-postmasters and mistresses falsely accused and charged with stealing money due to a computer error throughout the 00s. Bringing the stories to life is a star studded cast, including former Emmerdale and Downton Abbey actress Amy Nuttall who has been capturing the hearts of viewers as Lisa, the wife of Lee Castleston - one of the post-masters who faced criminal charges and huge financial losses as a result of the Horizon scandal.

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.

It’s set to be a star-studded Christmas for the Brassic gang, with the Sky comedy welcoming The Crown’s Imelda Staunton and comedian Greg Davies to the cast for its festive special. Although for Tom Hanson, who plays Leslie ‘Cardi’ Titt on the show, filming with Imelda felt more like a family reunion. “I’ve known Imelda for quite a while because she’s friends with my parents,” says Tom, who is the son of Downton Abbey ’s Samantha Bond and actor Alexander Hanson.

From chatty cop Lizzie Maddox in Lewis to Waterloo Road ’s warm-hearted headteacher Kim Campbell, Angela Griffin often shines as likeable characters. However, the former Corrie star takes on the role of a cold, uncaring detective in a new Paramount+ thriller – and admits it was a welcome change. Angela, 47, plays DI Aline Edgeworth, who is investigating multiple murders in an idyllic seaside town in which local doctor Tom (Spencer and Poldark star Jack Farthing) is the main suspect.

The Serial Killer's Wife star Annabel Scholey has opened up about the intimacy rehearsals required for "athletic sex scenes" in the Paramount+ thriller.The 39-year-old, who is best known for her roles in The Split and The Sixth Commandment, plays Beth - the titular Serial Killer's Wife whose life unravels when her husband is arrested for murder. Speaking to OK! an in exclusive interview, Annabel revealed what it was like rehearsing sex scenes with an intimacy coordinator with her co-star, Poldark 's Jack Farthing (Tom). "When we got on to set for the more athletic sex scenes, it was a dance," she said.

She may be best known for her role as the no-nonsense Mrs Patmore in Downton Abbey but actress Lesley Nicol recently suffered the loss of her husband David. Lesley adopted the bear shortly after her husband’s death last May, when he was rescued from a tiny cage on a bear bile farm and taken to their sanctuary. Meeting him for the first time while he was still in rehabilitation in the sanctuary, Lesley felt an instant and unexpected connection with the bear and named him 'King Darbs' after her beloved husband.

Former Emmerdale and Downton Abbey star Amy Nuttall is heartbroken after her mum passed away from a brain tumour, following her reported split from her husband for a second time. The 41 year old actress shared the devastating news on Instagram with a collection of photos of her beloved mum. Amy wrote: "My heart is beating loudly whilst I write this.

Married at First Sight UK viewers were left stunned by Peggy Rose’s lavish family home as they spotted bizarre details. During Monday night’s episode (6 November), the couples invited their partners to experience their real lives away from the show.

All Creatures Great and Small star Patricia Hodge will be a familiar face to fans of TV. The 77 year actress got her small screen break in Rumpole of the Bailey in 1978 and went on to appear in hit shows including Downton Abbey and Miranda.The TV veteran is currently starring as Mrs Pumphrey in the Channel 5 reboot of 1970s series All Creatures Great and Small. In the show, Patricia plays an affluent widow and regular client of Farnon’s veterinary practice - meaning she often comes into contact with main character James Herriot, played by Nicholas Ralph.

Time was a huge hit when it first appeared on TV screens with Stephen Graham taking on the role as prison officer Eric McNally, while Sean Bean portrayed Mark Cobden. Eric and Mark won't feature in the second series of the Jimmy McGovern-penned drama as it's set to take places in a women's prison. Arriving at Carlingford Prison on the same day, Orla, Abi and Kelsey are thrown together to face an unfamiliar world.

The Big Brother reboot has been taking over our lives as of late - and if we're being honest - we're not about to change that any time soon. Since the fresh batch of new housemates entered the iconic Big Brother house earlier this month, plus new hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best took to the job like a duck to water, our evenings have been filled with enormous amounts of entertainment.

Big Brother made its comeback last week and fans of the iconic series have already been treated to drama, wholesome moments, and, of course, heaps of laughter. Floral shirt-loving housemate Jordan Sangha was quick to win over viewers with his dry sense of humour and witty one-liners. But away from the cameras, what else do we know about Jordan? What age is he? Jordan is one of the younger contestants in the Big Brother house this year, as he turned 26-years-old on the show.

Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville's wife Lulu was reportedly seen breaking down 'in tears' at a pub as she confided to friends about her shock marriage split from the actor. News of their split, after 25 years of marriage, emerged on 29 September, a week after the Downton Abbey actor, 59, was seen not wearing his wedding ring at the recent nuptials of Michelle Dockery, 41, and Jasper Waller-Bridge and without his partner.The split was confirmed to The Sun by a spokesperson for Hugh, who lived with his wife in West Sussex, on Friday.

Poppy Chancellor, the daughter of Downton Abbey star Anna Chancellor, has tragically passed away aged 36. Anna, who worked as an illustrator and paper-cut artist, was battling acute myeloid leukaemia before her untimely passing. Her death was confirmed by her family who shared a statement on Instagram, which read: "To all you wonderful and most loved friends of Poppy.

Hugh Bonneville has split from his wife Lulu Williams after 25 years of marriage. Rumours of the split were sparked after Hugh, 59, was seen without his wedding ring, and wife, at the recent nuptials of his Downton Abbey co-star Michelle Dockery and husband Jasper Waller-Bridge. Hugh and Lulu, 55, tied the knot back in November 1998 and first met as teenagers before losing contact and later re-uniting in their 30s when Hugh's mother reintroduced the pair.

Hugh Bonneville has split from his wife of 25 years, it has been confirmed.The Downton Abbey actor, 59, was seen not wearing his wedding ring at the recent nuptials of Michelle Dockery, 41, and Jasper Waller-Bridge and without his partner. A week later, it's been revealed that he and wife Lulu, 55, had gone their separate ways.The split was confirmed to The Sun by a spokesperson for Hugh, who lived with his wife in West Sussex, on Friday. A source told the newspaper: “It’s a shame as locally they were known to be a very sociable couple.

Downton Abbey actress Michelle Dockery has tied the knot with Jasper Waller-Bridge, seven years after the death of her fiancé John Dineen. Michelle, 41, wed Jasper, 35, who is the younger brother of Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge, in a stunning ceremony in London on Saturday 23 September, surrounded by their nearest and dearest. The newlyweds were photographed leaving a church in the capital after exchanging vows, with Michelle, who played Lady Mary Crawley in Downton Abbey, sporting a chic satin gown while Jasper looked dapper in a traditional three-piece navy blue suit.