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‘Lost’ star Matthew Fox returns to TV in Peacock’s ‘Last Light’: review - nypost.com - Britain - France - London - USA
nypost.com
27.09.2022

‘Lost’ star Matthew Fox returns to TV in Peacock’s ‘Last Light’: review

streaming, the action-thriller (which Fox also produces) is a dystopian story set in a world where a disruption to the petroleum supply chain sparks a global crisis.Fox, 56, stars as Andy Yeats, an American chemist who lives in London with his wife Elena (Joanne Froggatt, “Downton Abbey”), their 8- year-old son Sam (Taylor Fay) — who’s losing his vision — and college-aged climate activist daughter Laura (Alyth Ross), who’s scornful of her dad’s work (since it involves the fossil fuel industry).When the family is about to go to Paris for Sam’s experimental eye surgery, Andy’s work calls him away him to deal with an oil-related emergency in Luzrah (a fictional place in the Middle East). This angers Elena — who thinks he’s prioritizing work over family — and Laura (because of her principles).As power grids shut down all over Europe and social unrest breaks out, the family scatters to the wind, with Andy in Luzrah, his wife and son in France and his daughter still in England.

Jack Black to read for CBeebies ‘Bedtime Stories’ over Easter weekend - www.nme.com
nme.com
22.03.2024

Jack Black to read for CBeebies ‘Bedtime Stories’ over Easter weekend

Kung Fu Panda star Jack Black is set to read for CBeebie’s Bedtime Stories, followed by Joanne Froggatt, Justin Fletcher and Tom Hardy.Black will kickstart the Easter weekend editions of the show on Friday, March 29, with a reading of Pom Pom Is Super, written by Sophy Henn.Per an official description, the book “tells the story of Pom Pom the panda, who is excited to have his friends come round to play. When they arrive in superhero costumes, Pom Pom thinks he would like to be super too – but he’s not quite sure what he’s super at! With the help of his friends, he soon finds his talents.”Following on from Black on Saturday, March 30, Downton Abbey actress Joanne Froggatt will read Like A Girl by Lori Degman and illustrated by Mara Penny.

‘Downton Abbey’ star slips third and ‘final’ film is coming: ‘I don’t care’ if I get in trouble - nypost.com - county Hampshire - county Love
nypost.com
21.03.2024

‘Downton Abbey’ star slips third and ‘final’ film is coming: ‘I don’t care’ if I get in trouble

“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

Inside the real life story behind ITV's Breathtaking: Dr Rachel Clarke's life from NHS doctor to war hero husband - www.ok.co.uk
ok.co.uk
22.02.2024

Inside the real life story behind ITV's Breathtaking: Dr Rachel Clarke's life from NHS doctor to war hero husband

The three-part ITV drama, Breathtaking, has been nothing short of a huge success, gripping the nation with a fictional version of what frontline life was like for NHS doctors at the height of the Covid pandemic. However, the emotional storyline is closer to the truth than most would care to believe, with the day-to-day life of Dr Rachel Clarke heavily leaned on from events that happen in her book of the same title.

Real life of Breathtaking's Joanne Froggatt - Coronation Street teenage mum, divorce and new mystery man - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
20.02.2024

Real life of Breathtaking's Joanne Froggatt - Coronation Street teenage mum, divorce and new mystery man

Joanne Froggatt has returned to TV screens this week, starring in the new ITV drama Breathtaking, focusing on what it was like being on the NHS frontline during the Covid-19 pandemic. The actress plays an NHS doctor who leads her team on a desperate struggle to deal with the first wave of patients, infected by the virus.

Where is ITV drama Breathtaking filmed? - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Ireland - city Belfast
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
19.02.2024

Where is ITV drama Breathtaking filmed?

A new drama revealing the harrowing reality of what it was like for doctors and medical professionals during the first wave of the pandemic is being aired on ITV. The first episode of the three-part series will be shown on TV screens tonight (Monday, February 19) and follows acute medicine consultant Dr Abbey Henderson, played by Joanne Froggatt, as she struggles with her team to deal with the first wave of Covid-19 patients.

ITV Breathtaking's Joanne Froggatt's life off-screen from heartbreaking split to new love - www.ok.co.uk - county Bates
ok.co.uk
19.02.2024

ITV Breathtaking's Joanne Froggatt's life off-screen from heartbreaking split to new love

Joanne Froggatt is currently starring in the new ITV series Breathtaking, as Dr Abbey Henderson, an NHS doctor working during the Covid pandemic.The three-part drama series launched today (19 February) and is just one of the huge TV roles the actress has secured over her impressive career. Speaking about her new role, Joanne told Mail Online: "Soon after I began reading the first episode I started to cry.That’s never happened to me before in 27 years reading scripts. Nothing I’ve been asked to be a part of has affected me, or shocked me, in the way this story did." Joanne, 43, has also starred in TV shows The Bill, Bad Girls, Robin Hood, Liar and Sherwood, along with being the voice of Wendy in the kids show Bob The Builder.

Breathtaking episode 1 cast: Who stars in new ITV drama? - www.ok.co.uk
ok.co.uk
19.02.2024

Breathtaking episode 1 cast: Who stars in new ITV drama?

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.

Breathtaking star Joanne Froggart on heartbreaking new Covid drama - 'I cried reading the script' - www.ok.co.uk
ok.co.uk
18.02.2024

Breathtaking star Joanne Froggart on heartbreaking new Covid drama - 'I cried reading the script'

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.

Breathtaking star Joanne Froggart - 'We had a two day medical bootcamp for new Covid drama' - www.ok.co.uk
ok.co.uk
18.02.2024

Breathtaking star Joanne Froggart - 'We had a two day medical bootcamp for new Covid drama'

Downton Abbey star Joanne Froggatt stars in ITV1's new coronavirus drama Breathtaking, which follows hospital consultant Abby as she works on the frontline during the pandemic.The three-part drama looks at how NHS workers in one hospital cope with the national crisis, facing shortages of personal protective equipment whilst caring for their colleagues who contract the deadly virus. Ahead of the intense filming process, Joanne, 43, underwent two days in a medical boot camp to prepare for the emotionally-taxing role.

ITV Emmerdale's Amy Nuttall devastated as mum dies from brain tumour just weeks after marriage split - www.dailyrecord.co.uk
dailyrecord.co.uk
20.11.2023

ITV Emmerdale's Amy Nuttall devastated as mum dies from brain tumour just weeks after marriage split

Former Emmerdale star Amy Nuttall has been left devastated following the death of her mother just weeks after splitting from her 'cheating' husband.

ITV Emmerdale's Amy Nuttall devastated as mum dies from brain tumour following husband's 'affair' - www.ok.co.uk
ok.co.uk
20.11.2023

ITV Emmerdale's Amy Nuttall devastated as mum dies from brain tumour following husband's 'affair'

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.

Patrick Massett & John Zinman, Writer-Producers Behind ‘Gold’ And ‘Friday Night Lights’, Sign With IAG - deadline.com - Australia - USA - Chicago - county Howard - county Dallas
deadline.com
12.10.2023

Patrick Massett & John Zinman, Writer-Producers Behind ‘Gold’ And ‘Friday Night Lights’, Sign With IAG

EXCLUSIVE: Patrick Massett and John Zinman, the longtime collaborators known for their work as writers, producers and showrunners, have signed with Independent Artist Group for representation.

Downton Abbey star Michelle Dockery weds Phoebe Waller-Bridge's younger brother in star studded ceremony - www.dailyrecord.co.uk - London - Ireland - Rome
dailyrecord.co.uk
24.09.2023

Downton Abbey star Michelle Dockery weds Phoebe Waller-Bridge's younger brother in star studded ceremony

Downton Abbey and The Gentlemen star Michelle Dockery has tied the knot with Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s brother.

Downton Abbey star marries Phoebe Waller-Bridge's brother after fiancé's tragic death - www.ok.co.uk - London - Ireland - county Allen
ok.co.uk
23.09.2023

Downton Abbey star marries Phoebe Waller-Bridge's brother after fiancé's tragic death

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.

Corrie stars reveal they swapped 'enlightening' soap stories whilst filming The Inheritance - www.ok.co.uk
ok.co.uk
29.08.2023

Corrie stars reveal they swapped 'enlightening' soap stories whilst filming The Inheritance

Coronation Street stars Robert James-Collier and Gaynor Faye may be taking on brand new roles in Channel 5's The Inheritance, however the actors have revealed that they swapped stories from their soap days whilst filming the drama. Gaynor is best known for playing Judy Mallett on the cobbles from 1995 until 1999, while Robert appeared on the show sometime later, starring as Liam Connor from 2006 until the character's untimely death in 2008.

Jed Mercurio Pens ITV Medical Drama About Early Days Of Pandemic Starring Joanne Froggatt - deadline.com - Britain - city Belfast - county Craig - city Henderson
deadline.com
25.07.2023

Jed Mercurio Pens ITV Medical Drama About Early Days Of Pandemic Starring Joanne Froggatt

EXCLUSIVE: Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio has penned an ITV drama about a doctor in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic starring Joanne Froggatt.

Spain’s Atresmedia TV, Buendía Estudios Vizcaya to Adapt ‘Angela Black’ (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - Spain
variety.com
28.06.2023

Spain’s Atresmedia TV, Buendía Estudios Vizcaya to Adapt ‘Angela Black’ (EXCLUSIVE)

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent TOLEDO, Spain — Adding to its bullish line-up of primetime dramas, Spain’s Atresmedia TV is set to adapt “Angela Black,” its second ITV drama makeover from “The Missing” creators, Harry and Jack Williams, after the Spanish commercial broadcaster’s reversion of “Liar.” Currently casting and set to go into production this fall in Bizkaia’s Bilbao, “Angela,” as the Spanish redo is known, is produced by Buendía Estudios Vizcaya with the participation of Atresmedia TV. An original idea of the Williams’ Two Brothers Pictures, “Angela Black’s” international distribution is handled by All3Media International.

‘Sherwood’: BBC Sets Season 2 Director As Lesley Manville & David Morrissey Return For Story Set In Present Day - deadline.com - Britain - county Dane
deadline.com
11.05.2023

‘Sherwood’: BBC Sets Season 2 Director As Lesley Manville & David Morrissey Return For Story Set In Present Day

EXCLUSIVE: James Graham’s BBC drama Sherwood has set three-time BAFTA nominee Clio Barnardas its Season 2 director, as Lesley Manville and David Morrissey confirm they will reprise their roles in a story that will move forward to the present day.

Carolyn Mayling pays tribute to late daughter Rosie in most poignant memoir of the year - www.msn.com
msn.com
13.02.2023

Carolyn Mayling pays tribute to late daughter Rosie in most poignant memoir of the year

Carolyn Mayling's vivacious daughter Rosie was just 11 when she died suddenly in May 2003. "Mummy, I am going to die of this," she had declared fearfully the previous December when she couldn't stop coughing. Carolyn reassured her daughter everything would be fine.

Matthew Fox on Why He Returned to TV After 12 Years for Peacock's 'Last Light' (Exclusive) - www.etonline.com - London
etonline.com
01.09.2022

Matthew Fox on Why He Returned to TV After 12 Years for Peacock's 'Last Light' (Exclusive)

Matthew Fox makes his return to television 12 years after the end of in the new Peacock apocalyptic miniseries, . The 56-year-old actor acknowledged his time away from the spotlight and why he chose this project, which co-stars s Joanne Froggatt, to be the one that marked his TV return.«There’s a lot of reasons. It really came down to I had done a bucket list of things that I wanted to accomplish in the business and the one thing that I hadn’t done is I hadn’t done any executive producing and I really wanted to try that,» Fox, who serves as an EP on the series, tells ET's Matt Cohen. «I wanted to try my hand at it and and have my hand in more elements of the story than just the role that I was portraying.»«Obviously the story itself, the macro backdrop of the story [is] this oil crisis and this family at the core of it that is separated through this crisis and striving to get back together again and be reunited.

Matthew Fox Leads Peacock's Thrilling New Series 'Last Light' - Watch The First Trailer! - www.justjared.com - Paris - London
justjared.com
17.08.2022

Matthew Fox Leads Peacock's Thrilling New Series 'Last Light' - Watch The First Trailer!

The first trailer for Matthew Fox‘s small-screen comeback has just been released!

'Sherwood' Trailer: Lesley Manville, David Morrissey Lead Crime Series Coming to BritBox (Exclusive) - www.etonline.com - Britain - USA
etonline.com
09.08.2022

'Sherwood' Trailer: Lesley Manville, David Morrissey Lead Crime Series Coming to BritBox (Exclusive)

final two seasons of, Lesley Manville is taking on another real-life saga: the 2004 murders in Nottinghamshire, England. And only ET has the exclusive first look at the series written by James Graham, who draws from his firsthand experiences of growing up in the mining village. In, Manville plays Julie Jackson, the wife of a former union activist, whose murder kicks off this drama about a small, fractured community shattered by two unexpected killings and the manhunt that followed.

Peacock Reveals Remaining 2022 Series Premiere Dates, Including ‘Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin’ Starring Adam Devine and Sarah Hyland - variety.com - Berlin - county Harper - city Salem - Beyond
variety.com
29.06.2022

Peacock Reveals Remaining 2022 Series Premiere Dates, Including ‘Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin’ Starring Adam Devine and Sarah Hyland

Sasha Urban editorPeacock announced on Wednesday the premiere dates for its scripted originals for the rest of the year, including Matthew Fox’s “Last Light,” “Vampire Academy,” the “Pitch Perfect” spinoff series “Bumper in Berlin” and the TV adaptation of “The Best Man.”Original series set to premiere in July (and have been previously announced) include six-part drama thriller “Trigger Point” from Jed Mercurio’s HTM Television on July 8, starring Vicky McClure and Adrian Lester; “Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem,” a spin-off of the legendary NBC soap that stars cast members Kristian Alfonso, Peter Reckell and Eileen Davidson on July 11; and comedic thriller series “The Resort” with William Jackson Harper and Cristin Milioti, from writer and executive producer Andy Siara premieres on July 28. In August, Peacock will premiere “The Undeclared War,” a series from BAFTA winner Peter Kominsky that tracks a team of analysts at GCHQ as they combat cyber warfare and premieres on Aug. 18, as well as “Everything I Know About Love,” based on Dolly Alderton’s bestselling memoir, which premieres on Aug.

How Matthew Fox Was Lured Out of ‘Retirement’ to Lead Apocalyptic Thriller ‘Last Light’ - variety.com
variety.com
19.06.2022

How Matthew Fox Was Lured Out of ‘Retirement’ to Lead Apocalyptic Thriller ‘Last Light’

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorMore than a decade after the end of “Lost,” actor Matthew Fox has returned to TV with apocalyptic thriller “Last Light,” which world premiered Friday at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival.The show, which will stream on Peacock and is produced by MGM Intl. TV Productions, envisions a society plunged into chaos when oil supplies are jeopardized. Fox plays one of the world’s leading petro-chemical engineers, while “Downton Abbey’s” Joanne Froggatt plays his wife.

Monte-Carlo Television Festival Opens With ‘Last Light,’ Starring Matthew Fox, Joanne Froggatt - variety.com - France - Monaco
variety.com
18.06.2022

Monte-Carlo Television Festival Opens With ‘Last Light,’ Starring Matthew Fox, Joanne Froggatt

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorThe 61st Monte-Carlo Television Festival opened Friday with a phalanx of stars and TV industry execs walking the blue carpet for the event, attended by Prince Albert II of Monaco and his wife Princess Charlene. The opening screening was the world premiere of thriller “Last Light,” produced by MGM Intl.

Inside Sherwood star Joanne Froggatt's dating life after split from husband - www.ok.co.uk
ok.co.uk
13.06.2022

Inside Sherwood star Joanne Froggatt's dating life after split from husband

In 2020 Downton Abbey actress Joanne Froggatt announced she had split from her husband James Cannon after eight years of marriage. Joanne, 41, who played Anna Bates on the TV series, confirmed the break up from her IT consultant husband in an interview with DThe Telegraph Magazine.

Exclusive: Downton Abbey's Raquel Cassidy and Kevin Doyle open up about Baxter and Molesley’s love story - hellomagazine.com - Canada
hellomagazine.com
31.05.2022

Exclusive: Downton Abbey's Raquel Cassidy and Kevin Doyle open up about Baxter and Molesley’s love story

Downton Abbey cast since the very beginning, the other was a latecomer, joining in the middle of season four, but both are beloved staples in the period drama. RELATED: Michelle Dockery finally breaks silence over heartbreaking Downton Abbey momentKevin Doyle plays bumbling servant-turned-schoolteacher, Joseph Molesley, who show writer and creator Julian Fellowes, called "one of my favourites," on Downton Abbey: The Official Podcast. "Molesley, in the hands of Kevin, became a very poignant character, very subtle, very funny, but also very sad. Which is a very interesting combination to watch and to write," Julian shared. WATCH: The cast reminisces on 12 years of history at the Downton Abbey: A New Era premiereAfter a failed attempt to get closer to Lady Mary's Lady's Maid, Anna (played by Joanne Froggatt), Molesley's love life was fairly non-existent until Raquel Cassidy, who plays rehabilitated thief and Lady’s Maid, Phyllis Baxter, joined the cast.

‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’ Debuts With $1 Million at Thursday Box Office - thewrap.com - Britain - Ireland
thewrap.com
20.05.2022

‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’ Debuts With $1 Million at Thursday Box Office

“Downton Abbey: A New Era,” the follow-up to the 2019 feature film and the latest in the story of the aristocratic Crawley family established in the hit series, earned $1.05 million in its Thursday box office previews from 3,300 screens. “A New Era” opens on 3,815 screens this weekend, which is the widest opening for a Focus Features film in the specialty distributor’s history.

'Downton Abbey' Cast Talks 'A New Era,' New Characters and New Locations (Exclusive) - www.etonline.com - county Allen
etonline.com
18.05.2022

'Downton Abbey' Cast Talks 'A New Era,' New Characters and New Locations (Exclusive)

is back with an anticipated sequel. not only reunites the beloved ensemble cast, but introduces new characters and new locations that helps expand the world of the franchise as it enters into the modern era. Picking up nine months after the first film in 1928, kicks things off with Tom Branson (Allen Leech) getting married to Lucy Smith (Tuppence Middleton), helping to secure the Crawleys’ fortune and fate at Downton.

Michelle Dockery & Laura Carmichael Bring 'Downton Abbey' To NYC For 'A New Era' Premiere - www.justjared.com - New York
justjared.com
16.05.2022

Michelle Dockery & Laura Carmichael Bring 'Downton Abbey' To NYC For 'A New Era' Premiere

Michelle Dockery and Laura Carmichael stick together on the red carpet at the premiere of Downton Abbey: A New Era held at the Metropolitan Opera House on Sunday (May 15) in New York City.

ITV's Liar wins over new fans after being added to Netflix as viewers brand it 'one to watch' - www.ok.co.uk
ok.co.uk
05.05.2022

ITV's Liar wins over new fans after being added to Netflix as viewers brand it 'one to watch'

Fans have gone wild over ITV's Liar after the hit drama was recently added to Netflix. Series one of the psychological thriller was initially released in 2017 and centres on newly-single school teacher Laura (played by Joanne Froggatt) who goes on a date with widower surgeon Andrew Earlham (Ioan Gruffudd). It was a huge hit at the time, with ITV going on to commission a second series, which arrived on screens in 2020.

Monte-Carlo TV Fest Sets Lineup With ‘Last Light’ As Opener; ‘The Offer,’ ‘Lucy & Desi’ & ‘The Tourist’ In Competition – Full List - deadline.com - France - Chicago
deadline.com
02.05.2022

Monte-Carlo TV Fest Sets Lineup With ‘Last Light’ As Opener; ‘The Offer,’ ‘Lucy & Desi’ & ‘The Tourist’ In Competition – Full List

The Monte-Carlo Television Festival has outlined its plans for the 61st edition which takes place in the principality from June 17-21 this year. Vying for the Golden Nymph awards which honor the best in international television production are 21 programs from 12 countries across three categories. They include Paramount+’s The Offer, Amy Poehler’s doc Lucy And Desi and Jamie Dornan-starrer The Tourist.

Downton Abbey star Tuppence Middleton pregnant as she debuts bump at premiere - www.msn.com - Britain
msn.com
26.04.2022

Downton Abbey star Tuppence Middleton pregnant as she debuts bump at premiere

Downton Abbey star Tuppence Middleton is pregnant with her first child. The star debuted her pregnancy bump at the premiere last night. It is unclear who the father of the baby is.

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