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Former Coronation Street star Sally Lindsay leads the cast of latest gripping Channel 5 drama Love Rat. The actress plays Emma, a divorcee whose crumbling love life goes from bad to worse when her life savings are snatched.

Channel 5 thriller Finders Keepers promises to delve into the world of metal detecting - and an ordinary family caught up in a murky situation they aren't equipped to handle. The star-studded cast includes Neil Morrissey, James Buckley and Fay Ripley.

Neil Morrissey and Fay Ripley are two of the national treasures of British television. From Line Of Duty to Cold Feet, Waterloo Road and Midsomer Murders, it is hard to find a drama that the pair have not appeared in. Surprisingly, though, they’ve never starred in a series together – until now, as they team up to play a husband and wife in Channel 5’s new treasure-hunting drama, Finders Keepers.

Actor Neil Morrissey best known for his roles in Men Behaving Badly, Waterloo Road, Line of Duty and The Good Karma Hospital is joining a brand-new drama. He’ll be playing detectorist Martin Stone alongside Cold Feet actress Fay Ripley (who plays Martin's wife Anne Stone) and Inbetweeners star, James Buckley (who will play Ashley Taylor) in Channel 5’s Finders Keepers. Neil is thrilled to be playing Fay’s on-screen husband as the pair have never worked together before despite them appearing in so many iconic British shows.

The tears were flowing as Corrie's Simon Gregson made an emotional best man speech at the wedding of his on-screen dad, Charlie Lawson, who played Jim McDonald on Coronation Street. Simon, 49, has been friends with Charlie, 63, since they met, when Simon was aged just 14. And he certainly delivered when making his best man speech at the nuptials for his TV dad, which took place at Shrigley Hall in Cheshire.The speech was, in equal parts, emotional and hilarious, with Simon getting the crowd crying and laughing, with bride Debbie labelling it as 'unbelievable'.

Strictly Come Dancing star Les Dennis has opened up about his ex-wife Amanda Holden as he revealed they are “not in touch” but he is “happy that she’s happy”. Les, 69, who left Strictly at the weekend with his professional dance partner Nancy Xu, fell head over heels for Amanda three decades ago when he was 40 and Amanda was 22. At the time, they were both starring in a production of The Sound Of Music and officially tied the knot two years later in 1995.

Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden has gushed over her daughter Hollie as she begins high school. Posting a then-and-now picture onto Instagram on Thursday, the 52 year old lovingly wrote as the caption: "Wow.Those years just flew past. Year 7 already.

The line-up for 2023’s Strictly Come Dancing has been announced, with Les Dennis being named as the final contestant to hit the dancefloor.The TV presenter, 69, confirmed rumours that he would be appearing on the celebrity dance show on Good Morning Britain, where he told hosts Ben Shephard and Ranvir Singh how “thrilled” he was to be putting on his dancing shoes. "I'm thrilled to be doing this iconic wonderful show as I approach my 70th birthday! In my career, I’ve always gone for challenges outside my comfort zone and this is the ultimate one! Can’t wait," he said on the show.

Recent photos posted by Amanda Holden suggest she hasn’t a care in the world right now, enjoying luxurious and well-earned breaks away with her family – but all that could be about to change. Big news concerning a rather famous ex of hers is said to be casting a shadow over her holiday happiness.The Britain’s Got Talent judge is said to be “haunted by her past” since it emerged that her former husband, comedian Les Dennis, has reportedly signed up for this year’s series of Strictly Come Dancing . Amanda’s marriage to Les ended after her affair with actor Neil Morrissey came to light in 2000.

Les Dennis has opened up on his failed marriage to Amanda Holden and a "funny" connection he has to his ex's current husband.

Family Fortunes presenter Les Dennis is in a good place when it comes to speaking about his ex-wife Amanda Holden.The 52 year old Britain's Got Talent panelist infamously cheated on Les, 69, with her Happy Birthday Shakespeare co-star Neil Morrissey, which after a media storm brought an end to their five-year marriage. Since then, both parties have found love again and remarried (Les with Claire Nicholson and Amanda with Chris Hughes), but it's not always been plain sailing emotionally for Les, who even took a swipe at Amanda just a few months ago. While speaking to The Sunday Times, though, that sense of resentment seems have dissipated for the comedian, telling the publication: "Amanda was in the papers recently, saying some nice things about me.That was very kind of her.

Les Dennis took a savage swipe at ex-wife Amanda Holden as he poked fun at some racy snaps she shared while on holiday in Paris. Amanda, 52, shared a number of photos of her recent trip to the French capital as she posed in a stylish red satin minidress. One snap saw her drinking cocktails in a lavish bar while another saw the TV star draped over a piano.

Line of Duty star Adrian Dunbar is set to star on ITV's DNA Journey to uncover details of their ancestry which will air later this year.

Neil Morrissey will host his 60th birthday bash at the pub he owns surrounded by his celebrity pals. But it's a far cry from his troubled childhood growing up in care in Stoke-on-Trent. The Line of Duty actor's humble beginnings start in Stafford.

Since we first met the residents of Ramsay Street back in 1986, Britain has proved the most loyal fanbase for Neighbours. So fans are reeling from the news that the soap is due to finish filming this year.

Les Dennis made a cheeky joke about his ex-wife Amanda Holden's affair. The former couple were married for eight years from 1995 to 2003 but in 2000 Amanda, 50, cheated on him with Men Behaving Badly actor Neil Morrissey, 59, in 2000.

Amanda's infidelity. The former Coronation Street star was chatting about his career with panto legend Biggins on the podcast - reports Birmingham Live.

Les Dennis has taken a swipe at his ex-wife Amanda Holden with a joke about her affair with Neil Morrissey.The 67 year old was married to the blonde bombshell from 1995 to 2003 and their marriage took a heavy turn when news broke of her affair with the actor, 59.The pair tried to work on their marriage, giving it another shot in 2001, but ultimately ended it and went their separate ways.

TV star was speaking to Christopher Biggins on a new podcast when he mentioned the cheeky swipe. The tongue in cheek pop, which was hugely self deprecating, cast Les in a brilliant light.

JUST IN: Neil Morrissey: TV's run by educated people with 'zero intelligence'Their two frustrated girlfriends, played by Ash and Caroline Quentin, would often find themselves in the thick of their escapades before the show signed off with three specials in 1998. Although Clunes would be up for getting the show back on screens, he told ITV's Loose Women last year that he wasn't convinced the characters would relate, necessarily, to an audience of the Twenties.

Taken actor, 68, is on The Graham Norton Show tonight alongside his son Micheál Richardson to promote their new film Made In Italy. The Amazon Prime flick sees them play a bereaved father and son struggling to deal with grief.