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Hot off the heels of Fool Me Once, Netflix is set to release another thriller adapted from a Harlan Coben novel and there are lots of familiar faces in the cast.The series, which is based on the 2014 novel, previously cast Slow Horses actress Rosalind Eleazar as the lead Detective Kat Donovan, with filming already underway. Joining Rosalind in the production is EastEnders star Jessica Plummer, Fool Me Once’s Richard Armitage, Three Little Birds’ Lenny Henry, Happy Valley’s Steve Pemberton, and The Stranger’s Paul Kaye.

EastEnders appeared to accidentally air a swear word during its recent New Year's Day episode. The pre-watershed BBC soap found itself in an awkward blunder as the F-word was broadcast while a group of Walford residents were seen clubbing to bring in 2024.

An EastEnders star has told how he was 'mortified' by having to do nude scenes in a role before achieving fame on the BBC soap. Ben Hardy, who celebrates his 33rd birthday today, Tuesday 2 January, played Peter Beale from 2013 to 2015, before actor Thomas Law's return to the role. But prior to his soap career, the star of Bohemian Rhapsody took on one of his most challenging roles.

Peter Beale has been played by a stream of stars over the years – seven to be exact. But never before has an actor reprised their role as the famous Walford resident – until now.Thomas Law, 30, is back in EastEnders picking up the character he left behind 13 years ago. After Thomas’ exit in 2010, Peter was played by Ben Hardy and Dayle Hudson.

For years, we’ve heard that the rom-com is dead, and no one is paying to see those movies—generally mid-sized budget films—in theaters. And that could be true, but the success metrics on streaming sites are obviously different, and the romantic comedy has been thriving on streaming, arguably very specifically on Netflix, which has given a home to this genre in recent years.

Ben Hardy and Jessica Plummer have reportedly called time on their relationship after an eighteen-month romance. The pair had both previously spent separate stints on EastEnders but later met on the set of BBC drama The Girl Before, where they played romantic partners. Ben, 32, and Jessica, 30, grew close during filming and soon began dating, seeming to confirm their romance when they were spotted on a date night in December 2021 .

Jessica Plummer and Ben Hardy have been pictured enjoying a date night in London, seemingly confirming their rumoured romance. Former EastEnders stars Jessica, 29, and Ben, 30, looked loved-up as they shared a kiss and embraced while out in Soho, London recently.The new snaps looked to confirm recent romance rumours, which began circulating back in August when it was claimed they'd enjoyed an evening out together.

Many of us know them as Chantelle Atkins and Peter Beale from EastEnders, but Jessica Plummer and Ben Hardy have been up to a lot since they each departed Albert Square. Ben wrapped up his time in Walford back in 2015, while Jessica was killed off by Gray Atkins (played by Toby-Alexander Smith) in 2020.

Jessica Plummer confirmed her romance with Ben Hardy as they were pictured kissing during a date night. Rumours the pair were romantically involved first began earlier this year in August when it was reported that the former EastEnders co-stars had enjoyed an evening out together.

EastEnders fans are elated to see Jessica Plummer star in a brand new BBC show, The Girl Before. The four-part psychological thriller sees the 28 year old take on the role of a lifetime as she stars as the so called ‘girl before’, Emma, who was murdered in a mysterious minimalistic house.The stunning property has been designed by an enigmatic architect, played by renowned Selma actor, David Oyelowo, who makes sure the occupants abide by his strict list of rules.

When optometrist Pippa (Sydney Sweeney) and musician Thomas (Justice Smith) snag a gorgeous apartment in Montreal, the successful young couple can’t believe their luck, and their excitement quickly turns to curiosity when they discover that their swanky new apartment comes with a full view of their eccentric and attractive across-the-street neighbors (Natasha Liu Bordizzo and Ben Hardy).

Ben Hardy and Jessica Plummer have reportedly been spotted out on a date.The 30 year old and actress Jessica, 28, are both former EastEnders stars, with Ben being one of the many actors to play Peter Beale, and Jessica playing the temporary role of Chantelle Atkins.The pair are currently playing an on-screen couple in a new BBC television show called The Girl Before.The four part psychological thriller is based upon a novel of the same name by J.P. Delaney, and is being filmed in Bristol.

When Ireland is depicted on screen, it is often scenes of lush rolling hills and peaceful countryside cottages. Irish thriller “Pixie” takes a different approach and put the crime world of Ireland on full display.

Thomas Law played Peter Beale in EastEnders from 2006 to 2010, being the fifth actor to take on the role. Ian Beale’s son has been played by two actors since; Ben Hardy, who left the role to find success in Hollywood, and Dayle Hudson who made his debt last year.

Ryan Reynolds might have been the obvious star going into Netflix’ new action film 6 Underground, however, British actor Ben Hardy became an instant hit with fans of the movie after putting on a stellar performance. The 29-year-old stars as Four/Billy, the showrunner. Here he exclusively chats to us about his iconic scene stunt scene at the Cathedral, how he prepared himself mentally for it, injuries sustained and working alongside Ryan Reynolds.

Former EastEnders star Ben Hardy has recalled how terrified he was filming on top of the dome of Florence’s cathedral for his new action movie.