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Central Junior Television Workshop
The Television Workshop, formerly known as the Central Junior Television Workshop is a British organisation that offers training for young people in performance skills for television, film, radio and theatre. Open to anybody between the ages of seven and 21, entry is by an annual audition process which is held each spring. History The Central Junior Television Workshop was originally set up by Central Independent Television in 1983 to act as a casting pool for young talent in their broadcasting region in the English Midlands.Bhagat, Adrian"Adrian Bhagat put some questions to Ian Smith"''LeftLion.co.uk'' (Retrieved: 13 August 2009) The Workshop has two branches, the original one based in Nottingham and another based in Birmingham, which opened a year later in 1984. The Workshop has been known as several different names over the past including the Central Junior TV Workshop, Carlton Junior TV Workshop, ITV Junior TV Workshop and most recently simply The Television Workshop. Birmingh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Central Independent Television
ITV Central, previously known as Central Independent Television, Carlton Central, ITV1 for Central England and commonly referred to as simply Central, is the Independent Television franchisee for the Midlands. It was created following the restructuring of ATV and began broadcasting on 1 January 1982. The service is owned and operated by ITV plc under the licensee of ''ITV Broadcasting Limited''. Historically Central made a major contribution to the ITV network schedule - especially in entertainment and drama - but today its main responsibility is the regional news service. History Background During the 1970s ATV, the previous Midlands licence holder, was often criticised for its lack of regional output and character. Although ATV had purpose-built a modern colour production complex in the centre of Birmingham, most of its major productions were recorded at its main studios at Elstree in Hertfordshire, a legacy of the period when the company had also served London at the weeke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Molly Windsor
Molly Windsor (born 19 June 1997) is an English actress. Her breakthrough role was in the 2009 Channel 4 television film ''The Unloved'', and has appeared in ''Oranges and Sunshine'' (2010), and ''The Runaways'' (2019). She is best known for her performance in the 2017 BBC miniseries '' Three Girls'', for which she won the 2018 BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress, also being named In 2017, as a ''BAFTA Breakthrough Brit''. Early life Windsor was discovered by the writer and director of BAFTA-winning ''The Unloved'', Samantha Morton, in a local drama school and casting agency, Rama Young Actors. Windsor attended the Nottingham Actors Studio, a not-for-profit CIC organisation, and the Television Workshop, and has signed a contract with London-based talent agency, the Artists Partnership. Career Windsor's first professional acting role was in 2009 as Lucy Manvers in the television movie ''The Unloved'' at age 11. ''The Times'' described her character as "played with an unsettling sti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Justine Thornton
Dame Justine Thornton (born 16 September 1970), styled The Hon Mrs Justice Thornton, is a British barrister and judge of the High Court of England and Wales. Thornton was appointed to the High Court of England and Wales in February 2019, assigned to the Queen's Bench Division. As a lawyer, she specialised in environmental law. Early life and education Thornton was born in Manchester to Labour-voting professionals, Margaret and Stewart Thornton. Her mother was born in Wales, and her orthopaedic surgeon grandfather, who was based in Ammanford, was a speaker on social affairs. The family moved to Nottingham, where Justine was educated at West Bridgford School. As a pupil at West Bridgford Comprehensive School, she appeared to be heading for an acting career. Thornton was a member of the Central Junior Television Workshop at the age of 16. In 1987 she starred as Erica, a rebellious schoolgirl, in "The Visit", the hour-long opening episode of '' Hardwicke House'', an ITV si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anjli Mohindra
Anjli Mohindra (born 20 February 1990) is a British stage, screen and voice-over actress and writer. She is best known for playing aspiring journalist Rani Chandra in the '' Doctor Who'' spin-off series '' The Sarah Jane Adventures'' (2008–2011) and would-be suicide bomber Nadia Ali in the hit BBC One political thriller ''Bodyguard'' (2018). Her other television roles include Surgeon Lieutenant Tiffany Docherty in the BBC One police procedural ''Vigil'' (2021), Detective Constable Josie Chancellor in the ITV crime drama '' Dark Heart'' (2016–2018) and Archie in the Sky science fiction thriller '' The Lazarus Project'' (2022). Early life Mohindra was born on 20 February 1990 in London. She grew up in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, apart from a four-year period on a military base in Germany, where she was the only ethnic minority kid out of 2,000 students at an Armed Forces school. According to Mohindra, her parents are both Hindu in terms of religion, Indian in terms ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lucy Pargeter
Lucy Kate Pargeter (born 1 March 1977) is an English actress, known for her roles as Helen Raven in '' Crossroads'' (2002–2003) and Chas Dingle in ''Emmerdale'' (2002–present). She also finished third in the 13th series of the ITV reality show '' I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!'' in 2013. For her role in ''Emmerdale'', she won the 2019 British Soap Award for Best Actress. Early life Pargeter was born in Nottingham. She trained at the Central Junior Television Workshop and New College, Nottingham. She was a member of the band Paperdolls, which toured with Boyzone in the 1990s and took part in '' Stars in Their Eyes'' as Emma Bunton. Career She has appeared in ''Soldier Soldier'', '' Dalziel and Pascoe'', and played the role of Brenda in the film ''Anita and Me''. However, it is for her roles as Helen Raven in '' Crossroads'' (2002–2003) and Chas Dingle, whom she currently plays in the long-running soap ''Emmerdale'' (2002–present), that she is best known. In Jan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bella Ramsey
Isabella May Ramsey (born in September 2003) is an English actor. She is known for her breakthrough role as young noblewoman Lyanna Mormont in the HBO fantasy television series ''Game of Thrones'' (2016–2019), and subsequent television roles as Mildred Hubble in the 2017 CBBC series ''The Worst Witch'', the voice of the title character in the Netflix animated series ''Hilda'' (2018–present), and Jane Grey in the 2022 Starz drama ''Becoming Elizabeth''. She stars in the 2022 historical comedy film '' Catherine Called Birdy'' and as Ellie in the 2023 HBO adaptation of ''The Last of Us.'' Early life Isabella May Ramsey was born in Nottingham in September 2003. She was schooled online through InterHigh School. She started acting as a hobby at the age of four, through the Loughborough branch of Stagecoach Theatre Arts, which she attended for seven years. She then went to the Television Workshop and began auditioning for professional roles. Career From 2016 to 2019, Ramsey ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harriet Cains
Harriet Cains (born 17 September 1993) is an English actress. She is best known for her role as Jem Walker in the BBC Three series '' In the Flesh'' and Philipa Featherington in Netflix's historical romance drama '' Bridgerton''. Early life and education Cains is from Nottingham. She took acting classes at a drama club called Circle Up for three years before going on to train at the Television Workshop. Career During her time with the Television Workshop, Cains was cast in short films roles as well as '' Hollyoaks Later''. She became aware of auditions in Manchester for the series '' In the Flesh'' and she was cast as Jem Walker. To prepare for the role, Cains watched documentaries about post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety while also talking to people with experience to portray them in a realistic manner. In 2015, Cains was cast as Louisa Blackwell in ''Safe House''. Since 2016, she has appeared in various supporting roles, including Lizzie Hallum for the crime series ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Socha
Michael Robert Socha (born 13 December 1987) is an English actor, known for his roles in the films ''This Is England'' and ''Summer'', and the television series '' This Is England '86'', '' '88'', '' '90'', '' Being Human'', '' Once Upon a Time in Wonderland'' and the BBC Three miniseries '' Our World War''. Early life Socha was born in Derby, Derbyshire, England, to Kathleen Lyons ("Kath") and Robert Socha, on 13 December 1987. He is the older brother of actress Lauren Socha, star of the Channel 4 comedy-drama '' Misfits''. Socha was brought up in Littleover, a suburb of Derby, and attended St Benedict Catholic School. Socha was a rebellious pupil. He often skipped school, but when forced to attend he tried to make it fun by doing the things he was most interested in. When Socha was 12, his mother read in a local newspaper about a play being cast by the Chellaston Youth Players. She asked her son and daughter if they wanted to try out for it, and both did. Socha's motivatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lauren Socha
Lauren Marie Socha (born 9 June 1990) is an English actress. She rose to prominence during her role as Kelly Bailey in the E4 comedy-drama television series '' Misfits'', for which she won a BAFTA TV Award in the Best Supporting Actress category. She is also known for her role in the Channel 4 television film '' The Unloved''. Early life Socha was born in Derby, Derbyshire to Robert and Kathleen (née Lyons) Socha. Her mother is English and her father was British of Polish/Italian parents. She has an older brother, Michael Socha, also an actor. She attended St. George's RC Primary School, Burton College and St. Benedict's Catholic School and Performing Arts College, Derby. She trained at the Central Junior Television Workshop based in Nottingham. Career Socha was first recognised by agents and casting directors when she attended a local drama workshop, having been inspired by her older brother. This led to her being cast as the lead in the Arctic Monkeys' video for their 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrew Shim
Andrew Shim (born 18 August 1983) is an American-born English actor best known for his appearances in the films and TV shows of Shane Meadows, especially ''This Is England'' (2006–2015). Although a United States citizen, he has lived most of his life in United Kingdom, Britain since 1989. Early life Shim was born in Miami, Florida, United States to his African Americans, African-American mother and Overseas Chinese, Chinese father. He is of African-American and Chinese descent. When Shim was 6 years old, his family moved from United States to England in 1989.Wilson, JaredInterview with Andrew Shim''LeftLion.co.uk'' He started at Nottingham's Central Junior Television Workshop when he was 14. His sister, Shauna Shim, was already attending and, although not initially keen, before Shim joined with his grandmother. Shim was on the verge of leaving when he auditioned for a local film project to be directed by Shane Meadows. Repeated callbacks resulted in him being cast as the title ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eliot Otis Brown Walters
Eliot Otis Brown Walters (born 4 February 1993) is a British actor, known for his role as Ryan in the BBC television drama ''Summerhill'' about the school by the same name. Career Eliot started acting when he was eight and has been a member of the ''Central Junior Television Workshop'' (which also produced Oscar-nominated film star Samantha Morton) ever since. His first starring role was in 2002, where he was featured in the movie '' Once Upon a Time in the Midlands''. In 2004, Eliot had his second starring role in children's drama, '' Help! I'm a Teenage Outlaw'' shot in Czech Republic but he had to have his appendix removed two weeks into filming. In 2006, Eliot had a guest appearance in Murphy's Law and in 2007 Eliot had another guest appearance in the film '' Control''. In 2008, Eliot landed the role of Ryan in BAFTA Award-winning children's drama, ''Summerhill'' and he subsequently won the Children's ''BAFTA award'' in the category Breakthrough Talent for his role in the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aisling Loftus
Aisling Sinead Katie Loftus (born 1 September 1990) is a British actress. She began her career as a child actress and gained prominence through her roles in the BBC dramas '' Five Daughters'' (2010) and ''Dive'' (2010), the play ''Spur of the Moment'', and the film ''Death of a Superhero'' (2011). She has since appeared in the ITV period drama ''Mr Selfridge'' (2013–2015), the BBC series '' War & Peace'' (2016) and '' Broken'' (2017), and the Sky series ''A Discovery of Witches'' (2018–2022) and ''The Midwich Cuckoos'' (2022). Her performance in the film ''Property of the State'' (2016) earned her an IFTA nomination. Early life Loftus was born in Nottingham to Irish parents Paddy and Eileen from Drumcondra, Dublin and Roscrea, County Tipperary; she has an older sister Aoife. Loftus attended St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School in West Bridgford and later completed A Levels at the Becket School. She was nine when she discovered acting; she took classes at the Televi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
