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Four Lives
''Four Lives'', originally and internationally titled ''The Barking Murders'', is a British television miniseries, first aired from 3 to 5 January 2022 on BBC One. It follows the true story of the families of four young gay men (Anthony Walgate, Gabriel Kovari, Daniel Whitworth and Jack Taylor) who in 2014 and 2015 were murdered by Stephen Port. Facing failings by the Metropolitan Police, they fought for justice for their loved ones. Stephen Merchant plays serial killer Port with Sheridan Smith as Sarah Sak, the mother of Anthony Walgate, Port's first victim. Production First announced in early 2020, production on the show was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The series was delayed twice after its announcement. On 13 December 2021 the official trailer was released with stills from the show being released on social media. During promotion for the series, Sheridan Smith said: "Every night I was going home in bits, crying – you can't help but take it home ..I really beat myse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Europe, off the north-western coast of the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The United Kingdom includes the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland, and many smaller islands within the British Isles. Northern Ireland shares a land border with the Republic of Ireland; otherwise, the United Kingdom is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel, the Celtic Sea and the Irish Sea. The total area of the United Kingdom is , with an estimated 2020 population of more than 67 million people. The United Kingdom has evolved from a series of annexations, unions and separations of constituent countries over several hundred years. The Treaty of Union between the Kingdom of England (which included Wales, annexed in 1542) and the Kingdom of Scotland in 170 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Memet Ali Alabora
Memet Ali Alabora (born 25 November 1977) is a Turkish film and theatre actor. He is the son of actors Mustafa Alabora and Betül Arım. Biography The eldest child of a family of artists, Alabora's first performing experiences were in the plays ''The Matchmaker'', ''Fiddler on the Roof'', and ''West Side Story'', which were performed in English by the theater branch of his school. In high school, Alabora also acted in plays by Shakespeare and Orhan Veli. In 1994, with support from his high school, Özel Boğaziçi Lisesi, Alabora founded a semi-professional theater. His first professional acting position was in the play ''Acaba Hangisi?'', performed at the Tiyatro Istanbul. At the same time, between 1995 and 1997, he worked as a reporter for the TV program ''A Takımı'' ("The A Team"), broadcast on ATV. Alabora also acted in the television series ''Kara Melek'' ("Black Angel") and played the lead role in ''Yılan Hikâyesi'' ("Snake Story"). In 1999, he played the lead role in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Done
Jason Done (born 5 April 1973) is an English actor who appeared as Mordred in the 1998 TV miniseries ''Merlin'', opposite Sam Neill. He is best known for his role as Stephen Snow in ITV drama '' Where The Heart Is'' from 1999 to 2001 and Tom Clarkson in the BBC One school-based drama series, '' Waterloo Road'', from 2006 to 2013. Career ''Where The Heart Is'' Done appeared as Stephen Snow in the ITV drama series '' Where The Heart Is'', taking over the part in series 3 from William Ash, in 1999. Stephen Snow was the son of Peggy Snow (Pam Ferris) and Vic Snow (Tony Haygarth). Done portrayed Stephen throughout Series 3, Series 4 and part of Series 5, during which the character left the fictional town of Skelthwaite. ''Waterloo Road'' On 9 March 2006, Done began appearing as English teacher, Tom Clarkson, in the successful BBC One school-based drama series, '' Waterloo Road''. On 10 April 2013, it was announced that Done would be leaving his role as Tom after seven years and ei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holly Aird
Imogen Holly Aird (born 18 May 1969) is an English television actress known for playing forensic pathologist Frankie Wharton in the BBC1 drama series '' Waking the Dead'', having previously starred in productions such as ''Soldier Soldier'' and the 1997 film ''Fever Pitch'' alongside Colin Firth. Early life Aird was born in Aldershot, Hampshire. She was spotted by a casting director at age nine whilst at Bush Davies Ballet School and starred in the 1980 dramatisation of the H. G. Wells novel ''The History of Mr Polly''. In 1981 she portrayed the young Elspeth Huxley in the television adaptation of the latter's autobiographical book ''The Flame Trees of Thika''. Career In 1981 she portrayed Elspeth Huxley in ''The Flame Trees of Thika''. In 1982 she starred as the young Beatrix Potter in ''The Tale of Beatrix Potter''. She was seen in ''The Happy Valley'' in 1987 with Denholm Elliott, in which she played a schoolgirl in Kenya in the 1930s. As well as small parts in various te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephanie Hyam
Stephanie Hyam is a British actress and artist, notable for stage work including ''The James Plays'' (2014, Edinburgh International Festival and Royal National Theatre) and film and TV appearances including ''Their Finest'' (2017), ''Doctor Who'' (2017: "The Pilot" and "The Doctor Falls"), ''Peaky Blinders'' (2016), '' Sherlock'' (2016: "The Abominable Bride"), ''Jekyll and Hyde'' (2015), and ''Bodyguard'' (2018). She is a graduate of Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, formerly Mountview Theatre School, is a drama school in Peckham, south London, England, founded in 1945. The Academy provides specialist vocational training in acting and musical theatre, as well as production .... Filmography Films Television References External links * Living people British actresses Year of birth missing (living people) 21st-century British actresses British film actresses British stage actresses British television actresses {{UK-actress ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaime Winstone
Jaime Margaret Winstone (born 6 May 1985) is an English actress, best known for her roles in ''Kidulthood'', ''Dead Set'', '' After Hours'' and her portrayal of Barbara Windsor in ''Babs''. Early life and education Winstone was born in Camden, North London. She is the daughter of actor Ray Winstone and his wife Elaine McCausland. She has two sisters, Lois (born 1982), who is a singer and sometime actress, and Ellie (born 2001). Jaime grew up in Enfield, North London, where she occasionally attended Enfield County School, a local state school. Her family later moved to Roydon, Essex where she attended Burnt Mill School in Harlow, Essex before going on to study for a BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts at the performing arts department of Harlow College, Essex. She studied briefly at drama school, before dropping out to pursue her acting career in movies such as ''Anuvahood'' and ''Kidulthood.'' Career Winstone's credits include the films ''Bullet Boy'' (2004), ''Dad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ella Kenion
Ella Kenion (born 18 June 1969) is an England, English comedy actress, known for shows such as ''The Catherine Tate Show'', Five (TV), Five's sketch shows ''We Know Where You Live'' and ''Swinging'', and in BBC Four's ''Fear of Fanny''. However she is best known for her portrayal of Mrs. Cakeworthy in ''The Green Green Grass'' between 2005-2009. She played the role of Julie in the ITV (TV network), ITV series ''Hardware (TV series), Hardware''. She is currently appearing in television commercials for The Automobile Association, The AA. She also appeared in the BBC children's television series ''Swashbuckle (TV series), Swashbuckle'' as Captain Sinker. She is a former newsreader for talkSPORT talk radio station. Filmography Other appearances *in murder mystery drama ''Rosemary and Thyme'' episode Enter Two Gardeners (6 August 2007) *in rural medical drama ''Doc Martin'' S02E03 'Blood Is Thicker', as a mother of a boy with suspected ADHD (24 November 2005) *in an episode o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isabella Laughland
Isabella India Jane Laughland (born 1991) is a British actress. She began her career in the Harry Potter films '' Half Blood Prince'' (2009) and '' Deathly Hallows: Part 1'' (2010) and '' Part 2'' (2011). She went on to star in ''Urban Hymn'' (2015) and '' Chubby Funny'' (2016). Her other films include ''Now Is Good'' (2012), ''Slaughterhouse Rulez'' (2018), ''Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool'' (2017), and '' Good Luck to You, Leo Grande'' (2022). On television, she is known for her roles in the ''Black Mirror'' episode "Fifteen Million Merits" (2011), the BBC Two comedy-drama ''Trigonometry'' (2020), and the Channel 5 miniseries ''Anne Boleyn'' (2021). She also had recurring roles in the Channel 4 drama ''Chimerica'' (2019), the BBC One sitcom ''Ghosts'' (2019) and drama ''Four Lives'' (2022), and a voice role in '' The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance'' (2019) on Netflix. Laughland is a regular performer on stage, starring in the National Theatre productions of ''Greenland' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leanne Best
Leanne Best (born 15 June 1979) is an English actress. She is the niece of former Beatle, Pete Best. She trained at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and presently lives in South West (London sub region), southwest London. She is known for her roles as Jane Cobden in the BBC series ''Ripper Street'', Celia Donnelly in ''Fortitude (TV series), Fortitude'', and the titular role of 'The Woman In Black' in the 2014 film ''The Woman in Black: Angel of Death, The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death''. Best also appeared as Min Sakul in the sequel ''Star Wars: The Force Awakens'' (2015). More recently Best appeared in ITV comedy series ''Cold Feet'' in September 2016 as Tina Reynolds. She was also in ''Line of Duty'' series 3. Filmography Awards and nominations References External linksLeanne Best at the British Film Institute * 1980 births Actresses from Liverpool English film actresses English television actresses 21st-century English actresses Living people ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ben Cartwright (actor)
Ben Cartwright (born 17 June 1976) is a British actor who has made guest appearances on some of Britain's most popular television shows. He appeared in ''Judge John Deed'' in 2001, playing Paul Bailey. He also had a small part in ''EastEnders'' in 2003, playing Tony Jamison. He played Heath Gambol in ''Casualty'' in 2005. His fifth and most recent role in ''Casualty'' was as Felix Barstow, in July 2018. In 2009, he appeared in the film version of ''Sherlock Holmes'' as a graveside policeman, and also played the role of a policeman in another 2009 release, '' The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus''. Cartwright also had a role in the television series '' Hatfields & McCoys'', which was aired on The History Channel in the USA on 28 May 2012. Cartwright plays Parris McCoy alongside Kevin Costner and Bill Paxton. The series has had the biggest ratings of any television show, second to the Super Bowl. In 2013, he starred in the British movie '' Run for Your Wife'', which grossed just £60 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Member Of Parliament (United Kingdom)
In the United Kingdom, a member of Parliament (MP) is an individual elected to serve in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Electoral system All 650 members of the UK House of Commons are elected using the first-past-the-post voting system in single member constituencies across the whole of the United Kingdom, where each constituency has its own single representative. Elections All MP positions become simultaneously vacant for elections held on a five-year cycle, or when a snap election is called. The Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 set out that ordinary general elections are held on the first Thursday in May, every five years. The Act was repealed in 2022. With approval from Parliament, both the 2017 and 2019 general elections were held earlier than the schedule set by the Act. If a vacancy arises at another time, due to death or resignation, then a constituency vacancy may be filled by a by-election. Under the Representation of the People Act 198 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karl Turner (British Politician)
Karl William Turner (born 15 April 1971) is a British politician. A member of the Labour Party, Turner has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Kingston upon Hull East since 2010. Turner was appointed Shadow Attorney General for England and Wales in January 2016 by Jeremy Corbyn, before resigning from that role in June of that year. He served as Shadow Shipping, Aviation and Road Safety Minister within the Shadow Transport team from 2017 to 2020. Early life Karl William Turner was born on 15 April 1971 in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire. He was raised in the city and was educated at Bransholme High School from 1984 to 1987, leaving at the age of 16. He attended HCC Training to study business administration from 1987 to 1989. Later, Turner became a self-employed antiques dealer. He returned to education in the late 1990s to study A Levels at Hull College, before graduating with a law degree as a mature student from the University of Hull in 2004. He became a b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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