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Greg Wood (actor)
Greg Milburn (born 21 August 1979), better known as "Greg Wood", is a British actor from Manchester, England, known for playing Trevor Royle in Channel 4 soap ''Hollyoaks'', Rick Neelan in ITV soap ''Coronation Street'' and Terry Gibson in Channel 4 soap ''Brookside''. He is the brother of fellow actor Matt Milburn, who has also starred in Hollyoaks and Coronation Street. Career Wood usually plays villainous or threatening characters. His first acting role was in ''Hollyoaks'', playing one of the bullies in the groundbreaking portrayal of Luke Morgan's rape and would then go on to play what is possibly his best-known role in ''Brookside'' (as Greg Milburn) playing drug dealer Terry Gibson. Wood later reprised the role for the spin-off DVD ''Unfinished Business'' and was one of four nominated for Soap Villain of the Year. Since leaving ''Brookside'', he has appeared in ''The Courtroom'', ''Casualty 1907'' and has appeared twice in ''Emmerdale''. Wood is the brother of Matt Milbu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Spencer (Hollyoaks)
The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' in 2003, in order of first appearance. Dale Jackson Dale Jackson is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Laila Rouass. She appeared throughout 2003. Upon Rouass's casting the ''Liverpool Echo'' said "if tv bosses are looking for a replacement for Cilla - Hollyoaks newest recruit may be the answer" and described her as a "new soap siren". She was also described as "feisty" and her entrances was said to "ruffle a few feathers". Dale has also been described as having a "no-nonsense attitude". Rouass commented on the casting saying "Dale is a real go-getter, very independent and career-minded she doesn't take any nonsense. I've really settled into the `family' now. It's certainly been a change from my past experience, but Dale is a really strong character and the role has certainly given me something to get my teeth into". Rouas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
English Male Soap Opera Actors
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Living People
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Brassic (TV Series)
''Brassic'' is a British comedy-drama television series which premiered on Sky One on 22 August 2019 and became Sky's most successful comedy in seven years. The series follows the lives of Vinnie O'Neill ( Joe Gilgun) and his friends in the fictional town of Hawley. The first series consists of six episodes, which concluded on 19 September 2019, receiving positive reviews. Other primary cast members include Michelle Keegan, Damien Molony, Tom Hanson, Aaron Heffernan, Ryan Sampson, Parth Thakerar and Dominic West. Before the first episode had even aired, it was announced that ''Brassic'' had been renewed for a second series, which premiered on 7 May 2020. The show was renewed for an expanded third series of eight episodes; which premiered on 6 October 2021 on Sky Max. In August 2021, prior to the airing of the third series, a fourth began filming and premiered on 7 September 2022. In August 2022, the series was renewed for a fifth series, and started filming that month to premi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Casualty (TV Series)
''Casualty'' (stylised as ''CASUAL+Y'') is a British medical drama series that airs weekly on BBC One. Created by Jeremy Brock and Paul Unwin, it was first broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC One on 6 September 1986. The original producer was Geraint Morris. Having been broadcast weekly since 1986, ''Casualty'' is the longest-running primetime medical drama series in the world. The programme is set in the fictional Holby City Hospital and focuses on the staff and patients of the hospital's Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department. The show has strong ties to its sister programme ''Holby City'', which began as a spin-off series from ''Casualty'' in 1999, set in the same hospital. The final episode of ''Holby City'' was broadcast in March 2022. ''Casualty''s exterior shots were mainly filmed outside the Ashley Down Centre in Bristol from 1986 until 2002, when they moved to the centre of Bristol. In 2011, ''Casualty'' celebrated its 25th anniversary and moved production to t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hollyoaks Later
''Hollyoaks Later'' (originally ''Late Night Hollyoaks'') is a British television spin-off of the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks''. The series allows for more sexual content, 'edgier' storylines and stronger language than ''Hollyoaks''. The show was on hiatus from 2014 to 2020, where it returned on 6 January 2020 for a one-off episode focusing on the conclusion of Breda McQueen's (Moya Brady) serial killer storyline. Concept ''Hollyoaks Later'' was devised after ''Hollyoaks'' had improved ratings. Tony Wood, creative director of Lime Pictures the production company of ''Hollyoaks'', explained that it was decided that ''Hollyoaks'' would be expanded on because of its increased audience. Camilla Campbell, the commissioning editor for drama at Channel 4, said that ''Hollyoaks'' had grown up in "eyes of the viewers" and had begun being taken seriously by the television industry and critics. This meant that a late night slot for ''Hollyoaks'' allows for writers and producers to tak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Minor Coronation Street Characters (2009)
The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the ITV soap opera '' Coronation Street'' in 2009, in order of first appearance. Martha Fraser Martha Fraser, portrayed by Stephanie Beacham, made her first appearance on 26 January 2009. Beacham described her character as living a very solitary and lonely life. A set was built specially for Beacham's scenes, which meant, to her regret, she didn't get to appear in the Rovers. Ken Barlow (William Roache) is walking his dog, Eccles, near the canal when the dog chases after some ducks and falls into the freezing water. As Ken tries to get Eccles out, Martha extends a fishing net from her boat and manages to save her. Martha offers Ken and Eccles a place to warm up, and Ken gratefully accepts. Martha and Ken bond quickly over their shared love for literature. She tells him she has been living on a boat for seven years, ever since she split from her philandering husband. Ken confides in her about his troubled son, Pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Minor Emmerdale Characters (2009)
The following is a list of characters who first appeared in the British soap opera ''Emmerdale'' in 2009, by order of first appearance. Characters until March were introduced by executive producer Keith Richardson, with Steve Frost taking over as his successor from 16 March 2009. Natasha Wylde Mark Wylde Theo Hawkins Theo Hawkins is Debbie Dingle's solicitor. He appeared from 11 February 2009. Theo Hawkins arrives in Emmerdale after being appointed by Cain Dingle - on the run since 2006 - to represent Debbie as she is charged with the murder of PC Shane Doyle. Cain pays the solicitor with the money he went on the run with in 2006. The following day, he visits Debbie in prison and believes he has a strong case to clear her. He secretly gives Debbie her mobile, which she later uses to speak to Jasmine. Later, Theo tries to persuade Debbie to plead not guilty. However, Jasmine arrives in court and admits she murdered Shane. Days later, Jasmine is sentenced to four years for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Breaking Boundaries
''Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet'' is a 2021 documentary film directed by Jon Clay, and presented by David Attenborough and Johan Rockström. Synopsis ''Breaking Boundaries'' tells the story how humans are pushing Earth beyond the boundaries that have kept the planet stable for 10,000 years, following scientific journey of Rockström and his team's discovery of the nine planetary boundaries. Production The film was released on Netflix on 4 June 2021. Alongside the film's release, a book of the same name was published, with a foreword from Greta Thunberg. The film was directed by Jon Clay, and executive produced by Alastair Fothergill, Colin Butfield, Kate Garwood, Keith Scholey, and Jochen Zeitz. Original music was composed by Hannah Cartwright and Ross Tones. Attenborough had previously appeared in two other Netflix Original films, ''Our Planet ''Our Planet'' is a British nature documentary series made for Netflix. The series is narrated by David Atte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jacqui McQueen
Jacqui McQueen (also Malota and Ashworth) is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Claire Cooper. She debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 26 September 2006 and was introduced by series producer Bryan Kirkwood as part of the McQueen family. Cooper has stated that whilst Lucy Allan produced the serial she was not used and Jacqui had "lost her identity". In 2010 when Paul Marquess took over the role, he recognised she was an under used character split her apart from the McQueen family, subsequently increasing her role within the show. Jacqui has been portrayed as a "tough ex-con" and is extremely feisty, she often takes on the matriarch role within the McQueens. Many of Jacqui's early storylines revolved around her life of crime, marrying Aleksander Malota (Jon Lolis) to pay off debts and her wayward relationship with Tony Hutchinson (Nick Pickard), which became popular with viewers. One of her most prominent early plots ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ofcom
The Office of Communications, commonly known as Ofcom, is the government-approved regulatory and competition authority for the broadcasting, telecommunications and postal industries of the United Kingdom. Ofcom has wide-ranging powers across the television, radio, telecoms and postal sectors. It has a statutory duty to represent the interests of citizens and consumers by promoting competition and protecting the public from harmful or offensive material. Some of the main areas Ofcom presides over are licensing, research, codes and policies, complaints, competition and protecting the radio spectrum from abuse (e.g., pirate radio stations). The regulator was initially established by the Office of Communications Act 2002 and received its full authority from the Communications Act 2003. History On , the Queen's Speech to the UK Parliament announced the creation of Ofcom. The new body, which was to replace several existing authorities, was conceived as a "super-regulator" to ov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
