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Honour (miniseries)
''Honour'' is a two-part British television drama, depicting the investigation into the real-life disappearance and murder of honour killing victim Banaz Mahmod. Gwyneth Hughes created the screenplay using the first-hand experiences of key figures from the real case including Bekhal Mahmod, Nawzad Gelly and Caroline Goode, who acted as consultant. Nazir Afzal, CPS assistant Chief Crown Prosecutor when Banaz's case was brought to trial, was the production’s legal consultant. Starring Keeley Hawes as DCI Caroline Goode the drama was commissioned by ITV, directed by Richard Laxton and produced by Hera Pictures in association with Buddy Club Productions. It first aired on ITV on 28 and 29 September 2020. Plot Rahmat Suleimani reports his 20-year-old girlfriend, Banaz Mahmod, as a missing person; newly promoted DCI, Caroline Goode, heads Team 16 of the London Metropolitan Police Homicide and Serious Crime Command in the ensuing search. While Banaz's parents insist Banaz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drama
Drama is the specific mode of fiction represented in performance: a play, opera, mime, ballet, etc., performed in a theatre, or on radio or television.Elam (1980, 98). Considered as a genre of poetry in general, the dramatic mode has been contrasted with the epic and the lyrical modes ever since Aristotle's '' Poetics'' (c. 335 BC)—the earliest work of dramatic theory. The term "drama" comes from a Greek word meaning "deed" or " act" (Classical Greek: , ''drâma''), which is derived from "I do" (Classical Greek: , ''dráō''). The two masks associated with drama represent the traditional generic division between comedy and tragedy. In English (as was the analogous case in many other European languages), the word ''play'' or ''game'' (translating the Anglo-Saxon ''pleġan'' or Latin ''ludus'') was the standard term for dramas until William Shakespeare's time—just as its creator was a ''play-maker'' rather than a ''dramatist'' and the building was a ''play-house'' r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metropolitan Police
The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), formerly and still commonly known as the Metropolitan Police (and informally as the Met Police, the Met, Scotland Yard, or the Yard), is the territorial police force responsible for law enforcement and the prevention of crime in Greater London. In addition, the Metropolitan Police is also responsible for some specialised matters throughout the United Kingdom; these responsibilities include co-ordinating and leading national counter-terrorism measures and the personal safety of specific individuals, such as the Monarch and other members of the Royal Family, members of the Government, and other officials (such as the Leader of the Opposition). The main geographical area of responsibilities of the Metropolitan Police District consists of the 32 London boroughs, but does not include the City of London proper — that is, the central financial district also known as the "Square Mile" — which is policed by a separate force, the City of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Statesman
The ''New Statesman'' is a British political and cultural magazine published in London. Founded as a weekly review of politics and literature on 12 April 1913, it was at first connected with Sidney and Beatrice Webb and other leading members of the socialist Fabian Society, such as George Bernard Shaw, who was a founding director. Today, the magazine is a print–digital hybrid. According to its present self-description, it has a liberal and progressive political position. Jason Cowley, the magazine's editor, has described the ''New Statesman'' as a publication "of the left, for the left" but also as "a political and literary magazine" with "sceptical" politics. The magazine was founded by members of the Fabian Society as a weekly review of politics and literature. The longest-serving editor was Kingsley Martin (1930–1960), and the current editor is Jason Cowley, who assumed the post in 2008. The magazine has recognised and published new writers and critics, as well as e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Guardian
''The Guardian'' is a British daily newspaper. It was founded in 1821 as ''The Manchester Guardian'', and changed its name in 1959. Along with its sister papers ''The Observer'' and ''The Guardian Weekly'', ''The Guardian'' is part of the Guardian Media Group, owned by the Scott Trust. The trust was created in 1936 to "secure the financial and editorial independence of ''The Guardian'' in perpetuity and to safeguard the journalistic freedom and liberal values of ''The Guardian'' free from commercial or political interference". The trust was converted into a limited company in 2008, with a constitution written so as to maintain for ''The Guardian'' the same protections as were built into the structure of the Scott Trust by its creators. Profits are reinvested in journalism rather than distributed to owners or shareholders. It is considered a newspaper of record in the UK. The editor-in-chief Katharine Viner succeeded Alan Rusbridger in 2015. Since 2018, the paper's main news ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Radio Times
''Radio Times'' (currently styled as ''RadioTimes'') is a British weekly listings magazine devoted to television and radio programme schedules, with other features such as interviews, film reviews and lifestyle items. Founded in May 1923 by John Reith, then general manager of the British Broadcasting Company (from 1 January 1927, the British Broadcasting Corporation), it was the world's first broadcast listings magazine. It was published entirely in-house by BBC Magazines from 8 January 1937 until 16 August 2011, when the division was merged into Immediate Media Company. On 12 January 2017, Immediate Media was bought by the German media group Hubert Burda. The magazine is published on Tuesdays and carries listings for the week from Saturday to Friday. Originally, listings ran from Sunday to Saturday: the changeover meant 8 October 1960 was listed twice, in successive issues. Since Christmas 1969, a 14-day double-sized issue has been published each December containing schedule ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Daily Telegraph
''The Daily Telegraph'', known online and elsewhere as ''The Telegraph'', is a national British daily broadsheet newspaper published in London by Telegraph Media Group and distributed across the United Kingdom and internationally. It was founded by Arthur B. Sleigh in 1855 as ''The Daily Telegraph & Courier''. Considered a newspaper of record over ''The Times'' in the UK in the years up to 1997, ''The Telegraph'' generally has a reputation for high-quality journalism, and has been described as being "one of the world's great titles". The paper's motto, "Was, is, and will be", appears in the editorial pages and has featured in every edition of the newspaper since 19 April 1858. The paper had a circulation of 363,183 in December 2018, descending further until it withdrew from newspaper circulation audits in 2019, having declined almost 80%, from 1.4 million in 1980.United Newspapers PLC and Fleet Holdings PLC', Monopolies and Mergers Commission (1985), pp. 5–16. Its si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bobbie Cheema-Grubb
Dame Parmjit Kaur "Bobbie" Cheema-Grubb DBE (born Parmjit-kaur Cheema; 6 October 1966), styled The Hon. Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb, is a judge of the King's Bench Division of the High Court of Justice of England and Wales. She is the first Asian woman to serve as a High Court judge in the United Kingdom. Early life and education Parmjit-kaur Cheema was born to Indian Sikh Punjabi parents who came to the United Kingdom from India in the 1960s. She grew up in Leeds, and attended City of Leeds School before studying law at King's College London. Legal career Cheema-Grubb was called to the bar in 1989 by Gray's Inn. In 2006, she became the first Asian woman to be appointed a Junior Treasury Counsel. In 2007, she became a recorder. In 2013, she was appointed Queen's Counsel (QC). She served as a Senior Treasury Counsel and was authorised to sit as a deputy High Court judge. She chaired an Advocacy Training Council working group that produced the report "Raising the Bar: The Handl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Farzana Dua Elahe
Farzana Dua Elahe ( bn, ফারজানা দুআ এলাহি; 9 February 1990 is an English actress and music DJ. She is best known for her role of Parveen Abbasi in the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders''. Early life Elahe studied at the BRIT School in London. Acting career In 2009, Elahe played the role of Parveen Abbasi on four episodes of BBC soap opera ''EastEnders''. Her television credits include ''Doctors (2000 TV series), Doctors'', ''The Bill'', ''The Omid Djalili Show'', ''Holby City'', ''Lewis (TV series), Lewis'', ''Silent Witness'' and ''Broadchurch''. In 2008, she played Muna and Jasminka in David Edgar (playwright), David Edgar's play ''Testing the Echo'' at Out of Joint Theatre Company, Out of Joint and Tricycle Theatre. In 2009, she played the role of Aisha in Atiha Sen Gupta's play ''What Fatima Did'' at the Hampstead Theatre. Her other stage performances include roles in ''Burn'', ''Chatroom'', ''Citizenship'' and ''Catch''. In January 2010, Elahe pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Kennedy (actor)
David Kennedy (born 1964) is a British actor, known for his role as Dirk Savage in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks''. Career Since graduating from Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in 1992, Kennedy has appeared in over 50 television dramas including '' Ashes to Ashes'', ''Trial & Retribution'', ''Ultimate Force'', ''The Bill'', '' London's Burning'', ''Rose and Maloney'', '' Waking the Dead'', and ''Holby City''. He also played the role of Billy 'Two Hats' in ''William and Mary'' for three series. He has also played two roles in ''EastEnders''; Dave Roberts in 2002, and Ray in 2006. Kennedy has also appeared in several films including '' Reign of Fire'' in 2002 and in the 2010 remake of '' Clash of the Titans''. Kennedy appeared in season 1 of Marcella. From 2011 to 2018, he portrayed the role of Dirk Savage in ''Hollyoaks''. In 2020, he appeared in an episode of the BBC drama series '' Moving On'', the ITV ITV or iTV may refer to: ITV *Independent Television (IT ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Selva Rasalingam
Selva Rasalingam is a British actor. He has appeared on stage in London's West End and for the Royal Shakespeare Company. He has made many appearances in UK television series including ''Doctor Who'', ''Luther'' and '' Hustle'', and on film including ''Damascus Cover'', '' Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time'' and ''Skyfall'' in which he was a member of the stunts cast. He played the role of Jesus in the 2014 version of ''The Gospel of John''.Edward N. McNulty ''Jesus Christ, Movie Star'' 2015 "Gospel of John (2014). With little fanfare, the Lumo Project released this second version of the fourth Gospel late in 2014 (to be followed by films of the other three Gospels in 2015). The director of the newest Jesus film is the noted TV producer David Batty. The text of John is read by Brian Cox (KJV) and David Harewood (NIV) as the actors act out the story ... The cast looks more ethnic than in other Jesus films, with the portrayal of Christ by Shakespearan actor Selva Rasalingam." L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diana Nammi
Diana Nammi is a Kurdish and British activist. She received a Barclays Woman of the Year Award in 2014. She was also named one of the BBC 100 Women in 2014. Life Nammi was born in Iran. Her father was a progressive thinker, who inspired her later activist work. Nammi was thrown out of school in Sanandaj at 14 for throwing food at a belligerent teacher who had accused her of being promiscuous. She went on to organize protests in favor of "secularism, equality and human rights" during the 1979 Revolution. Nammi was nearly arrested as a teenager for speaking up for the rights of women. She went on to join up and fight for 12 years as a Peshmerga freedom fighter in Kurdistan, often as a front-line fighter. She continued to speak out for women's rights. She became pregnant in 1991, and fled to Iraq, Turkey, and finally to the United Kingdom in 1996 to raise her child in safety after a chemical bomb attack killed 35 people near the radio station where she worked. Nammi was granted asylum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahd Kamel
Ahd Hassan Kamel ( ar, عهد حسن كامل) is an actress and filmmaker from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. She is known for her role in the BAFTA-nominated film, ''Wadjda (2014)'' and for her role as ''Fatima'' in BBC Two's Collateral (2018). Education and early career Kamel grew up in Saudi Arabia and moved to New York City in 1998. She received a BFA in Animation & Communication from Parsons School of Design in 2004 and a Directing degree from the New York Film Academy in 2005. Kamel then went on to study acting under the personal tutelage of William Esper at the William Esper Studio. Kamel has written, directed and acted in her two award-winning short films, ''The Shoemaker'' ‘Al-Gondorji’ (2009) and ''Sanctity'' ‘Hurma’ (2012). The themes of these films explore women issues in Saudi Arabia. As Hurma explores a widowed woman's attempts to save her unborn baby with limited means. The film was a selection of the Berlin International Film Festival. As of 2022, Kamel will be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
