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Kirsty-Leigh Porter
Kirsty-Leigh Porter (born 30 December 1988) is an English actress, known for her roles in British soap operas, including portraying Zoe Willson on ''Coronation Street'', Roz Fielding on '' Emmerdale'' and Leela Lomax on '' Hollyoaks''. Career Porter attended Oldham Theatre Workshop and trained extensively in dance including ballet, jazz, contemporary and modern dance. She has played a number of small roles on British television, including '' Doctors'', '' The Royal Today'', '' Shameless'' and '' Ashes to Ashes''. Porter went on to have larger roles in the children's television programme ''My Spy Family'', as Marcy, and '' The Street'' as Ellie. It was announced in July 2009 that Porter had been cast in the long-running ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' as the girlfriend of long established character David Platt ( Jack P. Shepherd). After her role in ''Coronation Street'', Porter was cast in another ITV soap, ''Emmerdale'', as the best friend of Holly Barton (Sophie Pow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manchester
Manchester () is a city in Greater Manchester, England. It had a population of 552,000 in 2021. It is bordered by the Cheshire Plain to the south, the Pennines to the north and east, and the neighbouring city of Salford to the west. The two cities and the surrounding towns form one of the United Kingdom's most populous conurbations, the Greater Manchester Built-up Area, which has a population of 2.87 million. The history of Manchester began with the civilian settlement associated with the Roman fort ('' castra'') of ''Mamucium'' or ''Mancunium'', established in about AD 79 on a sandstone bluff near the confluence of the rivers Medlock and Irwell. Historically part of Lancashire, areas of Cheshire south of the River Mersey were incorporated into Manchester in the 20th century, including Wythenshawe in 1931. Throughout the Middle Ages Manchester remained a manorial township, but began to expand "at an astonishing rate" around the turn of the 19th century. Mancheste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holly Barton
Holly Barton is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, ''Emmerdale'', played by Sophie Powles. She made her first on-screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 17 July 2009. Holly was introduced to the soap as part of the Bartons, a new farming family who took over the running of Butler's Farm. Holly was joined by her mother, father and two siblings. The family were described as being "sexy, modern and contemporary" by the show's series producer, Gavin Blyth. Holly departed on 20 June 2012, but Powles later reprised her role and Holly returned on 24 March 2016 for a six-month stint. The character was killed off on 29 September 2016. Creation and casting In May 2009, it was announced that ''Emmerdale's'' new series producer, Gavin Blyth, would introduce The Bartons, a new farming family, as part of an ongoing overhaul of the show. The family, which comprises five members - mother, father, two daughters and a son - took over the running of Butler's Farm. Of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TV Choice Awards
''TV Choice'' is a British weekly TV listings magazine published by H. Bauer Publishing, the UK subsidiary of family-run German company Bauer Media Group.– TV Choice information Media UK It features weekly TV listings, running from Saturday to Friday, and goes on sale every Tuesday.TV Choice Bauer Media A double issue is released to cover the Christmas & New Year period at a higher price. Overview Regular issues Launched on 14 September 1999, the magazine includes features on UK TV shows ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hollyoaks Later (2020 Special)
"Hollyoaks Later" is a late night episode of the television series ''Hollyoaks Later'', a spinoff of the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', which was aired on 6 January 2020. It is the night of reckoning for Breda McQueen (Moya Brady) as all of her vicious deeds catch up with her in a final showdown at Stone Mount Farm, as well as the introduction of Tony Hutchinson's (Nick Pickard) sister Verity Hutchinson (Eva O'Hara). Plot Breda McQueen's (Moya Brady) murderous past has finally caught up with her, after being found out by her family that she is a serial killer. She arrives at her pig farm to find Mercedes McQueen (Jennifer Metcalfe) trying to free Tony Hutchinson (Nick Pickard) from the pig pen, whom she has kept prisoner since August. Verity Hutchinson (Eva O'Hara) meets Diane Hutchinson ( Alex Fletcher) for the first time after she and Sami Maalik (Rishi Nair) walked in on Diane kissing Edward Hutchinson (Joe McGann). Breda punches Mercedes and stabs Tony in the stoma ... [...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 t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Common (film)
''Common'' is a 2014 BBC One 90-minute made-for-television drama, written by Jimmy McGovern, directed by David Blair and starring Nico Mirallegro, Michelle Fairley and Michael Gambon. It seeks to question some of the issues and challenges raised by England and Wales's common purpose legal doctrine. Background The drama focuses on England and Wales's controversial joint enterprise doctrine. It is set in North West England, and was filmed in Liverpool (although the city is never mentioned). First shown on 6 July 2014, the drama examines the issues surrounding a case in which the defendants were charged with murder involving joint enterprise or common purpose. McGovern was inspired by the real life case of 16-year-old Jordan Cunliffe, sentenced under this law for a minimum term of 12 years for the murder of Garry Newlove, despite Cunliffe not actively taking part in the attack. Plot Johnjo O'Shea is an ordinary 17-year-old except that he is a haemophiliac. He is asked to give ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Accused (2010 TV Series)
''Accused'' is a British television anthology series created by Jimmy McGovern. The drama series first aired on 15 November 2010 on BBC One and has run for two series. Each episode follows a different character as they await their verdict in court, and tells the story behind how they find themselves accused. The series has featured actors and actresses such as Christopher Eccleston, Benjamin Smith, Juliet Stevenson, Andy Serkis, Marc Warren, Naomie Harris, Sean Bean and Anne-Marie Duff as the accused in each episode. The series follows previous drama series by McGovern, including anthology series '' The Street'' and '' Moving On''. After the cancellation of ''The Street'' in 2009 by Granada Television, McGovern formed RSJ Films to produce independent drama programmes and subsequently devised the ''Accused'' anthology series. ''Accused'' was written by McGovern, Danny Brocklehurst and Alice Nutter and was filmed in Manchester. In 2011 it won an International Emmy for best dr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monday Monday (TV Series)
''Monday Monday'' is an ITV, UTV comedy drama. It stars Fay Ripley, Jenny Agutter, Neil Stuke, Holly Aird, Morven Christie, Tom Ellis, and Miranda Hart. It is set in the head office of a supermarket that has fallen on hard times and had to re-locate its staff from London to Leeds. The show was initially announced as part of ITV's Winter 2007 press pack, but was "iced" until 2009 due to falling advertising in the wake of the economic downturn. Background The show is named after The Mamas & the Papas song with the same name, though does not feature the song as a theme tune. The show was commissioned by ITV's director of drama, Laura Mackie. Mackie said that the show aimed to "entertain, engage and strike a chord with the audience". Although the show was initially announced as part of ITV's Winter 2007 press pack, it was put on hold until 2009 due to falling advertising rates in the wake of the economic downturn. According to ''Broadcast'', the show aimed to "shed ligh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shameless (British TV Series)
''Shameless'' is a British comedy drama television programme created and executive produced by Paul Abbott. Set in Manchester on the fictional Chatsworth council estate, the show revolves around the dysfunctional working-class Gallagher family (Frank, Fiona, Lip, Ian, Carl, Debbie, and Liam), depicting and commenting on British working-class life and culture. Produced by Company Pictures, the show aired on Channel 4 from 13 January 2004 to 28 May 2013 for eleven series and 139 episodes. It was praised by the British media, including the newspaper '' The Sun'' and '' Newsnight Review'' on BBC Two. In 2005, the show won Best Drama Series at the BAFTA TV Awards and Best TV Comedy Drama at the British Comedy Awards. An American adaptation of ''Shameless'' aired on Showtime from 9 January 2011 to 11 April 2021. Plot Series 1 (2004) The first series of ''Shameless'' ran from 13 January to 24 February 2004, and consisted of seven episodes. It chronicled the life of the Gallagh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bad Mother's Handbook
''The Bad Mother's Handbook'' is a one-off television drama film based on the novel ''The Bad Mother's Handbook'' by Kate Long. It was broadcast on ITV on 19 February 2007, starring Catherine Tate, Anne Reid, Holly Grainger and Robert Pattinson. According to BARB, the show received strong viewing figures of 6.09 million. Plot Karen (Catherine Tate) is a mother in her thirties, raising teenaged Charlotte ( Holly Grainger). Karen's mother Nan (Anne Reid) is suffering from Alzheimer's. American remake In 2008, ABC was developing a pilot known as ''Bad Mother's Handbook'' to star Alicia Silverstone, Megan Mullally and Alia Shawkat Alia Martine Shawkat ( ; ar, عليا مارتين شوكت; born April 18, 1989) is an American actress. She is known for her roles in '' The Old Man'', '' State of Grace'', Maeby Fünke in the Fox/Netflix television sitcom ''Arrested Develop ..., but it was not picked up. The DVD Release The British version, starring Catherine Tate, was relea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kieron Richardson
Kieron Mark Richardson (born 12 January 1986) is an English actor and television presenter. He plays the role of Ste Hay in '' Hollyoaks'', having previously appeared in '' Heartbeat'' as Ricky Smith. He won the British Soap Award for Best Onscreen Partnership with ''Hollyoaks'' co-star Emmett J. Scanlan in 2013. Life and career Richardson was born in Eccles, Greater Manchester. After appearing briefly in '' Hollyoaks: In the City'', he was offered the role of Ste Hay in the main series, '' Hollyoaks'', where he initially appeared for 19 episodes. The character was written out of the show after stealing a car, which resulted in a crash and his character getting sent to prison. He returned to ''Hollyoaks'' on 25 September 2007, and has been a regular cast member since. Richardson has also made appearances in ''Holby City'', '' Heartbeat'' and the feature film '' Fragments'', as well as the pantomime ''Cinderella'' as Prince Charming at The Embassy Theatre, Skegness, in 2006. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ste Hay
Ste Hay is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Kieron Richardson. He debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 17 February 2006. Ste was created by David Hanson and was originally intended to be a short-term character for seven episodes. The following series producer Bryan Kirkwood decided to bring the character back on a permanent basis. As of 2010, Richardson has revealed that he is committed to staying in the serial. In April 2017, Richardson began taking hiatus from the show due to paternity leave, and made a full-time return on 18 December 2017. In October 2019, it was confirmed that Richardson will take a hiatus from the show departing on 20 November 2019. He returned on 3 November 2020. Ste has been at the centre of several storylines including joyriding, domestic abuse, a baby kidnapping plot, drug dealing, HIV, far right radicalisation and a gay relationship. He was initially portrayed as a "bad boy" type character. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
