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Will Mellor
William Mellor (born 3 April 1976) is an English actor, singer and model. He is known for his roles as Jambo Bolton in ''Hollyoaks'', Gaz Wilkinson in '' Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps'', Warren Stamp in EastEnders, DC Spike Tanner in ''No Offence'', Steve Connolly in ''Broadchurch'', Georgie in ''Barking!'' and Ollie Curry in ''White Van Man''. In 2021, he began appearing in the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' as Harvey Gaskell. Career Mellor first came to the public's attention in 1990, when he played Ben Rowlingson in the children's programme ''Children's Ward''. In 1995, he joined the cast of the soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' and played James "Jambo" Bolton until 1998. He had a cameo as Jambo in a Christmas edition of ''Hollyoaks''. He released a cover of Leo Sayer's "When I Need You", which reached number 5 in the UK Singles Chart, as well as a follow-up single called "No Matter What I Do", which reached number 23. He also made an appearance in the music vid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bredbury
Bredbury is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, Greater Manchester, England, south-east of Manchester, east of Stockport and south-west of Hyde, Greater Manchester, Hyde. At the 2011 census, it had a population of 16,721. It is on the lower southern slopes of Werneth Low, an outlier of the Peak District between the valleys of the River Tame, Greater Manchester, River Tame and River Goyt, head-waters of the River Mersey. History Iron Age The area must have been unattractive to the Brigantes settlers in pre-Roman Britain, with its bleak hilltop, the heavy clay soil of the intermediate land probably covered by trees and becoming marshy where the slopes flattened out, and the swampy valley floors. The rivers flowed more fully before their waters were dammed in the 19th century to supply Manchester, Stockport and other towns. However, where the valley of the River Goyt narrows at New Bridge, passage was possible and here an ancient highway entered the village to pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
When I Need You
"When I Need You" is a popular song written by Albert Hammond and Carole Bayer Sager. Its first appearance was as the title track of Hammond's 1976 album ''When I Need You''. Leo Sayer's version, produced by Richard Perry, was a massive hit worldwide, reaching number 1 on the UK Singles Chart for three weeks in February 1977 after three of his earlier singles had stalled at number 2. It also reached number 1 on both the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for a single week in May 1977; and the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks. ''Billboard'' ranked it as the No. 24 song of 1977. Sayer performed it on the second show of the third season of ''The Muppet Show''. Melody comparison The melody of the "hook" line, or chorus of "When I Need You" is identical to the part of the Leonard Cohen song " Famous Blue Raincoat", where the lyrics are as follows: "Jane came by with a lock of your hair, she said that you gave it to her that night, that you planned to go clear". The melody of these lyrics matches th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Merlin (TV Series)
''Merlin'' (also known as ''The Adventures of Merlin'') is a British fantasy- adventure drama television programme, loosely based on the Arthurian legends regarding the close relations of Merlin and King Arthur. Created by Julian Jones, Jake Michie, Johnny Capps and Julian Murphy for the BBC, it was broadcast for five series on BBC One between 20 September 2008 and 24 December 2012. The programme starred Colin Morgan, Bradley James, Katie McGrath, Angel Coulby, Richard Wilson, Anthony Head, and John Hurt. The programme is a reimagining of the legend, in which young warlock Merlin is sent to the kingdom of Camelot by his mother because of his "special gift". After saving Prince Arthur's life in the first episode, he becomes Arthur's manservant. Merlin soon learns that the reason for his gift is to protect Arthur, but Merlin must hide his powers because magic was banned in Camelot by Arthur's father, King Uther Pendragon, and those caught practising it are executed. Over ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warren Stamp
The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the BBC soap opera '' EastEnders'' in 2007, by order of first appearance. A new family were introduced in this year, with Zainab Masood, Masood Ahmed, Shabnam Masood and Tamwar Masood creating the Masood clan. Heather Trott was introduced, and the Mitchell family was extended, with Ronnie Mitchell and Roxy Mitchell as a fiery new double act. August saw the arrival of Tanya Branning's drug-addicted sister Rainie Cross. Scott Maslen joined the soap opera as Jack Branning in October, and his nephew Oscar Branning was born in December. DI Kelly Detective Inspector Kelly, played by Ian Burfield, is a police detective at Walford Police Station. In 2007, he investigates the death of Pauline Fowler (Wendy Richard) and subsequently arrests Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy) for her murder following the funeral. He arrests May Wright (Amanda Drew) for abducting Summer Swann, and also Phil Mitchell ( Steve McFadden) on suspicio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Street (British TV Series)
''The Street'' is a British drama television series created by Jimmy McGovern and produced by Granada Television for the BBC. The series follows the lives of various residents of an unnamed street in Manchester and features an all-star cast including Timothy Spall, Jim Broadbent, Jane Horrocks, Bob Hoskins, and David Thewlis. ''The Street'' won both the British Academy Television Award for Best Drama Series and RTS Television Award for Drama Series twice, in 2007 and 2008. It also won two International Emmy Awards in November 2007 for Best Drama and Best Actor (Jim Broadbent). The second series was nominated for the Best Drama prize at the 2008 Rose d'Or ceremony. Though it did not win, it received Special Mention from the jury. In November 2010, the third series won the International Emmy Award for Best Drama and Best Actor (Bob Hoskins). The third series began airing on 13 July 2009 and concluded on 17 August 2009. This was the final series to be made due to cutbacks at ITV S ... [...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 Radio is the technology of signaling and communicating using radio waves. Radio waves are electromagnetic waves of frequency between 30 hertz (Hz) and 300 gigahertz (GHz). They are generated by an electronic device called a tr ... 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 BBC, 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 Germany, German media group Hubert Burda Media, Hubert Burda. The magazine is published on Tuesdays ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Murder Investigation Team (TV Series)
''Murder Investigation Team'' is a British police procedural drama/cop thriller series produced by the ITV network as a spin-off from the long-running series, ''The Bill''. The series recounts the activities of the Metropolitan Police's Murder Investigation Team, who are led by D.I. Vivien Friend ( Samantha Spiro) and D.S. Rosie MacManus ( Lindsey Coulson). The series, also starring Diane Parish, Steven Pacey (best known for playing Del Tarrant in the 1970s sci-fi drama ''Blake’s 7'') and Michael McKell, produced 12 episodes between 3 May 2003 and 1 August 2005. In September 2005, '' The Sun'' reported that ITV would not be commissioning a third series. Background Like ''The Bill'', ''Murder Investigation Team'' was filmed in the London Boroughs of Sutton, Merton and Greenwich. Locations included the former Woolwich campus of the University of Greenwich. The first series debuted on 3 May 2003, and ran for eight episodes. This series was filmed with the working title ''Thi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sorted (TV Series)
''Sorted'' is a six-part BBC television drama series that follows the personal and professional lives of several postmen. It was first broadcast in 2006 on BBC One and BBC HD. The series was created by Danny Brocklehurst, whose previous credits including ''Clocking Off'', '' The Stretford Wives'' and '' Shameless''. The series, set in Manchester but filmed in Stockport, and stars Neil Dudgeon, Will Mellor, Hugo Speer, Cal MacAninch and Dean Lennox Kelly. The series achieved an average of four million viewers throughout its run, and was the only BBC drama series that year that achieved stronger ratings for its final episode than its first. Despite this – and the largely good critical response – the BBC announced in October 2006 that it would not recommission the programme. The name of the series has a double meaning – postal workers 'sort' mail for delivery and "sorted" is a common British slang word for accomplishment or good order. Production Producer Steve Lightf ... [...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] |
Is Harry On The Boat?
''Is Harry on the Boat?'' Is a 2001 British made-for-TV film, based on the lives of holiday reps in Ibiza. A television drama series then followed, airing on Sky One from 2002 to 2003. Background It is based on the book of the same name by Colin Butts. The title is a reference to the sexual act of ejaculating on the face ('Harry Monk', often shortened just to 'Harry', is Cockney rhyming slang for "spunk" (a British slang term for semen) and 'boat race', or just 'boat', is rhyming slang for 'face'). The TV series was developed and produced by Rapido TV for Sky TV. ''"Is Harry on the Boat?"'' was a mix of fast-paced drama, sex and comedy. It was set in Ibiza and focused on the adventures of a group of holiday reps catering for an 18-30 market. Cast The cast of the film was made up from a series of young, mainly unknown young actors and gave first TV appearances to a number of now notable British actors. * Danny Dyer as Brad * Rik Young as Mario * Des Coleman as Mikey * Da ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going (song)
"When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going" is a 1985 song co-written and originally recorded by English singer Billy Ocean in 1985. Description Written by Wayne Brathwaite, Barry Eastmond, Mutt Lange and Ocean, the song was used as the theme song for the Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner film '' The Jewel of the Nile'' (1985), a sequel to '' Romancing the Stone'' (1984). The saxophone solo is by Vernon Jeffrey Smith. The song became a major international success, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart for four weeks in February 1986, and number two on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, stalling behind " How Will I Know" by Whitney Houston. It remains his only number-one single in the UK to date. Music video A music video was shot at Brixton Academy in London, and features Douglas and his ''Jewel of the Nile'' co-stars Kathleen Turner and Danny DeVito as lip-synching backing vocalists. It reportedly boosted the popularity of the venue. The video was initially banned on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
