Set in the close-knit community of an evangelical church in Manchester, Everyone Else Burns makes its triumphant return for a second season of belly laughs and thought-provoking fun. Drewing from writer Dillon Mapletoft’s own upbringing in a fundamentalist Christian environment, this cult sitcom charmed audiences with its first outing. While Season 1 centered around family man David Lewis’ ambitions and dreams for his children, the new episodes shift focus to relationships and matters of the heart.
As ever, comedy gold arises from probing the eccentricities of cult life through the day-to-day happenings of the Lewis family. Dad David remains a hapless leader, mom Fiona seeks purpose beyond motherhood, and rebellious daughter Rachel comes of age—now faced with the prospect of an arranged marriage.
Besides sharp wit and razor-thin social satire, what makes Everyone Else Burns such unmissable viewing is its deep care for humanizing even the most extreme of characters.
As ever, comedy gold arises from probing the eccentricities of cult life through the day-to-day happenings of the Lewis family. Dad David remains a hapless leader, mom Fiona seeks purpose beyond motherhood, and rebellious daughter Rachel comes of age—now faced with the prospect of an arranged marriage.
Besides sharp wit and razor-thin social satire, what makes Everyone Else Burns such unmissable viewing is its deep care for humanizing even the most extreme of characters.
- 10/19/2024
- by Arash Nahandian
- Gazettely
Eric is a six-part psychological thriller miniseries created by Abi Morgan. The Netflix series is set in 1980s New York and it follows the story of Vincent, a puppeteer whose 9-year-old son goes missing. While trying to find his son Vincent struggles with substance abuse and his erratic behavior cuts him off from his friends and family. Soon, he becomes convinced that he will be reunited with Edgar with the help of a seven-foot-tall puppet named Eric, his son created right before he went missing. Eric stars Benedict Cumberbatch in the lead role with Ivan Morris, Gaby Hoffmann, McKinley Belcher III, Roberta Colindrez, Jeff Hephner, Wade Allain-Marcus, Mark Gillis, Dan Fogler, and Clarke Peters starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the fantastical elements and crime drama aspects of Netflix’s Eric here are some similar shows you could watch next.
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- 5/29/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Updated to clarify both series have moved to the CW app and cwtv.com: Canadian comedy Run The Burbs and British sitcom Everyone Else Burns have both been pulled from The CW schedule, the network has confirmed. Both are still available on The CW app and cwtv.com
They’ll be replaced for now on linear with reruns of Whose Line Is It Anyway? and The Great American Joke Off.
The news of Everyone Else Burns comes just a few weeks after The CW ordered a second season of the critically acclaimed apocalyptic family comedy following Channel 4’s renewal of the UK series in August.
They are the most recent acquisitions to be pulled from the network, following Australian series Bump and Barons, which were pulled halfway through Seasons 2 and 1, respectively. Down to Earth With Zac Efron and Fantastic Friends, starring James and Oliver Phelps, were canceled after two episodes each.
They’ll be replaced for now on linear with reruns of Whose Line Is It Anyway? and The Great American Joke Off.
The news of Everyone Else Burns comes just a few weeks after The CW ordered a second season of the critically acclaimed apocalyptic family comedy following Channel 4’s renewal of the UK series in August.
They are the most recent acquisitions to be pulled from the network, following Australian series Bump and Barons, which were pulled halfway through Seasons 2 and 1, respectively. Down to Earth With Zac Efron and Fantastic Friends, starring James and Oliver Phelps, were canceled after two episodes each.
- 11/17/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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What's This TV Show About?
A British coming-of-age comedy series airing on The CW television network, the Everyone Else Burns TV show stars Simon Bird, Kate O'Flynn, Amy James-Kelly, Harry Connor, and Morgana Robinson. The story follows the Lewis family, a strictly religious family from Manchester, England. They are part of a puritanical Christian sect and believe the world will end within the decade. The family’s patriarch, David Lewis (Bird), longs for the church...
Has the Everyone Else Burns TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on The CW? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Everyone Else Burns, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
A British coming-of-age comedy series airing on The CW television network, the Everyone Else Burns TV show stars Simon Bird, Kate O'Flynn, Amy James-Kelly, Harry Connor, and Morgana Robinson. The story follows the Lewis family, a strictly religious family from Manchester, England. They are part of a puritanical Christian sect and believe the world will end within the decade. The family’s patriarch, David Lewis (Bird), longs for the church...
- 10/28/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Those who enjoy the Everyone Else Burns series don't have to worry about it being cancelled right now. The show was renewed for a second season before even the first episode had aired. That being said, The CW's new management looks closely at how well a show is performing in the ratings and has dropped several low-rated shows mid-season. Could that happen to Everyone Else Burns? Stay tuned.
A British coming-of-age comedy series, the Everyone Else Burns TV show stars Simon Bird, Kate O'Flynn, Amy James-Kelly, Harry Connor, and Morgana Robinson. The story follows the Lewis family, a strictly religious family from Manchester, England. They are part of a puritanical Christian sect and believe the world will end within the decade. The family’s patriarch, David Lewis (Bird), longs for the church to promote him. His long-suffering wife is...
A British coming-of-age comedy series, the Everyone Else Burns TV show stars Simon Bird, Kate O'Flynn, Amy James-Kelly, Harry Connor, and Morgana Robinson. The story follows the Lewis family, a strictly religious family from Manchester, England. They are part of a puritanical Christian sect and believe the world will end within the decade. The family’s patriarch, David Lewis (Bird), longs for the church to promote him. His long-suffering wife is...
- 10/28/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Will the Lewis family's beliefs keep them together or pull them apart in the first season of the Everyone Else Burns TV show on The CW? As we all know, Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Everyone Else Burns is cancelled or renewed for season two. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustrated when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the first season episodes of Everyone Else Burns here.
A British coming-of-age comedy series airing on The CW, the Everyone Else Burns TV show stars Simon Bird, Kate O'Flynn, Amy James-Kelly, Harry Connor, and Morgana Robinson. The story follows the Lewis family, a strictly religious family from Manchester, England. They are part of...
A British coming-of-age comedy series airing on The CW, the Everyone Else Burns TV show stars Simon Bird, Kate O'Flynn, Amy James-Kelly, Harry Connor, and Morgana Robinson. The story follows the Lewis family, a strictly religious family from Manchester, England. They are part of...
- 10/27/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
For nearly two decades, The CW wasn’t TV’s most popular network — outside of carefully curated demographics — but it might have been the network most confident in its brand. Shows on The CW looked and felt like they were shows that could exist only on The CW.
Currently, I struggle to find the proper analogy to describe the grab bag of acquisitions that fill The CW’s schedule since the network was acquired by the Nexstar Media Group.
Is the process of surfing through the CW slate, trying to guess a program’s origins, like taking a road trip with the family and playing the license plate game? “There’s New Mexico! There’s British Columbia! How did New Brunswick get all the way over here?”
Or is The CW’s strategy of picking up motley offerings that weren’t on the radar of Netflix or Hulu or Max...
Currently, I struggle to find the proper analogy to describe the grab bag of acquisitions that fill The CW’s schedule since the network was acquired by the Nexstar Media Group.
Is the process of surfing through the CW slate, trying to guess a program’s origins, like taking a road trip with the family and playing the license plate game? “There’s New Mexico! There’s British Columbia! How did New Brunswick get all the way over here?”
Or is The CW’s strategy of picking up motley offerings that weren’t on the radar of Netflix or Hulu or Max...
- 10/26/2023
- by Daniel Fienberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Everyone Else Burns is arriving in the United States on The CW tomorrow night, but the network is already looking ahead. CW has already committed to airing the second season of the family comedy series, which originates on Channel 4 in the UK.
Starring Simon Bird, Kate O'Flynn, Amy James-Kelly, Harry Connor, and Morgana Robinson, the series follows a strictly religious family who believe the world will end within the next decade.
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Starring Simon Bird, Kate O'Flynn, Amy James-Kelly, Harry Connor, and Morgana Robinson, the series follows a strictly religious family who believe the world will end within the next decade.
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- 10/25/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Here is a wrap-up of all the news you need to know from Tuesday, October 24, 2023.
The CW is giving an early vote of confidence to another imported series.
Everyone Else Burns has been renewed for a second season on the network, it was announced today by Brad Schwartz.
The series premiere is set for Thursday, October 26 (9:30-10:00 p.m. Et/Pt).
"Everyone Else Burns is a brilliant and bitingly funny series that is as much about family as it is about the end of days," commented Schwartz.
"There is truly no other comedy on television like it, and we are thrilled to work alongside the immensely talented writers and producers to bring the uniquely hilarious Lewis family to The CW for another season."
The series follows the Lewises, a strictly religious family who believe the world will end within the decade.
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The CW is giving an early vote of confidence to another imported series.
Everyone Else Burns has been renewed for a second season on the network, it was announced today by Brad Schwartz.
The series premiere is set for Thursday, October 26 (9:30-10:00 p.m. Et/Pt).
"Everyone Else Burns is a brilliant and bitingly funny series that is as much about family as it is about the end of days," commented Schwartz.
"There is truly no other comedy on television like it, and we are thrilled to work alongside the immensely talented writers and producers to bring the uniquely hilarious Lewis family to The CW for another season."
The series follows the Lewises, a strictly religious family who believe the world will end within the decade.
Related: The Way Home Season 2: Everything...
- 10/24/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Kate O’Flynn as Fiona, Ali Khan as Joshua and Simon Bird as David in ‘Everyone Else Burns’ (Photo: James Stack/Channel 4 © 2023 Channel 4)
The CW Network is all-in on Everyone Else Burns, picking up a second season of the British comedy ahead of its season one U.S. premiere. The half-hour apocalyptic family comedy’s first season aired in the UK on Channel 4 in January 2023 and was renewed in May 2023.
Season one debuts on The CW on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 9:30pm Et/Pt.
“Everyone Else Burns is a brilliant and bitingly funny series that is as much about family as it is about the end of days,” stated Brad Schwartz, President of Entertainment, The CW Network. “There is truly no other comedy on television like it, and we are thrilled to work alongside the immensely talented writers and producers to bring the uniquely hilarious Lewis family to The CW for another season.
The CW Network is all-in on Everyone Else Burns, picking up a second season of the British comedy ahead of its season one U.S. premiere. The half-hour apocalyptic family comedy’s first season aired in the UK on Channel 4 in January 2023 and was renewed in May 2023.
Season one debuts on The CW on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 9:30pm Et/Pt.
“Everyone Else Burns is a brilliant and bitingly funny series that is as much about family as it is about the end of days,” stated Brad Schwartz, President of Entertainment, The CW Network. “There is truly no other comedy on television like it, and we are thrilled to work alongside the immensely talented writers and producers to bring the uniquely hilarious Lewis family to The CW for another season.
- 10/24/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
In a vote of confidence for its latest acquisition, The CW has picked up Season 2 of Everyone Else Burns ahead of its Stateside debut.
The British comedy, which bowed on the UK’s Channel 4 in January, received a Season 2 renewal in May. The six-episode first season premieres Thursday, Oct. 26 at 9:30/8:30c on The CW, behind “new” episodes of Canadian imports Son of a Critch, Run the Burbs and Children Ruin Everything.
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The British comedy, which bowed on the UK’s Channel 4 in January, received a Season 2 renewal in May. The six-episode first season premieres Thursday, Oct. 26 at 9:30/8:30c on The CW, behind “new” episodes of Canadian imports Son of a Critch, Run the Burbs and Children Ruin Everything.
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- 10/24/2023
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Ahead of the Season 1 premiere, The CW has ordered a second season of the critically acclaimed apocalyptic family comedy Everyone Else Burns. The CW’s pickup follows Channel 4’s renewal of the UK series in August. The first season is set to premiere on The CW on Thursday, October 26 at 9:30 Pm.
“Everyone Else Burns is a brilliant and bitingly funny series that is as much about family as it is about the end of days,” said Brad Schwartz, President of Entertainment, The CW Network. “There is truly no other comedy on television like it, and we are thrilled to work alongside the immensely talented writers and producers to bring the uniquely hilarious Lewis family to The CW for another season.”
Everyone Else Burns follows the Lewises, a strictly religious family who believe the world will end within the decade. Patriarch David (Simon Bird) longs for the church to promote him.
“Everyone Else Burns is a brilliant and bitingly funny series that is as much about family as it is about the end of days,” said Brad Schwartz, President of Entertainment, The CW Network. “There is truly no other comedy on television like it, and we are thrilled to work alongside the immensely talented writers and producers to bring the uniquely hilarious Lewis family to The CW for another season.”
Everyone Else Burns follows the Lewises, a strictly religious family who believe the world will end within the decade. Patriarch David (Simon Bird) longs for the church to promote him.
- 10/24/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The CW network has picked up a second season of U.K. comedy “Everyone Else Burns” ahead of the show’s first season debuting on the U.S. broadcaster.
Part of the CW’s acquisition-heavy fall slate, a programming lineup set by new owner Nexstar to avoid impacts of the now-ended writers strike and ongoing actors strike, “Everyone Else Burns” Season 1 originally aired on Channel 4 in the U.K. in January. It will premiere Thursday at 9:30 p.m. on the CW.
Per its official logline, “Everyone Else Burns” centers on the Lewises, a strictly religious family who believe the world will end within the decade. Patriarch David longs for the church to promote him. Long-suffering Fiona hungers for a life beyond sermons and squash. Aaron (Harry Connor) is a model young believer – except his drawings feature the rest of the family burning in hell. And anxious 17-year-old Rachel...
Part of the CW’s acquisition-heavy fall slate, a programming lineup set by new owner Nexstar to avoid impacts of the now-ended writers strike and ongoing actors strike, “Everyone Else Burns” Season 1 originally aired on Channel 4 in the U.K. in January. It will premiere Thursday at 9:30 p.m. on the CW.
Per its official logline, “Everyone Else Burns” centers on the Lewises, a strictly religious family who believe the world will end within the decade. Patriarch David longs for the church to promote him. Long-suffering Fiona hungers for a life beyond sermons and squash. Aaron (Harry Connor) is a model young believer – except his drawings feature the rest of the family burning in hell. And anxious 17-year-old Rachel...
- 10/24/2023
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
The British comedy Everyone Else Burns makes its US television debut on The CW on October 26, 2023 at 9:30pm Et/Pt. The half-hour series starring Simon Bird and Kate O’Flynn will be part of the network’s Thursday night comedy block that includes Son of a Critch, Run the Burbs, and Children Ruin Everything.
Bird (The Inbetweeners) stars as David Lewis, O’Flynn (Landscapers) plays Fiona, Amy James-Kelly (Military Wives) is Rachel, and Harry Connor is Aaron. Dillon Mapletoft and Oliver Taylor created the series and serve as writers and executive producers. Jax Media’s Tony Hernandez and Brooke Posch also executive produce.
“Blessings be upon the Lewises: a strictly religious family who believe the world will end within the decade. Patriarch David longs for the church to promote him. Long-suffering Fiona hungers for a life beyond sermons and squash. Aaron is a model young believer — except his drawings feature...
Bird (The Inbetweeners) stars as David Lewis, O’Flynn (Landscapers) plays Fiona, Amy James-Kelly (Military Wives) is Rachel, and Harry Connor is Aaron. Dillon Mapletoft and Oliver Taylor created the series and serve as writers and executive producers. Jax Media’s Tony Hernandez and Brooke Posch also executive produce.
“Blessings be upon the Lewises: a strictly religious family who believe the world will end within the decade. Patriarch David longs for the church to promote him. Long-suffering Fiona hungers for a life beyond sermons and squash. Aaron is a model young believer — except his drawings feature...
- 10/22/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
A wacky family from Manchester, England, is coming to The CW just in time for the apocalypse, and in TV Insider’s exclusive video above, we meet the Lewises. Everyone Else Burns is a comedy series centered on a strictly religious family who believes the world is on the verge of ending within the decade. The Lewis family consists of patriarch David (Simon Bird), who longs for the church to promote him. Long-suffering Fiona (Kate O’Flynn) hungers for a life beyond sermons and squash. Aaron (Harry Connor) is a model young believer — except his drawings feature the rest of the family burning in hell. And anxious 17-year-old Rachel (Amy James-Kelly) who’s about to fall for someone who could save her social life, but also damn her soul. The clip above begins with Rachel sleeping in class, and when she’s asked what’s going on, she replies that her...
- 10/5/2023
- TV Insider
Channel 4 has renewed Simon Bird-starring apocalypse comedy Everyone Else Burns and greenlit a Rosie Jones sitcom titled Disability Benefits produced by Sharon Horgan.
Produced by Broad City maker Jax Media and Universal International Studios, Everyone Else Burns follows a family led by patriarch David (The Inbetweeners’ Bird) who are part of a religious sect known as The Order. It has been warmly praised for a light-touch, sensitive approach to the topics and Deadline revealed the first run was picked up by The CW in the U.S., although the network hasn’t yet picked up Season 2.
In Season 2, David’s daughter Rachel (Amy James-Kelly) searches for a new direction, there is a rebellion that could radically alter the entire congregation and the return of a figure from the past who could shape the family’s future.
Show also stars Kate O’Flynn, Lolly Adefope, Kadiff Kirwan and Morgana Robinson,...
Produced by Broad City maker Jax Media and Universal International Studios, Everyone Else Burns follows a family led by patriarch David (The Inbetweeners’ Bird) who are part of a religious sect known as The Order. It has been warmly praised for a light-touch, sensitive approach to the topics and Deadline revealed the first run was picked up by The CW in the U.S., although the network hasn’t yet picked up Season 2.
In Season 2, David’s daughter Rachel (Amy James-Kelly) searches for a new direction, there is a rebellion that could radically alter the entire congregation and the return of a figure from the past who could shape the family’s future.
Show also stars Kate O’Flynn, Lolly Adefope, Kadiff Kirwan and Morgana Robinson,...
- 8/24/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
The CW has released trailers for its new series for the 2023-24 season: the AMC Studios-produced drama 61st Street; Canadian series Children Ruin Everything, Run the Burbs, Son of a Critch, The Spencer Sisters and Sullivan’s Crossing; UK series Everyone Else Burns; documentary film series I Am; reality series Fboy Island; and German eco-thriller drama series The Swarm. You can read about each and watch below.
61St Street
Produced by AMC Studios. From Peter Moffat, J. David Shanks and Outlier Society and executive producers Moffat, Shanks, Michael B. Jordan, Alana Mayo, Jeff Freilich, Hilary Salmon. The propulsive thriller courses through the dark heart of the infamous Chicago criminal justice system as police and prosecutors investigate a deadly drug bust that threatens to unravel the police department’s code of silence. Cast includes Courtney B. Vance, Aunjanue Ellis, Mark O’Brien, Holt McCallany, Tosin Cole, Andrene Ward-Hammond and Bentley Green.
Children Ruin Everything...
61St Street
Produced by AMC Studios. From Peter Moffat, J. David Shanks and Outlier Society and executive producers Moffat, Shanks, Michael B. Jordan, Alana Mayo, Jeff Freilich, Hilary Salmon. The propulsive thriller courses through the dark heart of the infamous Chicago criminal justice system as police and prosecutors investigate a deadly drug bust that threatens to unravel the police department’s code of silence. Cast includes Courtney B. Vance, Aunjanue Ellis, Mark O’Brien, Holt McCallany, Tosin Cole, Andrene Ward-Hammond and Bentley Green.
Children Ruin Everything...
- 5/18/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Tosin Cole, Courtney B. Vance, and Emily Althaus in ’61st Street’ season 1 (Photo Credit: George Burns/AMC)
The CW’s fall 2023-2024 primetime schedule looks nothing like the network’s previous lineups. Gone are all the comic book-inspired superhero series, and in their place are British and Canadian imports along with unscripted reality shows.
All American is the only original The CW scripted series to appear on the upcoming season’s roster. Walker, which was recently renewed for a shorter season, will return midseason. And the network still hasn’t decided what to do about Gotham Knights, All American: Homecoming, or Superman & Lois.
The CW’S 2023 Fall Primetime Schedule Monday
8:00-9:00Pm All American (Season 6)
9:00-10:00Pm 61st Street (New Series) Tuesday
8:00-8:30Pm Son Of A Critch (New Series)
8:30-9:00Pm Run The Burbs (New Series)
9:00-9:30Pm...
The CW’s fall 2023-2024 primetime schedule looks nothing like the network’s previous lineups. Gone are all the comic book-inspired superhero series, and in their place are British and Canadian imports along with unscripted reality shows.
All American is the only original The CW scripted series to appear on the upcoming season’s roster. Walker, which was recently renewed for a shorter season, will return midseason. And the network still hasn’t decided what to do about Gotham Knights, All American: Homecoming, or Superman & Lois.
The CW’S 2023 Fall Primetime Schedule Monday
8:00-9:00Pm All American (Season 6)
9:00-10:00Pm 61st Street (New Series) Tuesday
8:00-8:30Pm Son Of A Critch (New Series)
8:30-9:00Pm Run The Burbs (New Series)
9:00-9:30Pm...
- 5/18/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
The 2023 London Screenings, which unfold Feb. 27 to March 3, take place in an increasingly crowded international TV calendar. The event kicks off just days after the Berlinale Series Market, overlaps with the BBC Studios Showcase and precedes Series Mania and MipTV.
The week-long showcase has established itself as a key place to acquire the best of British and international programming. All major global TV distributors, spanning 26 companies, have a plethora of content to offer across genres and formats, and a series of screenings, meetings and events have been lined up.
To help you cut through the slates, Variety has surveyed the goods from key international distributors. Here are our picks of 15 shows that will whet buyers’ appetites.
A Body That Works
(Keshet International)
“A Body That Works”
An intense triangle involving love, jealousy, desire and selflessness sees a childless couple enlist the help of a surrogate to conceive. At the heart...
The week-long showcase has established itself as a key place to acquire the best of British and international programming. All major global TV distributors, spanning 26 companies, have a plethora of content to offer across genres and formats, and a series of screenings, meetings and events have been lined up.
To help you cut through the slates, Variety has surveyed the goods from key international distributors. Here are our picks of 15 shows that will whet buyers’ appetites.
A Body That Works
(Keshet International)
“A Body That Works”
An intense triangle involving love, jealousy, desire and selflessness sees a childless couple enlist the help of a surrogate to conceive. At the heart...
- 2/24/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Warning: this article contains plot details for Everyone Else Burns
‘We’ll meet the congregation, we’ll pray, shelter, and eventually bury the corpses of the sinful dead. It’s going to be very special.’
These are the words mum Fiona uses to describe the plan to her terrified daughter in the opening scenes of Everyone Else Burns, as dad David takes them on what the children don’t yet realise is a middle-of-the-night apocalypse training exercise rather than the real thing.
As sitcom openings go, it throws us straight into the action, and while the scene is disappointingly lacking in decent jokes, Channel 4’s latest comedy confidently establishes the Lewis family’s life in a super-strict apocalyptic religious cult.
Such speedy exposition involves some heavy-handedness as we meet pompous patriarch David, long-suffering wife Fiona (Kate O’Flynn), their anxious teenager Rachel and apocalypse-hungry young son Aaron (Harry Connor). The...
‘We’ll meet the congregation, we’ll pray, shelter, and eventually bury the corpses of the sinful dead. It’s going to be very special.’
These are the words mum Fiona uses to describe the plan to her terrified daughter in the opening scenes of Everyone Else Burns, as dad David takes them on what the children don’t yet realise is a middle-of-the-night apocalypse training exercise rather than the real thing.
As sitcom openings go, it throws us straight into the action, and while the scene is disappointingly lacking in decent jokes, Channel 4’s latest comedy confidently establishes the Lewis family’s life in a super-strict apocalyptic religious cult.
Such speedy exposition involves some heavy-handedness as we meet pompous patriarch David, long-suffering wife Fiona (Kate O’Flynn), their anxious teenager Rachel and apocalypse-hungry young son Aaron (Harry Connor). The...
- 1/24/2023
- by Lauravickersgreen
- Den of Geek
This is why I don’t do interviews,” says Simon Bird. “I regret everything I say.” I’ve just asked the 38-year-old star of The Inbetweeners and Friday Night Dinner about Rishi Sunak. In his 2021 mid-pandemic stand-up special Debrief, Bird suggested that Sunak, then chancellor of the Exchequer, was “personally culpable for gross negligence manslaughter”, branding his Eat Out to Help Out scheme an “act of terrorism”. “There was definitely an element of comic hyperbole there,” he tells me, somewhat pragmatically. “I don’t feel like it’s my place really to get into politics. Although, I mean, the reason you’re bringing it up is because I literally did get into politics... I’ve totally contradicted myself. But how do I feel about him being prime minister? Well, I don’t think I’ll be voting for him. And I’ll probably leave it at that.”
As I chat...
As I chat...
- 1/23/2023
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - TV
Blood, Sex & Royalty is a Netflix documentary series that showcases the vicissitudes and most shocking stories of the British Royal family in the 16th century. It stars Amy James-Kelly, Max Parker and Adam Astill. The series is written by Francesca Forristal.
In three episodes we will follow Anne Boleyn’s trajectory, in the good times and in the bad. Political and sexual intrigues are aplenty.
A new series that covers the history of the British royal family in the 16th Century. It is a modern docu-drama take on this lineage. The intrigues of the numerous iconic monarchs take center stage.
About the Series
In its novel approach, this doc-series alternates between dramatizations, which are amusing, count on good performances and scenography, and the enthusiastic accounts given by numerous experts who relay the sequences of events past. It includes accounts by historians Professor Tracy Brorman; Dr. Lauren Mackay; Professor Suzannah Lipscomb; Dr.
In three episodes we will follow Anne Boleyn’s trajectory, in the good times and in the bad. Political and sexual intrigues are aplenty.
A new series that covers the history of the British royal family in the 16th Century. It is a modern docu-drama take on this lineage. The intrigues of the numerous iconic monarchs take center stage.
About the Series
In its novel approach, this doc-series alternates between dramatizations, which are amusing, count on good performances and scenography, and the enthusiastic accounts given by numerous experts who relay the sequences of events past. It includes accounts by historians Professor Tracy Brorman; Dr. Lauren Mackay; Professor Suzannah Lipscomb; Dr.
- 11/23/2022
- by Veronica Loop
- Martin Cid - TV
British broadcaster Channel 4 has ordered an apocalyptic comedy series starring Friday Night Dinner and The Inbetweeners star Simon Bird.
The ad-supported, public service broadcaster has handed the six-part order to Jax Media, the company behind series including Netflix’s Russian Doll and HBO Max’s Search Party, and Universal International Studios, the London-led global production arm of the NBCU studio.
Everyone Else Burns explores life in a hyper-religious community and asks: how does an idiosyncratic family navigating modern day life protect themselves from eternal hell fire?
Bird stars alongside Kate O’Flynn, Amy James-Kelly, Lolly Adefope, Al Roberts, Soph Galustian, Harry Connor, Ali Khan, Lloyd Griffith, Kadiff Kirwan, Morgana Robinson, Arsher Ali, Liam Williams, Kath Hughes, and Seb Cardinal.
It is a coming-of-age comedy about a Mancunian family and the puritanical Christian sect they are devoted to. Will patriarchal David Lewis ever ascend the church ranks and become an Elder?...
The ad-supported, public service broadcaster has handed the six-part order to Jax Media, the company behind series including Netflix’s Russian Doll and HBO Max’s Search Party, and Universal International Studios, the London-led global production arm of the NBCU studio.
Everyone Else Burns explores life in a hyper-religious community and asks: how does an idiosyncratic family navigating modern day life protect themselves from eternal hell fire?
Bird stars alongside Kate O’Flynn, Amy James-Kelly, Lolly Adefope, Al Roberts, Soph Galustian, Harry Connor, Ali Khan, Lloyd Griffith, Kadiff Kirwan, Morgana Robinson, Arsher Ali, Liam Williams, Kath Hughes, and Seb Cardinal.
It is a coming-of-age comedy about a Mancunian family and the puritanical Christian sect they are devoted to. Will patriarchal David Lewis ever ascend the church ranks and become an Elder?...
- 5/3/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The upcoming holiday (in just a couple of days) may prove difficult to observe. Memorial Day was established (formerly Decoration Day) to remember and honor those who died while serving in the armed forces. But with the current crisis, group gatherings are discouraged (in some areas they’re outright banned for more than ten people), and many might feel unsafe (social distancing and all that) at cemeteries, One option could be this new film that will be available for home viewing (since most cinemas are still shuttered), a comedy/drama that’s inspired by true events (the main characters are composites while others are fictional). It’s all about a group of women, spouses of soldiers, who thought that a great way to honor those away (and support those behind) was to raise their voices in song. This new film is about a choir that inspired several groups around the world,...
- 5/22/2020
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Deployment day has arrived for the Flitcroft barracks. The soldiers are off to Afghanistan for a six-month stint while their spouses are left behind to raise families and attempt to stay sane. In a bid to help distract from the unavoidable worry, group activities are commonly brainstormed and executed for anyone interested in joining. And being the military, it should be no surprise that a rank-and-file hierarchy is adopted on that front too regardless of whether those forced into authority positions actually want them. As wife to the senior officer, Kate (Kristin Scott Thomas) always had. She enjoys the power it affords and the divisionary routine. With the recent promotion of Lisa’s (Sharon Horgan) husband, however, the duty now falls into her less regimented and more free-spirited hands.
The result is a reluctant partnership at the top of a group of women comprised of those who’ve both experienced...
The result is a reluctant partnership at the top of a group of women comprised of those who’ve both experienced...
- 5/20/2020
- by Jared Mobarak
- The Film Stage
Lead actresses Kristin Scott Thomas, Sharon Horgan and director Peter Cattaneo are interviewed for his movie Military Wives which also stars Jason Flemyng, Emma Lowndes, Greg Wise, Lara Rossi, Gaby French, Amy James-Kelly, India Ria Amarteifio, Laura Checkley, Roxy Faridany, Robert Whitelock, Colin Mace and Beverly Longhurst.
We were at the premiere of the film, held in London on Monday this week, and you can see our interviews from the red carpet right here.
It was written by Rachel Tunnard and Rosanne Flynn and directed by Peter Cattaneo. Hayley Donaghy was asking the questions.
Military Wives is released in UK cinemas on the 6th of March, 2020 and in the Us on the 27th of March.
Plot:
With their partners away serving in Afghanistan, a group of women on the home front form a choir and quickly find themselves at the center of a media sensation and global movement. Inspired by...
We were at the premiere of the film, held in London on Monday this week, and you can see our interviews from the red carpet right here.
It was written by Rachel Tunnard and Rosanne Flynn and directed by Peter Cattaneo. Hayley Donaghy was asking the questions.
Military Wives is released in UK cinemas on the 6th of March, 2020 and in the Us on the 27th of March.
Plot:
With their partners away serving in Afghanistan, a group of women on the home front form a choir and quickly find themselves at the center of a media sensation and global movement. Inspired by...
- 2/27/2020
- by Jon Lyus
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The new feel-good film Military Wives came to the capital in fine voice this evening for the film’s UK premiere. The film stars Kristin Scott Thomas, Sharon Horgan, Jason Flemyng, Emma Lowndes, Greg Wise, Lara Rossi, Gaby French, Amy James-Kelly, India Ria Amarteifio, Laura Checkley, Roxy Faridany, Robert Whitelock, Colin Mace and Beverly Longhurst. It was written by Rachel Tunnard and Rosanne Flynn and directed by Peter Cattaneo.
Colin Hart and Scott Davis were our men on the carpet, making beautiful music together. Military Wives is released in UK cinemas on the 6th of March, 2020 and in the Us on the 27th of March. Here are the interviews.
Military Wives UK Premiere Interviews
Plot:
With their partners away serving in Afghanistan, a group of women on the home front form a choir and quickly find themselves at the center of a media sensation and global movement. Inspired by global phenomenon of military wives choirs,...
Colin Hart and Scott Davis were our men on the carpet, making beautiful music together. Military Wives is released in UK cinemas on the 6th of March, 2020 and in the Us on the 27th of March. Here are the interviews.
Military Wives UK Premiere Interviews
Plot:
With their partners away serving in Afghanistan, a group of women on the home front form a choir and quickly find themselves at the center of a media sensation and global movement. Inspired by global phenomenon of military wives choirs,...
- 2/25/2020
- by Jon Lyus
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
"This choir isn't about singing for ourselves... it's about being heard." Bleecker Street Films has unveiled an official trailer for a "feel-good crowd-pleaser" film titled Military Wives, the latest film from the British director of The Full Monty. Despite the reality TV-sounding name, this is really a heartfelt dramedy about a group of women whose partners are away serving in the military in the Middle East. They come together and form a choir, and quickly find themselves at the center of a media sensation and global movement. The cast is lead by Kristin Scott Thomas and Sharon Horgan, with an ensemble including Emma Lowndes, Gaby French, Lara Rossi, Amy James-Kelly, Jason Flemyng, and Greg Wise. This doesn't seem so bad! I was ready to write it off, especially with that title, but it actually has quite a bit of inspiration to offer. Here's the full official trailer (+ poster) for Peter Cattaneo's Military Wives,...
- 2/16/2020
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Peaky Blinders' season five sees Irish actor Emmett J. Scanlan play Billy Grade, an ex-professional footballer and budding singer who reluctantly gets drafted into the Peaky Blinders gang. Having starred in numerous TV shows and movies, including Guardians of the Galaxy and The Fall, Scanlan is no stranger to our screens, but many of you probably know him best from his tenure on Hollyoaks. His résumé continues to impress with an upcoming role in the British crime drama Gangs of London. You can currently catch him on Treadstone, USA's Jason Bourne TV spinoff.
If you've been watching Peaky Blinders and wanted to know more about this scene-stealing star, read on for all the details.
Related: The Shelby Family May Be Fictional, but Peaky Blinders Definitely Isn't Just a TV Drama Emmett J. Scanlan was born on Jan. 31, 1979, in Dublin, Ireland. He studied history and sociology at Maynooth University before...
If you've been watching Peaky Blinders and wanted to know more about this scene-stealing star, read on for all the details.
Related: The Shelby Family May Be Fictional, but Peaky Blinders Definitely Isn't Just a TV Drama Emmett J. Scanlan was born on Jan. 31, 1979, in Dublin, Ireland. He studied history and sociology at Maynooth University before...
- 10/4/2019
- by Phoebe McRae
- Popsugar.com
Bleecker Street has acquired the U.S. distribution rights to “Military Wives,” a British, feel-good drama starring Kristin Scott Thomas that made its premiere at Tiff on Friday, an individual with knowledge of the deal told TheWrap.
Several distributors chased the film following its premiere screening, and Bleecker Street plans to release the film theatrically.
“Military Wives” is about a group of British wives whose husbands are serving overseas in Afghanistan and decide to form a choir in their absence. Their joy for singing soon inspires a media sensation and a global movement. The film is directed by Peter Cattaneo (“The Full Monty”) and written by Rosanne Flynn and Rachel Tunnard.
Also Read: 'Jojo Rabbit' Film Review: Taika Waititi Insists That Nazis Can Be Funny
Sharon Horgan, Greg Wise and Jason Flemyng co-star in “Military Wives,” and the story is inspired by other similar choirs composed of military wives.
Several distributors chased the film following its premiere screening, and Bleecker Street plans to release the film theatrically.
“Military Wives” is about a group of British wives whose husbands are serving overseas in Afghanistan and decide to form a choir in their absence. Their joy for singing soon inspires a media sensation and a global movement. The film is directed by Peter Cattaneo (“The Full Monty”) and written by Rosanne Flynn and Rachel Tunnard.
Also Read: 'Jojo Rabbit' Film Review: Taika Waititi Insists That Nazis Can Be Funny
Sharon Horgan, Greg Wise and Jason Flemyng co-star in “Military Wives,” and the story is inspired by other similar choirs composed of military wives.
- 9/9/2019
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
“We don’t have the privilege to be against the war,” tuts a British wife to a peace activist. “We’re married to it.” Technically, she means married to an active-duty soldier, but as far as “Military Wives” director Peter Cattaneo is concerned, there’s little to distinguish the Afghanistan-sent men these left-to-fend-for-themselves ladies love from the machine that deploys them. When their spouses lose communication, each wife on the base gets an impersonal text at the same time, a chorus of pings and buzzes that simultaneously spook every house.
To distract themselves from negative thoughts, the anxious women form their own choir under the leadership of two officers’ wives, Lisa (Sharon Horgan of TV’s “Catastrophe”) and Kate (Kristin Scott Thomas), who jockey to decide whether they’ll sing pop songs or hymns. Lisa is the chillaxed mom of a binge-drinking teen girl (India Ria Amarteifio) who could learn...
To distract themselves from negative thoughts, the anxious women form their own choir under the leadership of two officers’ wives, Lisa (Sharon Horgan of TV’s “Catastrophe”) and Kate (Kristin Scott Thomas), who jockey to decide whether they’ll sing pop songs or hymns. Lisa is the chillaxed mom of a binge-drinking teen girl (India Ria Amarteifio) who could learn...
- 9/7/2019
- by Amy Nicholson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Robbie Williams and regular song-writing collaborator Guy Chambers, known for their partnership on hit singles including Angels, Let Me Entertain You and Millenium, are to provide an original song for UK comedy-drama Military Wives, starring Kristin Scott Thomas and Catastrophe‘s Sharon Horgan.
Peter Cattaneo’s (The Full Monty) upcoming film, inspired by the hit BBC documentary series, The Choir: Military Wives, tells the story of a group of women, separated from their loved ones serving in the armed forces, who form a choir at their army base. Pic is currently in post-production.
Bringing aboard Williams, the best-selling British solo artist ever in the UK, is quite a coup for the production. I gather the singer was approached by producers via music supervisor Liz Gallacher and he quickly sparked to the material. It’s not clear at this stage whether Williams will also sing the song.
Williams first started...
Peter Cattaneo’s (The Full Monty) upcoming film, inspired by the hit BBC documentary series, The Choir: Military Wives, tells the story of a group of women, separated from their loved ones serving in the armed forces, who form a choir at their army base. Pic is currently in post-production.
Bringing aboard Williams, the best-selling British solo artist ever in the UK, is quite a coup for the production. I gather the singer was approached by producers via music supervisor Liz Gallacher and he quickly sparked to the material. It’s not clear at this stage whether Williams will also sing the song.
Williams first started...
- 2/8/2019
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Image Source: Netflix
Rejoice, Dexter fans: Michael C. Hall is back! After making his mark on TV for years in Showtime's serial-killer thriller, he's returned to the small screen to star in Netflix's Safe. This time around, the 47-year-old actor has traded in his army green thermal shirts and pleather aprons for an English accent to play Tom, a harried British surgeon and widow whose teenage daughter goes missing.
Throughout the new mystery series, we see Tom struggle to create a sense of normalcy for his two daughters as they all cope with the death of their mother. His oldest daughter, Jenny (Coronation Street's Amy James-Kelly), isn't taking kindly to the tragic disruption in her life and is taking out her frustrations by sneaking around behind her father's back with a new boyfriend. When said boyfriend invites her to a wild party held in their gated community, the...
Rejoice, Dexter fans: Michael C. Hall is back! After making his mark on TV for years in Showtime's serial-killer thriller, he's returned to the small screen to star in Netflix's Safe. This time around, the 47-year-old actor has traded in his army green thermal shirts and pleather aprons for an English accent to play Tom, a harried British surgeon and widow whose teenage daughter goes missing.
Throughout the new mystery series, we see Tom struggle to create a sense of normalcy for his two daughters as they all cope with the death of their mother. His oldest daughter, Jenny (Coronation Street's Amy James-Kelly), isn't taking kindly to the tragic disruption in her life and is taking out her frustrations by sneaking around behind her father's back with a new boyfriend. When said boyfriend invites her to a wild party held in their gated community, the...
- 5/31/2018
- by Quinn Keaney
- Popsugar.com
[Editor’s Note: The following article contains spoilers for “Safe” Season 1 on Netflix, including the ending.]
There isn’t likely to be a “Safe” Season 2, and anyone who’s finished the first season knows why.
Still, in an age of inexplicable renewals and extended limited series, it never hurts to have confirmation, and creator Harlan Coben provided as much as he could — on screen and off. In an interview with Digital Spy that emphasized all the answers to the Netflix murder-mystery were in Season 1, Coben said he wouldn’t “rule out” a Season 2, but later added he doubts it will ever happen.
That’s pretty emphatic as far as creator speculation goes, and Coben speaks even more clearly via the final episode: As a soapy, twist-driven mystery, “Safe” is all wrapped up. Rather than throw in a last-second reveal that upended the answers that had been building over the last few episodes, Coben chose to structure his project as eight episodes and out.
There isn’t likely to be a “Safe” Season 2, and anyone who’s finished the first season knows why.
Still, in an age of inexplicable renewals and extended limited series, it never hurts to have confirmation, and creator Harlan Coben provided as much as he could — on screen and off. In an interview with Digital Spy that emphasized all the answers to the Netflix murder-mystery were in Season 1, Coben said he wouldn’t “rule out” a Season 2, but later added he doubts it will ever happen.
That’s pretty emphatic as far as creator speculation goes, and Coben speaks even more clearly via the final episode: As a soapy, twist-driven mystery, “Safe” is all wrapped up. Rather than throw in a last-second reveal that upended the answers that had been building over the last few episodes, Coben chose to structure his project as eight episodes and out.
- 5/14/2018
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
The first word uttered by Michael C. Hall in “Safe” — the Netflix murder-mystery that has so much more going on than that identifier implies — is “sorry.” He’s apologizing to his daughter for grabbing her hand at a funeral, so he says it quietly. Her response is louder and clearer: “Yeah, right.” Clearly, there’s friction there, but there’s something else going on, too. Is that… an accent?
It is, but it will take one year to confirm as much. Luckily, unlike other bloated Netflix originals, “Safe” moves through a year in less time than a title sequence, so with the click of a “skip intro” button, you’re immersed in the full British intonation of the former “Six Feet Under” star. Much like the series’ overall rapidity, it’s jarring at first. Hearing Dexter say “community barbecue” like “comm-un-it-y buh-bah-coo” could send you into a giggle fit if...
It is, but it will take one year to confirm as much. Luckily, unlike other bloated Netflix originals, “Safe” moves through a year in less time than a title sequence, so with the click of a “skip intro” button, you’re immersed in the full British intonation of the former “Six Feet Under” star. Much like the series’ overall rapidity, it’s jarring at first. Hearing Dexter say “community barbecue” like “comm-un-it-y buh-bah-coo” could send you into a giggle fit if...
- 5/11/2018
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
“If I’m gonna die, I’m gonna die historic on the Fury Road!”
St. Louis Shakespeare’s The Magic Smoking Monkey Theatre adapts a cult film into an onstage farce once a year. Previous adaptions have included Plan 9 From Outer Space, Reefer Madness, Glen Or Glenda, Game Of Thrones, Harry Potter, and The Star Wars Trilogy (!!). In 2011 they helped celebrate Vincentennial, the Vincent Price 100th Birthday Celebration with a stage presentation of one of the home town horror star’s classics: The Abominable Dr. Phibes in 3D, a sidesplitting, Pythonesque parody.
This year, those crazy Smoking Monkeys are presenting Mad Max – a spoof of all four of those great Mel Gibson action movies (and that Tom Hardy one). So join Mad Max and a cast of rowdy characters in an epic race for guzzolene, freedom and a better life beyond Thunderdome…in 60 minutes or less. That’S Right!
St. Louis Shakespeare’s The Magic Smoking Monkey Theatre adapts a cult film into an onstage farce once a year. Previous adaptions have included Plan 9 From Outer Space, Reefer Madness, Glen Or Glenda, Game Of Thrones, Harry Potter, and The Star Wars Trilogy (!!). In 2011 they helped celebrate Vincentennial, the Vincent Price 100th Birthday Celebration with a stage presentation of one of the home town horror star’s classics: The Abominable Dr. Phibes in 3D, a sidesplitting, Pythonesque parody.
This year, those crazy Smoking Monkeys are presenting Mad Max – a spoof of all four of those great Mel Gibson action movies (and that Tom Hardy one). So join Mad Max and a cast of rowdy characters in an epic race for guzzolene, freedom and a better life beyond Thunderdome…in 60 minutes or less. That’S Right!
- 5/19/2016
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Tracy Barlow will be arrested for murder in 'Coronation Street' next month. The pawnbroker - played by Kate Ford - killed Kal Nazir (Jimi Mistry) and Maddie Heath (Amy James-Kelly) back in May when she set fire to Victoria Court and the past is now set to catch up with her when she is confronted by police in front of her friends and family in the Rovers Return pub. A show source said: ''Everyone will be cheering when Tracy gets arrested.'' Earlier this year, the villainous character stole keys to Carla Connor's (Alison King) flat and used a candle to sneak around but...
- 8/3/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Sarah Harding was originally in talks to play a lesbian in 'Coronation Street'. The former Girls Aloud singer revealed that when she met the show's bosses to discuss potential roles in the ITV soap, they settled on the part of a romantic love interest for Sophie Webster (Brooke Vincent ) who would come between her and then-girlfriend Maddie Heath (Amy Kelly). Sarah told Free Radio: ''We just threw a load of ideas out there. At one point I was going to possibly come between the lesbian girls but it didn't happen.'' However, whilst Maddie was killed off in a dramatic fire back in...
- 7/22/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Jessica Raine and Clarke Peters have signed on to star in ITV series Jericho.
The eight-part drama, also featuring Hans Matheson, comes from Sherlock and Doctor Who writer Steve Thompson.
Set in the Yorkshire Dales in the 1870s, Jericho follows a community of pioneers, settlers and outcasts, many of whom have secrets to hide.
Raine plays Annie Quaintain, a woman who is left shattered and penniless by her husband's death. Turfed out of her home and shunned by her former friends, she leaves for Jericho with her two teenage children in a bid to rebuild their lives.
Peters is starring as railway agent Ralph Coates, who has a past that keeps him looking over his shoulder.
Ralph offers Annie a helping hand, leading Annie to open a boarding house for the navvy labourers in Jericho.
Mark Addy, Lorraine Ashbourne and Amy James-Kelly will also appear in the programme, which will...
The eight-part drama, also featuring Hans Matheson, comes from Sherlock and Doctor Who writer Steve Thompson.
Set in the Yorkshire Dales in the 1870s, Jericho follows a community of pioneers, settlers and outcasts, many of whom have secrets to hide.
Raine plays Annie Quaintain, a woman who is left shattered and penniless by her husband's death. Turfed out of her home and shunned by her former friends, she leaves for Jericho with her two teenage children in a bid to rebuild their lives.
Peters is starring as railway agent Ralph Coates, who has a past that keeps him looking over his shoulder.
Ralph offers Annie a helping hand, leading Annie to open a boarding house for the navvy labourers in Jericho.
Mark Addy, Lorraine Ashbourne and Amy James-Kelly will also appear in the programme, which will...
- 5/14/2015
- Digital Spy
Amy Kelly has quit 'Coronation Street'. The 19-year-old actress had a meeting with soap bosses late last year to announce she wanted to leave her role as Maddie Heath - a formerly homeless teen who is dating Sophie Webster (Brooke Vincent) - and is expected to depart Weatherfield in the summer. Amy told The Sun newspaper: ''I'm young and adventurous and I want to gain more experience and explore and improve my craft. ''Acting is my passion and I'm excited to see where it takes me.'' Bosses are currently coming up with Amy's exit storyline but she isn't expected to be killed off as...
- 2/9/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Ben Hanlin isn't your standard telly magician. Forget all that dark psychology - this is all about pranks and fun. Ben, who's working on a campaign with Persil right now, is currently starring in the second series of his ITV2 series Tricked, so we got him on the phone to talk about the dangers of his job, what he's really messed up, getting naked for soap stars and much more...
You made Blue think Simon Webbe had plummeted off a cliff last series and it's kind of legendary now. How did they take that?
"Eventually they calmed down and saw the funny side to it! They were cool. I've stayed in touch with them since that and when we finished filming that we all went to the pub and had drinks, because they needed one! They saw the funny side of it and thought it was funny, but there was...
You made Blue think Simon Webbe had plummeted off a cliff last series and it's kind of legendary now. How did they take that?
"Eventually they calmed down and saw the funny side to it! They were cool. I've stayed in touch with them since that and when we finished filming that we all went to the pub and had drinks, because they needed one! They saw the funny side of it and thought it was funny, but there was...
- 9/29/2014
- Digital Spy
The Driver: BBC One, 9pm
New series of a three-part crime drama starring David Morrissey, written by Jim Poyser and BAFTA winner Danny Brocklehurst.
Taxi driver Vince is stressed, poor, estranged from his wife, and contemplating an escape from his tired existence. He accepts an offer from a criminal gang organised by his old ex-con friend Colin (Ian Hart), and his life starts to take an exciting turn.
The Leftovers: Sky Atlantic, 9pm
Two percent of the population have vanished in this mystery drama, and the world is struggling to deal with the enormous sense of loss.
Kevin (Justin Theroux) visits a therapist following some disturbing encounters and decides to discuss the breakdown with his ex police chief father, currently being held in a mental health facility.
Meg (Liv Tyler) struggles to adapt to life within the Guilty Remnant. Meanwhile some are curious about the background of local...
New series of a three-part crime drama starring David Morrissey, written by Jim Poyser and BAFTA winner Danny Brocklehurst.
Taxi driver Vince is stressed, poor, estranged from his wife, and contemplating an escape from his tired existence. He accepts an offer from a criminal gang organised by his old ex-con friend Colin (Ian Hart), and his life starts to take an exciting turn.
The Leftovers: Sky Atlantic, 9pm
Two percent of the population have vanished in this mystery drama, and the world is struggling to deal with the enormous sense of loss.
Kevin (Justin Theroux) visits a therapist following some disturbing encounters and decides to discuss the breakdown with his ex police chief father, currently being held in a mental health facility.
Meg (Liv Tyler) struggles to adapt to life within the Guilty Remnant. Meanwhile some are curious about the background of local...
- 9/23/2014
- Digital Spy
Ben Hanlin gets naked for Coronation Street stars Brooke Vincent and Amy Kelly in tonight's episode of Tricked.
The magician claims he has been dared to perform naked on Twitter - although he does at least have balloons to cover his private parts.
That doesn't stop Vincent from blushing, as she says: "I've actually gone really red."
Hanlin decides to play a game with Vincent, asking which celebrity she would replace him with if she could. For everything he gets incorrect, she's given the honour of popping one of the strategically-placed balloons.
Hanlin incorrectly suggests that the star is American and an actor, leaving just the all-important crotch balloon intact.
However, when he says that Vincent is thinking of Olly Murs, she tells him she is actually dreaming of Prince Harry - and nervously pops the last balloon.
But in a shock move, the final balloon is not just covering...
The magician claims he has been dared to perform naked on Twitter - although he does at least have balloons to cover his private parts.
That doesn't stop Vincent from blushing, as she says: "I've actually gone really red."
Hanlin decides to play a game with Vincent, asking which celebrity she would replace him with if she could. For everything he gets incorrect, she's given the honour of popping one of the strategically-placed balloons.
Hanlin incorrectly suggests that the star is American and an actor, leaving just the all-important crotch balloon intact.
However, when he says that Vincent is thinking of Olly Murs, she tells him she is actually dreaming of Prince Harry - and nervously pops the last balloon.
But in a shock move, the final balloon is not just covering...
- 9/22/2014
- Digital Spy
Brooke Vincent has landed a new Coronation Street contract. The 22-year-old actress has signed on to stay with the ITV soap for another year as show bosses are keen to play out the lesbian fling between her character, Sophie Webster, and her love interest Maddie Heath, played by Amy James-Kelly. The soap's writers are said to have ''big plans'' for the pair after their first kiss scored an audience of eight million in January this year. An insider told The Sun newspaper: ''Sophie's relationship with Maddie has gone down a storm so Street bosses now want to take that to the...
- 7/25/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Brooke Vincent finds it hard to meet men because they think she's a lesbian in real life. The 'Coronation Street' beauty, who plays lesbian Sophie Webster, admits she doesn't get much attention from the opposite sex following her split from footballer Josh McEachran as guys assume she only likes women. She said: ''That's the first question a lad will ask me, 'Are you really a lesbian?' '' The 22-year-old actress, whose character is in a serious relationship with Maddie Heath (Amy Kelly), admits she worried how viewers would react to her storyline but is pleased with the positive impact it has had on...
- 6/23/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street's Amy Kelly has been handed a new one-year contract. The 18-year-old actress - who plays homeless teen Maddie Heath in the ITV soap - has impressed soap bosses so much in her lesbian storyline with Sophie Webster (Brooke Vincent) they've extended her contract. Amy, who had no acting experience before taking on the role, is said to be delighted to continue playing Maddie. A source told The Sun newspaper: ''The bosses are really pleased with Amy. They were delighted to get such high figures for the kiss [between Maddie and Sophie]. ''It was after that they decided they wanted to extend her...
- 6/16/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street's Amy Kelly has been handed a new one-year contract. The 18-year-old actress - who plays homeless teen Maddie Heath in the ITV soap - has impressed soap bosses so much in her lesbian storyline with Sophie Webster (Brooke Vincent) they've extended her contract. Amy, who had no acting experience before taking on the role, is said to be delighted to continue playing Maddie. A source told The Sun newspaper: ''The bosses are really pleased with Amy. They were delighted to get such high figures for the kiss [between Maddie and Sophie]. ''It was after that they decided they wanted to extend her...
- 6/12/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Coronation Street's Amy Kelly found her first lesbian kiss ''daunting''. The young actress joined the ITV soap last year as Sophie Webster's new girlfriend Maddie Heath and she admits she was nervous about locking lips with stunning Brooke Vincent. However, Amy has praised Brooke for easing her into the steamy scenes and says the pair have become close. She told The Sun newspaper: ''I'm not a lesbian and it was a bit daunting at first. But just before we filmed it, Brooke said, 'Do you want me to kiss you first?' And I said, 'Ok', because she's been doing it on screen for...
- 4/30/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
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