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EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of March 17 tease worsening dementia, a standalone episode, someone’s busted, and two grieving ladies clash!

Nigel Bates’ (Paul Bradley) dementia worsens, a standalone Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) episode explores his hospital stay, Nicola Mitchell’s (Laura Doddington) busted, and Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) and Ruby Allen (Louisa Lytton) clash!

Nigel’s Dementia Worsens And Causes An Upsetting Mix-Up

Nigel’s condition creates a distressing scenario concerning Phil, as he grapples with memory issues stemming from young onset dementia.

After a particularly tough day, Nigel confides in Linda Carter (Kellie Bright), who has come to understand his diagnosis after witnessing him disclose it to Phil last month.

Unfortunately, the week takes a troubling turn when Honey Mitchell (Emma Barton) encourages Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick) to be truthful with Lexi Pearce (Isabella Brown) about Phil’s situation.

Billy, however, refuses and becomes furious when...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of February 24 tease four fantastic spoilers. In the aftermath of the Queen Vic explosion, grief abounds, a new romance begins, and devastating secrets are exposed.

Grief Abounds

The repercussions of EastEnders’ dramatic 40th anniversary unfold next week, leaving the residents of Albert Square engulfed in sorrow.

The weight of the tragedy is palpable as emotions surge-the community strives to find their footing in this new reality, banding together to offer support. One family reaches out to friends and neighbors, finding solace in the kindness of a compassionate soul.

As the locals convene at Harry’s Barn, the somber gathering ignites further tension among those in mourning; who has met their end? Those who watched on BBC or Brit Box in the US, are aware that Martin Fowler (James Bye) suffered a fatal crush injury.

A New Romance Begins

Denise Fox (Diane Parish) is...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of February 27 tease Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) takes aim, Stacy Slater (Lacey Turner) fights her feelings, and Reiss Colwell (Jonny Freeman) returns.

Also, Phil Mitchell’s (Steve McFadden) mental health takes a darker turn as Honey and Billy Mitchell begin their wedding, and Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy) is in danger!

Billy And Honey’s Wedding Day

Nearly two decades after they last exchanged vows, Billy and Honey are set to walk down the aisle once more.

As their loved ones hustle to finalize the arrangements, it’s evident that the Walford community is buzzing with excitement for the big day. But will the couple manage to say “I do” before chaos erupts?

Following a stunning revelation from Priya Nandra-Hart (Sophie Khan Levy), tensions flare between Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) and Cindy, leading to yet another fiery confrontation.

Cindy’s quest for answers intensifies...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of February 10 tease someone’s brother arrives to save him, there’s a showdown with a murderer, a copper makes a confession and more!

Grant Mitchell (Ross Kemp) returns, there’s a showdown with Reiss Colwell, (Jonny Freeman) Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) makes a confession, and more!

Phil Begins Hallucinating

Phil Mitchell’s (Steve McFadden) mental health takes a troubling turn next week, precipitating the return of his younger brother, Grant.

Despite Phil’s reluctance, a worried Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) persuades him to visit a doctor.

Phil is frustrated by her interference, and returning home, he unleashes his anger on her until she storms out; however, Sharon can’t shake her concern for Phil; alone, he starts to hallucinate.

Meanwhile, as the Mitchell family goes all out for Billy (Perry Fenwick) and Honey Mitchell’s (Emma Barton) ‘sten do’, Sharon learns from...

EastEnders spoilers for the week of February 3 tease six shocking spoilers upcoming. Phil Mitchell’s (Steve McFadden) rushed to the hospital after a suicide attempt, Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) discovers her locket is missing, and more!

Phil’s Rushed To The Hospital

Phil finds himself in a tough spot as his struggle with depression continues next week; will he be able to get the support he needs?

Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley) is getting ready for a date with Norma (Angela Curran), with some assistance from Yolande Trueman (Angela Wynter).

Norma brings her friend Livi along, so Nigel asks a hesitant Phil to join them.-however, things take a turn when Livi notices Phil’s sadness, causing him to leave abruptly.

Nigel considers following him but ultimately chooses to stay and have dinner with Norma.

Meanwhile, at The Arches, Phil’s actions put him in serious danger, and employee Harry Mitchell...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of January 27 tease Gina Knight’s (Francesca Henry) in the suspect spotlight, and Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) comes to someone’s rescue. Plus, Yolande Trueman (Angela Wynter) gives someone much needed encouragement and more!

EastEnders Spoilers – Gina In The Suspect Spotlight

A new suspect emerges in the attack on Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) next week, and this time, attention turns to her daughter Gina.

Anna Knight (Molly Rainford) is very wary of her older sister Gina, especially after witnessing another secret conversation between her and Harry Mitchell (Elijah Holloway).

Meanwhile, Junior Knight (Micah Balfour) is heartbroken when Monique (Busayo Ige) restricts his access to their son Xavier (Chase Dean-Williams) because he is a suspect in an attempted murder case.

At The Queen Vic, tensions rise as Junior reveals a shocking truth about Gina! Everyone accuses her, but George Knight (Colin Salmon) defends her.

EastEnders spoilers for the week of January 13 tease Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa) is arrested, Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) wakes up, Denise Fox (Diane Parish) is jealous and conflicted.

Plus, Reiss Colwell (Jonny Freeman) tries to help, Yolande Trueman (Angela Wynter) offers a listening ear, and Ruby Allen (Louisa Lytton) struggles with jealousy.

EastEnders Spoilers – Lauren Branning Arrested, Cindy’s Awake

Next week, the police will arrest someone in connection with the Christmas attack on Cindy, but is it the right suspect? Cindy has finally woken up and is eager to find out what happened to her.

When her son Peter Beale (Thomas Law) avoids her questions about the family, Cindy becomes upset. Her daughter Anna Knight (Molly Rainford) informs their father George Knight (Colin Salmon) and the family that Cindy is awake.

At the hospital, Dci Arthurs (Ian Burfield).interviews Cindy, who is shocked to discover that her attacker might be someone she knows.

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of January 6 tease seven scandalous spoilers! Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) seeks forgiveness, Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley) plots an exit, the Junior Knight (Micah Balfour) drama explodes, the Beale family gets updates and shocks, and more!

EastEnders Spoilers – A Brief Recap Of The New Year’s Eve Tragedy

The intense New Year saga unfolded with Suki Panesar (Balvinder Sopal) tying the knot with her true love, Eve Unwin (Heather Peace).

However, their joy was short-lived as the nefarious Nish Panesar (Navin Chowdhry) poisoned Eve and then dragged Suki into his chaotic downfall.

After provoking his son, Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara), into pushing him from a hotel balcony, Ravi thought he killed his former stepmother in addition to his father.

Fortunately, both Suki and Eve Panesar-Unwin managed to escape these life-threatening situations, alongside Denise Fox (Diane Parish), who also fell victim to Nish’s attacks.

Death In Paradise spin-off Beyond Paradise is back for a second series, and here’s the trailer.

As Death In Paradise nears the end of its 13th series, the BBC is preparing to launch the second series of successful spin-off Beyond Paradise, the most watched new drama of last year

The new series will see the return of Kris Marshall as Di Humphrey Goodman, Sally Bretton as Martha Lloyd, Zahra Ahmadi as DS Esther Williams, Dylan Llewellyn PC Kelby Hartford, Barbara Flynn as Anne Lloyd, Felicity Montagu as Margo Martins, Jade Harison as Cs Charlie Woods, Melina Sinadinou as Zoe, Eva Feiler as Lucy, Isaac Vincent-Norgate as Ryan, Amelia Vitale as Hannah. Also returning is Selwyn the Duck.

The official synopsis reads as follows:

Shipton Abbott continues to keep Di Humphrey Goodman and his team busy, with a baffling new crime each episode. From a death on a steam train to a missing teacher,...

Samantha Morton takes on a haunting role as reverend Jack Brooks in Paramount+'s new horror thriller, The Burning Girls. The series follows a reverend and her daughter as they move to Chapel Croft in search of a fresh start, only to uncover dark secrets that turn their lives into a nightmare. Morton's extensive career in film and television includes acclaimed films and memorable roles, establishing her as a British actress with a powerful legacy.

Samantha Morton plays reverend Jack Brooks in the first look trailer for The Burning Girls, the new horror thriller from Paramount+, which premieres on October 19.

As she prepares to return as Catherine de' Medici in the second season of The Serpent Queen, Morton puts royalty aside to become a haunted vicar in the new series from Hans Rosenfeldt and Camilla Ahlgren. Based on the novel by C.J. Tudor, the story follows a reverend and her daughter,...

Sometimes, a new vicar arrives in a village and it's all sweet weirdoes and running jokes, like in The Vicar Of Dibley. But when Samantha Morton_ vibes. And we have an exclusive look at the trailer…

Adapted from Cj Tudor's novel, the show sees Morton’s Reverend Jack Brooks and her daughter Flo arriving in the village seeking a fresh start.

They soon find it's rife with conspiracies and secrets, and that uncovering the truth can be deadly in a community with a bloody past. The villagers are commemorating the death of two young Protestant martyrs who were betrayed and burned at the stake five hundred years ago by creating dolls and tossing them into fire – but it seems like the past isn't willing to stay buried…

The Burning Girls also features the likes of Paul Bradley, Janie Dee, Jane Lapotaire, John Macmillan, Rupert Graves, Elodie Grace Orkin, Safia Oakley-Green,...

Exclusive: Samantha Morton (The Walking Dead) is to lead Paramount+’s Burning Girls alongside Bridgerton star Ruby Stokes, Deadline can reveal.

The show from Marcella producer Buccaneer Media, which is adapted from a C.J. Tudor novel, has entered production and follows a village haunted by a dark and turbulent history.

Morton will play Reverend Jack Brooks, a single parent haunted by a tragedy from her previous church and who bears the onus of her husband’s death. Stokes is her daughter Flo, a teenager who marches to the beat of her own drum. Both arrive in Chapel Croft in the hope of a fresh start, however, they soon find the village rife with conspiracies and secrets.

The thriller was one of Paramount+’s first UK commissions and the streamer has since ordered The Doll Factory, also from Buccaneer, an adaptation of Elizabeth Macneal’s Sunday Times bestselling novel.

The Burning Girls...

Goin’ Down the Road

Written by William Fruet and Donald Shebib

Directed by Donald Shebib

Canada, 1970

Donald Shebib’s landmark 1970 drama Goin’ Down the Road was a watershed moment in Canadian national cinema, in part because it proved that there could be one. The very notion of a Canadian national cinema was relatively new when the film was released. Though the National Film Board (Nfb) was establish in the late 1930s, it was only in the 1950s that its focus shifted from war-effort propaganda to a very specific form of national soul-searching, wondering aloud who we were and what our place in the world was. The collective attempt at pinpointing Canada’s national identity would reach a fever pitch with the Centennial just around the corner, but ended up yielding precious few concrete answers (though it wasn’t for lack of trying, as Nfb-produced works like Helicopter Canada, commissioned specifically for Canada’s 100th birthday,...

Bellator

Bellator 129 was a forgettable event for the most part. Paul Bradley dominated Josh Neer, and Houston Alexander fought down to his last-minute competition, Virgil Zwicker, had a point deducted for headbutting, and wound up in a draw. Thankfully, there are better things ahead, and that starts with this week’s event, Bellator 130, which features the return of the pro wrestling superstar turned Mma fighter (actually, he’s straddled the fence and done both of late), Bobby Lashley.

At last glance, Lashley was no longer Tna champion – but he may still have gold in his future. Why? Well, a win at Bellator 130 could set him up for either a title fight, or a title eliminator.

The even better news is that Lashley is far from the only star on the card. This is the type of card that is comparable to a lot of Ufc Fight Night cards in name...

The National Television Awards 2015 longlist nominations have been announced and voting is now (October 14) open.

Hosted by Dermot O'Leary, the NTAs celebrate the best and most popular TV and are exclusively voted for by viewers. The 2015 awards take place at London's O2 on January 21.

The Nta shortlist will be announced in January when the final round of voting begins. Viewers can vote for free online at nationaltvawards.com or by calling the Nta vote form request line 0844 646 2060.

Full list of 2015 nominations:

Chat Show Host

Adam Hills

Alan Carr

Graham Norton

Jonathan Ross

Michael McIntyre

Paul O'Grady

Piers Morgan

Sarah Millican

Comedy

Benidorm

Big School

Birds of a Feather

Blandings

Boomers

Citizen Khan

Derek

Mrs Brown's Boys

Not Going Out

Outnumbered

The Big Bang Theory

The Wrong Mans

W1A

Daytime

Animal Saints and Sinners

Antiques Road Trip

Bargain Hunt

BBC Breakfast

Coach Trip

Escape to the Country

Father Brown

Fifteen to One

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The list of celebrities taking part in the latest Pointless specials has been announced.

Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman will be joined by famous faces for six new primetime episodes of the hit game show, kicking off on Saturday, April 12.

The first special will have a 1970s theme, with Wizzard and Yes stars Roy Wood and Rick Wakeman facing actors Paul Henry and Madeleine Smith, and Sally Thomsett and Anna Karen, and children's television stars Ed Stewart and Sally James.

Elsewhere, Sir Geoff Hurst and George Cohen MBE will team up in the World Cup special, facing Peter Shilton and Steve Bull, Hope Powell and Casey Stoney, and Graeme Le Saux and commentator Jonathan Pearce.

The Eurovision Pointless special is a thing to behold, with Bucks Fizz's Cheryl Baker and Mike Nolan trying to prove their wits against Martin Lee and Sonia Evans, Dana and Johnny Logan, and Jemini's Chris Cromby and Gemma Abbey.

Catherine Tate's Nan Taylor has returned as Holby City's worst ever patient in a Children in Need sketch.

The actress is seen being rushed to the fictional hospital with her grandson Jamie, played by Gavin & Stacey's Matthew Horne. Watch below:

Nan continues to act the difficult patient and causes havoc, as part of the BBC's annual charity fundraiser.

Holby City regulars Chrissie Williams (Tina Hobley) and Chantelle Lane (Lauren Drummond) look after Nan, but she is left unimpressed with Chantelle's service.

The soap's Elliot Hope (Paul Bradley) and Ric Griffin (Hugh Quarshie) also feature in the sketch.

Digital Spy Soap Scoop video - press play below to watch Amie Parker-Williams reveal gossip on Jai's secret being exposed in Emmerdale, Kat and Alfie edging closer to a reunion in EastEnders, and bullying stories on the way in Coronation Street and Hollyoaks.

A preview clip of a special Holby City sketch for Children in Need 2013 has been released.

Catherine Tate reprises her role as foul-mouthed Joannie 'Nan' Taylor, who visits Holby as a difficult patient and cause havoc.

The preview shows regulars Chrissie Williams (Tina Hobley) and Chantelle Lane (Lauren Drummond) looking after Nan, but she is left unimpressed with Chantelle's service.

Holby regulars Elliot Hope (Paul Bradley) and Ric Griffin (Hugh Quarshie) also feature in the sketch.

Nan's Holby visit will air as part of the Children in Need 2013 appeal show, which broadcasts tonight (November 15) from 7.30pm on BBC One.

Digital Spy Soap Scoop video - press play below to watch Amie Parker-Williams reveal gossip on Jai's secret being exposed in Emmerdale, Kat and Alfie edging closer to a reunion in EastEnders, and bullying stories on the way in Coronation Street and Hollyoaks.

Catherine Tate has filmed a special Holby City comedy sketch for Children in Need 2013.

The actress has reprised her role as foul-mouthed Joannie 'Nan' Taylor, who will visit Holby as the patient from hell and cause havoc.

Holby City regulars Tina Hobley (Chrissie Williams), Paul Bradley (Elliot Hope), Hugh Quarshie (Ric Griffin) and Lauren Drummond (Chantelle Lane) all feature in the sketch.

Mathew Horne also appears as Nan's grandson Jamie.

Speaking of the sketch, Tate commented: "Thanks to everyone at Holby, I'm happy to be involved with Children in Need this year and wish you all the best for the night."

Tina Hobley added: "Over the years Holby City has faced flooding, riots and hostage situations - but nothing quite prepared us for the arrival of Nan."

Tate played the role of Nan on her self-titled BBC sketch show between 2004 and 2007. The character has also featured in various skits and one-off specials.

Los Angeles, March 5: "Limitless" actress Anna Friel faced an embarassing moment when she accidentally ended up sending her father pornographic images while researching a role.

Friel is to play Jean Raymond, the wife of porn baron Paul Bradley, in new movie "The Look of Love". She made the error while trying to send her father images of Jean, reports dailystar.co.uk.

"I sent an email to my dad with some pictures of Jean Raymond. He called me afterwards and said, 'I think you're going a bit far on this one'," she told Easy Living magazine.

"I wondered what he meant and then I realised I'd sent him an email attachment of.

Washington, Mar 4: Anna Friel recently found herself in an embarrassing situation when she accidentally sent her father pornographic Images while researching for a role.

The British actress will be seen playing the role of Jean Raymond, the wife of a porn baron Paul Bradley in her new film 'The Look of Love' and she made the error while trying to send her father images of Jean, Contactmusic reported.

Freil told Britain's Easy Living magazine that she didn't realise that she sent her father an e-mail, which had the pictures from the actual porn shoot that Raymond had done, and she only got to know about it when her father told.

In the book Hollywood Unknowns, author Anthony Slide tackles a little-known side of Hollywood moviemaking: the aspirations and travails of the movie extras and bit players (in addition to "side" chapters on actors' stand-ins and stunt doubles). [Image: Book cover featuring -- possibly -- short filmmaker Pete Smith.] Slide's Hollywood Unknowns: A History of Extras, Bit Players and Stand-Ins covers the history of the movie extras from the very dawn of cinema -- when, say, someone like future "star" Florence Lawrence could be the focus of one film and mere "atmosphere" in another -- to the current crop of movie extras. Among the sujects discussed in Anthony Slide's highly entertaining tome are the history of Central Casting; union battles involving the Screen Actors Guild, the Screen Extras Guild, and splinter groups; and a look at former silent-era performers, including Clara Kimball Young, King Baggott, and William Farnum, who finished their days as Hollywood extras. So, next time you watch Michel Hazanavicius' The Artist,...

Stand-up comedian Andi Osho has revealed that she did her homework ahead of her Holby City guest stint. As announced last month, the 39-year-old will appear in three episodes of the BBC medical drama, portraying the role of brassy Barbara Alcock. Barbara is a mature medical student and single mother, who previously worked as a physiotherapist. Her storyline sees her learning from established regular Elliot Hope (Paul Bradley). Speaking on This Morning today (June 18), Osho explained that she made sure to do research before she started filming. Osho commented: "I just wanted to get it all right. I started off talking to my mum because she's a nurse. She said, 'One thing is they don't get the crash trolley out nearly as much as they do in Holby!' So that was nice to hear! "Then I found out what (more)...

Film company in wrangle over money as latest feature, The City of Your Final Destination, opens to mixed reviews

Once upon a time, Merchant Ivory was renowned for its hugely successful and elegantly understated studies of hearts breaking slowly and silently beneath layers of repression and period tailoring.

But five years after the death of its producer, Ismail Merchant, the firm is facing two unseemly lawsuits that have more in common with John Grisham than Em Forster, while its latest film has opened to lukewarm reviews after a financially fraught production.

Director James Ivory is embroiled in a legal battle over a $350,000 (£240,000) contract linked to The City of Your Final Destination, his first feature without the support of his original partner.

In a writ filed at the supreme court in New York, former Merchant Ivory producer Richard Hawley claims he has been airbrushed out of the credits for the film,...

Alfie Moon has been named the best-loved EastEnders character of all time in a new poll. The loveable rogue, played by actor Shane Richie, topped a survey organised by takeaway website JustEat to mark the BBC soap's 25th anniversary. Visitors to the site were asked to vote for the Walford character they would most like to share a takeaway with. While the results showed that Alfie is the most popular character, his screen wife Kat (Jessie Wallace) took second place and Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley) secured third. Bad boy Grant Mitchell (Ross Kemp) and deceased dog Wellard followed in fourth and fifth place respectively. Just Eat visitors were also asked to vote for the characters they would least like to share a takeaway with. Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks) was deemed (more)...

Love it or hate it, the Ufc knows what they're doing. With professional boxing fractured and star-less, the Ufc has stepped in as the de facto leader in dudes-pummeling-dudes entertainment. A big reason for this is Ufc President Dana White, who has masterfully shepherded the sport of Mma into the big time. The Ufc is packaged so precisely that it's hard not to be entertained by the product. One large feather in the cap of Dana White and company is The Ultimate Fighter, the SpikeTV Ufc reality show which features established Mma stars coaching up-and-comers in a season long tournament. The seventh season of The Ultimate Fighter debuts Wednesday, April 2 on SpikeTV and features a brand new format.

This season will feature middleweight fighters (171-185 lbs.), though the coaches are both light heavyweights. Current light heavyweight belt holder Quinton “Rampage” Jackson will coach one team, with contender Forrest Griffin coaching the other.