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The Irish Sun
5 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Beloved soap returns after 22 years off-screen in historic crossover with Hollyoaks to celebrate major milestone
The cast members of the soap have gone on to forge successful careers for themselves WELCOME RETURN Beloved soap returns after 22 years off-screen in historic crossover with Hollyoaks to celebrate major milestone A BELOVED soap is returning after 22 years off-screen, in a historic crossover with Hollyoaks. Hollyoaks celebrates its 30th anniversary in October, and to make the milestone Brookside will be returning too. 4 A beloved soap is returning after 22 years off-screen, in a historic crossover with Hollyoaks Credit: C4 4 Anthony was played by X Fact or star Ray Quinn Credit: Channel 4 Since the soap came to an end in November 2003, the cast members have gone on to forge successful careers for themselves. Now, fans will be pleased to here that it'll be back on screens in a special Hollyoaks episode that will honour the predecessor. Hollyoaks took over as Channel 4's flagship continuing drama when the Liverpool-based soap ended on November 4th 2003. And as part of the exciting crossover, fans will see Brookside characters make a return as a treat to mark the milestone. Executive Producer Hannah Cheers said: 'This episode is a love letter to both Hollyoaks and Brookside. 'Brookside gave birth to Hollyoaks — it grew up on the same site and eventually took over its sets. 'For everyone at Lime Pictures (originally Mersey TV), Hollyoaks' history is deeply rooted in Brookside, and its legacy lives on through our crew and, of course, some of our cast. 'This special feels like both a moving and fitting tribute to our origin story and a chance for fans to revisit much-loved Brookside characters in honour of that legacy. 'These iconic Brookside characters are soap archetypes that helped define British TV; soap archetypes that new generations are still discovering now through Hollyoaks. As a lifelong soap fan who grew up watching with my mum, I was passionate about revisiting Brookside for the anniversary. With Sir Phil's blessing — after I had the privilege of pitching the idea to him — and the support of Channel 4, we're able to make it happen. Brookside actress, 53, unrecognisable 28 years after controversial incest plot that shocked Britain 'Writer Steve Hughes, who began his career on Brookside, has reimagined where these characters are more than twenty years on. We hope audiences will enjoy welcoming these old friends back into their homes once again.' Brookside, which first aired in November 1982, gave us TV's first pre-watershed lesbian kiss and kickstarted the careers of some of the nation's best-loved stars including Anna Friel and Sue Johnston. The Channel 4 soap was set in Liverpool and filmed on an actual close built especially for the show. Aside from that kiss between Beth Jordache and Margaret Clemence, it had some iconic storylines before it came to an end in November 2003 - including the incestuous love affair between brother and sister Nat and Georgia Simpson. Sir Phil said: 'It is always bitter sweet thinking back to Brookie, the reminders of its success and impact, but the thoughts of many, like Dean Sullivan and Bill Dean, who are no longer with us. 'But it is great that Lime Pictures are paying homage in their Hollyoaks anniversary cross over episodes. 'I can't wait to see how all the gardens are coping in the heatwave and, who knows, what might pop up if someone decides to re-lay their patio. I know we left something else down there.' The filming for the exciting episode will take place next month in September, and it's set to be the first time that Brookside Close has been on air, since it ended in with Jimmy Corkhill daubing a 'd' onto the sign, leaving it as 'Brookside Closed' before driving out of the cul-de-sac. 4 The cast members of the soap have gone on to forge successful careers for themselves Credit: Channel 4
Irish Daily Mirror
11 hours ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Lighthouse horror as keeper forced to live with corpse and went slowly mad
Robert Eggers' 2019 psychological horror, The Lighthouse, bagged praise and even an Oscar nomination for its striking monochrome cinematography, eerie atmosphere, and stellar performances from Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson. The film spins the tale of two nineteenth-century lighthouse keepers marooned at a secluded New England outpost during a brutal storm, with isolation, suspicion, and bizarre visions taking their toll. While audiences and critics have debated the film's symbolism and genre – part horror, part myth, part drama – what many viewers may not know is that it was partly inspired by a real-life tragedy that occurred over 200 years ago on the distant coast of Wales. The true story, now referred to as the Smalls Lighthouse Tragedy, is one of the most chilling chapters in British maritime history and led to a lasting change in lighthouse policy. The Smalls Lighthouse perches on a rocky islet about 20 miles west of the St David's Peninsula in Pembrokeshire, exposed to the full force of the Irish Sea - designed and built in 1775, reports the Mirror. The original Smalls building has been replaced with a new structure since the automation of lighthouses Life at The Smalls was solitary and confined. At the time, lighthouse crews typically consisted of just two men, who would spend lengthy periods in total isolation. Their sole duties were to keep the lamp burning at night and maintain the structure by day, regardless of the weather. In 1801, the lighthouse was operated by Thomas Howell and Thomas Griffith, two blokes who were reportedly known to bicker. One day, Griffith fell seriously ill following what was described as a freak accident. Howell attempted to look after his mate and set up a distress signal in the hope a passing ship would relay their need for assistance. But this was an era without radio, and simple flag signalling was of little use for such a remote outpost. Storms battered the lighthouse for weeks, making it impossible for any ship to pass by. Griffith's condition deteriorated, and eventually, after a prolonged period of suffering, he passed away. Faced with the sudden reality of being alone, Howell also confronted a chilling dilemma. Because the two men had not been on good terms, he feared if he disposed of the body at sea, any future inquiry would suspect him of murder. His only option, he decided, was to keep the body until help arrived. The lighthouse is situated about 20 miles west of St David's Peninsula in Pembrokeshire At first, Howell kept Griffith's body inside the living quarters, a hut barely five metres in diameter. But the stench of decomposition soon became unbearable. A former cooper by trade, Howell dismantled part of the interior to build a makeshift coffin from timber boards. He placed Griffith inside, secured the lid, and hauled the coffin out to a shelf on the exterior of the lighthouse, tying it firmly in place. The weather showed no signs of easing up and, weeks later, the ferocious winds ripped the coffin to shreds, casting the planks into the sea and leaving the body tied to the railing, exposed to the harsh elements. It was at this point that the incident took on its most enduring – and gruesome – image. One of Griffith's arms had come loose, and whenever the wind caught it just right, it seemed to wave or beckon. Howell could see it from inside the hut, a constant and chilling reminder of his dire situation. As the days rolled by, several ships sailed within sight of the lighthouse, but the conditions were too treacherous to attempt a landing. Crews could see the light still burning at night – a testament to Howell's commitment to his duty – and during the day, they occasionally spotted a figure on the gallery. Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson in a scene from The Lighthouse (2019) (Image: Dumfries and Galloway Standard) From afar, they couldn't discern what had transpired, and with no apparent urgency in the signalling, they continued their journey. It's thought Howell lived alongside his deceased colleague for roughly four months before a ship from Milford Haven finally managed to land on The Smalls. When the rescuers arrived, they discovered Griffith's body still bound to the railings and Howell physically and mentally altered. Friends back on shore later claimed they didn't recognise him – his hair had turned prematurely grey, his face was gaunt, and he seemed shattered by the ordeal. The Smalls Lighthouse Tragedy sent shockwaves through the maritime community, highlighting the perils of having only two keepers at such a remote station. As a result, the governing body changed its policy to mandate that all lighthouses be manned by at least three individuals at any given time. This rule stood for nearly two centuries, until British lighthouses were automated in the late 20th century. The events of 1801 have sparked a plethora of works over the past two centuries. In 2011, the BBC aired The Lighthouse, a radio play by Alan Harris inspired by the tragedy. In 2016, Welsh director Chris Crow released a feature film with the same title, also loosely based on the events at The Smalls, before Robert Eggers' The Lighthouse brought the story to global audiences.
Irish Independent
11 hours ago
- Irish Independent
Meet the Texan comedian bringing laughter, fiction and coffee to Dundalk
If you're a Texan moving to Ireland, perhaps it's inevitable that you will end up in Dundalk, once dubbed El Paso by the British press. Elizabeth Redmond wasn't aware of the Co Louth town's nickname when she first moved her but it has since inspired the name for the comedy club she runs at Toales Bar and the coffee truck she runs with her partner.
