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Michelle Keegan 'excited' as she lands huge new role after Netflix Fool Me Once success
ITV have announced their latest crime drama is currently in the works with Michelle Keegan taking on the leading part in the gripping six-part series, her first acting role since becoming a mother ITV have announced they have a new thrilling crime drama in the works starring Michelle Keegan and Douglas Booth in the leading roles. The six-part series, The Blame, is based on Charlotte Langley's best selling novel of the same name, and vows to have viewers on the edge of their seats. Leading the cast is Fool Me Once star Michelle as DI Emma Crane, in what comes as her first TV role since welcoming her daughter Palma with Mark Wrigh t earlier this year. Meanwhile Booth will portray DI Tom Radley. The pair are joined by Mr Bates vs. The Post office star Ian Hart, who will play DCI Kenneth Walker. ITV announced the news yesterday as they shared a snap of the duo and said on Instagram: "New crime thriller drama 'The Blame" starring Michelle Keegan and Douglas Booth. What starts as a tragic death in the quiet town of Wakestead, spirals into a tangled web of lies, institutional cover-ups, and moral compromise as DI Crane (Keegan) and DI Radley (Booth) dig deeper #TheBlame." The show begins when the body of teenage figure skater Sophie Madsen is uncovered, sending shockwaves through the town of Wakestead. As DI Crane and DI Radley dig deeper, what starts as a tragic death, spirals into a tangled web of lies, institutional cover-ups, and moral compromise. While the clock ticks and trust fractures, Crane must navigate both a murder investigation and the treacherous politics inside her own team. The new series, produced by Quay Street Productions, and written and executively produced by Megan Gallagher (All Her Fault, Wolf) is set to commence filming this summer in and around London. Other names in the upcoming drama include rising star Nathan Mensah as DC Lewis, Nigel Boyle (Line of Duty, Peaky Blinders) as digital forensic technician Brett Shergill, Joe Armstrong (Gentleman Jack, Happy Valley) as ice-skating coach Kyle Frasier and Matilda Freeman (How to get to heaven from Belfast, Passenger) as Sophie Madsen. ITV's Director of Drama Polly Hill, who will oversee production of The Blame, said: 'The Blame is a brilliant new crime thriller full of surprising twists and a compelling investigation that also cleverly tackles police corruption, exploitation and misogyny as the thriller unravels. "Megan is such a wonderful and clever writer, and with Michelle Keegan in the lead and Nicola Shindler at the helm, this is going to be an unmissable drama and one I'm very proud to have on ITV.' Lead writer and executive producer Megan Gallagher added:'The Blame is such an important and urgent story to tell; I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to bring Charlotte Langley's world and characters to life on screen. "It's my second collaboration with Quay Street Productions, and it's great to be working with the team again - I'm truly in the best hands.'
STV News
25 minutes ago
- STV News
Scots schoolgirl named on Time magazine first Girls of the Year list
A Scottish schoolgirl has been named in Time magazine's first-ever Girls of the Year list after designing a solar-powered blanket for homeless people. Rebecca Young, from Glasgow, was aged just 11 when she came up with the idea after becoming concerned about people sleeping on the streets during a freezing Scottish winter. Now 12, she has been named alongside nine other girls from around the world all recognised as being young leaders inspiring communities, as part of a list aimed at celebrating and empowering girls. The Kelvinside Academy pupil described it as 'cool and very unexpected' to be among those named, adding: 'I'm honoured by the fact they wanted to include me on their Girls of the Year list and hope other kids see it and decide to do their part in helping people.' Supplied Rebecca has been turned into a LEGO mini-figure In January, Rebecca triumphed over 70,000 entrants to take home the MacRobert Commendation Medal in the UK Primary Engineer competition. Her design has resulted in 30 of the blankets being manufactured and distributed to a homeless shelter in Glasgow, with plans to make more. She and eight of the other girls are featured as part of a limited-edition animated Time cover – reimagined as Lego minifigures, with each character aimed at capturing the spirit of their achievements. 'I was stunned when I found out. I can't believe I am one of the first Time Girls of the Year. It's simply incredible', she said. 'To be named alongside nine other girls who have achieved so much is one of the most special experiences of my life. 'In my wildest dreams I'd never imagined being in this position when I came up with the design. I'm most proud of how the idea is now helping homeless people in real life – which was my inspiration all along – and I hope this can help shine a brighter light on an issue we should all care deeply about.' Time chief executive Jessica Sibley said the list features girls aged between 12 and 17 who are 'shaping their communities with courage and purpose'. The collaboration followed a recent study by the Lego group of more than 32,000 parents and children across 21 countries which found 70% of young women struggle to see themselves as someone who is good at building things. It also found that children were twice as likely to credit major inventions to men – with most believing that wifi (69%) and the Moon landing software (68%) were invented by men, even though they were pioneered by women. Rebecca's mum Louise, 49, said the whole family was 'over the moon' with her daughter's achievement. 'The attention Rebecca has received since she won the Primary Engineer prize is unbelievable, and we're all so proud of her,' she said. 'She was just 11 when she designed the blanket, and already she's decided she wants to follow a different path – and we couldn't be more supportive. 'Even at just 12, she's already made such an impact, and we know she can do the same in whatever she goes on to achieve. The most important thing is she's happy – and following her passions is how she'll achieve that. ' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Daily Mirror
26 minutes ago
- Daily Mirror
Prince Andrew's 'odd Royal Lodge game' that Sarah Ferguson 'doesn't like'
Prince Andrew, who is the subject of a bombshell new biography, allegedly plays a bizarre game with the staff at Royal Lodge, but ex-wife Sarah Ferguson takes a "dim view" of it Prince Andrew plays a bizarre game with the staff at Royal Lodge that his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson takes a "dim view" of, it has been alleged. Andrew's "lifelong teddy bear obsession" has reemerged in the news after the publication of an explosive new biography by historian Andrew Lownie, entitled 'The Rise and Fall of the House of York'. In 2022, a strange anecdote surfaced about the beleaguered prince's reported stash of 50 to 60 teddy bears. An ex-royal officer even claimed that Andrew would "scream and shout" if his staff didn't perform a specific task involving the toys. Speaking in the ITV documentary 'Ghislaine, Prince Andrew and the Paedophile', former protection officer Paul Page claimed that the Duke would fly into a rage if his servants didn't place them in a certain way at Buckingham Palace. A handwritten guide also offered insights into his sizeable collection, which purportedly included bears, a panther, hippos and three cushions with the unusual monikers of 'Daddy', 'Ducks' and 'Prince'. It wasn't simply an itinerary but featured directions on where to put blankets, a fur, and five toys. According to the Mail's Ephraim Hardcastle, the Duke's affinity for toy animals doesn't end there. A Palace source told the Mail: "When he lived at Buck House he'd also hide his toy monkey in unlikely places to test whether cleaning staff would spot betide them if they didn't." They added: "Staff at Royal Lodge still have to play Prince Andrew's game - unless Sarah is resident. She takes a dim view of it." Andrew, who left his royal duties back in 2019 after his car crash Newsnight interview, has been embroiled in a number of controversies in recent years. They include his links to an alleged Chinese spy, his tenancy of Royal Lodge and connection to the late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The Duke has denied any wrongdoing during his time with Epstein, while alleged spy Yang Tengbo requested that his anonymity be lifted and insisted that the spy claim was "entirely untrue". Earlier this week, amidst allegations outlined in Lownie's bombshell book, the Duke broke cover and was sighted leaving for a walk. As photographs of this excursion came to light, body language expert Judi James shared her thoughts. After examining the snaps, she explained that it was "less about" what's changed in Andrew's body language, but rather what's "missing". She also noted that Andrew appeared to have shed his "rounded-eyed, haunted expression". Judi went on to say that the Duke's frown had "melted slightly" and his expression lacked any obvious signs of tension. Alleging that he was known for "looks of haughty arrogance", Judi pointed out that he now looks "less immersed" in "signals of status and entitlement". Judi added: "His mouth is closed but his lips aren't clamped, and his shoulders look relatively relaxed. One pic like this might not capture his current mood in its entirety but it might hint at a more philosophical and less defiant approach now." A spokesperson for Sarah Ferguson declined to comment.
