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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The Gold fans make desperate plea to BBC bosses as crime drama's second series kicks off
The multi-award-nominated series The Gold returned to BBC One last night, after two years of waiting. The crime drama takes the viewer on an expedition through the 80s- retelling the story of the notorious Brink's-Mat Robbery- one of the largest robberies, and most expensive Met investigations in British history. On 26th December 1983, six criminals broke into the Brink's-Mat warehouse on the Heathrow International trading estate in West London to undertake an dastardly scheme. They successfully heisted £26m in gold bullion, cash and diamonds (equivalent to £111m today) in a plot dubbed the crime of the century. But overshadowing the complexity of the heist was the operation that was set into effect following it - of smelting down and vanishing the gold, across the world, into the assets of a global network of criminals. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The crime drama takes the viewer on an expedition through the 80s- retelling the story of the notorious Brink's-Mat Robbery- one of the largest robberies, and most expensive Met investigations in British history The story was transformed into a captivating comedy-thriller on the small screen with the help of some 'diamonds' of the acting world, starring Hugh Bonneville, Dominic Cooper, Charlotte Spencer, Sean Harris, Jack Lowden and Tom Cullen. One fan describes it as' A beautifully written limited series about a heist - actually post-heist - of likeable smaller-time crooks stumbling onto the biggest gold theft in history: 26 million; and how they try to get rid of it as equally likeable cops chase them.' It achieved great acclaim following its first season, which concluded in March 2023, getting a 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Series one ended with luckless Met detective Brian Boyce's (Hugh Bonneville) gut-wrenching realisation that only half of the Gold had been accounted for by the investigation, and there was still a whopping £13 million left to locate. Whilst season 1 followed the movement of the gold that was stolen and distributed by Kenneth Noye, the second season delves into the mystery of the elusive other half of the money. Following last night's riveting episode, fans took to social media, demanding a third series from the BBC. 'Loved this series (hoping for series three). Series two of #TheGold starts tonight. So excited' 'It was brilliant again. I was nervous it wouldn't live up to series one but it was great #TheGold' 'I'm ten minutes in and loving the nostalgia plus it's a cracking drama with first class actors.' 'The writing in #TheGold is so good. Just binge watched the whole thing to reward myself for doing admin!' 'I loved the first series of The Gold and have been looking forward to seeing series 2! However, in conversation with Radio Times, stars of the show Charlotte Spencer and Emun Elliot suggested that the series would be limited to a two-parter, to keep the show focused on the source story: the gold. Spencer said: 'I think people don't realise that, even when I've spoken to friends and family who are like, 'Oh my God, it's got a second season?', and it's like, 'Yeah, because they only ever found half [of the gold]'. So there's, like, a whole other storyline that people don't know about which I think they're gonna like.' Meanwhile, Elliott added: 'The way Neil writes often, because I've worked with him a couple of times, he always seems to know whether something's going to be a standalone thing, a two-parter, a three-parter. 'So he has that kind of entire story arc in his head from episode 1, season 1. And obviously if the first season had been a disaster, there would be no season two, but luckily, there was such a great response, that we got to continue chasing this gold.'
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fans Swoon Over ‘Still Smokin Hot' '80s Singer, 64, As Band Reunites for the First Time in 40 Years
Fans Swoon Over 'Still Smokin Hot' '80s Singer, 64, As Band Reunites for the First Time in 40 Years originally appeared on Parade. Aimee Mann looks and sounds like no time has passed since she dazzled fans with her bluesy vocals in her band 'Til Tuesday's '80s hit Voices Carry. Forty years later, the band reunited, and Mann's understated, bluesy vocals show no sign of wear and tear. 'Til Tuesday disbanded in 1990, and Mann's debut solo album Whatever was released in 1993, but fans were transported back to the 1980s when the band reunited in Pasadena, CA, for the Cruel World Festival in May who still sports her signature platinum blonde locks, took the stage quipping, 'This is the song that made us recognizable in airports across America,' before launching into the iconic bassline of Voices Carry. Wearing a cropped leather jacket, jeans, and bold black glasses, Mann looked anything but her 64 years—and fans were quick to notice and celebrate her youthful appearance. One wrote, 'She's still smokin' hot,' while another commented, 'Aimee Mann is 64 still rocking and better than a lof acts half her age.'Many more fans were quick to comment on how good Mann—and the band—still sound, but one summed up Mann's enduring appeal perfectly, writing, 'I wanted to be Aimee Mann in 1985.' Same, girl. Same. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Fans Swoon Over 'Still Smokin Hot' '80s Singer, 64, As Band Reunites for the First Time in 40 Years first appeared on Parade on Jun 7, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'80s Rocker's Choice of Shirt at Concert Has People Going Wild
'80s Rocker's Choice of Shirt at Concert Has People Going Wild originally appeared on Parade. Duran Duran guitarist John Taylor, 64, is inspiring some major comments section conversation with his recent on-stage fashion choice. The fashion-forward '80s band has always been trailblazers when it comes to style, but Taylor's latest choice has some wondering if it's time for the band to get a new a recent video shared to social media, Taylor can be seen onstage in black leather jeans and a light-colored, long-sleeve wrap top with a deep V-neck that stops just above his midriff. Fans found the funny in Taylor's choice of attire, with one hilariously writing, 'What in the rock and roll wrap top grandma is going on here?' Taylor's legions of fans continued to channel their comedy writer vibes with more hilarious commentary. One questioned, 'Did they stop by TJ Maxx on the way there..?', while another quipped, 'Lovely blouse.'Regardless of Taylor's wrap-top affinity, fans were still quick to note what a terrific bass player he is. One wrote, 'Exceptional musician. Gifted bassist,' and another shared, 'Insanely good bass player.' We couldn't agree more. Duran Duran is currently in the midst of a European tour, which is scheduled to end on July 9, 2025 in Spain. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 '80s Rocker's Choice of Shirt at Concert Has People Going Wild first appeared on Parade on Jun 3, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
News.com.au
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
One shouted word ruins the vibe at star's otherwise-stunning Sydney concert
One shouted word from a heckler was all it took to momentarily kill the vibe during British singer Alison Moyet's Sydney show over the weekend. Moyet, 63, is touring to mark the 40th anniversary of her solo career – a career that started even before that, as one-half of the chart-topping electro duo Yazoo (of Only You fame) in the early 80s. Moyet, though, has always bristled at any notion she's a heritage act, only here to play 80s retro circuit – and her musical output has long backed that up. Perhaps her finest work, 2002's Hometime, arrived shortly after she'd turned 40; in recent years, a fruitful collaboration with producer Guy Sigsworth saw her return to her edgy electro roots across two stellar albums. Songs from 1982 to 2024 got an airing during Saturday's near-sold-out show at Sydney's Darling Harbour Theatre. Moyet was in fine voice throughout, and was charming, frequently hilarious company, stopping to sip tea between songs and offer self-effacing stories from throughout her life. After one cheer from the dark, she made a confession: In-ear monitors meant she could never really hear anything audience members yelled at her during gigs, and therefore interpreted all muffled noise only as praise. It's just as well, because about half a dozen songs into the show, a lone heckle began. 'EIGHTIES!' one man yelled, filling the brief silence between songs. And again, echoing through the theatre a couple of songs later: 'EIGHTIES!' Not even a 'play the hits,' or 'sing Only You ' (which she did, by the way). Just a barked, one-word order, reducing an artist's 40-plus-year career to the brief period several decades ago when she was a twenty-something, radio-ready pop star: EIGHTIES. Thank god she didn't hear it – but the rest of us did, and it momentarily soured the atmosphere at an otherwise stunning show, as fans lapped up a precious two hours with an artist who visits our shores all too rarely. And as the concert wore on, guess what happened? Moyet did sing the eighties hits, delivering Yazoo bangers Situation and Don't Go, along with her classic debut solo single, Love Resurrection, during an encore set that had the audience out of their seats and rushing to the front of the stage to form an impromptu dance floor. It's almost like she … knows how to structure her set, sending the show out on a high with her best-known songs rather than burning through them early? This entitled, 'just play the hits' attitude is common here in Australia. In 2023, the Red Hot Chili Peppers copped a fierce audience backlash when they dared leave Under The Bridge off the setlist during one of their Aussie stadium shows. resident RHCP superfan Jasmine Kazlauskasan leapt in to give an impassioned defence of the band amid a backlash that saw some concertgoers declare they'd never see them live again. More recently, Kylie Minogue's latest tour made its world debut here in Australia amid complaints from some fans that she was playing too much new material – and from others, that she wasn't playing enough. Moyet had even tried to tackle the issue head-on at the top of Saturday's show, warning the audience that a setlist comprised solely of faithful renditions of her early material would feel like 'bad karaoke' – something that holds no interest for her as an artist. Perhaps her heckler would've been better off staying home and doing some 'bad karaoke' of the 80s hits he was only interested in hearing.
