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Rhyl Journal
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Coronation Street's Vicky Myers appears in Classic Emmerdale
Vicky Myers who plays DS Lisa Swain on Corrie has amassed a legion of fans since first appearing on the show in 2021. So it was no wonder that people were quick to take to social media to share their delight at spotting a younger Vicky on a rival soap. An episode of Classic Emmerdale that aired earlier this week featured Vicky as a receptionist at Val Lamberts' daughter's wedding. Little throwback of Vicky on Classic Emmerdale today as a Receptionist 🩵#vickymyers The episode was first broadcast in February 2007. 'Unexpected legend in the Dales,' one person tweeted. Another said: 'If you were watching Classic Emmerdale today, you might have spotted a familiar face…a little appearance from @VixMyers in 2007.' 'Oh wow Vicky looks so young there,' another added. 'Omg look who shows up when I was watching Classic Emmerdale – and still as stunning as ever,' another commented. Classic Emmerdale is broadcast on ITV3 from 1.25pm on weekdays. Emmerdale isn't the only show that Vicky has starred in before - she also had a significant part in Coronation Street before becoming DS Swain. In 1998 Vicky played a nurse at Weatherfield General during the tragic demise of Des Barnes. She had two more roles as an extra before landing the part of DS Swain. A post shared by Vicky Myers (@vicksmyers) Earlier this month, Vicky took to social media to celebrate four years since her most recent Corrie debut. Recommended reading: Emmerdale's Oliver Farnworth's partner is EastEnders star Emmerdale's Bradley Ritches almost played this ITV soap star Emmerdale's Matthew Wolfenden hints at return to ITV soap She shared a series of previously unseen photos from her initial stint on the soap including DS Swain's police lanyard and her name on a dressing room door. Alongside the post Vicky wrote: "Four years of DS Lisa Swain. I can't quite believe it's been four years.' Away from the cobbles, Vicky also had roles in shows like Ackley Bridge, Casualty and a main role in the ITV drama The Long Shadow.
Daily Record
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Outlander fans can't get enough of Claire Fraser's mum as she stuns at Blood of my Blood premiere
Hermione Corfield plays Claire Fraser's mum Julia in the prequel show Blood of my Blood. The release of Outlander's prequel Blood of My Blood is just a few months away and fans are literally counting down the hours to get their Outlander fix. The brand new show will delve into the tales of how Jamie's and Claire's parents first crossed paths. The prequel is set to whisk viewers away to the "war-ravaged battlegrounds of World War One to the expansive Highlands of 18th Century Scotland", showcasing "two fresh love stories brimming with loyalty, passion and desire". The characters of Claire's parents, Julia and Henry, will be brought to life by We Hunt Together star Hermione Corfield and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again actor Jeremy Irvine. The parents of Jamie Fraser, Brian Fraser and Ellen MacKenzie, will be portrayed by Condor's Nest actor Jamie Roy and Belgravia: The Next Chapter actress Harriet Slater. And now, the four have reunited for the official premiere of the show in LA. Fans couldn't get enough of Hermione Corfield, who plays Claire's mother Julia Beauchamp, as she shared snaps on her Instagram page. Sharing a series of snaps of herself in a stunning blue and white floral dress, followed by a snap of the cast in a pink cart, Hermione penned: "Blood of my Blood screening at @sonypictures shot by @cibellelevi." Many fans flocked to the comments to compliment Hermione. One said: "Oh my! This is next level Hermione." Another penned: "These are some really stunning shots." While one commented: "Love the dress girl!" And another said: "You look gorgeous." Joining the four on the cast list are Your Honor's Tony Curran as Simon Fraser, Rebus' Seamus McLean Ross as Colum MacKenzie, Ackley Bridge's Sam Retford as Dougal MacKenzie, Rory Alexander as Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser and BBC Two's Industry actor Conor MacNeill as Ned Gowan. The prequel, titled Outlander: Blood Of My Blood, is based on both the original TV series and the book series by Diana Gabaldon. It delves into the early 20th Century in England and the 18th Century in Scotland. Blood Of My Blood will explore the love stories of Jamie's parents Brian and Ellen, who must navigate clan politics, while Claire's parents, Henry and Julia, maintain a long-distance relationship due to the war. Outlander fans will recall that Claire's parents tragically died in a car crash when she was just five-years-old, adding a layer of tragedy to their story. Matthew B Roberts, the executive producer and showrunner of the original series, has written and produced Outlander: Blood Of My Blood, with Gabaldon returning as a consulting producer. Outlander: Blood Of My Blood will debut on Saturday, August 9, on MGM+. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Metro
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
EastEnders legend unveils new look leaving fans stunned
EastEnders fans have been left stunned by former star Jo Joyner's new look. The actress, 47, is best known to viewers of the BBC One soap as Tanya Branning – a role she played across several stints between 2006 and 2018. Some of her biggest stories included discovering husband Max's (Jake Wood) affair with Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) on Christmas Day, and then – when she finally reunited with Max – finding out he was a bigamist. The last time we saw her on screen was to say goodbye to daughter Abi (Lorna Fitzgerald), who died after falling from the roof of The Queen Vic. Months later, it was then revealed that Tanya was in a mental health facility, struggling to cope with the loss of her middle child. Since leaving The Square, Jo has starred in Channel 4 school-based soap Ackley Bridge, leading a number of 5 dramas and playing the lead in drama Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators. She's also appearing in new Paramount Plus thriller Little Disasters. The series follows four women who are bonded by motherhood, but are then torn apart when one of the group is accused of injuring her baby. Jo's character – an A&E doctor – is then left with a predicament… whether or not to contact social services. The actress recently spoke to Metro about being compared to Nicole Kidman, after the show was branded as the next Big Little Lies. However, following an appearance on The One Show last night, it wasn't the new Paramount drama that caught viewers' attention, but rather Jo's new look. Throughout her time on EastEnders and Ackley Bridge, she sported a luscious blonde weave – but her locks have now been dyed a dark brown colour. She looks worlds away from her Walford days! 'Jo Joyner has dyed her hair brown and didn't recognise her at first. She looks great. #TheOneShow #EastEnders' said one fan on X. Praising her brunette weave, another added: '#theoneshow Jo Joyner out of EastEnders she's looking good, good actress too.' In 2023, she ruled out a return to EastEnders, citing that she preferred to play a variety of different roles. Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! But there is one former part she has her eyes on. In 2005, she played a guest role in Doctor Who, and told us that she would go back to travelling with The Doctor in a heartbeat. More Trending 'The wonderful thing about Doctor Who is that you could go back a million times with a million different faces and no one would know, well, the Whovians would know. But you could play all sorts,' she explained. 'It's endless, boundless imagination for something like Doctor Who. I'm very proud to have been part of the franchise, and I would definitely do it again.' View More » Little Disasters is coming to Paramount Plus on Thursday, May 22. If you've got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@ – we'd love to hear from you. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. MORE: Popular TV series that has fans 'screaming' set to return for another season MORE: EastEnders legend Lacey Turner set to exit after 21 years in dramatic story MORE: EastEnders star Heather Peace reveals breast cancer diagnosis as she shares update
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
'Multiple fires' at former school over weekend
Multiple fires have been extinguished at a former secondary school in Halifax over the weekend. Buildings at the former St Catherine's Catholic High School on Holdsworth Road, Holmfield, have been alight a number of times, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said, with no injuries reported. Five fire engines were sent to the most recent fire on Sunday in the empty buildings, it added. The former school, which closed in 2013, was later used as a film set for Channel 4 drama Ackley Bridge. Councillor Shane Taylor, of Calderdale Council, said the latest fire forced a road closure between Shay Lane and Moor Bottom Road. Posting on social media, the councillor warned local residents they may experience a loss in water supplies while fire crews used road hydrants. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North or tell us a story you think we should be covering here. West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service
BBC News
30-03-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Multiple fires at ex-Halifax school over weekend, fire service says
Multiple fires have been extinguished at a former secondary school in Halifax over the weekend. Buildings at the former St Catherine's Catholic High School on Holdsworth Road, Holmfield, have been alight a number of times, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said, with no injuries fire engines were sent to the most recent fire on Sunday in the empty buildings, it former school, which closed in 2013, was later used as a film set for Channel 4 drama Ackley Bridge. Councillor Shane Taylor, of Calderdale Council, said the latest fire forced a road closure between Shay Lane and Moor Bottom on social media, the councillor warned local residents they may experience a loss in water supplies while fire crews used road hydrants. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North or tell us a story you think we should be covering here.
