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BBC News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Here We Go creator says Bedford representative of the whole UK
A comedy writer has said he set his sitcom in the town of Bedford as it is representative of the whole Basden created and writes the BBC One show Here We Go, which he also appears in alongside Alison Steadman, Katherine Parkinson and Jim former vice president of Cambridge Footlights said: "I thought Bedford was a really good location for a show that speaks to the whole country."I wanted to set the show somewhere that just felt very traditionally English but not really known for being any one particular thing." Describing the show's premise, Basden said: "It's about a family called the Jessop family who live in Bedford and are a very, very normal family who find themselves in a lot of weird and wonderful situations."The full third series of the show is now available on BBC iPlayer, following the premiere of its first episode on BBC One. Basden added: "I didn't want it to feel too regional."I didn't want it to feel like it's a show about London or a show about Manchester or something."While one episode of the new series is set in Malta, the show remains largely based in Bedford, although it is filmed in other parts of the country. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Gavin And Stacey legend to join Doctor Who star and huge other celeb guests on BBC Radio 2 next week
Gavin And Stacey's Alison Steadman is set to join a host of other star-studded guests for a special week on BBC Radio 2 next week. To kick off the summer holidays, listeners can expect to hear from plenty of famous voices across Radio 2 and Radio 6. Alison, 78, will join her Gavin And Stacey co-star Rob Brydon Wednesday morning to host Radio 2's flagship show. She'll begin her morning joining Scott Mills Breakfast Show with Here We Go co-star Jim Howick. Doctor Who star Billie Piper will be joining her co-star Joanna Lumley on Wednesday's Craig Charles' 6 Music show. Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard, 22, will be appearing on the same show on Monday. The 22-year-old actor, who also performs in band The Aubreys, will appear in the final series of Netflix 's Stranger Things in November. Last month, Scott Mills was forced to issue a live apology after holding a full-blown 'funeral service' for Call The Midwife on his Radio 2 show. The Radio 2 presenter, 51, devoted an entire segment of his Breakfast Show to reports claiming the BBC series would come to an end after its fifteenth season next year. Treating the news with dramatic flair, Scott played sombre funeral-style music and even opened a phone line for devastated fans to call in and share their heartbreak. However things got awkward after he was told only moments later that the beloved drama hadn't been axed after all. Opening the segment, he declared: 'This morning, we woke up to the news that the show that never ends is indeed ending. I am sorry if this is how you are finding out.' As he confirmed the series in question was Call the Midwife, he added: 'It is ending, the fifteenth series will be the last one. 'We opened our phone lines to offer you support in these times because we've all laughed and cried and gasped at some of the births. Lots of you have been messaging in and using the helpline.' Listeners flooded the show with emotional voice notes, reminiscing about the programme's most memorable moments. One even expressed hope the series might return, to which Scott firmly replied: 'No it won't.' But just ten minutes later, Scott was forced to backtrack dramatically after being handed a statement from BBC bosses live on air. Sounding sheepish, he said: 'Good Morning, I may have done a bad thing here so I'm going to read this prepared statement from the BBC which I've just received.' He then read word-for-word a response from the BBC, which said: 'The BBC would like to reassure fans that Call The Midwife will remain at the heart of the BBC for years to come. 'As previously announced, there are two Christmas specials, a new series, a film and prequel series, before a sixteenth series in due course. Call the Midwife isn't going anywhere!'
Daily Record
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Here We Go's Alison Steadman says 'no more' as she shares sad career news
Alison Steadman shared some heartbreaking news on This Morning as she discussed her lengthy acting career in TV and theatre During her appearance on ITV 's This Morning on Friday (25 July), actress Alison Steadman shared her decision to retire from theatre. She sat down with Dermot O'Leary and Olivia Attwood to discuss her latest projects, including the third series of BBC 's Here We Go, but sadly announced she won't be returning to the stage. Dermot expressed his disappointment to Alison, saying: "This breaks my heart. You don't want to do theatre anymore," to which co-host Olivia chimed in: "Stage fright?" Alison confirmed: "Yeah, really. I've put my shift in and it was my favourite thing. I absolutely loved it, but no more." Over the years, Alison has graced the stage in numerous productions, beginning her career in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie after completing her studies, reports the Mirror. Her theatre credits include Abigail's Party, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Entertaining Mr Sloane and Hotel Paradiso. She even bagged an Olivier Award for The Rise and Fall of Little Voice. In other parts of the interview, Alison gave a sneak peek into what fans can expect in the new series of Here We Go, set to premiere on BBC One on Friday (25 July). "We're so excited," she exclaimed, before sharing some updates about her character Sue Jessop. "Well, she's moved in with them, it's what she's always wanted! She's living with them, she's rearranged the kitchen, as mother-in-laws do. She just loves it, she just loves being with all the family." Alison elaborated on the distinctive filming style of Here We Go. The series is shot in a single continuous take, leaving no room for cuts or edits. "It's filmed always in one long take, so there's no cuttings. It's quite tough sometimes. It's just quite tiring, sometimes the scenes can be four, five pages long," Alison shared with Dermot and Olivia. She confessed: "If you're filming it without a break, and you're doing take after take, sometimes you think 'Please let me rest!'" Alison shares the screen with Jim Howick, Katherine Parkinson, Tom Basden, Tori Allen-Martin, Freya Parks, Mica Ricketts, and Jude Morgan-Collie in the popular BBC sitcom. The series, set in the town of Bedford, narrates the unique tale of the quirky and dysfunctional Jessop family, through the lens of teenager Sam (Jude Morgan-Collie), who captures plenty of footage on his handheld camera. Flashbacks to less chaotic times also feature, giving the series a unique selling point.
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Here We Go star Alison Steadman on heartbreaking reason she's quit theatre
Alison Steadman, star of BBC's Here We Go, has revealed she's quit theatre despite it once being her 'favourite thing' to do Actress Alison Steadman opened up about her decision to quit theatre during an appearance on ITV 's This Morning on Friday (25 July). The TV star sat down with Dermot O'Leary and Olivia Attwood to chat about her latest projects, including the third series of BBC 's Here We Go, but sadly revealed she won't be appearing on stage in the future. "This breaks my heart. You don't want to do theatre anymore," Dermot said to Alison, with co-host Olivia adding: "Stage fright?" Alison sadly revealed: "Yeah, really. I've put my shift in and it was my favourite thing. I absolutely loved it, but no more." Alison has starred in numerous theatre productions over the years, having kicked off her career in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie after finishing her studies. She has also appeared in Abigail's Party, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Entertaining Mr Sloane and Hotel Paradiso. Alison won an Olivier Award for The Rise and Fall of Little Voice. Elsewhere during the interview, Alison teased what's to come in the new series of Here We Go, which launches on BBC One on Friday (25 July). "We're so excited," she said, before revealing what her character Sue Jessop has been up to. "Well, she's moved in with them, it's what she's always wanted! She's living with them, she's rearranged the kitchen, as mother-in-laws do. She just loves it, she just loves being with all the family." Alison went on to discuss the unique way in which Here We Go is filmed. The series is filmed in one on-going take, meaning there is no opportunity for cuttings or edits. "It's filmed always in one long take, so there's no cuttings. It's quite tough sometimes. It's just quite tiring, sometimes the scenes can be four, five pages long," Alison told Dermot and Olivia. She admitted: "If you're filming it without a break, and you're doing take after take, sometimes you think 'Please let me rest!'" Alison stars alongside Jim Howick, Katherine Parkinson, Tom Basden, Tori Allen-Martin, Freya Parks, Mica Ricketts, and Jude Morgan-Collie in the hit BBC sitcom. The series, set in the town of Bedford, tells the unique story of the dysfunctional and eccentric Jessop family, from the perspective of teenager Sam (Jude Morgan-Collie), who films plenty of footage on his handheld camera. Flashbacks to less chaotic times also feature, giving the series a unique selling point.
Irish Independent
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
What to watch on TV and streaming today: Philomena, Here We Go and Krays
Grace Virgin Media One, 9pm A psychiatrist is found dead in her flat, and although it's initially believed her demise is the result of a burglary gone wrong, the police soon realise it was a targeted attack. Here We Go BBC One, 9pm & 9.30pm Alison Steadman and Katherine Parkinson are back for the third series of the much-loved sitcom. They'll be dealing with all that life can throw at them as parents Rachel and Paul start new jobs. Bob Mortimer and Tom Allen do battle with Richard Ayoade and Harriet Dyer in the first of a new run. Joe Wilkinson and Ian Smith also feature alongside regulars Susie Dent, Rachel Riley and Jimmy Carr. Philomena RTÉ One, 9.35pm Moving true-life drama following journalist Martin Sixsmith's efforts to help Philomena Lee find out what happened to the son she was forced to hand over for adoption after giving birth in a convent as a teenager. Judi Dench and Steve Coogan are on top form as the duo. Critical: Between Life and Death Netflix, streaming now Imagine the stress of working in a trauma unit in a metropolis. Now, imagine your every move being recorded and uploaded to Netflix to be viewed by millions worldwide. No pressure… This fly-on-the-curtain six-parter brings viewers inside the world of emergency medicine in London, where a major trauma hits every hour. It offers an intimate portrait of the teams who must carry out life-and-death decisions, and the equally eye-watering level of logistics involved in shepherding severely injured people to the nearest hospital. If you're thinking, 'Isn't this just 24 hours in A&E?', it's produced by the very same people behind that award-winning show. This made-for-Netflix docuseries features exclusive access to London's Major Trauma System, with 40 cameras squirrelled away across four hospitals over three weeks. It goes beyond procedures to reveal the humanity behind bold interventions and the emotional drive of NHS staff. Not for the squeamish, obvs. Washington Black Disney+, streaming now If you already caught The Amateur (Rami Malek, Caitriona Balfe) in the cinema, Disney+ is also releasing a Hulu miniseries (based on the bestselling book of the same name) this week. Black, an 11-year-old boy born on a Barbados sugar plantation, has a prodigious mind, propelling him on a global adventure that reshapes his understanding of family and freedom. Acapulco AppleTV+, streaming now If Foundation's OTT (yet stilted) performances are wearing thin, take heart — Acapulco embraces the ham with flair! In season four, present-day Maximo (Eugenio Derbez) races to revive Las Colinas ahead of its grand reopening, while in 1986, young Maximo (Enrique Arrizon) fights to reclaim the hotel's top spot. Trainwreck: P.I. Moms Netflix, streaming now This weekly episodic seems to have been going on forever, and I never want it to end. In 2010, Lifetime launched a reality show about soccer moms moonlighting as private investigators. As secrets surface and criminal accusations mount, both the show and its subjects spiral toward disaster. Amy Bradley is Missing Netflix, streaming now In 1998, Amy Bradley vanished from a cruise ship without a trace. Decades later, sightings and speculation still swirl. This three-parter explores this haunting cold case and her family's fight to bring her home. Krays: London Gangsters Prime Video, streaming now Twins Reggie and Ronnie ruled London's underworld for two decades — and had their story portrayed by the Kemps to boot. Through prison recordings, this documentary reveals the powerful bond behind their dubious legacy. Untamed Netflix, streaming now If you've already mainlined all three series of Sneaky Pete, it's OK — Netflix has teed up this new Eric Bana and Sam Neill (both looking suitably at home in rangers uniforms) vehicle for you. Set in Yosemite, the National Parks agents are caught between a brutal crime, the wilderness, and themselves. Ironically, in Trump's America, they'd have probably been laid off. Surf Girls: International Prime Video, streaming now From breakout star Ewe Wong to Olympian Sol Aguirre, follow four female surfing athletes as they face personal hurdles, cultural expectations, and fierce competition. Wall to Wall Netflix, streaming now Imagine saving enough to buy an apartment only to face financial ruin while sandwiched between mysteriously noisy floors. It's South Korean, so Woo-seong's neighbourinos could be anyone (or anything).
