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The Irish Sun
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
All Creatures Great and Small star reveals Channel 5 bosses REFUSED to have her back for remake
CAROL Drinkwater revealed Channel 5 bosses have snubbed her for the remake of All Creatures Great and Small. The star, who starred as Helen Herriot in all three series of the charming TV show, was once one of the highest-paid actresses at the BBC. 4 Carol Drinkwater lives in France with her husband, where she has become known for her novels Credit: Channel 5 Carol, 77, now lives in France with her filmmaker husband, Michel Noll, and is a thriving author. Despite her success, Carol admits that it was a "mistake" leaving the show and has since been cast aside by producers who are planning on rebooting the programme. Speaking to MailOnline she said: "I'd love to have played Mrs Pumphrey in the All Creatures reboot but they wouldn't give it to me. Leaving All Creatures was also a mistake financially. 'What do you think you're doing?' my father asked at the time. read more on tv comebacks "'You're giving away the best card in your hand!' But I don't go in for regrets - it's a waste of energy." Carol and Michel live on a ten-acre olive farm in the south of France, where she writes her Mediterranean travel books, which inspired a series of TV documentary films. The beloved drama returned in 2020 and captured audiences' hearts with the quaint tales of rural Yorkshire life . Following five successful series, viewers have been eagerly awaiting news on whether James Herriot and the gang would be back for more. Most read in TV The beloved cast have now been given the green light to start filming for the Earlier this year, Taking to X - formerly Twitter - he teased: "Thanks for your kind comments about #AllCreaturesGreatAndSmall Season Five. "Never long enough... Sad that it's over, but we hope this will raise spirits; we started filming Season Six today, More news later." The show's official Twitter account also posted the clapperboard in its own announcement. They teased: "Attention #ACGAS fans. Exciting news the cast and crew have officially kicked off filming for Season 6 in beautiful Yorkshire today! We can't wait to return to Darrowby with all of you soon." Fans rushed to the comment section to share their excitement, with one writing: 'It's that time of year again, and I couldn't be happier about it." Another added: 'You don't understand how excited I am about this.' A third penned: "Fabulous love this programme, can not wait." A fourth said: "So exciting such a long wait!" A fifth chimed in: "The best show on TV." The release date has not been confirmed, but the new episodes are expected to air on Channel 5 in autumn. 4 She starred as Helen Herriot in All Creatures Great and Small in the 1970s Credit: Getty 4 She said that she was hoping to rejoin the new series but was turned away Credit: Rex 4 She was once one of the highest-paid actresses on the BBC Credit: BBC
Scottish Sun
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
All Creatures Great and Small star reveals Channel 5 bosses REFUSED to have her back for remake
Carol first joined the show in the late 1970s no go All Creatures Great and Small star reveals Channel 5 bosses REFUSED to have her back for remake – despite her pleas Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CAROL Drinkwater revealed Channel 5 bosses have snubbed her for the remake of All Creatures Great and Small. The star, who starred as Helen Herriot in all three series of the charming TV show, was once one of the highest-paid actresses at the BBC. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Carol Drinkwater lives in France with her husband, where she has become known for her novels Credit: Channel 5 Carol, 77, now lives in France with her filmmaker husband, Michel Noll, and is a thriving author. Despite her success, Carol admits that it was a "mistake" leaving the show and has since been cast aside by producers who are planning on rebooting the programme. Speaking to MailOnline she said: "I'd love to have played Mrs Pumphrey in the All Creatures reboot but they wouldn't give it to me. Leaving All Creatures was also a mistake financially. 'What do you think you're doing?' my father asked at the time. "'You're giving away the best card in your hand!' But I don't go in for regrets - it's a waste of energy." Carol and Michel live on a ten-acre olive farm in the south of France, where she writes her Mediterranean travel books, which inspired a series of TV documentary films. The beloved drama returned in 2020 and captured audiences' hearts with the quaint tales of rural Yorkshire life. Following five successful series, viewers have been eagerly awaiting news on whether James Herriot and the gang would be back for more. The beloved cast have now been given the green light to start filming for the much-anticipated sixth series. Earlier this year, Samuel West, who plays Siegfried Farnon, took to social media and unveiled a snapshot of a clapperboard revealing that production for the new episodes already has begun. Taking to X - formerly Twitter - he teased: "Thanks for your kind comments about #AllCreaturesGreatAndSmall Season Five. "Never long enough... Sad that it's over, but we hope this will raise spirits; we started filming Season Six today, More news later." The show's official Twitter account also posted the clapperboard in its own announcement. They teased: "Attention #ACGAS fans. Exciting news the cast and crew have officially kicked off filming for Season 6 in beautiful Yorkshire today! We can't wait to return to Darrowby with all of you soon." Fans rushed to the comment section to share their excitement, with one writing: 'It's that time of year again, and I couldn't be happier about it." Another added: 'You don't understand how excited I am about this.' A third penned: "Fabulous love this programme, can not wait." A fourth said: "So exciting such a long wait!" A fifth chimed in: "The best show on TV." The release date has not been confirmed, but the new episodes are expected to air on Channel 5 in autumn. 4 She starred as Helen Herriot in All Creatures Great and Small in the 1970s Credit: Getty 4 She said that she was hoping to rejoin the new series but was turned away Credit: Rex
Irish Independent
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Today's top TV and streaming picks: All-Ireland football semi-final, Fisherman's Friends and The Crossbow Cannibal
The Sunday Game Live RTÉ2, 3.15pm Croke Park is the venue for Meath's clash with Donegal in the All-Ireland football semi-final. Highlights can be seen later in the evening at 10.15pm. All Creatures Great and Small RTÉ One, 6.30pm James may be wonderful with animals of all ages and sizes, but human babies are another matter altogether, so Helen tries to help him get the hang of fatherhood. Meanwhile, Mrs Hall is caught between Siegfried and her new boss. Adam Henson travels to Worcestershire's Vale of Evesham to chat to members of the Padda family. Three generations run its thriving soft-fruit farm, with help from a dedicated band of pickers, testers and packers. There's also a dive into the archive for a few juicy reports from the programme's past. 24 Hours in Police Custody: Lost Boys Channel 4, 9pm Fascinating if disturbing edition focusing on the search for a 15-year-old who has gone missing, and not for the first time. Detectives fear he's been recruited by drug dealers; the programme exposes the escalating trend for gangs to use vulnerable teens and reveals the devastating impact such behaviour can have on young lives. Fisherman's Friends Channel 4, 6pm Cosy comedy inspired by a true story. A music executive struggles to win over a group of shanty-singing Cornish fishermen, until he ditches his slick city ways and begins falling for their traditional way of life. Daniel Mays and James Purefoy head the cast. Angel Has Fallen RTÉ One, 9.30pm The third film in the Has Fallen franchise sees US Secret Service agent Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) facing a race against time to clear his name after being framed for a drone attack on the president (Morgan Freeman). One Night In Idaho Prime Video, streaming now In late 2022, a fatal stabbing attack involving four university students rocked a small Idaho town, drawing national attention. An explosion of social media sleuthing, a cross-country manhunt, a dramatic arrest, and a looming trial made this crime one of the most high-profile stories of the last decade. Foundation AppleTV+, streaming now Season 3 returns to Apple, with new episodes dropping every Friday through to September 12. Inspired by Isaac Asimov's celebrated books, the saga follows exiles fighting to restore civilisation as an empire collapses. The Crossbow Cannibal Prime Video, streaming now Keeping things super light on Prime Video this week, we also have a profile of Stephen Griffiths, who created his own deadly persona in the hope of following in the footsteps of his idol — serial killer Peter Sutcliffe. Fifteen years after Griffiths's arrest, this documentary revisits one of Britain's darkest criminal cases. Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story Disney+, streaming now National Geographic dives into (apologies) the legacy of a legendary film with this Laurent Bouzereau documentary, tracing its journey from book to enduring pop culture phenomenon. If the tween in your life has been counting down the days, they'll probably already know that Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires is also now available (be warned, it's a musical). Oppenheimer Netflix, streaming now Finally, the wait is over. Anyone who failed to catch it in the cinema back in the heady summer of 2023 can now view it on whatever device they please. Speaking of German-related drama, Brick, an atmospheric number with Danny Boyle vibes, is also available. Building The Band Netflix, streaming now If The Circle and The Voice procreated and were imbued in a cocoon of cringe. If this is too much schmaltz for you, then the second season of 1923 might be a better fit.
The Irish Sun
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Hollyoaks star ties the knot with long term fiancé in stunning ceremony more than three years after cancer battle
A HOLLYOAKS star has tied the knot with her long-term fiancé in a stunning ceremony. More than three years 8 Hollyoaks star Abi Phillips has married her long term fiancé Gav Credit: Instagram/abiphillipsuk 8 She was best known for playing the role of Liberty Savage on the soap Credit: Lime Pictures 8 The duo hosted a lavish ceremony for their nearest and dearest in the Modena region in Italy Credit: Instagram/abiphillipsuk She joined the cast of the soap in 2010 before departing the show three years later. Over a decade after filming her last scenes, she made her vows to her long term partner Gav in a lavish ceremony in Italy. The former actress said 'I do' in front of her closest family and friends at the very same location the pair got engaged at in 2023. READ MORE ON HOLLYOAKS STARS Gav popped the question during a romantic trip after more than 11 years of dating . They went all out for the celebrations as she splashed out on multiple venues, which included a castle. To make the day extra special, activities featured speedboats and the day was topped off with a huge firework display. She took to Instagram as she shared a series of snaps of her incredible day across multiple posts to her 14,000 followers. Most read in Soaps The happy couple posed in front of a picturesque backdrop as they posed on the balcony of the Villa Cavazza in Modena. They beamed from ear to ear as she flaunted her stunning white lace off-the-shoulder dress. Shock moment Hollyoaks icon returns to soap after a year off screen and there's a twist Meanwhile, the groom opted for a traditional black three-piece suit and bow tie. The post featured a number of photos of Abi and Gav looking every inch the newlyweds as they posed in front of a picturesque backdrop. In the caption, Abi wrote: "Literally having to pinch myself these last couple of days because I can't quite believe that I was lucky enough to marry the love of my life surrounded by all of the most important people in our lives in our dream venues… @gavgilly we bloody it!!! "Our wedding day was the best type of rollercoaster and we wouldn't have it any other way. From Hollyoaks to Hollywood James Corden played a caretaker in the early days of the soap. The former Since his short-lived time on the show he has gone on to bigger things including smash hit comedy Rachel Shenton joined the soap as aspiring glamour model Mitzeee Minniver in 2010. Over two years her character was sent to prison, got pregnant and had a number of romantic affairs. Since leaving Hollyoaks she has won an Rachel has also starred in White Gold and All Creatures Great and Small Emmett J. Scanlan played gangster turned anti-hero Brendan Brady. Emmett played the love interest of Steve Hayes, with their romance delighting fans until it turned violent. Since his departure Emmett has appeared in Emma Rigby joined Hollyoaks when she was 15 as Hannah Ahsworth. Hannah's eating disorder storyline was the first of it's kind on TV while other plots included being caught in a fire, gangland drug dealing and running away. Since leaving the soap in 2010 Nico Mirallegro got his big break with Hollyoaks starring as emo Barry 'Newt' Newton. He left the soap in 2010 and went on to star in My Mad Fat Diary, Our Girl, Rillington Place, The Ark and Common, Penance, as well as the Mike Leigh movie Peterloo and was nominated for a Bafta for his role in period drama The Village. Ricky Whittle used Hollyoaks as a stepping stone to break America. He played one of the soap's resident hunks, Calvin Valentine, from 2006 to 2011 - when he was killed off at his wedding. He also appeared in Strictly Come Dancing in 2009. Warren Brown joined Hollyoaks in 2005 for a year as evil Andy Holt. His stint on the show consisted of date rape storylines and a crime spree, before eventually being killed off. After leaving Hollyoaks, Warren became a big hitter in TV playing DS Justin Ripley in Luther, as well as major roles in a number of dramas including Liar, Wallis Day played Holly Cunningham in the soap for years before leaving. In 2021 "Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who made the effort to come all the way to Italy to celebrate with us. We love you so much.' She then ended the post with a message of gratitude to all the team who helped to make her perfect day happen. Abi added: "Also another HUGE thank you to all of our incredible suppliers who honestly now feel like family to us who made our day truly unforgettable." Many of her fans and former colleagues flooded the comments section with well wishes for the pair. Our wedding day was the best type of rollercoaster and we would have it any other way. Abi Phillips Instagram Her former Hollyoaks co-star Anna Passey wrote: "Congratulations." This was as soap star turned Doctor Who personality Mandip Gill commented: "Congratulations to you both." Another follower gushed: "Congratulations looks like a stunning day and you look amazing." Her lavish ceremony comes three years after The Sun Online revealed how The actress revealed her shock at being diagnosed with the disease and vowed to fight it. 8 Gav popped the question in Italy back in 2023 after 11 years together Credit: Instagram 8 It seemed fitting they officially tied the knot in the country they got engaged in Credit: Instagram/abiphillipsuk 8 The Sun previously revealed that she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer Credit: Instagram/abiphillipsuk 8 The duo hosted their reception at two different venues in Europe Credit: Instagram/abiphillipsuk 8 Abi left Hollyoaks after three years on-screen Credit: Lime Pictures
Irish Independent
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Carol Drinkwater: ‘Playing a character on stage every night, so finely drawn, offered me the opportunity to inhabit Hardy's powerful storytelling'
Carol Drinkwater is a multi-award-winning actress best known for her portrayal of Helen Herriot in the BBC television series All Creatures Great and Small. Her latest novel, One Summer in Provence, has just been published by Corvus.
