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Daily Mirror
06-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Never Mind The Buzzcocks star quits after four years as replacement confirmed
Daisy May Cooper has stepped down from her starring role on a hit TV show after four years and her replacement has been announced It's been almost a decade since Daisy May Cooper found fame alongside her brother Charlie Cooper when they created the hit sitcom This Country. And since then, Daisy has gone on to even further success with Am I Being Unreasonable? whilst also making appearances on shows such as The Masked Singer and Ru Paul's Drag Race. Since 2021, she has acted as Team Captain on Never Mind the Buzzcocks and featured alongside the likes of host Greg Davies, and Noel Fielding has appeared as a fellow team captain. But whilst her co-stars have all been confirmed to have signed on for the next series of Sky's music-themed comedy panel game show, Daisy has quit and will be replaced by Sophie Wilan for series five, who previously stepped in when the comedienne was on maternity leave. Jamali Maddix will be coming back as a regular panellist and the series, which was revived by Sky in 2021 following a near-20-year run on BBC Two, will feature themes such as the nineties, noughties, as well as girl bands, boy bands and rock groups when its latest batch of episodes airs this autumn. Viewers can also expect to see a host of celebrity guests taking part when the cult classic returns to screens for its latest outing. It comes after Gary Lineker 'signs a huge deal with ITV to host new show' after BBC exit. Director of Sky Arts and Entertainment, Phil Edgar-Jones said: "It's the starriest line-up you could hope for this year on Buzzcocks with something to satisfy every musical taste from the nineties through the noughties via boy and girl bands right to the present day. Throw in a healthy dose of unpredictability and mad comedy and you'd get the perfect fourth album." Daisy's Buzzcocks axing comes after she reportedly stepped down from Celebrity Traitors, which is also set to air in the autumn. A source said at the time: 'It's caused producers a real headache as it's so close to filming. "They'd banked on Daisy and Charlie being TV gold so it's disappointing they won't be a part of the first Celebrity Traitors. They're hilarious and brilliant on telly together - plus being brother and sister would have brought a really interesting element to the series.' Away from the world of showbiz, the BAFTA-winning actress welcomed baby Benji with partner Anthony Huggins, 45, in June. She also has Pip, six, and Jack, three, from a previous relationship. Charlie, 35, has two children with his wife Leighanne. Daisy and Will Weston married in The Cotswolds in September 2019, and they have two children together, whom they are "both devoted parents" to. However, they decided to part ways in 2021 after the Covid-19 lockdown "shone a spotlight" on their marital difficulties. Daisy, 38, is now in a relationship with her new partner, Anthony Huggins, who is Benji's father. The couple met on dating app Hinge in December 2021 and welcomed their child a year ago. When her youngest son was born, Daisy announced the news via Instagram and detailed how the little one arrived earlier than planned, penning: "You came a bit earlier than we expected and gave me the worst post op constipation that I nearly had to phone the Samaritans but my god you are perfect. "I cannot thank @deliverysuitegrh enough. The way you looked after us through such a scary time was above and beyond." Daisy's pregnancy was announced in March last year when she and Anthony packed on PDA while shopping for baby clothes in Cirencester, Gloucestershire. The couple held hands when they stepped out for a spot of shopping, with the actress's bump on full display in a figure-hugging all-black look. The pair could barely keep their hands off one another while making the most of the sunny weather, and Daisy was seen heartily laughing as they went about their day. At the time, a source said: "Daisy is pregnant and is really excited to become a mum for the third time with her new partner. The pair have been going strong, so the addition of a baby will only bring them closer together." Then earlier this year, the couple sparked engagement rumours after Daisy was spotted wearing a diamond rock on her ring finger. Speculation that Anthony had popped the question began in February when Daisy was promoting her BBC series Am I Being Unreasonable? on her Instagram Stories and referred to Anthony as her "fiancé" for the first time. In a clip, she jested that her "fit fiancé and baby daddy" would make an appearance on screen.
Scottish Sun
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Gary Oldman reveals the future of Slow Horses after finishing filming series six
The season will feature an Am I Being Unreasonable? and Doctor Who star Rising Stakes Gary Oldman reveals the future of Slow Horses after finishing filming series six Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GARY Oldman has lifted the lid on what's next for hit spy drama Slow Horses - after wrapping filming on series six. The Oscar-winning actor, 67, who plays grumpy MI5 agent Jackson Lamb, teased fans with an exciting update about the future of the Apple TV+ show, sparking hopes that more chaotic missions could be on the way. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Slow Horses has become a massive hit since it first hit screens in 2022 Credit: Apple TV+ 3 Fans are thrilled that season 7 is in the works Credit: Alamy In an interview with Deadline, Gary Oldman said season seven of Slow Horses will begin filming in late September. The London-born film star said the series is "the wonderful gift that keeps on giving." "I just adore the hell out of it, and the people. It is just such a wonderful thing really to be part of." Slow Horses, based on the Slough House book series by British writer Mick Herron, has become a massive hit since it first hit screens in 2022, quickly winning fans over with its sharp wit, dark humour and thrilling spy drama. The series follows a group of MI5 rejects, led by the irascible Jackson Lamb, who are stuck in the 'slow horses' department - tasked with boring, dead-end jobs but constantly finding themselves embroiled in high-stakes espionage. Alongside Gary, the show stars a stellar cast including Kristin Scott Thomas, Jonathan Pryce, and Olivia Cooke, whose performances have earned critical acclaim. The clever writing and gripping storytelling have bagged the show multiple nominations and awards, including a BAFTA for Outstanding Drama Series. With series six now wrapped, fans are eager to see what fresh twists and turns await the slow horses as they continue to navigate the dangerous and unpredictable world of espionage. The synopsis for season six reads: "The Slow Horses on the run as Diana Taverner embroils them all in a fatally high-stakes game of retaliation and revenge" The season will star Am I Being Unreasonable? and Doctor Who's Lenny Rush, as he was spotted filming with Gary in January. Brit stars win big at the Emmys as Baby Reindeer, The Crown and Slow Horses stars land awards Fans are thrilled that another season is in the works. Reacting to the news on X (formerly Twitter) one fan said: "Best show on Apple TV+. Keep 'em coming!" Another added: "This is how a hit series should be done." A third penned: "This is how you produce a TV series." Gary has also been given a knighthood in the King's Birthday Honours for services to drama. He commented: 'To be included in the long lineage of extraordinary actors, artists, and others who hold this title fills me with indescribable humility and pride. "It is emotional, humbling and flattering all at the same time to be recognised amongst them.' Gary is known for his versatile acting style having portrayed a range of figures, from former prime minister Sir Winston Churchill to Sex Pistols member Sid Vicious. He kicked off his career on the stage, performing at York Theatre Royal - a place he recently returned to for Samuel Beckett's Krapp's Last Tape. Despite being knocked back by drama giant RADA, he landed a spot at Rose Bruford College and graduated in 1979. He then joined the Royal Shakespeare Company, starring in shows like Abel And Cain at London's Almeida Theatre in 1985. His big break on screen came with films like Remembrance (1982) and Sid And Nancy (1986), where he played the infamous punk rocker. In the early 1990s, he took on the role of Lee Harvey Oswald - the man accused of assassinating JFK - in 1991's JFK. He then starred as the legendary vampire in Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992). Other standout parts include playing Ludwig van Beethoven in Immortal Beloved (1994) and the sinister Jean-Baptiste Emanuel Zorg in sci-fi hit The Fifth Element (1997).
Metro
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Daisy May Cooper reveals 'real name' in adorable throwback snap
Daisy May Cooper is known for her comedic prowess and instantly recognisable name, but turns out that's not her real name anymore. The This Country star shared a throwback snap, celebrating the first birthday of her baby boy, Benji. On her Instagram story, Daisy May, 38, posted a picture of the hospital board with her full legal name. '1 year ago today at 03.04am we welcomed our baby boy into the world,' she wrote with 'Thursday 6 6 2924' written below. Written clearly as the patient's name was Daisy May Weston, the surname of her ex, Will Weston, who she wed in 2019. It seems, while she uses her maiden name professionally, the Am I Being Unreasonable? actress has kept her ex's last name. The pair split in 2021 and she is now with Anthony Huggins, who is the father of little baby Benji. She also has two other children; Pip, five, and Jack, three, from her relationship with Will. Daisy May met Anthony on Hinge and are 'madly in love', with the star referring to him as her fiancé in February. A source said: 'Daisy and Anthony are madly in love with each other and are a success story for dating apps. 'Their relationship has gone from strength to strength and already have a baby boy together.' They added to The Sun: 'It felt the natural step for them both, and their friends and family are made up for them.' Daisy herself told Katie Price on the reality star's podcast: 'I'm with the same guy I've been with for a year and he's so f*****g good for me. More Trending 'He's so calming and it's made me realise that I can actually be a f*****g good partner, if I have a nice partner in return, if he's not trying to f*****g control me, or compete with me or put me down.' Benji arrived early, in what Daisy called 'a scary time' with the tot believed to have spent some time in the NICU (neonatal intensive care ward). The happy couple shared snaps of their newborn, one in Anthony's arms and one in an incubator. View More » Cooper is Daisy May's maiden name and her professional, working name, having risen to fame in mockumentary-style sitcom This Country with her brother Charlie Cooper. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you.
Daily Mirror
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I quit the NHS to write hit TV show - here's why it gave me PTSD'
Grace Ofori-Attah was a psychiatrist in NHS hospitals and left it all behind to write hit ITV thriller Malpractice. However, seeing her experiences acted out was severely traumatic When Grace Ofori-Attah quit her job as an NHS psychiatrist to become a screenwriter, she thought she'd left the trauma of the hospital wards behind. But when she filmed the second series of her hit medical drama Malpractice, Grace felt like she was right back there. The new series finds psychiatrist Dr James Ford, played by Tom Hughes, in a dicey situation when he's called to section a psychotic patient and assess an anxious new mother at the same time – with disastrous results. 'In my medical career, I specialised in psychiatry so I drew on my experience,' says Grace. 'Dr Ford is not dissimilar to myself.' But recreating a traumatic scenario left Grace feeling like she was suffering from PTSD. 'I hadn't anticipated how stressful I'd find being on a set that was similar to hospitals I've worked in,' says Grace. 'You can mentally detach yourself when you're writing the scripts, but the curse and benefit of having such a fantastic cast and crew is that they filmed them so well I felt like I was having some kind of PTSD. It took me back – but not being able to intervene, having to watch it behind camera.' Luckily for Grace, the crew looked after her when scenes became distressing. 'I had a lot of support,' she says. 'As in, did I want to be on set for certain scenes? Would I find it distressing? Honestly, I hadn't anticipated that. I was grateful that the provision was there.' There are newcomers, too - Am I Being Unreasonable? star Selin Hizli joins as Dr Sophia Hernandez and Zoë Telford is Dr Kate McAllister. While Jordan Kouamé returns as Dr George Adjei and Helen Behan plays Dr Norma Callahan. When viewers first meet James, he's a confident junior doctor. 'We find James at a moment where everything seems OK,' says Tom, 40. 'He's been working at a new hospital for a relatively short period, but long enough for him to find his feet. Things are looking positive. But as the series goes on, James faces several challenges.' Playing a medic isn't easy and Tom was grateful to have Grace on hand. 'She was there to fall back on,' says Tom. 'It was Grace's medical background and real-life experience that drew me to the role.' Selin's character Sophia is also at a tricky point in her life – she's pulled in different directions by her family and her career. From the start, she clashes with James. 'Sophia is trying to be everything to everyone,' says Selin, 36. 'She's trying to have it all, and she's starting to realise it might not be possible.' Selin was delighted to play a doctor, but needed help beyond Grace's capacity when she filmed in the maternity ward. 'We had a midwife to talk through anything technical,' explains Selin. 'And lots of guidance from an obstetrician who was with us when we were doing the more demanding medical procedures.' Fans were gripped by the first series set in A&E, and Helen, who plays Norma, says that while this series has a slightly slower pace, it's got more depth. 'Every department has its own drama,' says Helen, 45. 'This has been a more intense experience.'
The Guardian
05-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Am I Being Unreasonable? series two review – every single one of Daisy May Cooper's lines is comic gold
Has a living nightmare ever been so howlingly funny? After mainlining the second series of Daisy May Cooper and Selin Hizli's deeply unsettling dramedy about a woman in the throes of a nervous breakdown – one fuelled by a) her husband chucking her out for having an affair with his late brother; b) the guilt of having secretly killed said brother; c) anxiety about her son's murderous tendencies, and d) finding out her new best friend's favourite hobby is recording their private conversations – I seriously doubt it. If you love to laugh, and especially if you like those laughs to be underpinned by thrumming dread and moral turpitude, I doubt you will find a more gratifying show all year. Enthusiasts of Am I Being Unreasonable? will know all this already, which has made the wait for its return feel interminable. Yet while two-and-a-half years have passed in reality, time has stood still in the world of the show: series one ended with Nic (Cooper) having a hallucinatory panic attack at a memorial service for her brother-in-law Alex – her flashbacks revealing that she deliberately caused his death after he rejected her. Series two opens with Nic fleeing the same scene before slinking back to the family home to check on her son Ollie (who seems fine, bar the fact that he recently killed the cat) and ask her furious husband if she can sleep on the sofa. Rejected, again, she is left with only one option: her recently acquired bestie Jen. This is not ideal in light of what we're about to find out: that the memorial descended into bloody chaos after Jen's covert video of Nic confessing to the affair was broadcast to the congregation. Clearly, Jen – played by Hizli with a cool mateyness, designed to mask the desperation this anxiously attached, poverty-stricken single parent is consumed by – is not the person Nic thought she was. But she has no one else, so the pair shack up. What follows is a rollercoaster of psychedelic paranoia – the show mines a sinister and surreal English folklore seam from its rural village setting – as Nic grapples with what she has done and her (justified!) suspicions about her only friend, while being haunted by the young couple who witnessed her crime. Throughout all this heartstoppingly tense drama, the comedy comes thick and fast: the script never wastes an opportunity for wit, levity or weirdness. Every line that comes out of Cooper's mouth and every expression that passes across her face is comic gold. As a quick-witted yet chaotic middle-class mum, Nic is worlds away from the character that brought Cooper fame – This Country's Kerry Mucklowe, essentially a shrug in human form – but equally funny. Cooper's timing is easily matched by Lenny Rush, who imbues Ollie with a mix of mouths-of-babes candour, steely determination and pre-teen histrionics (he has already won a Bafta for his performance). Completing this dysfunctional family is Nic's husband, Dan, played with masterly slipperiness by Dustin Demri-Burns, who does a great impression of a really nice guy when he's not being a red flag-waving scumbag (he is worth keeping around as a banter partner for his wife, though; one highlight of the opening episode is an argument between the pair in which the stars and TV personalities Jason Orange, Melinda Messenger, Carol McGiffin and John McCririck are all invoked). Elsewhere, we are treated to incredible cameos from comedy stars Jamali Maddix, Phil Dunning and Tom Davis (whose exquisite turn as an unhinged cab driver deserves multiple rewinds) and a bananas guest role for Cooper's brother and This Country co-creator Charlie. In many ways, Am I Being Unreasonable? is a spiritual successor to Nighty Night, Julia Davis's pitch-black 00s comedy about a narcissistic beauty therapist with blood on her hands. But though the two shows are similarly dark, the crucial difference is that Cooper and Hizli have crafted characters who are as monstrous as they are lovable and relatable. The show radiates genuine feeling in its depiction of the love between Nic and Ollie, and understands how even a profoundly flawed female friendship can be a means of survival. (Jen's motivations are never overt, but an extended flashback does provide some context for her odd behaviour.) I don't want to give any spoilers, suffice to say that by the time the end credits rolled my jaw was on the floor. The plot is inordinately gripping, and there is something almost Shakespearean about its engineering; Nic and Alex's affair sparks a domino effect of awful events that feel inevitable and unstoppable. This being a continuing TV show, however, there is neither catharsis nor resolution. I can't predict what horrifying developments Cooper has up her sleeve for the already-commissioned third series, but it would be criminal to make us wait until 2027 to witness them. Am I Being Unreasonable? aired on BBC One and is on iPlayer.
