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The Irish Sun
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Shane Richie teases another huge EastEnders comeback after it's confirmed Michelle Ryan will return as Zoe
SHANE Richie has hinted about another EastEnders star's comeback after it was revealed Michelle Ryan is returning as Zoe Slater. The soap legend opened up about the new executive producer Ben Wadey's plans as he takes over the role from Chris Clenshaw. Advertisement 2 Kat and Alfie Moon with Alfie's brother Spencer Credit: BBC 2 The retired actor is in demand for a comeback Credit: BBC In the week that the BBC soap won a total of eight gongs for its 40th anniversary episodes, actor Shane teased "fireworks" and the potential for Spencer Moon to return. He told the "There's fireworks, there's Kat and Alfie. There is a story that is about to kick in, which will carry on through to after C "If you thought the 40th was big wait until you see this story. That's all I'm saying." Advertisement READ MORE ON EASTENDERS Talking about the potential for his on-screen brother to rejoin the soap, Shane said: "I would like him to come back. "One of my sons keeps in touch with Christopher [Parker], but he's a lawyer now. "He flies between LA and London . I would love to think that one day they might bring back Spencer, but so much is going on at the moment. Alfie could probably do without that." Christopher played Spencer Moon between 2002 and 2005 before he quit acting for good and started working as a lawyer. Advertisement Most read in Soaps The Sun revealed actress EastEnders' Shane Richie reveals new trauma for Alfie Moon amid prostate cancer storyline A source said: 'Bosses have repeatedly reached out to Michelle over the years, but the timing has never been quite right. 'People are still talking about her character, so it's a real coup to bring her back. Advertisement 'She feels like now is the perfect moment — and there was an exciting script on the table.' EastEnders was awarded Best Soap after its huge live episode and anniversary week which saw Actress Lacey Turner received the trophy for Best Leading Performer ahead of her impending exit from the show. The 40th anniversary also managed to clutch the Scene of the Year thanks to Angie's shock return. Advertisement Steve McFadden a won a trophy for Best Dramatic Performance as Phil Mitchell, but did not attend the ceremony with Angela Wynter and Rudolph Walker also receiving prizes as Patrick and Yolande for the Best On-Screen Partnership award.
The Herald Scotland
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Brilliant Bruce Springsteen documentary but why the snub to Scotland?
**** Tony wasn't happy. 'Where the **** have you been? You're late.' 'Highway was jammed with broken heroes on a last chance power drive,' said Christopher. 'Aw you're gonna get ****ing cute now?' It's a measure of Springsteen's fame that he needs no introduction, whether he's being quoted in The Sopranos, earning Trump's ire on social media ('This dried-out prune of a rocker ought to KEEP HIS MOUTH SHUT'), or having a night devoted to him on BBC2, of which this documentary was the highlight. Springsteen's first visit to Britain, or 'the land of our gods and saviours' as the Beatles/Stones/Animals worshipper put it, was in 1975 to play the Hammersmith Odeon. The audience loved him but Springsteen thought he had been terrible. 'I had PTSD from it,' he joked. He couldn't bear to watch the film (shown as part of the night) for 30 years. After that it was all gravy for Springsteen, and the documentary in general, as we heard from the man himself, plus friend and bandmate Steven Van Zandt, fans (celebrity and otherwise) and journalists. Among the celebrities, Rob Brydon's devotion was writ large in a teenage scrapbook. Growing up near Port Talbot, Springsteen said more to him than The Jam singing about the Tube. Sting described his mate Bruce as 'a whirling dervish of benevolent male energy'. Tony Parsons said Britain needed Bruce as an antidote to the New Romantics. The 'ordinary' fans shone brightest, including Hazel Wilkinson, who danced with Bruce onstage at the Manchester Apollo; the striking miners' wives handed a cheque for £20,000 in Newcastle; and the nine-year-old lad who sang Hungry Heart with the Boss in Coventry. And what of the gigs in Scotland? We saw a ticket stub from the Edinburgh stop on the 1980-81 River tour, and Ravenscraig appeared in a miners' strike montage, but that seemed to be it. What, no Hampden, no Murrayfield? No excerpts from the glowing reviews in The Herald and other papers, or interviews with those who were there? Even the briefest of searches would have struck research gold. It was the same for Wales and Northern Ireland. Springsteen and young fan at Hampden. Colin Mearns (Image: Colin Mearns/The Herald) Now, it is possible footage or stills from the Scottish gigs were featured, but were not captioned as such in the preview version I saw. Perhaps stuff hit the cutting room floor. Every concert can't be shown and maybe it was enough for some viewers to run a caption saying 'over 60' shows have been played in Britain since Bruce and The E Street Band got back together. Plus fans, Scottish or otherwise, go where they can get tickets. My two cents: if you make a film titled When Bruce Springsteen Came to Britain - part of a series that includes Bob Marley, Blondie and ABBA - it seems only right to cover all parts of Britain. It was an odd omission in an otherwise terrific hour that left no doubt about Springsteen's love for his UK fans and vice versa. He didn't need a fellowship of the Ivors Academy to prove he's always welcome here, but great that he got it, and from a Beatle as well. Now about that honorary knighthood …
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
EastEnders legend set to return 20 years after leaving Albert Square
'People are still talking about her character, so it's a real coup to bring her back', claims an insider EASTENDERS legend Michelle Ryan is set to return as Zoe Slater 20 years after she left Albert Square. The shock return will see the actress, 41, back in Walford this year — delighting fans who had hoped to see her in the soap's 40th anniversary special in February. Advertisement 2 Michelle Ryan is set to return as Zoe Slater 20 years after she left Albert Square Credit: BBC 2 Young Zoe fell out with protective Kat, played by Jessie Wallace, storming off Credit: BBC A source said: 'Bosses have repeatedly reached out to Michelle over the years, but the timing has never been quite right. 'People are still talking about her character, so it's a real coup to bring her back. 'She feels like now is the perfect moment — and there was an exciting script on the table.' Michelle starred on the soap from 2000 to 2005, before moving to Hollywood after landing the lead role in a series called Bionic Woman. Advertisement The Slater sisters took Albert Square by storm when they arrived. Young Zoe fell out with protective Kat, played by Jessie Wallace, storming off with the words: 'You can't tell me what to do. 'You ain't my mother.' Kat famously screamed back: 'Yes I am!' Advertisement It became one of the most quoted lines in soap history. The plot twist revealed Zoe — who was brought up believing Kat was her sister — found out she was actually her mum. Discussing her decision to leave at the time, Michelle said: 'I've always taken chances. I think that's how you progress.' EastEnders legend Michelle Ryan reveals devastating family tragedy - after 'having a feeling' it would happen day before Since then Michelle has appeared in several films, including 4.3.2.1. and Cockneys vs Zombies. Advertisement She has also had guest roles in BBC shows Doctor Who and Merlin.
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
New doc on TV tonight explores the boom and bust of lingerie queen Michelle Mone
It was the ultimate rags to riches tale - but now Michelle Mone is fighting serious allegations. A new BBC documentary investigates A millionaire lingerie entrepreneur and a Baroness in the House of Lords, Michelle Mone had everything going for her but is now embroiled in a shocking PPE scandal. This two-part documentary, The Rise And Fall Of Michelle Mone, on BBC2 at 9pm tonight (May 28), tells the extraordinary story of Baroness Mone of Mayfair, charting her rise and fall. It began as the ultimate rags to riches tale, as Michelle rose from the poverty-stricken East End of Glasgow to the upper echelons of the British establishment and one of Britain's most successful businesswomen. But she is now trying to clear her name of allegations about her role in a lucrative Government contract to supply Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the pandemic, that made millions from the taxpayer. Former colleagues, advisors and journalists wade in to give their view, having witnessed the boom and bust up-close. This first episode focuses on her early life, her breakthrough into business after leaving school at 15 without any qualifications, and how she established herself as a celebrity entrepreneur. She worked in a fruit shop, as a model and as a boxing ring girl before creating the lingerie company MJM and the push-up bra Ultimo. In the cleavage-obsessed age of the iconic 'Hello Boys' Wonderbra advert in the 1990s, Michelle managed to get her new bra into department stores like Selfridges and the business also got a push up. We get the inside track on her whirlwind success and the pressures that arose in the company and also in her home life. The cracks were already starting to show, but is she a villain or a victim? *The Rise And Fall Of Michelle Mone is on BBC2 tonight (Wednesday 28 May) at 9pm There's plenty more on TV tonight - here's the best of the rest.. BRITAIN'S MOST EXPENSIVE HOUSES, CHANNEL 4, 9pm Super prime property, eye-watering price tags, jaw-dropping interiors - this is a peek at how the uber-rich live. As this series continues, real estate agent Mark Coulter is selling a £3.5 million Baronial-style castle in West Lothian, near Edinburgh. The 19th-century castle, set in 15 acres of countryside, has recently been transformed with no expense spared, and has its own panic room, cinema and equestrian centre. Keen to promote this showpiece, Mark invites property journalist Kirsty McLuckie to stay, hoping that a glowing review will attract buyers. 'I hope I don't break anything,' says Kirsty. Fine & Country's managing director Nicky Stevenson is visiting Jersey's most exclusive properties with top broker Margaret Thompson. They need to find a buyer for £21 million Cardington House - a mega mansion by the beach. And on the Cornish coast, agent Ian Lillicrap has listed St Dellan's, a five-bed cottage with 11 acres and stunning coastal views - a snip at £3 million. RACE ACROSS THE WORLD, BBC1, 9pm It's getting tense. Four teams have travelled almost 10,000km to the fifth checkpoint, McLeod Ganj in India, but there's no time to rest in the Buddhist hill town. They have to get to Sasan Gir, 1,900 kilometres south, in the western state of Gujarat, one of the most unique villages in India. Sasan Gir provides a gateway to Gir National Park. Rich with diverse flora and fauna, the forest is the last remaining habitat for the mighty Asiatic lion. The endangered lions, now fewer than 600, roam freely in the wild and sometimes even venture into the local neighbourhoods. To get there, the teams must navigate four of India's western states, including the largest, Rajasthan. Travelling east offers a popular tourist route through the famed 'blue, pink and white cities' of Jodhpur, Jaipur and Udaipur. Or they could veer west for a chance to explore the Great Indian Desert, a vast area of 200,000 square kilometres - but transport options are limited. And after Sioned and Fin made a big mistake last week, sending them into last place, they will have a lot of catching up to do. EMMERDALE, ITV1, 7.30pm Just as Aaron and John are about to wed, Aaron backs out, claiming that he doesn't trust John. But phew, it's another dream. Snapping back to reality in the hospital car park, John watches Aaron drive away from him. Through his phone app, Lewis speaks to a trapped Mackenzie and Ross confesses to orchestrating the robbery. Billy thinks Dawn and the kids should move out of Home Farm to get away from Joe. Jacob tries to comfort Sarah about her diagnosis. EASTENDERS, BBC1, 7.30pm After a car veered off the road and into a lake, the survivors scramble bankside to try to save those trapped in the vehicle. As news of events reaches Walford, Vicki takes matters into her own hands and heads to No.1 to reveal a bombshell. Avani asks Barney if he wants to go back to her house, but is angry when he gets the wrong end of the stick and storms off. Ravi spots the run-in and gives Barney some advice. CORONATION STREET, ITV1, 8pm Lisa tells Kit that Bernie has provided Brody with an alibi. A fuming Kit collars Bernie and points out he now has two options - either tell Lisa that he was mistaken or charge her with perverting the course of justice. Fiona tells Ronnie she's got a job for him which involves selling on a stolen car. George confides in Todd how no matter how hard he tries, everything he does seems to annoy Eileen these days. Maria tells Lou she's fired.
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Top chef who appeared on MasterChef suddenly closes former Michelin restaurant – just a year after it lost its star
He will continue to operate his remaining restaurant SHUTTERS DOWN Top chef who appeared on MasterChef suddenly closes former Michelin restaurant – just a year after it lost its star Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A former MasterChef star has had to close his once Michelin-starred restaurant with immediate effect just a year after it lost its accolade. Peter Sanchez-Iglesias broke the news that his Spanish restaurant, Paco Tapas, in Bristol has now closed its doors for good. 2 Peter Sanchez-Iglesias appeared on the 2023 series of MasterChef Credit: BBC 2 Paco Tapas was located in Redcliffe, Bristol Credit: Tripadvisor The former MasterChef star opened Paco Tapas in 2016 as a more casual pizza joint and cavernous tapas bar to his family's other Michelin restaurant, Casamia. It was named after Peter's father who helped him design the menu, and was a nod to his heritage by specialising in tapas and sherries. A statement from the Paco Tapas team, including Peter, Paco and mother Sue, said: 'It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Paco Tapas is closing with immediate effect. 'This decision has not come easily, and it marks the end of a chapter filled with incredible memories, dedicated teamwork, and the joy of sharing our passion for Spanish food and hospitality with all of you. 'Though this is goodbye for now, the spirit of Paco lives on in every memory made around our tables. "We are deeply grateful for every one of you who has walked through our doors." Paco Tapas was a restaurant idea formed by Peter with his late brother Jonray who he lost to skin cancer in 2015. It gained a Michelin star within a year of opening over seven years ago. Peter appeared in the 2023 series of amateur MasterChef as he guided contestants through a cooking challenge. He also owns the Spanish-Mexican restaurant Decimo in London's King's Cross. Britain's retail apocalypse: why your favourite stores KEEP closing down The city of Bristol has now been left with just one Michelin-starred restaurant. Closure of Paco Tapas also means Peter no longer has a presence in the city where he made his name, as Casa and the family's other Pi Shop pizza restaurant also closed. What is happening in the hospitality industry? Food and drink chains in general have been suffering as the cost of living has led to fewer people spending on eating out. Businesses had been struggling to bounce back after the pandemic, only to be hit with soaring energy bills and inflation. Multiple chains have been affected, including The Browns Bar and Brassierie which closed one of its 26 venues across the country earlier this month, as well as popular French style chain Bistrot Pierre which closed eight of its 18 sites. A number of other celebrity chef and Michelin-star holders have faced a tough year of restaurant closures. Their sites include those fronted by celebrity cook Gordon Ramsay, and renowned French chef Anne-Sophie Pic. Trade challenges for restaurants have been linked to cost pressures and declining consumer confidence. Experts predict some 6,000 restaurants could close down this year.
