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Irish Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Post
Filming underway in Northern Ireland for Hope Street series five
THE cast and crew of Hope Street are back in Northern Ireland this month as filming begins on series five of the BBC's popular drama. Donaghadee, on the Co. Down coastline, is being transformed into the fictional Port Devine once again for the show, which is based on a close-knit community where the local police team solves a crime in each episode. For series five sees two new faces join the cast. Constable Donal Gallagher, played by Cameron Cuffe, and Doctor Sasha Cookson, played by Jenn Murray are the newest recruits to the series. Jenn Murray and Cameron Cuffe have joined Hope Street for series five (Pic: Press Eye) The latest instalment will also see the show reach a milestone, as it will mark its 50th episode. 'Hope Street captures the humour and warmth of this place perfectly and it has been great to see it strike a chord with audiences across the UK,' Mary McKeagney, Commissioning Editor at BBC Northern Ireland, said. 'It's a real milestone for all involved to hit episode 50 and we're very proud of what the series has achieved,' she added. 'As ever, we're grateful for the continued collaboration with BBC Daytime and Britbox International, and the support of Northern Ireland Screen, which makes this all possible.' Filming id underway on Hope Street series five (Pic: Press Eye) Among those returning for the new eight-part series are Kerri Quinn, played by Marlene Pettigrew, Tara Lynne O'Neill, played by Eve Dunlop and Aaron McCusker, played by Clint Devine-Dunwoody. Helen Munson, Commissioning Editor, BBC Daytime, said it was 'a joy' to be back working on the series again. 'We are back for series five in beautiful Port Devine,' she said. 'It's a joy to be working again with Long Story and the cast and crew in Northern Ireland who all bring the characters of Hope Street to life so beautifully.' See More: BBC, Donaghadee, Down, Hope Street, Northern Ireland
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'We have events that hold a place in our heart' -new series starring Bolton presenter
Bolton TV presenter and radio broadcaster Sara Cox will be starring in a new series bringing alive people's most special memories - in miniature form. The eight-part BBC Daytime series will celebrate 'cherished memories and moments of time' in The Marvellous Miniatures Workshop. Professional model makers will bring places, people and iconic moments in time back to life via miniature models. The Bolton-born presenter said that she "can't wait" to find out the backstory behind each model. She said: "We all have life events that hold a special place in our heart, so I'm absolutely thrilled we are going to be recreating cherished memories and moments in time using the astonishing skills of our miniaturists. "This show taps into our fascination with the tiny, from fantasy film to classic literature and as a naturally very nosey person, I personally can't wait to find out the beautiful backstory that inspires each creation." Sarah Cox will present the new show The special one-off models will celebrate cherished and emotional family stories, as well as cultural heritage around events, design and fashions. Whether it is a life event, a snap-shot of mid-century design or a memory tied to trends of the past, these models say the BBC will serve as "tiny yet powerful windows into the way things were". To ensure the models are as authentic as possible, the miniaturists must embark on an investigative journey to uncover the personal stories behind each request, as well as dig into historical and cultural references to craft them as true and realistic as possible. Production company MGM Alternative will use the latest technology and microscopic cameras to get up close and personal, capturing the minute details and craft that goes into creating these special models. Have a story? Get in touch at The artists will also have to dig into historical and cultural references to make sure that they are as "true and realistic as possible". Rachel Platt, commissioning editor for BBC Daytime, said: 'Many of us will remember our first set of building blocks, train set, or dolls house, so what a thrill to have one of those miniature worlds created around your own special memory. 'Combining the nation's love of model-making with stories that are at once deeply personal and wonderfully relatable, each episode of this genuinely delightful series will be full of emotion, nostalgia - and exceptional skill.' READ MORE: Channel 4 launches Handcuffed fronted by Jonathan Ross READ MORE: Open air 'Wind in the Willows' production set for Ramsbottom READ MORE: Bolton presenter Sara Cox asks whether Facebook friends are real friends in new TV series Audiences will be taken on an emotional journey from start to finish, from meeting the people who want to capture their special moment, their background on why it's so important to them, to the research that goes into getting every detail correct. There will be challenges along the way, from identifying accurate furnishing colours and materials from over half a century ago, to recreating interiors and buildings that have long since been derelict. At the end of each episode is the big reveal; Have the miniaturists faithfully re-created the place of so many memories - and the reaction when childhood memories are recreated. Dom Bird, SVP at MGM Alternative UK, said: 'MGM is delighted to be growing our slate of BBC programmes in 2025, with this original new series combining deeply personal stories and incredible craftsmanship with joyous surprises and reveals. 'These perfect replicas will bring back to life those locations that changed and shaped people's lives, while the models will be small, the heart and joy in this series promises to be huge.'
Wales Online
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
BBC star makes career announcement as they 'cannot wait' for return
BBC star makes career announcement as they 'cannot wait' for return Former Strictly Come Dancing star Helen Skelton has revealed that she is 'thrilled' to be back in the Lake District as she announced that her BBC show Lost and Found in the Lakes has been recommissioned. BBC enthusiasts have a reason to celebrate as Helen Skelton is set to return to the Lake District for the much-anticipated second series of her programme, Lost and Found in the Lakes. The ex-Strictly Come Dancing contestant will join forces with a team of specialists in an endeavour to reconnect individuals with their cherished belongings that they had once written off as permanently misplaced. Discussing the forthcoming series, Helen expressed her excitement as she said: "I am thrilled to be returning to my home in the Lake District for a second series of Lost and Found in the Lakes. I had a fantastic experience returning lost treasures to their owners and I cannot wait to get back to it!" BBC star makes career announcement as they 'cannot wait' for return Ruth Jones issues apology during The One Show appearance READ MORE: A diverse group of enthusiasts, including divers, detectorists, and magnet fishers, are all contributing their utmost efforts to locate items that have been dispersed across the lakes and woodlands of the region, reports Edinburgh Live. The show's description states: "They'll take what they find back to base, either to reunite them with their delighted owners or to start the process of working out who the items might belong to. To do this, they enlist help of a specialist social media detective, who will create online campaigns to help reunite owners with their lost possessions. Article continues below "Some of the unclaimed items will be given an extraordinary and sometimes ingenious new lease of life by one of the area's talented craftspeople." Some of the scuba team searching for Sam's granddads motorbike in series one This 16-part series is scheduled to commence production towards the end of May and is set to capture the tension and excitement involved in the discovery of these lost treasures. The programme will also include conversations with individuals who have a sentimental attachment to the area and the lost items. In early 2025, the first series witnessed an emotional peak during one specific search. A team of scuba divers were assigned the task of locating a drone that had sunk 35 metres to the bottom of Lake Windermere. The pressure was on as the drone held unseen images of Alex and Mary's wedding day. The BBC are calling for people to come forward who have either lost or found something in the area Despite their initial unsuccessful attempt, the team triumphed in their second try, reuniting the couple with their invaluable wedding photos. Alex McLeod, BBC Daytime Commissioning Editor, commented: "The first series of Lost and Found in the Lakes was a big hit with viewers, thanks to its irresistible mix of drama, emotion, and beautiful scenery. Article continues below "We're thrilled to be bringing it back for a second series and can't wait to see what finds the team will discover next." At present, the BBC is inviting individuals who have either misplaced or discovered an item in the Lake District to participate in the show. Lost and Found in the Lakes will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer in 2026.
Edinburgh Live
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Strictly star admits 'I cannot wait' as they announce return of beloved BBC show
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info There's good news for BBC fans as Helen Skelton is heading back to the Lake District for the second series of her show, Lost and Found in the Lakes. The former Strictly Come Dancing star will team up with a group of experts to try and reunite people with their treasured possessions they once feared were lost for good. Speaking about the upcoming series, Skelton commented: "I am thrilled to be returning to my home in the Lake District for a second series of Lost and Found in the Lakes. I had a fantastic experience returning lost treasures to their owners and I cannot wait to get back to it!" From divers to detectorists and magnet fishers, all are putting in their best efforts to try and to track down lost items that are scattered around the lakebeds and forests of the area. A synopsis reads: "They'll take what they find back to base, either to reunite them with their delighted owners or to start the process of working out who the items might belong to. To do this, they enlist help of a specialist social media detective, who will create online campaigns to help reunite owners with their lost possessions. "Some of the unclaimed items will be given an extraordinary and sometimes ingenious new lease of life by one of the area's talented craftspeople." The 16-part series, set to start filming in late May and promises to capture the drama and suspense of uncovering the lost items. It'll also feature chats with the people who have an emotional connection the area and the items lost. At the start of 2025, the first series saw emotions at an all-time high during one particular search. A scuba diving team were tasked with finding a drone, which had sunk 35 metres, at the bottom of Lake Windermere. However, the stakes were high as it contained unseen images of Alex and Mary on their wedding day. Although the team weren't successful at first, their second attempt was triumphant as the couple were reunited with their irreplaceable wedding photographs. Alex McLeod, BBC Daytime Commissioning Editor, added: "The first series of Lost and Found in the Lakes was a big hit with viewers, thanks to its irresistible mix of drama, emotion, and beautiful scenery. "We're thrilled to be bringing it back for a second series and can't wait to see what finds the team will discover next." Currently the BBC are calling for people to come forward if they have either lost or found an item in the Lake District to appear in the show. Lost and Found in the Lakes will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer in 2026.
The Herald Scotland
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Helen Skelton 'thrilled' to return to Lake District BBC show
Series one of Lost and Found in the Lakes was BBC One's highest-rated unscripted show in its slot in the past year. The series starts filming late May, captures the drama and suspense of uncovering the lost items, as well as talking to the people who have an emotional connection to both the area and the items lost. So…. Marathon weekend crept up….. if you are able to donate i would be grateful … If you fancy running here is a free trial.. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ — Helen Skelton (@HelenSkelton) April 25, 2025 Throughout the series, Helen will work with a team of experts from divers to detectorists and magnet fishers to track down all manner of lost items that are scattered around the lakebeds and forests of this stunning location. They'll take what they find back to base, either to reunite them with their delighted owners or to start the process of working out who the items might belong to. To do this, they enlist the help of a specialist social media detective, who will create online campaigns to help reunite owners with their lost possessions. Some of the unclaimed items will be given an extraordinary and sometimes ingenious new lease of life by one of the area's talented craftspeople. In the first series, which debuted in January 2025, the scuba team took on two searches to rescue a drone, sunk 35 meters down at the bottom of Lake Windermere. And this wasn't any drone - it contained unseen photographs from the wedding day of Alex and Mary - young newlyweds who were desperate to get the memories from their big day back. Despite an unsuccessful first search, on their second attempt, the scuba team successfully found the drone and were able to recover and reunite Alex and Mary with their irreplaceable wedding photographs. Social Media Detective Mui was hugely successful across series one, returning numerous smart watches to wild swimmers and families, GoPros to a charity for young carers in Blackpool and several phones that had sunk to the bottom of Bassenthwaite Lake. Helen Skelton says: 'I am thrilled to be returning to my home in the Lake District for a second series of Lost and Found in the Lakes. I had a fantastic experience returning lost treasures to their owners and I cannot wait to get back to it!' Zoe Thorman, Executive Producer at Tŷ'r Ddraig commented: 'We are extremely pleased that Lost and Found in the Lakes has been recommissioned for a second series. I am excited to get back to the Lakes to start recovering more items with our talented team of experts.' Recommended reading: Ben Smith, Creative Director at Tŷ'r Ddraig, says: 'We are so proud of the success of our first series, which was a joy to put together - witnessing so many people reunited with the precious items they thought they'd never see again. We can't wait to go again this summer, capturing even more jaw-dropping and emotional moments." Alex McLeod, BBC Daytime Commissioning Editor, added: 'The first series of Lost and Found in the Lakes was a big hit with viewers, thanks to its irresistible mix of drama, emotion, and beautiful scenery. We're thrilled to be bringing it back for a second series and can't wait to see what finds the team will discover next.' Lost and Found in the Lakes is commissioned for BBC One Daytime and iPlayer by Rob Unsworth, Head of BBC Daytime and Early Peak Commissioning, the Commissioning Editor is Alex McLeod. The programme is made by Tŷ'r Ddraig, the Executive Producer is Zoe Thorman, and the Creative Director is Ben Smith. Lost and Found in the Lakes will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer in 2026.
