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RTÉ News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Games of Thrones star Kristian Nairn announced as final Strictly contestant
Game of Thrones star Kristian Nairn is the fifteenth and final celebrity joining the new series of Strictly Come Dancing. The Antrim-born actor played Hodor in the HBO fantasy series and is also known for his role as Wee John Feeney in the HBO comedy Our Flag Means Death. 🪩 HOLD THE DOOR! Room for one more? Kristian Nairn is the fifteenth and final celebrity contestant heading for the #Strictly Come Dancing ballroom floor More ➡️ — BBC Press Office (@bbcpress) August 15, 2025 Earlier on Friday, former Lioness Karen Carney was also announced for the 2025 series which returns to BBC One and BBC iPlayer in September. The sports presenter and former footballer will join the likes of Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison, Neighbours actor Stefan Dennis and model and CBBC actress Ellie Goldstein in the line-up for the series. ✨Sports presenter and legendary Lioness Karen Carney is in the squad for #Strictly Come Dancing 2025! Learn more ➡️ — BBC Press Office (@bbcpress) August 15, 2025 In July, the BBC announced two "incredible" new professional dancers, US-born Alexis Warr and Australian dancer Julian Caillon, will be join the new series. The popular show, hosted by Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly, will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer in September, with Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Shirley Ballas as judges.
UPI
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
BBC orders two more seasons of 'Waterloo Road' reboot
"Waterloo Road" has been renewed for its 18th and 19th seasons. Image courtesy of BBC Aug. 14 (UPI) -- The BBC announced Thursday that it has ordered two more seasons of its Waterloo Road reboot. The British school drama previously ran for 10 seasons from 2006 through 2015. It returned in 2023 with Season 11. Season 16 is set to premiere next month, with Jon Richardson joining the cast, and Season 17 will air in 2026. Good news - we'll be getting back to class for two more series of Waterloo Road! Read more ➡️ BBC Press Office (@bbcpress) August 14, 2025 The next two seasons will begin filming in Greater Manchester later this year. "I'm delighted that Waterloo Road will be opening its corridors once again, with two more series of the hit drama about to start filming," Lindsay Salt, director of BBC Drama, said in a statement. "The show continues to entertain the audience who love to follow both the staff and pupils and, with a new series heading to BBC iPlayer and BBC One next month, they don't have long to wait!" The show starts Lindsey Coulson, James Baxter, Saira Choudhry, Jo Coffey and Adam Thomas.
BBC News
10-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
External Events Register for Q1 2025 published
The BBC has today published the External Events Register for the first quarter of 2025. The register was introduced in 2021 and details paid-for external work by staff in on-air journalism roles and senior leaders. The vast majority of staff events in this quarter involved payments of £5k or less at 84% of all events disclosed, and 60% were below £1k. All of these events were approved in line with the BBC's rigorous guidelines prior to being undertaken, ensuring there was no conflict of interest with their work – perceived or otherwise. Following an internal review to ensure all events in the register are processed, recorded and published correctly going forward, the BBC has published a new policy for staff to ensure the highest standards of impartiality across the organisation. This policy reminds staff of their obligations and states that consideration will be given to the volume of external events in a period of time and the value of the fees involved going forward. It also states that where there is an ongoing relationship with an external organisation, staff must declare it through the Declaration of Personal Interests process, in addition to approval for each engagement. The policy also states that acting as a paid expert witness in a court case will not be permitted for those in News and current affairs or factual journalism roles. For everyone else, it will only be permitted in exceptional circumstances. You can view the External Events Register here. BBC Press Office
South Wales Guardian
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
BBC The Power of Parker series one ending explained
Starring Conleth Hill as Martin Parker, the sitcom, set in Stockport in 1990, tells the story of the titular businessman trying to juggle his debts, his wife, and his mistress. The series aired weekly on BBC One starting in July 2023. It is now set to return for its second series on Friday, May 30. Here is all you need to know ahead of the show's return. The first series of the BBC show introduced us to Martin Parker, a businessman living in Stockport. He is in the middle of his life and everything appears perfect, with a top job, nice car, stunning house and loving wife and children. But he also has a mistress, Kath Pennington, played by Sian Gibson, which causes plenty of problems. It is this revelation that eventually leads to Kath Pennington and Martin's wife Diane, played by Rosie Cavaliero, teaming up to bring him down. Throughout the series, various situations arise, one of which sees the pair, who are revealed to be sisters, working to steal a file. A post shared by BBC Press Office (@bbcpressoffice) This is after speaking to Martin's accountant, Alan, and learning that they had been shareholders in his company and were able to take it over. He later finds the pair in the bank, signing the papers to take over Parker's Electricals. Diane also demanded a divorce, leaving Martin not only broke, but without a family. Martin's shop is later broken into by the Slater Brothers, who had been demanding money from him. It is also set alight by Martin himself to get the insurance money for his family. What will await Diane, Martin and Kath in series 2 of The Power of Parker? (Image: BBC/Boffola Pictures) A three-month time jump then shows that Diane is now the new owner, hiring her family. Kath is watching the advert for the firm on TV, when the doorbell rings and it is revealed to be Martin. She hugs him and then they go off together. But what will be awaiting Martin and the rest of the characters in series 2? Series 2 of The Power of Parker is coming this week and is set two years on from the first series. A tease for the second series shared by Radio Times reads: "It's 1992, the Queen is in the midst of her annus horribilis, John Major is the new PM, and Whitney's I Will Always Love You is stuck at number one. "Up in Stockport, Kath (Sian Gibson), Martin (Conleth Hill) and Diane (Rosie Cavaliero) are just trying their best to get along. "Martin Parker has hit rock bottom and is desperate to get his reputation back, Diane is adjusting to single life and running a business, while Kath is getting her happily ever after with her man by her side and is working on rekindling a relationship with her sister. Recommended reading: "She's on a mission to sort things out for her sister and her man, but her interfering does the opposite and jeopardises everything. "They will need to depend on each other now more than ever, but who do they trust?" The Power of Parker returns to BBC One on Friday, May 30, at 9.30pm.
North Wales Chronicle
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Broadcaster and BBC executive Alan Yentob has died aged 78
Alan died on Saturday, May 24, with his wife Philippa Walker sharing an emotional tribute to her late husband: "For Jacob, Bella and I every day with Alan held the promise of something unexpected. "Our life was exciting, he was exciting. 'He was curious, funny, annoying, late and creative in every cell of his body. "But more than that, he was the kindest of men and a profoundly moral man. "He leaves in his wake a trail of love a mile wide.' "To work with Alan was to be inspired and encouraged to think bigger" Director-General Tim Davie pays tribute to Alan Yentob, "one of the defining figures in the story of British culture" More: — BBC Press Office (@bbcpress) May 25, 2025 Broadcaster Alan Yentob dies aged 78 Alan first worked at the BBC as a trainee in 1968 and throughout his time with the broadcaster had an impressive career. He held several senior roles, including controller of BBC One and BBC Two; Director of Television, Head of Music and Arts; Director of BBC Drama, Entertainment and Children's, and Creative Director. During his career at the BBC, Alan commissioned shows like Absolutely Fabulous, Have I Got News For You and Pride and Prejudice, along with helping launch CBBC and CBeebies. Sharing a tribute to the late broadcaster, BBC Director-General Tim Davie said: 'Alan Yentob was a towering figure in British broadcasting and the arts. "A creative force and a cultural visionary, he shaped decades of programming at the BBC and beyond, with a passion for storytelling and public service that leave a lasting legacy. 'For nearly 60 years Alan championed originality, risk-taking and artistic ambition. From Arena to Imagine, from commissioning groundbreaking drama to giving emerging voices a platform, his influence is woven into the fabric of British cultural life. 'He believed profoundly in the BBC's role as a home for creativity, curiosity and the arts - accessible to all. 'But Alan was more than a pioneering creative - he was an unforgettable presence. Engaging, witty and endlessly curious, he brought energy and warmth to every conversation. He was generous with his time, fierce in his convictions, and full of joy in the work of others. Recommended reading: 'To work with Alan was to be inspired and encouraged to think bigger. He had a rare gift for identifying talent and lifting others up - a mentor and champion to so many across the worlds of television, film and theatre. 'Above all, Alan was a true original. His passion wasn't performative - it was personal. He believed in the power of culture to enrich, challenge and connect us. 'We have lost one of the great creative spirits of our time. But his programmes, his voice, and the generations he inspired, will live on. 'Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones. Alan will be hugely missed as a friend, a colleague, and one of the defining figures in the story of British culture.'
