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Daily Mirror
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Billie Piper's role in Wednesday has Doctor Who fans 'giddy' for odd reason
Billie Piper has been cast in Netflix's Wednesday, and fans are convinced her character will be linked to her Doctor Who alter-ego, Rose Tyler Billie Piper has landed a role in the upcoming second season of Netflix's Wednesday, and the news has left Doctor Who fans abuzz with excitement as her character could pay homage to her iconic portrayal of Rose Tyler. The 42-year-old star famously played the Doctor's companion Rose in the BBC sci-fi series between 2005 and 2006 and has made several cameos since. She is remembered fondly by fans for her part in reviving the series alongside Christopher Eccleston and helping to usher in the 10th Doctor, David Tennant. Now, it appears she might be giving a subtle nod to Rose in her new TV gig. Billie has snagged the role of Capri in the forthcoming second season of Wednesday, a TV adaptation of The Addams Family that stars Jenna Ortega as the titular moody teenager. While specifics about her character will remain secret until the show's August release, rumour has it she'll be taking charge of the music department at Nevermore Academy. However, it's the revelation that her character, Capri, is reportedly a werewolf, that has sent Doctor Who fans into a speculative frenzy. A TikTok video by a user named Dhean has highlighted an intriguing connection between werewolves and the era of Doctor Who featuring Rose Tyler, sparking theories among fans that this parallel is more than a mere coincidence. In the video, Dhean points out: "You know the show is set in a world full of mythical creatures? She's playing a werewolf. She could be a villain. A bad wolf. Like Rose in Doctor Who!" Fans of Doctor Who will fondly remember Billie Piper's storyline, particularly the intriguing mystery surrounding the Bad Wolf. This phrase peppered the 2005 series until it was finally unveiled that Rose herself transformed into the Bad Wolf entity after her encounter with the heart of the TARDIS and its Time Vortex. The intense absorption of Vortex energy almost obliterated Rose, but the Doctor, played at the time by Christopher Eccleston, absorbed this near-fatal power himself to rescue her. Such a sacrifice had grave repercussions on his biological makeup, triggering the regeneration into David Tennant's portrayal of the charismatic Time Lord. Viewers of Dhean's video were astounded by the clever connection between Billie's various roles. They expressed their eagerness for her character in the upcoming season of Wednesday to be dubbed "Bad Wolf" as an honourable nod. One follower exclaimed: "If they don't reference it by calling her a 'bad wolf', I'm going to be disappointed." Another chimed in: "My geeky little heart loves this!". Billie is joining a star-studded lineup for the sophomore season of Wednesday. Alongside returning cast members such as Jenna Ortega, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Emma Myers, the likes of Steve Buscemi, Thandiwe Newton, Joanna Lumley, Christopher Lloyd and Lady Gaga are all set to have their series debuts.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Cheese rolling and the 80-year-old newsagent
Here's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media. Bristol Live are reporting on the teenager arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after an incident under an underpass at Cribbs Causeway. Somerset Live reported on 106-year-old GW Hurley newsagents in Burnham. Colin Morris, 80, was born above the shop and is still running the family business. A nurse in Wiltshire has been struck-off after filming people through a cubicle wall in Asda, as reported by Bristol Live. He's been convicted of voyeurism and making an indecent image of a child. And could Swindon-born Billie Piper be the next Doctor Who? That's being posed by the Swindon Advertiser. YouTuber 'risks his life' for cheese-rolling win Carer, 21, on what it's like to look after little brother Teen sets record for solving 12-sided Rubik's cube The number of homes in the Weston-super-Mare area who can use the Grand Pier for free has been expanded by almost 73,000. It follows the controversial price increase there from £1 to £2. This picture of someone's mum with the Double Gloucester from the bank holiday Monday cheese rolling is proving popular on X. People in the Weston in the Spotlight group are talking about the often controversial subject of some households having recycling left after putting their bins out. Follow BBC West social channels in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Headlines: Crop circles and village 'overtourism' High rise fire and eerie shipwrecks
BBC News
4 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Headlines: Cheese rolling and the 80-year-old newsagent
Here's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media. Our pick of local website stories Bristol Live are reporting on the teenager arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after an incident under an underpass at Cribbs Live reported on 106-year-old GW Hurley newsagents in Burnham. Colin Morris, 80, was born above the shop and is still running the family business.A nurse in Wiltshire has been struck-off after filming people through a cubicle wall in Asda, as reported by Bristol Live. He's been convicted of voyeurism and making an indecent image of a could Swindon-born Billie Piper be the next Doctor Who? That's being posed by the Swindon Advertiser. Our top three from yesterday What to watch on social media The number of homes in the Weston-super-Mare area who can use the Grand Pier for free has been expanded by almost 73,000. It follows the controversial price increase there from £1 to £2. This picture of someone's mum with the Double Gloucester from the bank holiday Monday cheese rolling is proving popular on in the Weston in the Spotlight group are talking about the often controversial subject of some households having recycling left after putting their bins out.
Metro
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Netflix viewers have just hours to binge ‘steamy' 00s British TV drama
A 'flawless' British drama series about the double life of a high-end call girl is leaving Netflix in just a few hours. Based on the blog and books by the pseudonymous Belle de Jour, Secret Diary of a Call Girl ran for four seasons between 2007 and 2011. It starred Billie Piper, then best known for her music career and for playing companion Rose Tyler in Doctor Who two years earlier. Written by Lucy Prebble, the series was set in London and followed Hannah Baxter (played by Billie), a young woman who lives a secret life as a call girl, under the pseudonym Belle. It charted her professional and private lives and the complications that arose when these separate parts of her life collided. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. Although the show found itself under fire by some who claimed it glamorised and was a misrepresentation of sex work, Billie fired back. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'We've only been exposed to the drug-fuelled, sex traffic side – but the fact is, there are middle-class, cultured, well-read women who take part in this job,' she said at the time. The first season of Secret Diary of a Call Girl divided critics. 'It's close to perfect raunchy summer television,' Buffalo News wrote in its review. 'It's eye-opening stuff, at least some of it, and yet not nearly as titillating as you might suppose. Considering the subject matter, there's surprisingly little nudity and practically nothing graphic,' The Hollywood Reporter explained. 'It would help if an actual woman stopped miming fellatio and did something interesting for a minute or two,' The Los Angeles Times brutally shared. Meanwhile, others said it 'didn't reveal many secrets'. Despite this, reviews from fans were glowing. 'I managed to watch the entire show, all three seasons, in the space of one weekend. Billie Piper was flawless. I loved this show, definitely one of my favourite series' out there, and probably will be for a long time. It's down to earth, gritty and real,' ciara0404 posted on IMDB. 'The show is a full-blown intimate and sexcapade that is quite honestly, brilliant. Forget your 50 Shades of Grey… this British programme will open your eyes into lives that you had heard about, never fully believed, but will blow your mind with every episode,' stampsfightclub shared. 'This series is very provocative, but overall, it's interesting and engrossing, making it a good call to watch,' blanbrn added. Although the full series is currently available on Netflix, it will be taken down very soon, with fans and new viewers only able to binge it until May 28. The first season of Secret Diary of a Call Girl attracted an average of 1,242,125 viewers in the UK. Meanwhile, when premiering in the United States on Showtime, it debuted to the highest ratings the cable channel had seen in four years for a television premiere. More Trending After working together on this series, Billie and Lucy went on to team up again on I Hate Suzie, which ran for two seasons from 2020. That series, which followed the life of actress Suzie Pickles, whose life is thrown into turmoil when her phone is hacked and compromising photographs of her are leaked, was praised by critics and nominated for four Baftas and an International Emmy. Secret Diary of a Call Girl leaves Netflix on May 28. An earlier version of this story was published on May 5, 2025 . 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. View More » MORE: Netflix star calls 'dark' show 'very different to what I was used to' MORE: Netflix viewers think WWE star is 'lucky to be alive' as move goes horribly wrong MORE: Legendary 00s EastEnders couple engaged after romantic proposal
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Netflix to axe popular 'saucy' drama with just days left to binge-watch
Billie Piper's drama Secret Diary of a Call Girl is leaving Netflix and fans only have a few days left to watch the sexy drama. Netflix fans only a short time left to enjoy a Billie Piper drama before it's permanently removed from the streaming giant's vast catalogue of shows. Secret Diary of a Call Girl first graced our screens in 2007, airing on Showtime and ITV2, with actress Billie Piper taking the lead role just a year after her departure from Doctor Who as Rose Tyler. Piper portrayed Hannah Baxter, a woman leading a double life as a prostitute named Belle, a secret kept from her family and friends until her personal and professional worlds collide. The drama enjoyed a successful four-season run before being cancelled, and in mid-June 2024, Secret Diary of a Call Girl was added to Netflix in its entirety. Regrettably, its tenure on the streaming platform is coming to an abrupt end, with Piper's risqué drama set to depart next week. Secret Diary of a Call Girl will be removed from Netflix on Thursday, May 29, leaving less than a week for viewers to binge-watch the series before it disappears for good. The series boasts a star-studded cast featuring big names early in their careers, such as Baby Driver and Mamma Mia star Lily James and Crazy Rich Asians' Gemma Chan. Other recognisable faces include Revenge actress Ashley Madekwe, Excalibur star Cherie Lunghi, and Agent Carter actor James D'Arcy. Fortunately, there's an alternative for fans wishing to continue watching the popular series once it leaves Netflix. All four seasons of Secret Diary of a Call Girl can also be streamed for free via ITV's streaming service, ITVX. Reddit users have been expressing their fondness for the series, with one fan posting: "I watched it years ago on TV and loved it. "It was fascinating to see inside the life of a call girl. Billie Piper was great!" Another fan echoed the sentiment, highlighting the star's performance: "It had Billie Piper and was my reason to watch it back in the day." Someone else reminisced: "This was a very educational series when I was a teenager. "The fact we had a character break the fourth wall and talk to us while she performed was very interesting."
