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Scottish Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Watch awkward moment posh boy attempts to be a market trader in toe-curling scenes as Faking It returns
Can posh-boy Rex convince the judges he's a proper northern market trader or will they spot that he is just Faking It? Pitch Panic Watch awkward moment posh boy attempts to be a market trader in toe-curling scenes as Faking It returns Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WATCH the cringeworthy moment a posh lad tries to flog meats like a stall holder - and fails miserably - as Faking It makes a toe-curling return to telly. The awkward apprentice was thrown in at the deep end as he swapped real estate for street patter in a bid to transform into a convincing market trader. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 7 Rex swapped his refined world of million pound properties to become a meat trader Credit: Youtube 7 Rex went headfirst into this intimidating world of banter, bargains, and butchery at Bolton Market Credit: channel 5 7 He had to convince market inspectors that he was genuine Credit: channel 5 Faking It is back and putting a new generation of fakers to the test - 20 years since it first graced our screens. In each episode, a brave volunteer is dropped into a completely alien world and given just four weeks - and help from a handful of mentors - to master a new skill and convince a panel of experts that they are the real deal. But can they pull it off? Or will the judges realise that they are just Faking It? In Tuesday's episode, posh Surrey estate agent Rex swapped his refined world of million pound properties, wine bars and polo matches for the chaos and crowds of northern street markets, as he tried to become a meat trader in just four weeks. Working gruelling 10-hour shifts, Rex struggled to keep up, blend in and sound like a proper northerner. Renowned wheeler-dealer Tom Skinner even criticised the newcomer's slow start, stall display and lack of sales pitches. Tom said: "To me, it looks like a warehouse storeroom doesn't it... your store should look like Harrods. You've got to make as much as the space you've got, yeah?" Rex then continued to forget everything Tom taught him about pitching. He greeted his potential customers like a "vicar" rather than a salesman as he tells them: "Good morning! Hello!" Tom was forced to intervene and say: "Mate, I have no heard you once talk about your stock to anyone. The Game, Trailer, Channel 5 "You need to be a walking advert. When they walk past... bring them in." However, Rex got his confidence back after a crash course from a dialect coach, followed by the ultimate test of hosting a pub quiz using his new northern twang. He was also treated to an amazing hair transformation and some fake tattoos. Incredibly, the posh-boy managed to pull it off and convince two out of three market inspectors that he was a proper northern market trader. Only one of the trio said: "There was something a little not quite there for me with the butcher. He was almost convincing!" The others, however, felt he was genuine when he went up against a real-life baker, florist and dog treat seller. Top Channel 5 dramas Channel 5 has become a hub for gripping drama, these are some of the best My5 has to offer. All Creatures Great and Small - Based on the best-selling novels by real-life vet Alf Wright, the show revolves around a trio of vets working in the Yorkshire Dales in the late 1930s. Eccentric Siegfried Farnon (Samuel West) hires James Herriot (Nicholas Ralph) for his veterinary practice at Skeldale House alongside himself and his younger brother Tristan (Callum Woodhouse). There James settles into his new life and even finds love with local farmer's daughter Helen (Rachel Shenton). The Ex-Wife - New parents Tasha (Céline Buckens) and Jack (Tom Misson) seem to have the perfect life, but the constant presence of Jack's overly friendly but suspicious ex-wife Jen (Janet Montgomery) puts pressure on the couple. But as the series progresses it becomes less clear who the bad guy really is and how far everyone will go to get the life they think they deserve. Heat - EastEnders alum Danny Dyer leads this four-part action thriller, set in Australia, which sees two families holidaying together during bushfire season. But instead of rest and relaxation, secrets and lies start to unravel — and not everyone will make it out alive… Lie With Me - Another soap legend jets off to Australia, this time its EastEnders alum Charlie Brooks who takes as a married woman trying to saving her marriage by moving halfway around the world after her husband had an affair. However it's far from plain sailing, as a young and attractive live-in nanny comes to work with the Fallmont family, and tensions soon build and eventually, someone ends up dead. The Drowning - Jill Halfpenny plays Jodie, a woman whose life is shattered following the disappearance of her beloved four-year-old son, Daniel. However, ten years later, the grieving mother thinks she's finally found her missing child, and embarks on a journey to discover the truth about him. But has she really just found the son she has been missing for so long? Faking It originally aired on Channel 4 between 2000 and 2006. The show, which can still be streamed on Channel 4's online platform, was highly acclaimed during its original run. It even won two prestigious BAFTA awards for its innovative approach to reality television. Production company Banijay brought back the iconic programme on Channel 5. 7 Rex looked quite different when he began the experiment Credit: channel 5 7 He had to be given dialect lessons to help with a northern accent Credit: channel 5 7 Rex also had a dramatic makeover Credit: channel 5
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Well known Bolton Market trader to get his big break on television TONIGHT
A Bolton trader set to feature on a new TV show tonight said that he hopes it will bring more people into the market. Faking It first aired on Channel 4 in the 2000s – but it's now being brought back for a brand new series on Channel 5. The premise is that a volunteer will agree to be plunged into a very different world and asked to master a new skill. After just four weeks they will then try to pass themselves off as the genuine article. In the first episode, posh Surrey estate agent Rex Adams - who sells multi-million pound properties across London - finds out if he can cut it as a meat trader. His accent and haircut could be a giveaway – so Rex was given a makeover and lessons from a dialect coach. He tries to blend in at Bolton Market – working at seasoned trader Tony Frame's Salmon Kings stall. Salmon Kings stall in Bolton Market (Image: Newsquest) Mr Frame said that he couldn't reveal too much about the episode – which airs on Tuesday night (May 20) – but said that Rex was 'a good kid'. He said: 'They did a very good job of it – without giving too much away. 'As a worker – he was ok – a good kid. It was totally different for him, a culture shock for him getting up early in the morning.' He said that production crews chose Bolton Market after considering a number of options – including neighbouring Bury. Mr Frame said he thought his stall was chosen because it's always busy and has a 'real presence in the market'. He said: 'They had come down to say we'd be on the show at least six months before that – it was between us, Bury and I think somewhere else. 'They looked at a few markets – I think they chose us because we're very steady, busy and have good turnover. 'We have a real presence in the market because we've been here a long time.' Have a story? Get in touch at Mr Frame said that he hopes being featured on the show will promote the market and Bolton in general. He said: 'Hopefully it promotes the market – it's not about just promoting us – it's about promoting Bolton Market. 'It's not about us really, it's about promoting Bolton and the market in general.' Tony Frame said he hopes the show will promote Bolton Market (Image: Newsquest) READ MORE: Bolton Market's Grumpy Baker wins Men in Business award READ MORE: Ramsbottom installer best over 'work of art' barn conversion READ MORE: Choice Cuts at Bolton Market nominated for an award Mr Frame wasn't sure if he would take part in the show again – but said it was a 'very good' experience. He said: 'It was very good – quite time consuming and sometimes they did get in the way. 'They would go off and jobs" target="_blank">work around you – they knew what they were doing – and tried their best not to get in the way.' Faking it airs at 9pm tonight.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bolton Market's Grumpy Baker raises a smile after big win
Bolton's famous Grumpy Baker was all smiles after winning an award. At the Men in Business Awards 2025 – the owner of the popular Bolton Market stall won the award for Outstanding Male Entrepreneur. Jon Jones, who runs the Grumpy Baker Bakehouse and Kitchen, said he was shocked to find out he was nominated for the award. He said: 'I was just chuffed to be nominated – never mind win it! 'It's all about the product at the end of the day, if the product is good it will keep people coming back. 'It's nice to have something at the age of 44 and actually win something.' The Grumpy Baker has recently moved to a new stall in the market (Image: Newsquest) The awards ceremony – the first to include the Men in Business Awards – took place at Rivington Hall Barn on Saturday, May 10. Have a story? Get in touch at They aim to celebrate the achievements of men in business in the North West and raise funds for men's mental health. Mr Jones hopes that the win will let him do more for the community. He said: 'I'm not really a people person – that's why I'm a chef – but when you win awards like that you think 'what can I do?' READ MORE: Bolton Jackson Accounts Limited is backing Bolton News Business Awards READ MORE: Burberry to cut 1700 jobs despite having 'best days ahead' READ MORE: Ramsbottom installer best over 'work of art' barn conversion 'I mainly try to support as many community events as I possibly can and I'd like to get more involved in men's mental health in Bolton. 'But anything local – and try to do as much as possible for Bolton.' Mr Jones said that he's planning a fundraiser over the next few months with another business – with details set to be released soon. He said: 'It's nice to be able to do something – there's so many people out there struggling right now I just wish there was enough money to go around for everyone.'
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Butchers with 45 years experience nominated for award
A butchers whose owner has 45 years experience has been nominated for an award. Choice Cuts in Bolton Market is a finalist in the Bolton News Best Farm, Deli or Butchers Shop awards. The butchers has a wide range of locally-sourced meats, eggs, and even sells game when it is in season. Owner, Carl Gibney, has been in the butchery game for 45 years, having worked everywhere from the slaughterhouse to being a butcher in Scotland. He said: "I started off in Scotland so have done everything from making haggis to Scotch pies and square sausage, I have worked in a slaughterhouse for two years, I have done everything. The stall in the market (Image: Newsquest) "I have got my own animals, sheep, goats, and even though that is a hobby, when it is time for them to go, I will take them to the slaughterhouse - all of our meat is local. "Our beef, lamb, pork, it is all British. We also sell game when it is in season, deer, pheasants. Read more: 'We have generations of the same family coming in' - Bolton butchers Read more: 'Traditional' butchers which produce the best burger in Britain up for another award Read more: Locally sourced produce for local people at popular foodhall shortlisted for award "Our motto is 'big enough to cope, small enough to care' - I am a firm believer that if I don't have something, I will try and get it." Choice Cuts (Image: Newsquest) Bolton Market is open every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9am to 5pm. Carl added: "It is word of mouth, I get a lot of people coming back week in, week out. "We deal with all sorts of people and cater for everybody. When I was younger there were no supermarkets, you would always go to your local butchers and greengrocers. "Now it is turning full circle, people want quality. There is a big difference, our produce has never seen a packet." He added: "We are very grateful to the people that have nominated us." To vote, pick up a copy of today's paper.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bolton Market trader bags a starring role in new series of hit TV show
Bolton Market has bagged a starring role in the series Faking It which returns to our screens this month. The reality show first aired on Channel 4 and is now back for a new series - which has on a new home on 5. The basic premise is that brave volunteer will agree to be plunged into a very different world and asked to master a new skill in the hopes that in just four weeks, they will be able to pass themselves off as the genuine MORE: Bolton named 10th most 'quintessential' market town in UK 'One in 10 million' orange lobster making waves at Bolton Market In the first episode, posh Surrey estate agent Rex Adams - who sells multi-million pound properties across London - finds out if he can cut it as a meat trader. He gets his first introduction to the trade at Bolton Market, where he tries to blend in on seasoned traders Tony Frame and Elliot's hectic meat and fish stall. Even if Rex can master the trade, his accent and haircut could be a giveaway, so he also receives a makeover and lessons from a dialect coach. Then he's put to the ultimate test – running a meat stall solo at Barnsley Market. The series airs at 9pm on May 20. It is not the first time Bolton has taken centre stage on TV, with the town forming the backdrop to primetime dramas, hit comedies and much more. Locations like Victoria Square and Le Mans Crescent continue to be popular go to locations for some of the biggest series, leading the town to be term 'Hollywood of the North'. Peaky Blinders, Fool Me Once as well as Coronation Street have been shot in Bolton, with The Talamasca, part of the Anne Rice series, currently being filmed in the town as well as locations across the North West. The Talamasca follows a secret society which is responsible for tracking and containing witches, vampires, werewolves and other creatures scattered around the globe. Filming for the series started in autumn last year, and the Crescent was transformed into a mock-up of a London station.
