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Wales Online
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
BBC Call The Midwife star Helen George lands new TV role on rival channel
BBC Call The Midwife star Helen George lands new TV role on rival channel Helen George, who's best known for playing Trixie Franklin in Call the Midwife, has landed a new TV role on a rival channel Call the Midwife Christmas Special trailer Helen George, famed for her role in Call the Midwife, is set to appear in a thrilling new TV series on ITV. The upcoming reality entertainment show, titled SHARK! Celebrity Infested Waters, will see a star-studded cast encounter sharks up close. ITV has announced that 40-year-old Helen will be joined by Sir Lenny Henry, Ade Adepitan, Ross Noble, Dougie Poynter, Lucy Punch, and Countdown's Rachel Riley. Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg's iconic film Jaws, the show promises an "adrenaline-fuelled, challenge-heavy journey in the Bahamas". The format involves celebrities confronting their deepest fears as they swim among increasingly formidable shark species. Filmed on the picturesque island of Bimini in the Bahamas, known for its diverse shark population including Bull and Hammerhead species, the show offers both excitement and stunning scenery, reports the Express. Helen George is famous for Call The Midwife (Image: BBC ) Article continues below Casualty star Olly Rix addresses future on BBC medical drama READ MORE: Karen Plumb, Head of Factual Entertainment at Plimsoll Productions, shared her enthusiasm: "The team at Plimsoll is uniquely positioned to pioneer this format that blends conservation with wildly entertaining pop culture. "We're constantly looking for innovative approaches to wildlife storytelling and are certain that our fish-out-of-water spin - delivering 50 years after Jaws - will transform the world's perception of these critical predators before it's too late." The cast has now been confirmed for the new ITV series (Image: ITV ) Away from her aquatic adventures, Helen Skelton, established BBC presenter, offered a fleeting glimpse into the upcoming 15th series of Call The Midwife, a programme she has been intricately involved with since its inception in 2012, playing Trixie Franklin. Recently, Helen excited her social media followers with an update on Instagram, posting a charming photo of a small Nativity setup located within Nonnatus House and captioning it: "Summer nativity scenes," hinting that production for the beloved Christmas special was still underway. Helen shared a glimpse of the Christmas special (Image: BBC ) Fans are full of anticipation as this year's double Christmas episode is set to intrigue audiences as it switches between the usual setting of Poplar and a departure to Hong Kong. Moreover, eight more series are rumoured to be gracing screens on BBC One starting January 2026, following the festive episodes. Audiences can look forward to catching SHARK! Celebrity Infested Waters, coming soon to ITV1, ITVX, STV, and STV Player. Article continues below Call the Midwife enthusiasts can binge-watch past episodes on BBC iPlayer.
Leader Live
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Lenny Henry and Rachel Riley among stars diving with sharks in new show
Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters is set to air in 2025 as the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg's three-time Oscar-winning film Jaws is celebrated this year. Participants also include presenter Ade Adepitan, Call The Midwife actress Helen George, comedian Ross Noble, McFly bassist Dougie Poynter and Amandaland actress Lucy Punch. ITV said that the 'group of ocean-phobic celebrities' will be heading to the Bahamas, where they will have to dive with bigger and more dangerous species of sharks. Bimini, the island where the show will be filmed, is home to around seven to 10 different types of the fish including Caribbean reef sharks, great hammerhead sharks, bull sharks and tiger sharks. The celebrities will also take part in a series of challenges as they learn the importance of sharks to oceans' ecosystems. Karen Plumb, head of factual entertainment at production company Plimsoll Productions, said: 'The team at Plimsoll is uniquely positioned to pioneer this format that blends conservation with wildly entertaining pop culture. 'We're constantly looking for innovative approaches to wildlife storytelling and are certain that our fish-out-of-water spin – delivering 50 years after Jaws – will transform the world's perception of these critical predators before it's too late.' Sir Lenny, 66, who is known for sketch show The Lenny Henry Show, and sitcom Chef, has also been in fantasy series The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power, and taken part in ITV celebrity singing programme The Masked Singer. Riley, 39, has been on BBC competitions Strictly Come Dancing, Richard Osman's House Of Games and The Weakest Link. She has previously voiced support for Bite-Back, a shark and marine conservation charity. I'm A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! winner Poynter, 37, has previously campaigned for action on plastics to protect oceans and wildlife. He has released the book Plastic Sucks! You Can Make A Difference, and used his Instagram account to criticise the use of shark fins in medicine, and soup. Call The Midwife star George, 40, said in a post on Instagram: 'One of the most insane experiences of my life, learning about these incredible creatures, with equally incredible humans.' Katie Rawcliffe, head of entertainment commissioning at ITV, said: 'We're super excited to be combining the work of Plimsoll – a blue chip natural history production company – with the expertise of ITV Entertainment. 'Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters promises to be a once in a lifetime challenge for some of the bravest celebrities out there.' Bite-Back's founder Graham Buckingham has previously said that Jaws is not a 'documentary', and pushed for the public to 'learn to see them (sharks) as awesome, fascinating and incredible creatures worthy of protection'. According to the Natural History Museum, shark attacks fell to the lowest level in more than three decades last year, with the International Shark Attack File saying that 47 people were hurt in 'unprovoked shark attacks' in 2024.
The Independent
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
‘Don't accept this': Show boss rejects Call the Midwife star's mistreatment claim
Call the Midwife 's producers have refuted claims made by former cast member Olly Rix, who alleged he was not "treated with much integrity or respect" during his time on the show. Olly Rix, who played Matthew Aylward from series 10 to 13, expressed his dissatisfaction with how his character's storyline concluded and his overall treatment by the show. In response to Rix's allegations, a spokesperson for Call the Midwife stated that the show prides itself on a supportive and inclusive filming environment with a family atmosphere. Call the Midwife, a popular BBC period drama about midwives in East London, has been running since 2012 and is currently filming its 15th series. The Call the Midwife franchise is set to expand with a prequel series, a two-part Christmas special, and a film set in 1972 featuring iconic characters, scheduled for release in 2027.
Powys County Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
Lenny Henry and Rachel Riley among stars diving with sharks in new show
Actor Sir Lenny Henry and Countdown star Rachel Riley are among the famous faces who are diving with sharks for a new show. Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters is set to air in 2025 as the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg's three-time Oscar-winning film Jaws is celebrated this year. Participants also include presenter Ade Adepitan, Call The Midwife actress Helen George, comedian Ross Noble, McFly bassist Dougie Poynter and Amandaland actress Lucy Punch. ITV said that the 'group of ocean-phobic celebrities' will be heading to the Bahamas, where they will have to dive with bigger and more dangerous species of sharks. Bimini, the island where the show will be filmed, is home to around seven to 10 different types of the fish including Caribbean reef sharks, great hammerhead sharks, bull sharks and tiger sharks. The celebrities will also take part in a series of challenges as they learn the importance of sharks to oceans' ecosystems. Karen Plumb, head of factual entertainment at production company Plimsoll Productions, said: 'The team at Plimsoll is uniquely positioned to pioneer this format that blends conservation with wildly entertaining pop culture. 'We're constantly looking for innovative approaches to wildlife storytelling and are certain that our fish-out-of-water spin – delivering 50 years after Jaws – will transform the world's perception of these critical predators before it's too late.' Sir Lenny, 66, who is known for sketch show The Lenny Henry Show, and sitcom Chef, has also been in fantasy series The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power, and taken part in ITV celebrity singing programme The Masked Singer. Riley, 39, has been on BBC competitions Strictly Come Dancing, Richard Osman's House Of Games and The Weakest Link. She has previously voiced support for Bite-Back, a shark and marine conservation charity. I'm A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! winner Poynter, 37, has previously campaigned for action on plastics to protect oceans and wildlife. He has released the book Plastic Sucks! You Can Make A Difference, and used his Instagram account to criticise the use of shark fins in medicine, and soup. Call The Midwife star George, 40, said in a post on Instagram: 'One of the most insane experiences of my life, learning about these incredible creatures, with equally incredible humans.' Katie Rawcliffe, head of entertainment commissioning at ITV, said: 'We're super excited to be combining the work of Plimsoll – a blue chip natural history production company – with the expertise of ITV Entertainment. 'Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters promises to be a once in a lifetime challenge for some of the bravest celebrities out there.' Bite-Back's founder Graham Buckingham has previously said that Jaws is not a 'documentary', and pushed for the public to 'learn to see them (sharks) as awesome, fascinating and incredible creatures worthy of protection'. According to the Natural History Museum, shark attacks fell to the lowest level in more than three decades last year, with the International Shark Attack File saying that 47 people were hurt in 'unprovoked shark attacks' in 2024.
Wales Online
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Lenny Henry and Rachel Riley among stars diving with sharks in new show
Lenny Henry and Rachel Riley among stars diving with sharks in new show Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters is set to air in 2025 The seven celebrities will be facing their biggest fear (Image: ITV ) Actor Sir Lenny Henry and Countdown star Rachel Riley are among the famous faces who are diving with sharks for a new show. Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters is set to air in 2025 as the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg's three-time Oscar-winning film Jaws is celebrated this year. Participants also include presenter Ade Adepitan, Call The Midwife actress Helen George, comedian Ross Noble, McFly bassist Dougie Poynter and Amandaland actress Lucy Punch. ITV said that the "group of ocean-phobic celebrities" will be heading to the Bahamas, where they will have to dive with bigger and more dangerous species of sharks. Bimini, the island where the show will be filmed, is home to around seven to 10 different types of the fish including Caribbean reef sharks, great hammerhead sharks, bull sharks and tiger sharks. The celebrities will also take part in a series of challenges as they learn the importance of sharks to oceans' ecosystems. Article continues below Karen Plumb, head of factual entertainment at production company Plimsoll Productions, said: "The team at Plimsoll is uniquely positioned to pioneer this format that blends conservation with wildly entertaining pop culture. "We're constantly looking for innovative approaches to wildlife storytelling and are certain that our fish-out-of-water spin – delivering 50 years after Jaws – will transform the world's perception of these critical predators before it's too late." Sir Lenny, 66, who is known for sketch show The Lenny Henry Show, and sitcom Chef, has also been in fantasy series The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power, and taken part in ITV celebrity singing programme The Masked Singer. Riley, 39, has been on BBC competitions Strictly Come Dancing, Richard Osman's House Of Games and The Weakest Link. She has previously voiced support for Bite-Back, a shark and marine conservation charity. I'm A Me Out of Here! winner Poynter, 37, has previously campaigned for action on plastics to protect oceans and wildlife. He has released the book Plastic Sucks! You Can Make A Difference, and used his Instagram account to criticise the use of shark fins in medicine, and soup. Call The Midwife star George, 40, said in a post on Instagram: "One of the most insane experiences of my life, learning about these incredible creatures, with equally incredible humans." Katie Rawcliffe, head of entertainment commissioning at ITV, said: "We're super excited to be combining the work of Plimsoll – a blue chip natural history production company – with the expertise of ITV Entertainment. Article continues below "Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters promises to be a once in a lifetime challenge for some of the bravest celebrities out there." Bite-Back's founder Graham Buckingham has previously said that Jaws is not a "documentary", and pushed for the public to "learn to see them (sharks) as awesome, fascinating and incredible creatures worthy of protection". According to the Natural History Museum, shark attacks fell to the lowest level in more than three decades last year, with the International Shark Attack File saying that 47 people were hurt in "unprovoked shark attacks" in 2024.
