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Daily Record
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
ITV Karen Pirie season two ending explained as devastating murder case solved
Karen Pirie has returned to ITV with a second season and a new case to solve After a lengthy three-year hiatus, the much-anticipated return of Karen Pirie has graced our screens with its second series on ITV. Adapted from Val McDermid's acclaimed Inspector Karen Pirie novels, the drama features Outlander star Lauren Lyle as the eponymous protagonist, portraying a bold and spirited Scottish detective "with a quick mouth and a tenacious desire for the truth". The latest series, entitled A Darker Domain, sees Pirie embroiled in yet another cold case, peeling back layers of deception to unearth the grim realities shrouded in secrecy and a tangled web of potential motives. The three-part season exposes the 1984 kidnap of a charming heiress to a vast oil fortune, Catriona Grant, and her two-year-old son Adam. They were brutally taken and held at gunpoint outside a fish and chip shop in Fife, with the ransom notes leading to an uncontrollable press storm. However, as the kidnappers retreated into silence and the police investigation hit a dead end, the fate of Catriona and Adam remained shrouded in enigma, reports the Mirror. The discovery of a corpse connected to the original kidnapping, the first shred of evidence in decades, propels Pirie and her squad into what could be the defining case of their careers, all while under the watchful eye of Catriona's father. "As Karen delves deeper into what happened in the autumn of 1984, political grudges and painful secrets reveal themselves, and it soon becomes clear... the past is far from dead," hints the tantalising synopsis. Karen Pirie season two ending explained - what happened to Catriona Grant? In a startling revelation, it turns out that Catriona (portrayed by Julia Brown) was complicit in her own abduction. Motivated by a desire to retaliate against her father Brodie (played by James Cosmo) upon learning that he had exploited Fergus (John Michie) - Adam's covert biological father - to conceal the fatalities caused by his oil operations, Cat and her boyfriend Mick (Mark Rowley) orchestrated a faux kidnapping. Her plan was to abscond with her father's wealth and start afresh with Adam, but this scheme was thrown into chaos when Mick's mates Andy and Kevin got entangled in their plot. Mick, sceptical of Kevin, aimed to keep Cat's involvement in the kidnapping under wraps, leading to a heated debate about whether they should disclose the truth to Kevin. When Kevin eavesdropped on their dispute, he threatened to expose the truth to Brodie, prompting Cat to shoot him in the head, resulting in his death. His body was discovered years later, triggering the commencement of the investigation. However, his remains weren't the only ones unearthed. Pirie's team stumbled upon Cat's body in a cave, with viewers soon discovering that her mother, Brodie's former wife Mary (Frances Tomelty), was responsible for her death following an emotional confession. Fergus and Brodie had uncovered Cat's role in orchestrating the entire kidnapping, and arranged a meeting with Mick, Andy and Cat to hand over the money. Unbeknownst to them, Mary had trailed them armed with a gun, intending to frighten off the actual kidnappers, oblivious to the fact that her daughter had been aware of the whole situation all along. Upon reaching the cave, she fired two shots, accidentally killing Cat and triggering a collapse that left her trapped inside. Mick, Andy, and Adam managed to get away, while Brodie and Mary concealed the truth for years, clinging to the hope that Cat had somehow survived. They weren't the only ones to discover the truth however, as Adam, re-named Gabriel after Mick raised him in Italy, learned who he really was and about his biological father and mother. The case ends with the arrests of Mary and Brodie, and Adam meeting his biological father Fergus, who is also on trial, but choosing to continue living his life with Mick in Malta, as he couldn't be reached by the Scottish authorities there. "There's no joy in closing a case like this, no joy, no celebration," Karen reflects as the series draws to a close. "Because my job is about finding answers, and I hope those answers bring peace. "But sometimes they aren't the answers that anyone wants to hear, people aren't who you expect them to be, victims don't always fit the ideal narrative. "Money and power can help you re-write history until even you believe it, but [in the end] everyone needs the truth, so I'll keep looking for it."
Daily Mirror
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Karen Pirie season two ending explained as ITV detective drama returns
Karen Pirie has returned with a mysterious new cold case to solve and here's all you need to know about season two After a three-year wait, Karen Pirie has returned to screens with a second season of the ITV detective drama. The series, which is based on Val McDermid's Inspector Karen Pirie novels, stars Outlander actress Lauren Lyle in the leading role, as a young, fearless Scottish investigator "with a quick mouth and a tenacious desire for the truth". The second instalment, titled A Darker Domain, follows Pirie taking on another cold case and uncovering the truth behind dark secrets, lies and a web of potential motives. The three-part season exposes the 1984 kidnap of a charming heiress to a vast oil fortune, Catriona Grant, and her two-year-old son Adam. They were brutally taken and held at gunpoint outside a fish and chip shop in Fife, with the ransom notes leading to an uncontrollable press storm. But, when the culprits turned to silence and the police failed to secure any leads, Catriona and Adam's disappearance remained a mystery. After a man's body is found with links to the original kidnap, in the first piece of evidence from the case in decades, Pirie and her team work on what could be the biggest case of their lives to find the truth behind the kidnap, amid pressure from Catriona's father. 'As Karen delves deeper into what happened in the autumn of 1984, political grudges and painful secrets reveal themselves, and it soon becomes clear… the past is far from dead,' the synopsis teases. Karen Pirie season two ending explained - what happened to Catriona Grant? In a shocking twist, we discover that Catriona (played by Julia Brown) was involved in her own kidnapping. In a bid to punish her own father Brodie (played by James Cosmo) after discovering he had used Fergus (John Michie) - Adam's secret biological father - to cover up how his oil operations had resulted in deaths, Cat and her boyfriend Mick (Mark Rowley) set up a fake kidnapping. She wanted to start a new life with Adam and run away with her father's money, but her plans were brought into disarray when Mick's friends Andy and Kevin were pulled into the plan. Mick, untrustworthy of Kevin, wanted to hide the fact that Cat was involved in the kidnapping, and debated with her whether they should tell Kevin the truth. When Kevin overheard their argument, he threatened Cat that he would tell Brodie the truth, so Cat shot him in the head, killing him. His body was the one found decades later, sparking the opening of the investigation. But his remains weren't the only ones found. Pirie's team found Cat's body in a cave, with viewers soon learning that her mother, Brodie's ex-wife Mary (Frances Tomelty), had been the one to kill her after an emotional confession. Fergus and Brodie had discovered that Cat had plotted the whole kidnapping, and arranged to meet Mick, Andy and Cat and handover the money, but Mary had followed them with a gun, intending to scare away the real kidnappers without realising her daughter had known the entire time. When she reached the cave, she shot twice, mistakenly killing Cat and causing the cave to crumble, leaving her trapped inside. Mick, Andy and Adam escaped, while Brodie and Mary kept the truth a secret for decades, in the hope that Cat had remained alive all along. They weren't the only ones to discover the truth however, as Adam, re-named Gabriel after Mick raised him in Italy, learned who he really was and about his biological father and mother. The case ends with the arrests of Mary and Brodie, and Adam meeting his biological father Fergus, who is also on trial, but choosing to continue living his life with Mick in Malta, as he couldn't be reached by the Scottish authorities there. 'There's no joy in closing a case like this, no joy, no celebration,' Karen is heard saying as the show ends. 'Because my job is about finding answers, and I hope those answers bring peace. 'But sometimes they aren't the answers that anyone wants to hear, people aren't who you expect them to be, victims don't always fit the ideal narrative. 'Money and power can help you re-write history until even you believe it, but [in the end] everyone needs the truth, so I'll keep looking for it.'
Daily Mirror
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Cat Deeley's exact Boden shirt that ‘looks fabulous with jeans' reduced with code
In a clip shared to social media, This Morning star Cat Deeley looked undeniably chic in her blue striped shirt Cat Deeley has given us a masterclass in nailing off-duty chic in a social media clip, wearing an effortless outfit to talk through some of her recent looks. The This Morning presenter cut a stylish figure when she appeared in a casual but chic ensemble last week - and her stunning striped shirt is still available to shop from a popular high-street brand. Fashion fans can shop Cat's exact top from Boden, where it is priced at £65. The Sienna Cotton Shirt comes in petite and regular lengths, with the longer version now completely sold out on It features a curved hem at the back to make layering easy. When adding the code: W7CX at checkout, Cat's Boden shirt is reduced to £55.25 - a saving of 15%. She paired the top with these Blue Seamed Barrel Leg Jeans from River Island. The £46 denim style comes in short, regular and long sizes, ranging from six to 22. The 48-year-old tucked her shirt into River Island's barrel jeans and finished the look with a brown belt, creating the ultimate cool-girl outfit. Her denim bottoms can also still be snapped up online - but they're already selling fast. A similar pair can be found on New Look at £39.99. Cat wore her outfit on Instagram as part of a video talking to her followers about some of the garments she recently sported. "It takes a village to build Cat's closet," she said. More than 600 people have reviewed Boden's Sienna shirt on the website. Fans have raved about its versatility, while others seem to love how well the top goes with jeans. 'Striking well-fitting cotton shirt and looks fabulous with jeans,' said one five-star reviewer. Another impressed buyer wrote: 'Classic, stylish top. Well-made and flattering fit. Excellent value for money as it is suitable for many occasions.' Someone had sizing issues and wrote: 'I'm usually a Boden 4 regular, but this shirt isn't fitted and it hangs like a sack—there are handfuls of extra material in the back. I'm returning for a 2 but not optimistic.' Yet, someone else found the shirt 'true to size', adding: ' Flattering shirt that can be worn with multiple items.' We're totally coveting Cat's top and the blue barrel jeans she wore for her video. Both pieces are currently in stock online, so keen customers should act fast. Another item the ITV icon wore recently is the Reiss Belinda Mini Dress, which has been reduced to £98 on Selfridges, down from £198. This navy frock gets its puffball style from an on-trend bubble hem.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Meghan Markle's surprise Cat Deeley link as This Morning star celebrates pal's birthday
This Morning presenter Cat Deeley and Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle have a surprising connection that dates back a number of years Two names that wouldn't automatically be combined in conversation is Cat Deeley and Meghan Markle. While Meghan is living her life stateside with Prince Harry, Cat is entertaining the British public alongside Ben Shephard on This Morning. However, a close pal of both the women helps to bring them together - and he is currently celebrating his birthday. Cat, 48, is close to Soho House director Markus Anderson. And it was the Canadian mogul who helped to play matchmaker to bring together former Suits star Meghan with the prince almost a decade ago. Cat took to social media on Sunday to send a special message to her friend. Among the Instagram uploads as a number of funny photos of the duo from time gone by. She captioned her post: "Happy Birthday to my partner in crime, wine and dine, ride or die @anderson_markus. Thank you for always making my life more FABULOUS, I love you to the moon AND back X" Among the images were the pair enjoying concerts, glasses of wine and cuddling into dogs. The was also a clip of them relaxing in a pool on flamboyant inflatables. Another of the pair's pal's clearly appreciated the love-in, replying with a sarcastic response. Ben Skervin wrote: "He's ok i guess if you like that sort of thing (said the jealous other best friend)." "Fair to Middling at best ?!?!?," Cat sarcastically replied. Markus was more serious in his replying, responded: "I [heart emoji] you Bubbs xxx." And with the Markus connection, comes the Meghan linkup. In her now defunct blog, The Tig, Meghan gave Cat a mention thanks to her friendship with Markus. When a lady knows that everything tastes better "with a little champagne"… well, she's a woman after my own heart,' Meghan previously wrote. "Such is the case with Ms. Cat Deeley. "Not surprising though, given our shared love for partner in crime extraordinaire, Markus Anderson, who you've seen on The Tig time and time again." Meghan previously dubbed Markus the "second most important man in her life". He was often spotted at Meghan's side since they struck up a friendship when the Duchess of Sussex lived in Toronto while filming Suits. Although he did not set up Meghan and Prince Harry, he is said to have played a big part in helping the romance blossom. He reportedly arranged for the pair to meet in private rooms at Soho House and even organised a trip to the boutique hotel Babington House in Somerset. And while there was speculation regarding a potential faltering of the pair's relationship, that has since been played down. Fans were concerned when he didn't make an appearance on her latest Netflix show. However, according to the Daily Mail, the businessman's busy professional life was the reason behind his absence. It means he's travelling constantly analso a pal told the publication: 'He just really is not comfortable in the spotlight... it's not his thing."
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Usyk vs Dubois scorecards revealed with undisputed champ on for crushing win even without brutal fifth round KO
OLEKSANDR USYK and Daniel Dubois' scorecards have been revealed following their undisputed heavyweight clash. Usyk, 38, knocked Dubois, 27, out in the fifth round on Saturday at Wembley to become undisputed champion for the second time. Advertisement 6 Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois' scorecards have been revealed Credit: X 6 Usyk knocked Dubois out in the fifth round 6 Dubois was heading for a crushing defeat at the hands of Usyk 6 The scorecards show Usyk dominated all rounds over Dubois 6 And Dynamite's KO loss may have been a blessing in disguise as he was heading for a crushing defeat at the hands of the unbeaten Ukrainian. That's what the scorecards suggest as the Cat won every single round before flooring his opponent. Judge Benoit Roussel awarded Usyk 10-9, 20-18, 30-27 and 40-36 for each round. Judge Patrick Morley gave the Ukrainian 10-9, 20-18, 29-28 and 39-37. Advertisement And judge Mike Ross also went with Usyk as he awarded him 10-9, 20-18, 29-28 and 39-37. The undisputed heavyweight champion extended his undefeated streak to a staggering 24 fights. And the winner dedicated his victory to his compatriots who continue to fight off Russia's illegal invasion, while also revealing his upcoming plans. Usyk said afterwards: "The victory is for my people. 38 is only a young number. 38 is a young guy. Advertisement Most read in Boxing JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS "This is just the beginning. Thank you Wembley. I don't want anything next, this is enough. "I want to rest now. I want to get home to my family and wife and my children. SunSport reporter Wally Downes Jr gives his verdict on Oleksandr Usyk's stunning KO rematch win vs Daniel Dubois "I want to rest now but maybe - in two or three months - actually no, just rest." Advertisement Usyk, though, did tease a trilogy fight with Tyson Fury or Anthony Joshua and also suggested a bout against Joseph Parker. He added: "Maybe Tyson Fury is next, or Anthony Joshua or Joseph Parker. I cannot say because I want to go home." 6 Usyk extended his undefeated streak to 24 fights Credit: Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers 6 Usyk dedicated his victory to Ukraine Credit: PA Advertisement 6 Usyk revealed his upcoming plans after beating Dubois Credit: PA Usyk vs Dubois round by round as brutal knockout cements Ukrainian's place in history OLEKSANDR USYK cemented his name in the list of all-time boxing greats as he became a three-time undisputed champion with a fifth round knockout win over Daniel Dubois. Usyk dropped Dubois multiple times as he put any doubts about his first win over the Brit to bed by cementing the repeat and avoiding the revenge. Here, SunSport's ROUND ONE Usyk looks light on his toes, swaying side to side, Dubois plants his feet and walks forward. Stiff jab from Usyk appears to almost wake Dubois up and the Brit responds with a one-two. Usyk searches to the body with a left, blocks a right hand from Dubois and ends the round with a menacing combo. Usyk 10 Dubois 9 ROUND TWO Dubois lunges in with a right hand, Usyk expertly takes half a step back and responds with a counter left. Another right misses from Dubois and he takes a left cross which has him on shaky legs. Already Usyk is finding his rhythm, making Dubois miss and certainty making him pay. Usyk 10 Dubois 9 (Usyk 20 Dubois 18) ROUND THREE Usyk staggers back after a right hand from Dubois - maybe more off balance than hurt. Dubois charges forward with a left hook, right hand but Usyk covers up well. Huge left hook lands on the button from Usyk, sweat sprays off Dubois face. Usyk 10 Dubois 9 (Usyk 30 Dubois 27) ROUND FOUR Right uppercut lands on Usyk's belt-line in a genuine case of dejavu from low-blow gate in their first fight. Dubois traps Usyk in the corner, lands a right but the Ukrainian legend slips off before any troubling damage can be done. Left hand lands for Usyk but Dubois grabs on and closes the distance, smart defence to cap off his best round so far. Usyk 9 Dubois 10 (Usyk 39 Dubois 37) ROUND FIVE Right hook followed by a left hand lands for Usyk has Dubois teetering backwards. Dubois comes forward, charging at Usyk and the two trade off in the corner but DOWN GOES DUBOIS after a counter right hook. He makes it to his feet but is dropped with another left hook and the fight is over! Dubois fails to beat the count and Usyk is once again undisputed heavyweight world champion. Usyk wins by KO
