Latest news with #DamienMolony
The Sun
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Brassic's sexiest moments EVER from Michelle Keegans' portaloo romp to orgasm scene as star says goodbye to character
BRASSIC is coming to an end after the upcoming seventh and final series has ended. The Sky show has been Michelle Keegan 's longest piece of TV work since she spent six years as Coronation Street 's Tina McIntyre, and she has had some steamy scenes throughout her time portraying former wild child Erin Croft. 8 In an emotional Instagram about filming ending, Michelle wrote: "Goodbye finally the Brassic journey has come to an end (feels so strange saying that) and what an unbelievable 7 years it's been. I feel so privileged to have been a small part of such a mighty show. "From the moment I read the 1st script I knew this job was going to be special & it definitely was. "Thank you to everyone who worked on the show over the years for the laughs, friendship and more importantly the memories… What a magical 7 years we had." To celebrate Brassic 's six years and gear up for the seventh and final series later this year, we've looked back at some of the hit show's steamiest moments - from orgasms and Portaloo romps to naked saunas and full frontals. ERIN'S ORGASM 8 The show got off to an incredibly steamy start in 2019, when Michelle's character Erin was introduced just moments after she climaxed while getting jiggy with her boyfriend Dylan (Damien Molony). When Dylan complained he hadn't finished, Erin replied: 'You can finish on my t**s.' Michelle later admitted she banned her family from watching the topless and saucy scene, in which she moved back and forth on top of Damien. She previously told Radio Times magazine: 'That first episode, I didn't let my family watch until 15 minutes in, and we all know why!' PORTALOO ROMP 8 If episode one was a taste of things to come, Brassic aired another raunchy romp just two episodes later. Michelle's family, and in particular her husband Mark Wright, may have made a cup of tea in episode three, when Erin and Dylan engaged in a frisky sex session in the glamourous surroundings of a portable toilet. At one point during the energetic encounter, Damien even put his hand over Michelle's mouth as Erin and Dylan's passion raged. The former Our Girl star later admitted she and Damien shot the steamy scene just minutes after meeting. She said: 'I literally just met Damo and then we had a sex scene in the Portaloo. 'It was literally like, 'Hi, nice to meet you,' then we're told, 'Right guys, will you go in the Portaloo?' It was a confined space but it sort of worked for this scene." KEEGAN'S CATSUIT 8 In series two, Erin became a magician's assistant as part of a con she and her wayward gang - Vinnie (Joseph Gilgun), Tommo (Ryan Sampson), JJ (Parth Thakerar), Ash (Aaron Heffernan), Cardi (Tom Hanson), and Dylan - were hoping to pull off. For the swindle, Michelle's character had to enter a magician's cage while dressed in an electric skin-tight Lycra catsuit. Meow. PLUNGING SILK DRESS 8 In the sixth episode of series four, Erin dressed to impress once again for another con when the gang headed to a murder mystery night. First look at Michelle Keegan as she chugs a beer on Brassic ahead of Sky drama's return to screens Michelle wore a plunging red satin dress, paired with classic red lipstick and her brunette locks styled into a classic hairdo, for the Cluedo-themed episode, in which the group tried to steal vintage wine from a posh stately home. FULL FRONTAL 8 But it's not just Erin who has provided some of the show's steamiest moments. Show creator Joe Gilgun and his pals Ryan, Parth, Aaron, Damien bared all in season three - using just their clasped hands to cover their unmentionables. In the opening episode of the series, which guest starred King Gary's Laura Checkley, the gang came up with a ball-busting plan to steal pricey bull semen - but, as usual, things didn't go to plan. Joe admitted afterwards the lads only decided to strip off on the day of filming. He told Chortle: 'We actually decided to do that on the day, it just felt funnier! I was like, 'Look. We all hate our bodies, it wouldn't be the same if you didn't, right?' 'Well, apart from Damien who's f*ing ripped! He's a beautiful man!" NAKED CULT 8 A couple of the Brassic lads were at it again in series six's fourth episode, when their good friend Gideon (Ed Gaughan) joined a naked cult. Concerned about their pal potentially being exploited by the naturists, the group investigated, only for Aaron Heffernan's character Ash to get into far too deep. NUDE SAUNAS 8 Throughout the first six series, the gang have had a long-suffering relationship with local gangster Davey MacDonagh (Neil Ashton), who has a penchant for meeting them in saunas - and everyone has to be naked. This often puts Vinnie, Dylan and Tommo in a tricky spot. In series four, a naked Davey and his brother Barry MacDonagh, who is played by former Coronation Street and Hollyoaks actor Greg Wood, meet nude Vinnie and Tommo as they discuss how to maximise their drugs business. Davey tells the unclothed pair: 'Why fight when we can join forces and prosper … towels off!'
Daily Mail
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
British drama becomes hit in Japan despite mixed UK reviews
An iconic British drama has become an unlikely hit in Japan despite a string of mixed reviews in the UK. The six-part crime series, titled Bergerac, hit screens with a reboot back in February and stars Damien Molony, who stepped into John Nettles's lead role of Jim Bergerac. Originally airing in 1981, the remake follows the complicated detective Jim as he has to deal with the past case of a murdered woman alongside his own personal issues. All six episodes are available to watch for free on the U&Drama streaming service. In an unexpected move, the Jersey-based series has caught the attention of TV bosses in Japan. Bergerac is now reportedly set to air on Japanese broadcaster WOWOW. However, the remake of the detective drama flopped in the UK and has a mediocre 6.4/10 rating on IMDb, with many favouring the original. The Mail's Christopher Stevens scored the series four out of five stars but noted it 'very different production from the one that enthralled audiences in the Eighties'. Other critics weren't so positive and the Scottish Daily Mail's John Macleod expressed his dismay at the lack of 'original ideas' on television. The New Statesman penned how the reboot 'lost all its drollness and sense of fun'. The publication dubbed it 'the half-hearted return of Bergerac'. Radio Times was more positive and scored the reboot three out of five stars and praised how 'nods to the original will tick boxes for longtime fans'. Though the publication noted 'there's no sign of the reggae-tinged accordion theme tune, which was a banger'. While some fans missed the charm of the YEAR series and penned on Rotten Tomatoes: 'What a shame, it's all got to serious, none of the understated humour of the original series, which I've started watching again, far better.' Another added: 'Tried it this evening and sorry the main character has the charisma of a goldfinch and high doses of being annoying and self-centred. 'John Nettles had the ability to make you like him... which this new character doesn't. 'Without John Nettles Midsomer Murders would have fold as this series will very quickly under its new straight jacket of cliches and bad acting.' Bergerac 2025 hit an impressive 1.8million viewers per episode when it first hit screens earlier this year. Want more stories like this from the Daily Mail? Visit our profile page and hit the follow button above for more of the news you need.
Daily Mail
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Iconic British drama becomes unlikely hit in Japan despite string of mixed reviews in the UK
An iconic British drama has become an unlikely hit in Japan despite a string of mixed reviews in the UK. The six-part crime series, titled Bergerac, hit screens with a reboot back in February and stars Damien Molony, who stepped into John Nettles's lead role of Jim Bergerac. Originally airing in 1981, the remake follows the complicated detective Jim as he has to deal with the past case of a murdered woman alongside his own personal issues. All six episodes are available to watch for free on the U&Drama streaming service. In an unexpected move, the Jersey-based series has caught the attention of TV bosses in Japan. Bergerac is now reportedly set to air on Japanese broadcaster WOWOW. Originally airing in 1981, the remake follows the complicated detective Jim as he has to deal with the past case of a murdered woman alongside his own personal issues. Nettles pictured as Bergerac However, the remake of the detective drama flopped in the UK and has a mediocre 6.4/10 rating on IMDb, with many favouring the original. The Mail's Christopher Stevens scored the series four out of five stars but noted it 'very different production from the one that enthralled audiences in the Eighties'. Other critics weren't so positive and the Scottish Daily Mail's John Macleod expressed his dismay at the lack of 'original ideas' on television. The New Statesman penned how the reboot 'lost all its drollness and sense of fun'. The publication dubbed it 'the half-hearted return of Bergerac'. Radio Times was more positive and scored the reboot three out of five stars and praised how 'nods to the original will tick boxes for longtime fans'. Though the publication noted 'there's no sign of the reggae-tinged accordion theme tune, which was a banger'. While some fans missed the charm of the YEAR series and penned on Rotten Tomatoes: 'What a shame, it's all got to serious, none of the understated humour of the original series, which I've started watching again, far better.' Another added: 'Tried it this evening and sorry the main character has the charisma of a goldfinch and high doses of being annoying and self-centred. 'John Nettles had the ability to make you like him... which this new character doesn't. 'Without John Nettles Midsomer Murders would have fold as this series will very quickly under its new straight jacket of cliches and bad acting.' Bergerac 2025 hit an impressive 1.8million viewers per episode when it first hit screens earlier this year.
Scottish Sun
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Iconic British crime drama's reboot becomes HUGE global hit despite mixed reviews in UK
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BERGERAC received a very mixed response when it was rebooted in Britain recently, but apparently the rest of the world can't get enough of it. The detective series set on Jersey has been snapped up by execs in Japan, and will go out on their premium pay TV broadcaster WOWOW. 6 The Bergerac reboot has become a hit overseas, pictured star Damien Molony Credit: Joe Pepler/PinPep It comes after the programme, which stars Damien Molony filling the lead role once held by John Nettles, was a hit for UKTV, although some critics and fans preferred the original. The overnight and catch-up tally for the six-parter was a respectable 1.8m an episode, which gave the streaming platform one of the best weeks in its history. Already flogged to the Netherlands, Belgium, all of Scandinavia, Poland and even New Zealand and Australia, it's becoming a bigger Jersey export than spuds and milk. Chris to be voice of ADHD HE'S become a voice for neurodivergent people since opening up about his own diagnosis in his documentary, Asperger's And Me, in 2017, and BBC series Inside Our Autistic Minds two years ago. And Chris Packham is adamant he isn't put off by the criticism he receives for speaking up about relevant issues ahead of his latest BBC Two show, Inside Our ADHD Minds. 6 Chris Packham will present a series on ADHD Credit: PA The TV presenter, who first became known for his work as a naturalist, said: 'I am fortunate to have a small voice, I ought to exercise that voice and I'm not the sort of bloke who's going to make a piece of TV, go home, open a bottle of wine and forget about it. 'Of course it comes at a cost, we live in a world where you'll be criticised for saying anything and I get push back, more over the environment than speaking about neurodiversity, but it's there. 'But my sister reminded me the other day, I've been bullied all my life, I was bullied in the playground and now, I'm being bullied in the House of Commons. 'It doesn't really matter – it's all the same thing, and I've become quite robust.' Inside Our ADHD Minds will be broadcast tonight at 9pm on BBC Two. Winterwatch fans brand show 'filth' after innuendo-filled conversation between hosts Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan Theo Gan do it THINGS must have got a little hot and intimate when Theo James squeezed into a boat to film a new Dolce & Gabbanna ad in Capri, Italy. But he was the perfect gentlemen with fellow model Vittoria Ceretti, who also happens to be the girlfriend of actor Leonardo DiCaprio. 6 Theo James squeezed into a boat with Vittoria Ceretti to film a new Dolce & Gabbanna ad Credit: Dolce & Gabbana/Gordon Von Steiner 6 They were re-enacting the famous 2007 campaign – for the D&G fragrance Light Blue – by another hunky Brit, David Gandy They were re-enacting the famous 2007 campaign – for the D&G fragrance Light Blue – by another hunky Brit, David Gandy. Theo, who's now filming the second series of Netflix's The Gentlemen, clearly had to hit the gym for the job of projecting this image of Herculean masculinity. Lucky for him, I turned down D&G's initial approach. Aisling's hairy moment FINDING out you're related to a criminal mastermind is likely to be the biggest fear for most celebrities who sign up to dig into the past on Who Do You Think You Are? But comedian Aisling Bea reveals she is most worried about discovering something terrible, like how bad her ancestors' hairstyles were. 6 Comedian Aisling Bea reveals she is most worried about discovering something terrible on Who Do You Think You Are? Credit: Getty Aisling, who features on the series next Tuesday night, joked: 'I feel this weird, part-excitement, and part-nerves because I love history, but God, what if I find out something terrible? 'Like, what if they all had mullets? That's something you'd never really recover from. 'There is a bit of losing control that I'm not entirely comfortable with.' Aisling travels to Ireland to uncover the history of her three-times great-grandparents during the Great Famine and her great-great-grandmother's teaching career. She will appear on Who Do You Think You Are? on May 20 at 9pm on BBC One. Jez won't bale on farm hit HE'S about to release Clarkson's Farm 4 on Prime Video on May 23, and has started on a fifth instalment, but Jeremy Clarkson is already talking about making a sixth series. The telly farmer hinted he'd be open to another season, but not until everyone's had a breather. 6 Jeremy Clarkson is already talking about making a sixth series of Clarkson's Farm Credit: PA He said: 'I'd do a sixth if there was a reason, like a bloody good story. 'Whatever happens, we'll take a short break as the crews are worn out. 'We've been filming (at Diddly Squat Farm, Oxfordshire) two or three days a week, every week, for five years. Everybody could do with a rest.' Jeremy hinted he might make history documentaries instead, telling The Sunday Times: 'My mind is still attuned to stories. 'You just go, 'That would make a good story, that would interest people'. 'I've got probably ten ideas. But then you've got to sell it to a broadcaster and they're all in dire straits.' I'm pretty sure Prime Video would want to keep you on their books, Jezza.
BBC News
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Second series of Bergerac confirmed for 2026
The re-imagined 1980s detective drama Bergerac, set in Jersey, has been commissioned for a second series in 2026, UKTV has confirmed. Damien Molony, the show's lead actor, said: "I'm so excited to be returning for a second series and to be heading back to the beautiful island of Jersey. "Bringing this iconic role back has been an incredible experience."Visit Jersey chief executive Tricia Warwick said: "We are delighted that Bergerac will be returning to Jersey to film the second series this summer." She added: "The first series has significantly raised Jersey's profile as a must-visit destination, and we are excited to see even more of our island's stunning landscapes and unique locations featured in series two."Zoë Wanamaker has been confirmed to return as Charlie Hungerford and Robert Gilbert as Barney Crozier. A UKTV spokesperson said further cast news would be confirmed in the coming months. Bergerac is based on the original series created by Robert Banks Stewart, starring John Nettles, which ran for nine series on the BBC between 1981 and second series of the reboot will see Molony's Bergerac meet a new love interest but before his relationship has time to blossom, he is pulled back into his next big case. A groom at a wedding reception on the island is found murdered in his hotel room, the wedding party comes under intense suspicion and scrutiny. The second series will be written by Toby Whithouse, alongside Ashley Sanders, Emilie Robson and Faebian Averies.
