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USA Today
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Shows to watch with your mom this Mother's Day (besides 'Gilmore Girls')
Shows to watch with your mom this Mother's Day (besides 'Gilmore Girls') Show Caption Hide Caption What shoppers are planning on buying this Mother's Day According to a survey conducted by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics, Mother's Day spending is set to reach $34.1 billion this year. unbranded - Lifestyle "Gilmore Girls" is great, but have you ever cackled with your mammy over the Northern Irish shenanigans of the "Derry Girls"? May 11 is Mother's Day, and if you are looking for something easy, fun and rewarding to do with your mom, it can be oh-so cozy and comforting to snuggle on the couch and binge-watch a TV show together. And while plenty of TV shows are known for their known for their mother/child (particularly mother/daughter) relationships, like WB classic "Girls," starring Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel, your mom might want something a little more off the beaten path. Here are five shows worth tuning into with mom on Mother's Day, and all the other days of the year that you should appreciate all she's done for you. Takeout, flowers and a nice gift go well with a binge-watch, too. 'Derry Girls' Nary an episode of this supremely funny series about teenagers in 1990s Northern Ireland amid the Troubles violence doesn't feature the "mammys" and "das" exasperated with their children. Erin Quinn (Saoirse-Monica Jackson), Orla (Louisa Harland), Michelle (Jamie-Lee O'Donnell), Clare (Nicola Coughlan, of "Bridgerton" fame) and James (Dylan Llewellyn) get into some of the most ridiculous and idiotic troubles of their own over the series' three seasons, but their weary mothers were always there to bail them out in the end. The seasons are short enough (six or seven episodes each) you could watch the whole series with your own mammy in a single weekend, and the Season 3 episode that flashes back to the parents' teen years is the perfect reminder of the carefree youth mothers have left behind. How to watch 'Derry Girls' Stream on Netflix. 'Jane the Virgin' Besides being a dramatic, fun take on the telenovela genre, the breakout role for Gina Rodriguez and a twisty nighttime soap, "Jane," which aired on CW from 2014-19, is deeply reflective of the very concept of motherhood. When a woman (Rodriguez) who has never had sex is accidentally artificially inseminated, sure, outlandish plot twists occur. But she also gets to understand her mother and grandmother so much more, and reflect on how being a mother will change and define her own life. The villains, romances and surprises will keep you enthralled and the relationship between Jane and her two maternal figures will fill your heart. How to watch 'Jane the Virgin' Available for purchase on Amazon, Fandango at Home and Apple TV. 'Call the Midwife' A fantastic medical drama on the one hand and a visceral and vivid reminder of what moms go through to bring you into this world, this long-running British series is a sweet and sentimental watch. "Midwife" follows obstetric nurses in an impoverished area of London the 1950s and '60s, riding twee bicycles to deliver babies in falling-down flats. At least one birth scene is featured in each episode, plus a host of complications and maladies affecting the mothers who are just trying their best in the rapidly changing post-World War II society. The episodes can be everything from life-affirming to deeply tragic, and there is nothing that will make you appreciate your mother more. How to watch 'Call the Midwife' Stream on Netflix; Season 14 airs on PBS (Sundays, 8 ET/PT; check local listings). 'Schitt's Creek' Not every TV mom is what you might call nurturing, but they can be hilarious and quotable nonetheless. Perhaps one of the most quotable is Catherine O'Hara's Moira Rose from this 2015-20 Canadian comedy, which aired on Pop TV. As a snobbish actress and socialite stranded in a small town with no money O'Hara's Moira was an aloof delight over the series' rolicking six seasons. Her relationship with children David (Dan Levy) and Alexis (Annie Murphy) was combative, competitive, cackle-worthy and ultimately loving. Just don't ask her to explain what it means to "fold in the cheese." How to watch 'Schitt's Creek' Stream on Prime Video, Hulu, Fubo TV and Philo. 'One Day at a Time' Shows about mothers and their adult children often get put on lists like this, because so many series with families with young children can be cliché and tiresome. The kids are annoying, the moms are screechy and the dads are checked out. Netflix's canceled-too-soon 2017-20 remake of the 1970s Norman Lear sitcom falls into no such tropes and traps depicting a single mom, two kids and a grandmother in a Los Angeles apartment. Justina Machado's Penelope Alvarez is a deeply venerable and vulnerable mom, trying her best to make a living and raise good humans with the help of her mother Lydia (the legendary Rita Moreno). She has the good times and the hard talks, and all of her interactions with her kids feel emotionally believable. Every other part of the series is authentic, heartfelt and hilarious, too. How to watch 'One Day at a Time' Stream on Netflix.
Wales Online
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
The Trial cast as Channel 5's new one-off drama features Derry Girls and Outnumbered stars
The Trial cast as Channel 5's new one-off drama features Derry Girls and Outnumbered stars The Trial is a one-off legal drama set in the near future and stars the likes of Derry Girls' Saoirse-Monica Jackson and Outnumbered's Claire Skinner Teah Sinclair is played by India Fowler The Trial is a unique legal drama set in the not-too-distant future, following the introduction of a groundbreaking new law. The Trial will be broadcast on Channel 5 on May 8, and this hour-long special poses disturbing questions about justice and probes the boundaries of state control. The plot revolves around a mother and father being held responsible for their daughter's actions. They find themselves in court, potentially facing imprisonment for emotional and physical neglect. Set in the UK in 2035, The Trial tells the story of Dione and David Sinclair, a couple thrown into a terrifying legal fight when their teenage daughter, Teah, commits a grave crime. Under an innovative new law known as Milligan's Law, parents are directly accountable for their children's misdemeanours. The parents now face relentless examination and if convicted, they could end up spending life in prison. Channel 5 stated: "This thought-provoking special explores a chillingly plausible near-future in which parents are held legally responsible for the crimes of their children, raising unsettling questions about justice, culpability, and the limits of state control." Here is everything you need to know about the cast for the one-hour special. Article continues below Claire Skinner and Ben Miles join the cast Dione Sinclair - Claire Skinner Claire Skinner, an English actress known for her role as Sue Brockman in Outnumbered, plays Dione. As Teah's mother, she finds herself under scrutiny and the strain quickly reveals cracks in her marriage. Skinner has also worked with director Mike Leigh on two of his films - Life is Sweet and Naked. She was previously married to director Charles Palmer, with whom she has two sons, but their marriage ended in 2016. In 2022, she tied the knot with her Outnumbered co-star Hugh Dennis. David Sinclair - Ben Miles Ben Miles, a 58 year old English actor best known for playing Patrick Maitland in Coupling, portrays David. He shares a close bond with his daughter and is grappling with recent events. Miles also starred as Montague Dartie in The Forsyte Saga and Peter Townsend in the Netflix drama The Crown. He is married to actress Emily Raymond and they have three children. Sarah Willis is played by Saoirse-Monica Jackson Sarah Willis - Saoirse-Monica Jackson Saoirse-Monica Jackson, a 31 year old Northern Irish actress known for playing Erin Quinn in Derry Girls, takes on the role of Sarah Willis. A no-nonsense interrogator, Sarah makes it clear from the start that she is not there to make friends with Dione and David. Jackson most recently played Cheryl Crawford in the BBC gangster series This City Is Ours. She is engaged to Scottish DJ Hector Barbour, known professionally as Denis Sulta. Lieutenant Simons - Jaz Hutchins Lieutenant Simons, a character who works closely with Sarah at the court, is portrayed by Jaz Hutchins. Hutchins has previously showcased his acting skills in The Return, Canary Black and Black Ops. The Trial airs on Channel 5 Teah Sinclair - India Fowler Teah Sinclair, a character who commits a serious crime, putting her parents at risk of imprisonment, is played by British actress India Fowler. Fowler is recognised for her roles as Poppy in Showtime's thriller The Agency and Young Zoe Walker in Netflix's White Lines. Article continues below Audiences may also remember her from her TV debut in Safe, where she played Ellen Mason, or as Chloe Averill in Insomnia. The Trial will be broadcast on Channel 5 on May 8.
Irish Daily Star
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Star
Paul Mescal will return to the Irish theater for exciting production after rave reviews
It has been revealed that Paul Mescal will return home for an on-stage production. The Co Kildare native will appear in the Irish staging of Tom Murphy's 20th century play A Whistle in the Dark, set to take place at the famous Abbey Theatre in Dublin . The production will be followed by two runs at The National Theatre in London of the same play. After that, Mescal will star in yet another 20th century classic, Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman. The Gladiator actor has been returning to his on-stage roots lately, having starred in an off-Broadway production of A Streetcar Named Desire. Read More Related Articles Melania Trump shows true colors with 3-word command to Donald at Pope's funeral Read More Related Articles Trump is 'overwhelmed and distracted' after 100 days as POTUS, expert says Both plays that will be led by Mescal focus on dysfunctional family relationships. A Whistle in the Dark centers around an Irish emigrant in the English midlands who tries in vain to escape his violent family. The Abbey's artistic director, Caitríona McLaughlin called A Whistle in the Dark, which was first performed at the Royal Court Theatre in London in 1961, 'a taut, explosive, pressure cooker of a play.' Information about the other actors in the play has not yet been released, but it seems the Irish staging might be as far off as early 2027. Paul Mescal got his big break on the series Normal People (Image: Daisy Edgar-Jones Instagram) Mescal's acting roots are in theater and he got his first professional acting role in The Great Gatsby, at the Gate Theatre in Dublin in 2017. He first appeared at the Abbey the following year in Asking for It, a dramatization of the bestselling novel by Louise O'Neill. Since he got his big break on Normal People, the actor's career has skyrocketed, with his most notable roles being in Gladiator, Aftersun and All of Us Strangers. However, he surprised fans last year by signing on for an on-stage production of A Streetcar Named Desire. It seems there is a trend of Irish actors stepping away from the screen and returning to the stage. Over the next two years, Derry Girls' actresses Nicola Coughlan and Siobhán McSweeney will appear together in J.M. Synge's The Playboy of the Western World. Derry Girls' costars Siobhán McSweeney and Nicola Coughlan have been cast in The Playboy of the Western World. (Image: 2025 BAFTA) But Mescal's hiatus from the film screen won't be long - he is set to star as Sir Paul McCartney in the Beatles biopic later this year. Fellow Irish actor Barry Keoghan , Joseph Quinn and Harris Dickinson will join him as the other members of the legendary band. He will also star opposite Irish actress Jessie Buckley in the film Hamnet, where he will play William Shakespeare. For the latest local news and features on Irish America, visit our homepage here .
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nicola Coughlan talks about her support for Palestine, trans community
Picture Credit: X Actress Nicola Coughlan recently gave a career talk. During the hour-long masterclass, the Irish actor, who is known for 'Bridgerton', spoke in depth about her work on shows like 'Derry Girls' and 'Doctor Who'. She also spoke in support of causes such as abortion, trans rights, and Palestine, reports 'Variety'. "There is a factor of 'it's better if you say nothing' because our job is to entertain you", said the actress when asked about speaking in support of Palestine. "My dad was in the Irish Army, which is a peacekeeping force. My family lived in Jerusalem and Syria in the 70s, so it's something that is in my bones. We are talking about right or wrong, about children being bombed in their beds. I wouldn't accept that anywhere in the world". The actress was awarded the Commitment Prize by French media company Konbini at Canneseries. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Whisky Investment Tipped To Outperform Stocks in 2025 [Free Guide] World of Whisky Undo The actor, who was bestowed the award for being a "talent actively making a change well beyond television", continued by highlighting how there has "always been a connection between Palestine and Ireland", and that the two countries have "shared ideals and struggles". "Any country in the world that was facing this, I would talk about it. It's not difficult. For me, the killing of innocent people is never right", she added. As per 'Variety', the actress also commented on her support of trans and queer people and the video she recently posted fundraising for trans-led charity 'Not a Phase' following the UK Supreme Court ruling that the legal definition of woman is based on biological sex. "I feel like the rights of queer people have been chipped away for the last few years and this is a blatant move to take rights away from people", she emphasized. "The ruling means trans women won't be able to use the women's bathroom, and the idea of trans women attacking women in bathrooms". "The only time I have ever been made to feel scared has been by cis men. I have never been scared by a trans woman in my life", she added.
Telegraph
23-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
This City Is Ours, review: superb crime thriller of betrayals and shifting loyalties
You've got to hand it to Sean Bean: he's absolutely committed to his own accent. In This City Is Ours (BBC One), he plays the boss of a Liverpool crime family. The show has already been dubbed the Scouse Sopranos, and everyone else in the cast is either a real-life Scouser or has put considerable effort into sounding like one. And then there's Bean, happily sticking with his South Yorkshire brogue, which the writers explain away in the first scene with a reference to Sheffield steel. Anyway, of course this show isn't as good as The Sopranos, so let's dispense with that comparison. But it's cracking. I binged all eight episodes in two days, and I'm not a big fan of dramas about drugs and guns. It's a tense crime thriller of betrayals and shifting loyalties, but it's also about family dynamics and the day-to-day of running a successful business when that business happens to be dealing in shipments of cocaine. This line of work buys nice houses, expensive garden furniture and shiny Range Rovers. There's a Love Island-style villa in Spain and days on the golf course. The glamorous WAGs acknowledge where the money comes from and turn a blind eye to the less salubrious aspects. Life can be fun when everything is going to plan: see the family christening where everyone gets dolled up and, a little surreally, perform a choreographed dance routine to House of Bamboo by Andy Williams. This isn't a humourless drama. Things have ticked along nicely with Ronnie Phelan (Bean) steering the ship, aided by his capable right-hand man, Michael Kavanagh (James Nelson-Joyce). Trouble comes in the form of Ronnie's son, Jamie (Jack McMullen), a loose cannon whose jealousy of Michael, combined with his lack of brains or impulse control, sparks a power struggle which is not going to end well. People begin to take sides; do they fall in behind Jamie because he's a Phelan, or stick with Michael because he knows what he's doing? One of the things that makes this series so strong is the way that supporting players, including Julie Graham, come into their own as the story progresses, from middle-ranking crew members (Mike Noble and Kevin Harvey are especially good) to Derry Girls' Saoirse-Monica Jackson as a troubled wife on the fringes of the firm. Bean is the headline name but he's not the star of the show. That honour goes to Nelson-Joyce, a magnetic actor whose striking features give him the look of a puma on the prowl. Michael wants the top job one day while also yearning for a normal domestic life with his girlfriend, Diana (Hannah Onslow). Yes, some of the themes are a bit clichéd, but Nelson-Joyce's performance cuts through and all of the characters behave like real human beings, helped by writer Stephen Butchard's authentic dialogue. You can build up your Scouse slang dictionary as you go: 'lemo' is cocaine, a 'straightener' is sorting out a dispute through an old-fashioned fight. It all builds to an operatic climax – unlike The Sopranos, there's no doubt about who lives to fight another day.
