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BBC News
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Headlines: Tower block fire and eerie shipwrecks
Here's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media. Our pick of local website stories Footage of firefighters tackling a blaze at a block of flats near Castle Park features on Bristol Live. Surrounding roads were closed while crews got the blaze under pictures of long-sunken boats being raised from the bed of the River Avon near Bath appear on Somerset Live. The five vessels were attached to salvage airbags and towed away earlier this crews have descended on Marine Parade Weston-super-Mare to film the latest season of long-running BBC show Father Brown, the Weston Mercury reports. Elsewhere another production company has been using West Street as the backdrop for an undisclosed students at special educational needs college National Star, based near Cheltenham, have won an award for completing 200 hours of volunteering in the community, Gloucestershire Live reports. The four have now been invited to Buckingham Palace. Our top three from yesterday What to watch on social media A post from Avon and Somerset Police about 14-year-old Ryan who has been missing since 9 May has been widely shared. The force say he may be using an electric bike to get around.A common parking scam has already been been employed in a car parks operated by South Gloucestershire Council, Yate and Sodbury Voice reports, just a day after charges were introduced. A QR code sticker is posted on signs and payment machines, directing smartphone users to fake payment MP Alex Mcintyre MP has written to NHS Gloucestershire about "dental desserts" in the county. He says the south west is one of the areas "hardest hit" by lack of access to dental of their play-off match on Wednesday, Forest Green Rovers put out a statement warning people the unauthorised sale of football tickets is a criminal offence. The club wrote on Facebook: "Any tickets found to be on sale online or elsewhere can be cancelled by the club without a refund."
Wales Online
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Father Brown's Ruby-May Martinwood's career from gritty Tom Hardy drama to Death in Paradise role
Father Brown's Ruby-May Martinwood's career from gritty Tom Hardy drama to Death in Paradise role Ruby-May Martinwood has been part of Father Brown since 2022 Ruby-May Martinwood, who first made her mark in BBC's Father Brown back in 2022, has been a regular fixture on the show ever since. She portrays Brenda Palmer, Father Brown's housekeeper, who has had a turbulent past involving petty crime and time spent in a borstal. Brenda initially appeared in season nine as a murder suspect, but Father Brown uncovered the true perpetrator. In season 10, Brenda became a main cast member, with Martinwood featuring prominently in most episodes. Fans of Father Brown are eager to learn more about Martinwood's other work, reports Gloucestershire Live. From the tender age of five, she was part of the Hype Dance Company and later studied acting at the renowned Nottingham Television Workshop, which boasts alumni such as Samantha Morton, Line of Duty's Vicky McClure, and Felicity Jones. Article continues below Brenda Palmer has been part of Father Brown since 2022 (Image: BBC ) Martinwood also honed her musical theatre skills at Bird College. Her first significant role was in the BBC and FX's dark period drama Taboo, where she played street urchin Winter alongside Tom Hardy's troubled character, James Delaney. Unfortunately, Winter met a tragic end in Taboo, deeply affecting Delaney. Her death is expected to have further repercussions in the eagerly awaited second season of Taboo, which is currently in development. Brenda Palmer had a tough beginning in Father Brown (Image: BBC ) After her stint on Taboo, Martinwood landed roles in the BBC daytime soap Doctors and the short films Round My Way and Mr Wong's Lullaby. She also had a guest appearance in the BBC crime drama Death in Paradise, portraying Layla Carpenter alongside Ralf Little as the hypochondriac detective Neville Parker. In this season 11 episode, Saint Marie's police are called into action when a reggae rap artist is murdered during a soundcheck for a concert. Martinwood's recent screen time includes the gritty British film RideBy, which presents a harrowing narrative of girl gang conflict. Ruby-May Martinwood has become a fan-favourite in Father Brown (Image: BBC ) Looking ahead, Martinwood is set to return to her role as Brenda in the upcoming season 13 of Father Brown, expected to start shooting in the Cotswolds within this year. Sharing her thoughts about playing Brenda, Martinwood expressed: "What I love most about playing Brenda is she is super down-to-earth, feisty, smarter than she knows, and so incredibly innocent yet always right on the money when it comes to investigating murders." She added: "Also it's always fun to play character that's a little bit naughty and a little bit of a terror." Further discussing her character, she notes: "Brenda been through a lot and has quite a lot on her shoulders for how young she is, so it's always nice to show that side of her as well." Article continues below Father Brown is streaming on BBC iPlayer now
Wales Online
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
BBC Father Brown star Keith Osborn's career after Sergeant Allbright role
BBC Father Brown star Keith Osborn's career after Sergeant Allbright role Father Brown has been on screens for over a decade Father Brown, the popular detective series, has been gracing our screens since 2013. Over the years, the show has seen significant cast changes, with Sorcha Cusack, Emer Kenny and Jack Deam, who portrayed Bridgette McCarthy, Bunty Windermere and Inspector Mallory respectively, all departing the series. Fans have also been curious about other cast departures over the years, including actor Keith Osborn, who played Sergeant Allbright, reports Gloucestershire Live. Father Brown star Keith Osborn's career after leaving as Sergeant Allbright Osborn's character, Allbright, was a recurring figure in the first two seasons of Father Brown, appearing in a total of 10 episodes before leaving the show for good. While Osborn has never publicly stated why he left the series, his subsequent roles suggest that he has been focusing on his theatre work with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC). After leaving Father Brown, Osborn took to the stage in RSC productions of Henry IV Parts I and II, as well as The Two Gentleman of Verona. He later appeared in Henry V as Montjoy in 2015. In 2019, he returned to television, featuring in ITV's crime series Manhunt, according to IMDb. Keith Osborn as Sergeant Allbright in Father Brown (Image: BBC ) Article continues below Before joining the cast of Father Brown, Osborn had roles in The Buddha of Suburbia, London's Burning, The Bill and Doctors. Following his departure, his character was replaced by John Burton's Sergeant Daniel Goodfellow, who has remained a regular on the series ever since. Father Brown's producer Burton, previously addressed the departures after dedicated fans began to question the whereabouts of some of their beloved characters. He took to Twitter to share: "Occasionally long running shows need to be refreshed due to artists availability, so it means we do have some absentees this year, with a few long-term artists moving onto other projects for their own career progression." Sergeant Allbright helped Father Brown to crack cases (Image: BBC ) Speaking about the ever-changing nature of television casting, Burton added that this was a natural progression for actors, who were often forced to relocate to where the work takes them. Despite the shift, the Father Brown franchise is still going strong, with filming currently underway on season 13 which is set to debut in 2026. Lead actor Mark Williams has reminisced about some of the most iconic Father Brown episodes, sharing: "Some of my favourite episodes have been the most eccentric. "We had an episode about a secret society of clowns who were a kind of vigilante revenge organisation, and I enjoyed the madness of that. Sergeant Allbright appeared across 10 episodes in Father Brown (Image: BBC ) "An episode called The Smallest of Things featured a series of crime dioramas based on the nutshell studies of unexplained death (a tool invented in the USA to train detectives) and the ingenuity of that appealed to me. "I also love the eccentric characters we get in the series; I remember Ace Bhatti as a particular favourite, who's character strolled about the lanes wearing only a fez." Williams, who stars in the BBC's adaptation of G. K. Article continues below Chesterton's Father Brown stories, shared his hopes for future episodes: "There are stories we haven't done yet that I hope for. Horse racing, the life of Cotswold shepherds, and I'd love to do an English Civil War story as the Cotswolds was the centre of the action." Father Brown season 12 is streaming on BBC iPlayer now
Wales Online
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
John Light's journey from Hollywood marriage to key role in BBC's Father Brown
John Light's journey from Hollywood marriage to key role in BBC's Father Brown John Light has played Flambeau in Father Brown since 2013 The 13th season of Father Brown is currently in production, following the conclusion of the latest series on the BBC earlier this year. The show continues to grow in popularity, boasting a large international fanbase as well as a dedicated British audience. The BBC drama is inspired by G. K. Chesterton's character of the same name and follows a Catholic priest solving mysteries in a charming Cotswolds parish. However, the BBC adaptation only loosely follows the original Father Brown stories, moving the setting from an early 20th century Essex parish to the fictional Cotswolds village of Kembleford in post-war 1950s Britain. Article continues below Despite significant changes, the character of thief M. Hercule Flambeau has been included in the TV adaptation. In the original stories, Flambeau is a reformed criminal who aids Father Brown in his investigations. British actor John Light plays the thief in the TV series, assisting the Catholic priest with some of his cases, reports Gloucestershire Live. Flambeau has been a guest star in Father Brown since season 1 (Image: BBC ) Father Brown star John Light's offscreen life Fans are eager to learn more about Light's life off-screen. The actor was previously married to Hollywood star Neve Campbell, known for her roles in Scream and Party of Five. The couple reportedly met in 2001 while working on the independent film Investigating Sex. They later became engaged, with Light reportedly proposing to Campbell by reciting Shakespeare, according to People. Flambeau is straight from the Father Brown short stories (Image: BBC ) Light and Campbell exchanged their vows back in 2007 during a charming ceremony in Malibu, Los Angeles, as reported by the Daily Mail. The couple set up home together in Islington, north London. Unfortunately, their marriage came to an end in 2010 after the actress sought a divorce, citing "irreconcilable differences". Prior to Light, Campbell was married to Canadian actor Jeff Colt from 1995 until 1998. Neve Campbell and John Light were previously married (Image: GETTY ) Father Brown star John Light's special role in BBC series In BBC's Father Brown, John Light shines in his special guest role as the enigmatic Flambeau. The character of Flambeau graces the series sporadically, with Light showcasing his talent in one episode each season. Flambeau was first introduced in the seminal Chesterton short story The Blue Cross, which was adapted for television by the BBC with the character appearing in season one's 10th episode. The appearance served to solidify Flambeau's significance within the show's narrative. Notably, in the ninth season, Flambeau had the unusual distinction of featuring in both episodes nine and 10. Most recently, season 12 brought us Light in The Cup of Calabria, where Flambeau embarks on a covert operation connected to the Vatican. Article continues below Fans of the cunning character can anticipate Flambeau's return in the forthcoming season 13. Mark Williams, who stars as the eponymous Father Brown, has been vocal in his appreciation for Light's portrayal, stating: "I love the Flambeau episodes, it feels like we are in a 1950s thriller and John Light plays him to the hilt." Father Brown season 12 is streaming on BBC iPlayer now
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Yahoo
National Trust site issues important update about 'morning walks and cafe visits'
PEOPLE will be able to enjoy morning walks at a National Trust site in Worcestershire which is set to open an hour earlier. National Trust Croome, near Worcester, will be open from 9am starting on Monday, April 7 for the park and restaurant while the shop will open at 9.30am. Croome Court's house and the RAF Museum will open from 11am. A spokesperson for the site said: "Starting Monday 7 April, you can kick off your morning walks in Croome's parkland, café visits and shopping even earlier. "Here's everything you need to know: Park: 9am - 5pm Restaurant: 9am - 5pm Shop: 9.30am - 5pm House: 11am - 4.30pm RAF Museum: 11am - 4pm "We look forward to seeing all of you early birds." READ MORE: Easter fun at this National Trust property but avoid these peak times READ MORE: 'One of the finest' National Trust sites in Worcestershire opens for 2025 season READ MORE: National Trust pub where Father Brown filmed reveals April events Visitors will soon be able to take an on demand bus to both Croome and Hanbury Hall, both managed by the National Trust, after rows erupted at one of the properties over illegal parking. A National Trust spokesperson said: "Don't have your own car or want to travel more sustainably? "Take the Worcestershire On Demand bus to NT Croome or Hanbury Hall and enjoy a free hot drink and Easter trail from Saturday, April 12." Use of the bus is rewarded with a free hot drink voucher.
