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Yahoo
2 days ago
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What we know about The Gold series 2 as BBC sets release date
BBC heist drama The Gold is returning for a second series following a well-received first outing that attracted more than million viewers, making it one of the broadcaster's top new shows in 2023. Based on real events, The Gold told a dramatised version of the 1983 Brink's-Mat gold heist where around £26 million worth of gold was stolen from a security warehouse near London's Heathrow Airport. At the time, this crime was believed to have been the most lucrative gold heist ever, with the amount stolen equating to around £93 million by today's standards. What followed was a criminal case where authorities tried to track down those involved whilst recovering as much stolen gold as possible. However, it was easier said than done — with much of the stolen gold spread throughout the world and eventually crossing paths with those associated with organised crime and money laundering. Today, it is widely believed that anyone who bought an item of gold jewellery after 1983 could very well own some of the material stolen during the Brink's-Mat heist. The six-episode second series of The Gold will return on Sunday, 8 June, with all episodes available to stream on BBC iPlayer from 6am, ahead of the series starting on BBC One at 9pm that evening. Yes. The first trailer for The Gold series 2 was released by the BBC in May 2025. It shows the police now in hot pursuit of the criminals behind the heist. The first series of The Gold starred Downton Abbey's Hugh Bonneville as DCI Brian Boyce. Together with Charlotte Spencer's DI Nicki Jennings and Emun Elliott's DI Tony Brightwell, the trio attempted to track down those responsible for stealing the gold during the Brink's-Mat heist. Bonneville, Spencer and Elliott will all return for the second series, as the investigation around what happened to the gold continues to unfold. Slow Horses actor Jack Lowden will also be back, alongside Doctor Who's Peter Davison and Fargo's Sam Spruell. They will be joined by Tom Cullen, Stefanie Martini, Amanda Drew, Silas Carson and James Nelson-Joyce. New additions to the cast will include History Boys actor Stephen Campbell Moore, Victoria star Tom Hughes, Saltburn's Joshua Samuels and Lovesick's Joshua McGuire. The synopsis for The Gold series two explains: 'Following multiple court cases and convictions of some of those involved in the theft and handling of the Brink's-Mat gold, the police realised that they had only ever been on the trail of half of the Brink's-Mat gold. 'Series two is inspired by some of the theories around what happened to the other half. As the police investigation continues, it becomes a tense, high-stakes journey into international money laundering and organised crime. The Brink's-Mat Task Force embark on a series of dramatic manhunts as they desperately try to solve the longest and most expensive investigation in the history of the Metropolitan Police.' The Gold series 2 is coming to BBC One and iPlayer on Sunday, 8 June.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
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Hugh Bonneville Among 9 Confirmed New Cast For Season 2 Of ‘The Gentlemen' As Production Begins
Downton Abbey alum Hugh Bonneville, Benjamin Clementine (Dune), Benedetta Porcaroli (The Leopard), Michele Morrone (Another Simple Favor), Sergio Castellito (The Star Maker), Amra Mallassi (Dune: Part Two), Tyler Conti (Tell Me Everything), British professional boxer Chris Eubank Jr and TV host, DJ and entrepreneur Maya Jama have been confirmed for Season 2 of Guy Ritchie's Netflix series The Gentlemen. Filming is underway in the UK on Season 2 of the series created by Ritchie based on his movie and produced by Miramax Television. More from Deadline 'The Gentlemen' Season 2 Underway; Adds Hugh Bonneville & 'Love Island' Host Maya Jama Netflix Behind Jimmy Carr Comedy Podcast; Champion's League Soccer Breaks Records On Amazon; Prime Video 'Stolen' Trailer - Global Briefs 'Adolescence' Poised To Surpass 'Stranger Things 4' As Netflix's No. 2 Most Popular English Series; 'Sirens' Debuts Leading Weekly TV List Theo James, Kaya Scodelario and Daniel Ings return to reprise their roles, along with Ray Winstone, Joely Richardson, Vinnie Jones, Jasmine Blackborow, Michael Vu, Harry Goodwins, Ruby Sear, Pearce Quigley and Giancarlo Esposito. Season 2 picks up one year after Eddie (James) and Susie (Scodelario) joined forces to work together in Bobby's (Winstone) criminal empire overseas. As they drive to expand their enterprise, the decisions Bobby is making seem to be increasingly unsound. Now Eddie and Susie must decide whether to take action or risk losing it all, but unfettered ambition never ends well. Ritchie, who earned an Emmy nomination for his directing work in Season 1, returns to direct. He is writing again with Matthew Read. Eran Creevy also directs. Executive producers include Ritchie, Read, Will Gould, Frith Tiplady and Simon Crawford Collins for Moonage Pictures, and Ivan Atkinson. Laura Jackson and Max Keene serve as producers. The series is produced by Moonage Pictures, part of ITV Studios, and Miramax Television for Netflix. Best of Deadline 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 'Hacks' Season 4 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out? Everything We Know About 'Hacks' Season 4 So Far
Wales Online
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
BBC series with 95% Rotten Tomatoes rating and starring Hugh Bonneville gets first-look
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info BBC fans will be thrilled as the next series of The Gold is set to hit screens soon, delving further into the infamous 1983 Brink's-Mat robbery, which saw armed robbers make off with £26 million in gold and sparked off a chain of events that spanned decades. This week,the BBC dropped an electrifying new trailer packed with high-speed pursuits, puzzled law enforcement and the lavish lifestyle of criminals. It culminates with Brian Boyce, portrayed by Hugh Bonneville, ominously declaring: "I don't know where this ends, but I know that it's begun." The upcoming series promises to unpack a complex saga as the synopsis reads: "Following multiple court cases and convictions of some of those involved in the theft and handling of the Brink's-Mat gold, the police realised that they had only ever been on the trail of half of the Brink's-Mat gold. (Image: (Image: BBC)) "Series two is inspired by some of the theories around what happened to the other half. As the police investigation continues, it becomes a tense, high-stakes journey into international money laundering and organised crime. "The Brink's-Mat Task Force embark on a series of dramatic manhunts as they desperately try to solve the longest and most expensive investigation in the history of the Metropolitan Police." (Image: (Image: BBC)) Set to air on 8 June, viewers will witness Hugh Bonneville reprising his role as Brian Boyce, alongside Charlotte Spencer as Nicki Jennings, Emun Elliott as Tony Brightwell and Tom Cullen as John Palmer, reports the Express. Other cast members making a comeback include Stefanie Martini, Sam Spruell, Peter Davison, Amanda Drew, Silas Carson and Silas Carson. Jack Lowden of Slow Horses fame will also be returning to The Gold as Kenneth Noye, making his appearance from the third episode onwards. (Image: (Image: BBC)) The new ensemble includes notable actors such as Tom Hughes, Stephen Campbell Moore, Joshua McGuire, Tamsin Topolski, Joshua Samuels and Rochelle Neil. Viewers have praised the first series of The Gold, with one person commenting: "Fantastic viewing.... great cast and super performances by all. Charlotte plays a great part, second time I have seen her in something and I am now a huge fan." Another said: "Outstanding British crime drama. Excellent character development and I was up to 1am watching the first 4 episodes. Can't wait to see episode 5." Someone else wrote: "A really gripping show, great actors, is so well directed you feel like you are right there with them." While one person said: "Fantastic, absolutely psyched for the second series. Brilliant acting." The Gold is back on BBCiPlayer and BBCOne on Sunday 8th June at 9pm.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Downton Abbey's Matthew Goode Explains Why He Won't Be Back for Third Movie: ‘Maybe It's a Good Thing'
Could there be trouble in paradise for the Talbots? Matthew Goode has confirmed that he won't be reprising his role of Mary's husband Henry Talbot in the third and final Downton Abbey movie, hitting theaters on Sept. 12, after previously missing the second installment. 'I was unavailable for the second because I was doing The Offer,' Good recently told The UK's Radio Times. '[For the third], I was shooting [Netflix's Department Q]. But I also buggered my knee, and I had to have an operation. That takes weeks to get over, so I was never going to be able to do it. And let's face it, he was edging towards becoming a bit of a wet lettuce. So maybe it's a good thing.' More from TVLine Third Downton Abbey Movie Will Pay 'Meaningful' Tribute to Maggie Smith: 'The Loss of the Dowager Now Feels Far More Significant' R.I.P., Maggie Smith: Downton Abbey Co-Stars, Daniel Radcliffe and More Pay Tribute to 'a True Legend' Third Downton Abbey Film Sets 2025 Release Date (FYI, 'a wet lettuce' is British slang for someone who is 'timid, submissive or easily swayed,' so it's safe to say that Goode isn't too upset about missing an opportunity to step back into Henry's shoes.) No plot details have been released about the movie, appropriately titled Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, but we can confirm the following returning cast members: Hugh Bonneville as Robert Crawley, Elizabeth McGovern as Cora Crawley, Dockery as Mary Talbot, Laura Carmichael as Edith Pelham, Jim Carter as Charles Carson, Phyllis Logan as Elsie Carson, Robert James-Collier as Thomas Barrow, Joanne Froggatt as Anna Bates, Allen Leech as Tom Branson, Penelope Wilton as Isobel Grey, Lesley Nicol as Beryl Patmore, Michael Fox as Andy Parker, Raquel Cassidy as Phyllis Baxter, Brendan Coyle as John Bates, Kevin Doyle as Joseph Molesley, Harry Hadden-Paton as Bertie Pelham, Sophie McShera as Daisy Mason, Douglas Reith as Lord Merton, Dominic West as Guy Dexter and Paul Giamatti as Harold Levinson. Another beloved character who won't be seen in the third movie is the Dowager Countess, played by the late, great Maggie Smith, who had already passed away on screen in the second film. 'The fact that Dame Maggie herself has now passed away since that time, I do think, has given a real added poignancy to a story that we would have planned anyway,' Downton Abbey executive producer Gareth Neame told TVLine while promoting Peacock's The Day of the Jackal. 'The loss of the Dowager, it now feels far more significant that you see actors playing characters mourning the family matriarch. But I also see actors mourning the matriarch of the show, and it feels more genuine and more meaningful.' Downton Abbey originally aired for six seasons, from 2010 to 2015, gobbling up 15 Primetime Emmy Awards along the way. The first movie was released in theaters in 2019, followed by Downton Abbey: A New Era in 2022. Franchise creator Julian Fellowes wrote the third movie, which is being directed by Simon Curtis. Are you disappointed to hear that Henry won't be back for it, or have you had your fill of wet lettuce? Drop a comment with your thoughts below. Downton Abbey: A New Era's Biggest Moments, Including the Scene That Changes Everything View List Best of TVLine Stars Who Almost Played Other TV Roles — on Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Lost, Gilmore Girls, Friends and Other Shows TV Stars Almost Cast in Other Roles Fall TV Preview: Who's In? Who's Out? Your Guide to Every Casting Move!
Daily Mail
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville set to star in second series of huge Netflix hit - and it couldn't be further from the period drama!
Hugh Bonneville is set to star in the second series of huge Netflix hit The Gentlemen. The actor, 61 - who played Robert Crawley in ITV 's Downton Abbey between 2010 and 2015 - has bagged himself a role as a new character in the action comedy. The Gentlemen, created by Guy Ritchie and is based on his film of the same name, hit our screens on the streaming service last year. And according to The Sun, Hugh is one of the stars who has recently joined the cast, but his alter-ego has been kept under wraps. An insider told the publication: 'It was pretty obvious that Hugh's new character plays a pivotal role in the story that runs through the drama's second outing. 'Though it's a bit of a surprise to see someone in a gangster thriller who's used to playing wholesome figures in shows like Downton Abbey and the Paddington movies. 'But it's fair to say with his giant head of grey hair and thick black glasses they've given him a very distinctive new look.' The first series of The Gentleman premiered in March 2024 and became a huge hit. Five months later it was renewed for another series. The eight-part series received rave reviews and accumulated a whopping 77 million views on the service last year. Luckily, fans don't have that long to wait until the next instalment as the second series is due to be released in the early months of 2026. And filming has already started. The official synopsis reads: 'When aristocratic Eddie inherits the family estate, he discovers that it's home to an enormous weed empire — and its proprietors aren't going anywhere.' The show also has a star-studded cast that includes Theo, Kaya, Daniel Ings, Joely Richardson, Joshua McGuire, Vinnie Jones, Edward Fox, Giancarlo Esposito and Ray Winstone. Many have rushed to review site Rotten Tomatoes to give their praise. It has received 75 per cent on the Tomatometer and 83 per cent on the Popcornmeter. Meanwhile one said on IMBD: 'The best thing Netflix has produced in a very long time.' 'Well worth a watch - instant classic. Guy Ritchie making a series is just a wonderful thing. 8 pockets of brilliance, almost like 8 movies in one.' 'I couldn't stop binging this! It's a funny and wild ride with an ensemble cast. Theo James was born to play this role and I couldn't help thinking he would make a great Bond, especially after episode 2. 'Kaya Scodelario is brilliant as the steely Susie Glass. The comic timing of the whole cast is pivotal in making this so watchable.' 'I really like Guy Richie movies. He has had his fair share of less successful ones, but for the most part they were good.' 'Excellent work, everything goes surprisingly from gentle to aggressive with extraordinary balance and flow. What can I say, Guy Ritchie, he never disappoint us.' The 2024 Netflix series has received rave reviews on IMBD - with one labelling the show an 'instant classic' Hugh has had an extremely successful career since shooting to fame in the 90s. He's won a Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy Award for his role as Robert Crawlery, Earl of Grantham in Downton Abbey. But he's also appeared in Notting Hill, Iris, The Monuments Men and the Paddington Bear franchise. The star has also appeared in a number of TV shows such as EastEnders, The Simpsons, The Gold, The Hotel, Hunter and Doctor Who.
