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The Sun
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
BBC TV star announces he's engaged – after being tipped for James Bond role
THE star of several hit BBC series is set to tie the knot with his long-time girlfriend. James Nelson-Joyce, who is hotly tipped to be the next James Bond, got engaged to jazz singer Olivia Frances Brown over the weekend. 4 4 The couple, both from Liverpool, shared their happy news with a post on Instagram. They posed together in one happy snap and in the next photo, Olivia showed off her sparkler and the pair were showered with messages of congratulations. James opted for simple, but stylish black suit over a white t-shirt for his big day, while Olivia wore a chic blazer style fitted dress and wore her brunette locks in long waves. "16/08/23 [25]," James captioned the post. "Huge congrats to you two. The kindness and loveliest couple who deserve all the joy and love. Very exciting," wrote one person in the comments. Another added: "Gorgeous pair." And a third commented: "Best couple." BBC drama, Little Boy Blue, alongside the legendary Stephen Graham. More recently, James starred opposite Sean Bean as the Liverpudlian crime boss, Michael Kavanaugh in the gangster drama, This City is Ours which also aired on the BBC. Bookies have strongly tipped him for the 007 role and the star gave his own verdict on whether he would like to be Bond. Time's James Nelson Joyce reveals brutal real life backlash for playing evil Johnno "I mean… double-O Scouse, I'm here for it," James joked to BBC Radio Merseyside. The actor added that seeing the buzz around him following his role in This City is Ours has been a real "pinch myself" moment. As for Olivia, along with her singing chops, she is also an established actress herself. She has starred in the Channel 4 series The Gathering, and also appeared in shows such as Archie and The Boiling Point. In February she release the single, Shade of Red. 4
Daily Mail
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE This City is Ours star James Nelson-Joyce addresses James Bond rumours on new Mail football podcast
Actor James Nelson-Joyce said 'he'd love to be' the first scouse James Bond on a new Mail football podcast. Speaking to Whistleblowers, hosted by broadcaster Gordon Smart, former referee Mark Clattenburg, and Mail Football Editor Ian Ladyman, Nelson-Joyce, 36, described himself as 'not one of those cool actors' who deny wanting the legendary role. Daniel Craig stepped down as James Bond after five films, with his final appearance in the role being 2021's No Time to Die. Amazon has since acquired the rights to make the next Bond film, with various young British actors rumoured to be in talks to take over from Craig. 'Anyone would want to play James Bond', James told the new podcast. 'I am not one of these cool actors who say: 'Ooh I don't know.' I would love to do it. With James Bond though, there's a lot more that comes into it. It's that next, next level. James, from Liverpool, is known for playing villainous characters in popular television shows like The Nest and Time. He recently starred in a new crime drama, This City Is Ours, which follows a power struggle among crime families in Liverpool. James appeared alongside Stephen Graham in the series and recently credited his co-star, also from Liverpool, for kickstarting his career. The proud scouser has emerged as a surprise contender to take over the Bond role after the runaway success of the BBC show. Co-host Gordon Smart asked the actor whether he would bring a 'Merseyside twang' to the part. 'That's exactly what I would do, yeah', James replied. He jokingly performed some of Bond's classic lines in a thick Liverpudlian accent on the Mail podcast. The bookies give James a 6/1 chance to star in the next Bond film, speculated to release in 2026. James revealed that his dream role would be to play Manchester United icon George Best in a biopic of his life. Asked why, James said: 'I am football mad - and he was an amazing player. But he was also a legend off the pitch, probably the first celebrity footballer. 'He was this loner character, Miss Worlds throwing themselves at him. Everyone wanted to have a beer with him – but nobody really cared about him. 'There's an incredible story somewhere in there – if you found the right writer.' Whistleblowers is a brand-new football podcast, brought to you by The Mail in association with Wickes TradePro. From what really goes on in the referee's room, to how clubs spin crises and who's pulling the strings behind the scenes - Whistleblowers brings the inside stories only those at the heart of the game can tell.
BBC News
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
'This time it's different'
Watch James Nelson-Joyce - star of hit BBC Series This City is Ours - explain why this season's Premier League winning campaign against a backdrop of change is one Liverpool fans will never forget.
Daily Mail
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Acclaimed BBC crime thriller returning to screens for new series after topping charts as most-watched drama of the year
The BBC has confirmed that their gripping new series The City Is Ours will be renewed for a second season. Widely acclaimed by both critics and audiences alike, the gritty crime thriller's opening episode has garnered 6.6 million viewers to date. More than 3 million viewers were already streaming the show in advance of its finale last night. The series boasts the position of the most-watched drama launch of the year, so it's no surprise the Beeb want to cash in on the popularity. The 8-parter follows the story of Michael Kavanagh (James Nelson Joyce), the partner of notorious drug kingpin, Ronnie Phelan (Sean Bean). Beginning to contemplate the possibility of a future and a new family with his girlfriend, Diana, (Hannah Onslow), Michael reevaluates his life choices. However, when Ronnie plans to retire, tensions are sparked between Michael and Ronnie's ambitious son, Jamie Phelan, over which of them will inherit his crime empire. Featuring scenes such as the Catholic 'wigwam' cathedral, where a gangster prays for guidance before betraying his fellow crooks, to the ships on the Mersey, the series is set and shot in Liverpool, with an unwavering affection for the city. Others in the cast include Derry Girls' Saoirse-Monica Jackson and Laura Aikman, last seen being jilted at the altar by Smithy in Gavin & Stacey - who we expect to see returning for series two. After the controversy of his character's savage murder in episode 2, which fans deemed 'mad', it has been confirmed that Sean Bean will make a reappearance in the second season. The news comes after some viewers took issue with his quick departure from the show, writing 'Perhaps he can only manage 30 minutes of acting per programme. One of the biggest disappointments ever was him being written out of Game of Thrones so early.' Speculation is already swirling that the new season will feature a flashback episode delving deeper into Ronnie's past. We have all been blown away by the incredibly positive response to This City is Ours,' said show creator Stephen Butchard. 'I can't thank the audience enough for their time and emotional investment.' 'This City is Ours was one of our team's first commissions when I joined the BBC,' added Lindsay Salt, director of BBC Drama. 'I could not be happier with how Stephen, Saul and the Left Bank team have brought it to the screen so classily.' The show has garnered a whopping 92% rating from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, with one fan on X calling last night's finale 'Shakespearean level drama'. But Salt suggests that the drama is only just beginning: 'I'm delightedthat we now get to build on this fantastic first run and show that things are only just getting started for this very special series'. All episodes of This City Is Ours are available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Huge news for fans of This City is Ours as final episode of the series airs TONIGHT
Good news for This City is Ours fans - it will be back for a second series. Tonight saw the tense conclusion to the final episode and today the BBC confirmed the crime drama will be back. The eight-part first series, which launched in full on BBC iPlayer in March has been praised by both critics and viewers alike and even sparked a viral line-dancing frenzy to the Phelan family's signature song House of Bamboo. Episode one of This City is Ours has been watched by over 6.6 million people so far, more than tripling its initial overnight figure of 1.9 million. READ MORE: This City is Ours actors on the new BBC gripping drama 'It is a drama that I can honestly say I have never seen on television before' 'It has been called the 'Scouse Sopranos' which is great compliment' Viewers continue to discover the series on BBC iPlayer, where it has been the BBC's most watched new drama launch of the year so far, and almost 3 million people have streamed the series finale ahead of its BBC One transmission tonight. (Image: Image: BBC/Left Bank Pictures/James Stack) Created and written by Stephen Butchard and made by Left Bank Pictures, This City is Ours is filmed in Liverpool and tells the story of Michael (James Nelson-Joyce) and Diana's (Hannah Onslow) love affair, set against the disintegration of Michael's crime gang. For years, together with his friend Ronnie (Sean Bean), Michael has successfully been bringing cocaine into the City and beyond, using his close links with the Marbella underworld; but when a shipment goes missing, he knows their kingdom is under attack. This City explores what happens when Ronnie's son Jamie (Jack McMullen) decides he wants to inherit the kingdom over Michael, and the subsequent battle for control. Series one also stars Laura Aikman, Julie Graham, Kevin Harvey, Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Mike Noble, Bobby Schofield, Darci Shaw, and Stephen Walters. Stephen Butchard, This City is Ours creator, lead writer and executive producer says: 'We have all been blown away by the incredibly positive response to This City is Ours, I can't thank the audience enough for their time and emotional investment. My heartfelt thanks also to Lindsay Salt and her wonderful team at BBC Drama for their unflinching support and continued belief in the show, our story and our characters - and not least for this opportunity to do it all over again! See you soon!' (Image: Image: BBC/Left Bank Pictures/James Stack) Sian McWilliams, Creative Director at Left Bank Pictures and executive producer on This City is Ours says: 'We are so delighted to be diving back into Stephen Butchard's brilliant underworld of Liverpool crime with our wonderful collaborators at the BBC. It's been a joy to watch audiences fall in love with these fantastically complex characters. After the tumultuous events of the season one finale, the gang rivalries and betrayals have escalated to new levels, new ones have just begun, and there is a lot of unfinished business!' (Image: BBC) Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama says: 'This City is Ours was one of our team's first commissions when I joined the BBC, and I could not be happier with how Stephen, Saul and the Left Bank team have brought it to the screen so classily. The response from viewers has been a joy to see, with millions discovering its thrilling, character-driven drama for themselves to become gripped by the raging war of the Phelans. I'm delighted that we now get to build on this fantastic first run and show that things are only just getting started for this very special series." This City is Ours series two (8x60) will be produced by Left Bank Pictures for BBC iPlayer and BBC One. It was commissioned for the BBC by Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama. It will be written by Stephen Butchard, and the executive producers are Andy Harries, Rebecca Hodgson and Sian McWilliams for Left Bank Pictures, Stephen Butchard, and Jo McClellan and Sami El Hadi for the BBC. Sony Pictures Television will distribute the series internationally. This City is Ours series one is available to stream in full on BBC iPlayer. Sony Pictures Television are distributing the series internationally. The BBC say that further information about series two will be announced in due course.
