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Metro
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Legendary ITV star ‘can't shake off' role in show watched by 25 million viewers
A former ITV soap star has said she 'can't shake off' a role that projected her into millions of living rooms each week – despite leaving 41 years ago. Actress and broadcaster JoAnne Good rose to fame in 1981 when she joined the cast of legendary serial drama Crossroads. As viewers will remember, the axed show followed the lives of staff and residents at a fictional Midlands hotel of the same name and aired between 1964 and 1988. It was later revived in 2001, though ended two years later. By this point, Crossroads was a plush hotel. Certainly a far cry from original owner Meg Mortimer's (Noelle Gordon) day! JoAnne played rebellious Carole Sands, who was David Hunter (Ronald Allen) and his wife Barbara's (Sue Lloyd) housekeeper. Rough and ready, she caused a small riot on the streets of Kings Oak, had an affair with Kevin Banks (David Moran) and later worked at the local garage. Following her departure in 1984, she's gone on to appear in Casualty, Last of the Summer Wine, Heartbeat and Doctors. Despite that, JoAnne still holds the role very close to her heart. 'I can't shake Carole off,' she told the Suddenly Single podcast. 'I'm quite proud of it because my character was the forerunner to Kylie Minogue's character (Charlene Robinson) on Neighbours. 'I played the car mechanic in the motel garage. It had a viewership of 25 million a night.' In 2021 she recalled her time on the series with the Crossroads Appreciation Society, saying it was 'the best job [she's] ever had in [her] life.' Speaking of her exit storyline, she added: 'It was like being kicked out of your family and you always believe you'll be asked back. 'And I think probably the problem with me is that I ended up having an affair with someone in it and I don't think they liked that, I think they felt that you should keep the two things separate. So that was probably my downfall!' To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! A dramatisation based upon leading actress Noelle's time at the motel hit our screens in 2023. Nolly, written by Russell T Davies, saw Helena Bonham Carter step into the iconic actress' shoes. Last year, a selection of archive episodes hit streaming service ITVX – but were hit with a guidance notice before each episode: 'Contains broadcast standards, language and attitudes of its time.' Although not uncommon for older programmes, one former actor branded the move 'pathetic.' More Trending Fiona Curzon, who appeared in 13 episodes of the show in the 1970s, didn't think viewers would find anything offensive in the episodes. 'I don't think anyone sitting down and watching Crossroads would be shocked by anything. On the contrary I think they would think, 'what is the matter with the people who are issuing these warnings?'' she was quoted as saying in the Daily Mail. 'I just think it is absolutely pathetic. I am so sick of all of this. You cannot say boo these days.' View More » Classic episodes of Crossroads can be watched on ITVX. If you've got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@ – we'd love to hear from you. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. MORE: Chris Tarrant reveals heartbreaking reason he left TV career after 52 years MORE: EastEnders confirms another major exit as star leaves after two years MORE: Eni Aluko returns to ITV for Euro 2025 as reason for Ian Wright absence revealed
Los Angeles Times
11-03-2025
- Business
- Los Angeles Times
Say goodbye to boring tomatoes: Where to find the most unusual ones for your garden now
In case you didn't get the memo, March is Tomatozania-mania-party time in Southern California, when specialty growers offer pop-up sales of hard-to-find tomato varieties, rain or shine. We're talking serious exotics with a range of flavors from smoky to sweet and evocative names like Thorburn's Terra Cotta, Cherokee Purple, Evil Olive Cherry and Brandywine Pink. Cal Poly Pomona's 28th Tomatozania plant sale begins Saturday, March 15, at the school's Farm Store in Pomona, selling more than 150 varieties of tomatoes all grown by Cal Poly Pomona student employees (who are also plant science majors). Proceeds support the school's plant sciences program and the students. Its annual Pepperzania begins in April at the store, with more than 150 varieties of peppers, and in May it offers the hottest of the hot peppers during its Ultimate Pepper Plant Sale. Independently owned Tomatomania! is celebrating its 25th year of pop-up sales of tomatoes and peppers, offering more than 100 varieties of tomatoes at 13 venues between Santa Barbara to San Diego counties and Santa Ynez. Its first event began Feb. 28 at Roger's Gardens in Corona del Mar (where remaining tomatoes are available through March, until they run out) and other Tomatomania events are scheduled well into April. Its venues for the remainder of March include Otto & Sons nursery in Fillmore (March 13-15), Tapia Brothers Fruit Stand in Encino starting March 21, Wachter's Hay & Grain in Ojai on March 29 and Anawalt Lumber in Hollywood March 29-30. And on March 22-23, Jo Anne and Alex Trigo are reopening Two Dog Organic Nursery just for the weekend to sell 44 tomato varieties — 12 more than last year — at their Mid-Wilshire home-based nursery from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. The Trigos closed the daily operation of their nursery in 2021, 'but there's just something about sowing LOTS of seeds at the beginning of the New Year that I can't seem to 'retire' from,' Jo Anne wrote in her email announcing the sale. And true to their nature, the Trigos also are offering a few companion plants, such as tomatillos, basil and Persian cucumbers. Get in on these sales as soon as you can, but before you plant, be mindful of the rain — which we badly need after a very dry winter. Depending on how much rain we get, your soil might need a few days to dry out before you start planting, said Tomatomania owner Scott Daigre. Tromping around in wet gardens can compact your soil, making it hard for tiny roots to grow and water to penetrate deep into the ground. Daigre has a long list of general tomato growing tips on his website, as well as tips for growing tomatoes in coastal areas and in containers. (Two Dog Nursery has an extensive list of tips as well.) Here are a few important reminders:
