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Wales Online
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Broadchurch and Keeping Faith star's new 'addictive' thriller will leave you 'on the edge of your seat'
Broadchurch and Keeping Faith star's new 'addictive' thriller will leave you 'on the edge of your seat' The new series stars Eve Myles alongside BAFTA Cymru award winning actress Gabrielle Creevy in a dark coming of age story. Eve Myles and Gabrielle Creevy lead the new thriller which will air in Autumn. (Image: BBC/Quay Street Productions) It's that time of year again. When the summer starts to draw to an end, the nights get colder and people are ready to have some cosy evenings in to save money ahead of the winter. Autumnal paraphernalia is already being stocked in shops, and we have plenty of exciting new TV shows to look forward to as the season changes. Strictly Come Dancing will be returning to our screens in September, and that is not the only exciting series the BBC has lined up for us. BBC Wales will be releasing their new four-part thriller, The Guest, starring Welsh icon Eve Myles, and BAFTA Cymru winner Gabrielle Creevy as the leading ladies. The series is said to leave you "on the edge of your seat." For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter The Guest follows Ria (Gabrielle), a woman with very little direction in life who is taken under the wing of the wealthy and independent Fran (Eve). The series follows their relationship, although the duo have hinted that not everything is at it seems. Gabrielle told Wales Online: " It's not what you think. I think there's so many twists and turns, when I was reading it for the first time, I didn't expect it to go the way it goes, and that's like every other page. "So I think you're definitely gonna be on the edge of your seat watching it." Article continues below The actress from Port Talbot explained: "It's just an amazing kind of thriller about two complicated women who find each other very interesting. They're both at a time in their life where they're just searching for something. "Especially for my character, she has financial issues. Her home life with her partner isn't, you know, as it was, the magic is gone and she just wants something else. Then Fran appears out of nowhere and kind of steers her in a direction. "She just finds this woman so intoxicating. She's just someone that she never thought she would cross paths with. "Ria lacks a lot of confidence with who she is and what she's meant to be doing, which direction she's mean to be going in. It's a journey of self-discovery really and maybe finding out that everything isn't what it seems on the outside." Eve Myles is back again, as yet another strong independent Welsh woman. (Image: BBC/Quay Street Productions) Eve, who is known for playing strong leading ladies like Gwen Cooper in Torchwood or Faith Howells in Keeping Faith, is back once again in a BBC series that will grip audiences. She said: "I think that the audience are going to find themselves in a fast-paced thriller that centres on the toxic and beguiling relationship of two women that are from either sides of the track. "It's about, you know, wealth depravity and culture, secrets and what it's like to be women in 2025 who seemly have their lives set up. Yet, as soon as you're invited into their lives and they invite each other into each other's lives, find out that it's not all what it seems. "It's a relationship that, you know, as intoxicating as it is for them and as addictive as it is for them, hopefully, that should be for the viewer as well. Article continues below "With each episode, and with each scene, a layer comes off from these women and you start to get to know them, you start to understand them and you start to connect with them hopefully." The Guest will be available to watch on BBC One and BBC iPlayer this Autumn.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Gripping new legal thriller that left star ‘terrified' can't be missed
Reach Screen Time spoke exclusively to Mudtown stars Tom Cullen and Erin Richards A gripping new TV drama is set to hit our screens this month, promising viewers a captivating tale brimming with tension and conflict, reports Wales Online. This comes as audiences are binging another crime drama. Mudtown, set in Newport, Wales, centres around magistrate Claire Lewis Jones (portrayed by Erin Richards), who finds herself in a dilemma when her childhood friend's daughter is accused of arson. Claire's personal and professional worlds collide as she attempts to preside over the case. Adding to the complexity, her ex-lover and local gangster Saint Pete (Tom Cullen) re-enters her life, seeking her assistance in court. She finds herself torn between divided loyalties and ensuring justice is served. Mudtown was co-created by Keeping Faith actor and writer Hannah Daniels along with real-life magistrate Georgia Lee. In an exclusive chat with Reach Screen Time, lead stars Cullen and Richards shared their thoughts on joining the series. Cullen confessed he'd been extremely hesitant about accepting the role of crime boss Saint Pete, despite having portrayed real-life gangster Johnny Palmer in BBC's The Gold. He revealed: "On a personal level, Pete is a character that I've never really got to play before and when they offered it to me, I was absolutely terrified and confused as to why they wanted me to play this character. "And I was absolutely terrified of the prospect of playing because I thought it was way beyond my reach, capabilities as an actor and for that reason, also, I decided to do it, to scare myself." Explaining his decision to join Mudtown, Cullen said: "Lots attracted me to the show. Just on a script-level, I found it really interesting. "I thought that its themes really resonated with me and the socio-political aspect to it about the choices we make and what choices do we have when we grow up in certain areas, and the different paths a certain decision can make, I found that really interesting. I also thought that the characters were so complex." He revealed he was also attracted to the project due to the opportunity to work in his native Wales, which he rarely got to do and "work with friends" he'd "known for years", describing it as a "joyous experience". The Crown and Gotham star Richards confessed she had similar motivations for joining Mudtown, admitting she was also drawn to the chance to work in Wales and be near her family. "It was such a dream and it was the first job I did since having my son, who is now two-and-a-half, but was one, and just the ability to come home every night and see him and sleep in my own bed, and travel to Newport which is somewhere I've never been before but obviously visited a lot," she said. Richards and Cullen have been friends for years after starring in a film together when they were just 16, which she confessed boosted their on-screen spark and transformed her acting. The actress revealed: "I had a specific idea of who Claire was and I was playing her a certain way, and then when I would do the scenes with Tom, she would like change a little bit and I didn't plan for that to happen. "But I think just because of the history that Tom and I have and how much we know about each other, it really reflected how Claire and Saint Pete were together. It was a really dynamic we had as friends but also had as characters." The programme was filmed back-to-back in English and Welsh, like numerous Welsh productions including the aforementioned Keeping Faith and The Light in the Hall. Recording simultaneously in both languages meant the Welsh-speaking actors would begin in one tongue for a scene and then switch to the other language for the following scene depending on the take. Richards confessed: "It was a real mind-bending thing at the beginning, but then halfway through I got used to it and my brain would just do it and click into place." The performer got ready for the part by observing magistrates courts in both Cardiff and Newport, discovering how it operated and acknowledged she was "surprised" that more programmes about the court hadn't been created. Addressing the possibility of a second season, Richards teased: "I think the final episode, the final scene leaves it open to another series. I would love to do one. Cullen added: "I'd love to do one. We'll see how it goes, fingers crossed." Mudtown is available on U&alibi from August 29 at 9pm, available on Sky, Virgin Media and NOW
Wales Online
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Gritty Welsh crime thriller with Downton Abbey and The Crown stars promises gripping drama
Gritty Welsh crime thriller with Downton Abbey and The Crown stars promises gripping drama Reach Screen Time spoke exclusively to the lead stars of Mudtown about your next big watch Downton Abbey's Tom Cullen plays Saint Pete in Mudtown A gritty new TV drama will be hitting screens this month, serving up audiences a compelling story filled with tension and conflict. The show comes as another mystery thriller will be arriving later this year. Mudtown is set in Newport, Wales and follows magistrate Claire Lewis Jones (played by Erin Richards), who is thrown into a quandary when the daughter of a childhood friend is brought in on arson charges. Claire quickly finds her personal and professional lives colliding as she tries to preside over the case. To add another layer of complication, former flame and local gangster Saint Pete (Tom Cullen) turns up in Claire's life again, enlisting her help in the courtroom. She will be left torn over divided loyalties and making sure justice is served. Mudtown was co-created by Keeping Faith actor and writer Hannah Daniels alongside real-life magistrate Georgia Lee. In an exclusive interview with Reach Screen Time, lead stars Cullen and Richards opened up about signing onto the series. Article continues below The Crown star Erin Richards leads Mudtown (Image: UKTV) Cullen admitted he'd been highly tentative about taking on the role of crime lord Saint Pete, despite portraying real-life gangster Johnny Palmer in BBC's The Gold. He said: 'On a personal level, Pete is a character that I've never really got to play before and when they offered it to me, I was absolutely terrified and confused as to why they wanted me to play this character. 'And I was absolutely terrified of the prospect of playing because I thought it was way beyond my reach, capabilities as an actor and for that reason, also, I decided to do it, to scare myself.' Addressing why he wanted to do Mudtown, Cullen explained: Lots attracted me to the show. Just on a script-level, I found it really interesting. 'I thought that its themes really resonated with me and the socio-political aspect to it about the choices we make and what choices do we have when we grow up in certain areas, and the different paths a certain decision can make, I found that really interesting. I also thought that the characters were so complex.' He said he was also drawn to the project because of the chance to work in his home nation of Wales, which he rarely got to do and 'work with friends' he'd 'known for years', describing it as a 'joyous experience'. Tom Cullen admitted he was terrified of his Mudtown role (Image: UKTV) While The Crown and Gotham star Richards admitted she had similar reasons for signing onto Mudtown, admitting she was also drawn to the opportunity to work in Wales as well as the chance to be close to her family. 'It was such a dream and it was the first job I did since having my son, who is now two-and-a-half, but was one, and just the ability to come home every night and see him and sleep in my own bed, and travel to Newport which is somewhere I've never been before but obviously visited a lot,' she said. Richards and Cullen have known each other for years after making a film together when they were just 16, which she admitted enhanced their onscreen chemistry and altered her performance. The star said: 'I had a specific idea of who Claire was and I was playing her a certain way, and then when I would do the scenes with Tom, she would like change a little bit and I didn't plan for that to happen. 'But I think just because of the history that Tom and I have and how much we know about each other, it really reflected how Claire and Saint Pete were together. It was a really dynamic we had as friends but also had as characters.' Erin Richards plays a magistrate in legal drama Mudtown (Image: UKTV) The series was shot consecutively in English and Welsh, like many Welsh productions including the aforementioned Keeping Faith and The Light in the Hall. Shooting back-to-back in the two languages meant the Welsh-speaking cast would start off in one language for a scene and then flip to the other language for the next scene depending on the shot. Richards admitted: 'It was a real mind-bending thing at the beginning, but then halfway through I got used to it and my brain would just do it and click into place.' The actress prepared for the role by sitting in at magistrates courts in both Cardiff and Newport, learning how it worked and admitted she was 'surprised' that more shows about the court hadn't been made. Addressing the possibility of a second season, Richards teased: 'I think the final episode, the final scene leaves it open to another series. I would love to do one. Cullen added: 'I'd love to do one. We'll see how it goes, fingers crossed.' Article continues below Mudtown is available on U&alibi from August 29 at 9pm, available on Sky, Virgin Media and NOW
Rhyl Journal
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
ITV axe drama starring Martin Clunes after just one series
Out There premiered earlier this year and saw Clunes play the role of a father trying to protect his son after getting involved in a network of drug dealers. Last week, Clunes spoke about the series' future, sharing: "We were keen on doing a second series but ITV aren't, it seems. "It didn't quite pull the numbers they wanted, unfortunately." Get ready for the drama to double! We're SO excited to announce that Coronation Street and Emmerdale will be producing a special hour-long crossover episode 🎉 Read more here: According to The Sun, the low viewing figures were a surprise as Out There was produced by production company Buffalo Pictures, which has had past success. Buffalo Pictures has previously worked on hit shows, Manhunt and Doc Martin, which Clunes starred in. Confirming that Out There would not return, an ITV spokesperson said: "We are really proud of Out There and would like to thank Martin and the production team for delivering a brilliant series. 'We do always hope to see our series return, and we are sorry we didn't get this drama to connect with a big enough audience to see that happen.' Out There was a six-part series that explored the problem of drug dealers working in rural areas and crossing county lines. Recommended Reading ITV daytime shake-up to GMB, Lorraine and Loose Women Who are Britain's Got Talent 2025 finalists? Full list Reports huge ITV star could leave broadcaster amid overhaul of daytime schedule On the show, Clunes played Nathan Williams, a man who runs a farm which has been in his family for generations. Alongside Clunes, the series starred Louis Ashbourne Serkis, who is the son of actors Andy Serkis and Lorraine Ashbourne. The ITV series also starred Mark Lewis Jones, who is best known for appearing in Keeping Faith, The Lighthouse, Gangs of London and The Good Liar.
South Wales Guardian
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
ITV axe drama starring Martin Clunes after just one series
Out There premiered earlier this year and saw Clunes play the role of a father trying to protect his son after getting involved in a network of drug dealers. Last week, Clunes spoke about the series' future, sharing: "We were keen on doing a second series but ITV aren't, it seems. "It didn't quite pull the numbers they wanted, unfortunately." Get ready for the drama to double! We're SO excited to announce that Coronation Street and Emmerdale will be producing a special hour-long crossover episode 🎉 Read more here: According to The Sun, the low viewing figures were a surprise as Out There was produced by production company Buffalo Pictures, which has had past success. Buffalo Pictures has previously worked on hit shows, Manhunt and Doc Martin, which Clunes starred in. Confirming that Out There would not return, an ITV spokesperson said: "We are really proud of Out There and would like to thank Martin and the production team for delivering a brilliant series. 'We do always hope to see our series return, and we are sorry we didn't get this drama to connect with a big enough audience to see that happen.' Out There was a six-part series that explored the problem of drug dealers working in rural areas and crossing county lines. Recommended Reading ITV daytime shake-up to GMB, Lorraine and Loose Women Who are Britain's Got Talent 2025 finalists? Full list Reports huge ITV star could leave broadcaster amid overhaul of daytime schedule On the show, Clunes played Nathan Williams, a man who runs a farm which has been in his family for generations. Alongside Clunes, the series starred Louis Ashbourne Serkis, who is the son of actors Andy Serkis and Lorraine Ashbourne. The ITV series also starred Mark Lewis Jones, who is best known for appearing in Keeping Faith, The Lighthouse, Gangs of London and The Good Liar.
