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Metro
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Iconic mystery thriller series is now free to stream in the UK
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video An iconic mystery drama series hailed as 'paving the way for modern TV' has officially dropped on ITVX and is free to stream in the UK. The long-running US cult drama, Lost, will has landed on the streamer just in time for those who are overdue a rewatch or looking to finally binge one of the buzziest shows of the 21st century. The ABC series, starring Matthew Fox, Dominic Monaghan and Evangeline Lilly, ran from 2004 to 2010 and follows the survivors of a plane crash on a remote tropical island in the South Pacific Ocean. As our characters scramble to stay alive, we delve into what led each of them here as they begin to uncover a bigger conspiracy at the heart of this disaster. Created by J. J. Abrams, Damon Lindelof, and Jeffrey Lieber, Lost quickly amassed a cult following before cementing itself as one of the most culturally influential American TV shows of the era. The synopsis reads: 'Their survival is threatened by a number of mysterious entities including polar bears, an unseen creature that roams the jungle, and the island's malevolent inhabitants.' The six-season series, largely filmed in Oahu, Hawaii, won several accolades during its time on air, including a Golden Globe and 11 Emmys (from a whopping 54 nominations). Lost has an impressive 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and has been praised for paving the way for modern TV. Is Lost one of the best TV shows of all time? 'Simply one of the most extraordinary pieces of art ever made. It demonstrates how ambitious, brilliant, and transcendental the serial format can be,' Google reviewer Neil Geisler wrote. 'One of the best shows ever made in my opinion. If you're willing/ready to binge watch a series, I am sure you won't be disappointed. All of the characters are great and the show just keeps getting better,' Joe S echoed. 'One of the best damn shows that I shall never forget along with it's amazing characters!! Lost gave me everything I wanted great storyline, suspense, funny, emotional and the cast !!' Megan Pillay shared. Over on X, Mica wrote: 'We as society don't talk enough about the fact that the season 1 finale of Lost practically invented cliffhangers and paved the way for modern TV shows.' More Trending And noicebandito warned: 'I'm not even exaggerating when I say that watching Lost for the first time this year completely ruined my life because there's literally no other show that can make me feel the way I felt when watching this.' Zach Silberberg added: 'If you've never seen Lost, do yourself a favor and watch the opening of the pilot. After 20 years it's just as intense and brutal as ever.' Lost is available to stream on ITVX. View More » This article was originally published on March 7, 2025. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: EastEnders dominates as British Soap Awards 2025 winners are revealed MORE: TV stars deliver iconic red carpet looks at the British Soap Awards 2025 MORE: The Chase star with surprising new job away from ITV quiz show
Western Telegraph
3 days ago
- Western Telegraph
Pembrokeshire towns named among most popular UK breaks
According to Independent Cottages, Newport and Milford Haven, both in Pembrokeshire, have seen a significant rise in popularity for summer breaks. The holiday provider analysed internal data from 2023 and 2024 to determine which destinations have grown in popularity the most during the summer season. Newport took the top spot, followed by Grassington, Harrogate, both in Yorkshire, Shorwell on the Isle of Wight and Milford Haven. Founded by the Normans in the 12th century, Newport is known for its medieval history and beautiful natural settings. The town's history is evident in its local landmarks, including an ancient church, ruined castle, and stone cottages. The town's creative and community spirit is reflected in its craft shops, art galleries, and seasonal festivals. Popular activities close to the town include hiking, kayaking, and sailing in the nearby Nevern Estuary, or relaxing on Newport Sands, popular for beach activities and watersports. Milford Haven, known for its maritime heritage, is another destination on the Pembrokeshire coast that has caught Brits' attention for the summer season, coming in fifth position in Independent Cottages' rankings. The historic port town's waterfront is one of its most iconic landmarks, with its timeline dating back to the 18th century, where its journey to becoming a key whaling, fishing, and later oil port began. Now, Milford Marine is filled with restaurants, galleries, and shops for visitors seeking an enjoyable outing, and its heritage museum is a landmark showcasing its rich history and notable events. The Pembrokeshire Coast Path allows visitors to enjoy the extensive natural beauty of this corner of the UK, with stunning views and ample coastline to explore within arm's reach. Matthew Fox, CEO of Independent Cottages, said: "While destinations like Ashbourne, the gateway to the Peak District, and Keswick in the Lake District National Park, are popular outdoor locations, under-the-radar spots are on Brits' radars in summertime. "Many of these destinations are within easy reach of, or in, the UK's areas of natural beauty, illustrating how Brits not only want to connect with nature in countryside and coastal locations, but also explore gems that are beyond the most well-known tourist spots."
Metro
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
I'll still defend the 'worst TV finale ever' 15 years later
I completely missed Lost while it aired in real time. I'd only just started high school when it eventually reached the UK in 2005 – despite starting a year earlier. And when it came to a close in 2010, I was lost somewhere down a Simpsons, Family Guy, American Dad rabbit hole. However, despite being entirely ignorant of the show, I still heard the taunts about its supposedly lacklustre finale. The series had apparently piled up mysteries and questions it didn't know how to resolve, its cerebral science-fiction had slowly descended into wishy-washy fantasy guff, and, of course, the big one: It was all a worthless endeavour because the characters were dead the whole time (something the show's creators have consistently refuted). To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video After heeding those warnings for several years, I eventually watched Lost during the pandemic and – as I wept throughout its 100-minute bumper finale – I realised that a lot of people who claimed to have watched Lost, and had been dissing the ending for a decade, clearly hadn't been paying full attention. Fifteen years on, it's time to call the Lost finale what it is: The greatest final episode of any TV show from the 21st century. And possibly of all time. Instantly gripping, Lost followed the survivors of flight Oceanic 815 that crashed on a mysterious island. Initially a sci-fi survival drama, Lost quickly became a plate-spinning, super-ambitious TV megahit. A fantasy-mystery-action-adventure series all in one, with numerous strings attached to its resplendent bow. But throughout its run, above all else, Lost prioritised the characters at the centre of its story. Its fully-formed, beautiful, truly unforgettable characters. No matter how lofty and complicated things got, the incomparable ensemble cast kept everything grounded. Jack (Matthew Fox), the headstrong doctor with daddy issues. Kate (Evangeline Lilly), the restless fugitive. Sawyer (Josh Holloway), the distrusting con man. Hurley (Jorge Garcia), the superstitious lottery winner with an eating disorder. John (Terry O'Quinn), whose working legs were Lost's first true miracle. Charlie (Dominic Monaghan), the washed-up rockstar with a tender heart. Sayid (Naveen Andrews), an ex-torturer with a guilty conscience. Claire (Emilie De Ravin), the innocent 22-year-old mum-to-be. And so, so many others. Its character-centric flashbacks weren't a storytelling gimmick – they were a constant reminder of the broken lives these people had endured before coming to the island, and they repeatedly asked Lost's central question: Can broken people learn to fix themselves? Lost's finale stands above all others because it shoots for something incomprehensibly huge and sticks the landing Despite all the smoke monsters, time flashes, complicated physics, and eerie orientation videos, Lost was a show about the human condition at its heart. It often wondered aloud whether people, both as individuals and as a species, deserve a second chance. We watched as the survivors talked to ghosts and resurrected people, pressed the same button every 108 minutes, blew up a nuke in 1977, and also fixed up a camper van – but the survivors themselves were always the driving force, and their journeys towards personal healing were of utmost importance. Which is why the finale was, and remains, perfect. Season six's parallel flashes – which ostensibly showed what would have happened if Oceanic 815 had never crashed – are revealed to be an afterlife, created by the survivors' souls so they could be reunited in the great beyond. For its very final statement, Lost proudly wore sentimentality and spirituality on its sleeve and bravely argued that not only is there a place after death, but that we make that place ourselves by loving the people we love. These broken characters fixed each other over the course of the show. There was no better character to communicate this than Jack Shephard. A stubborn man of science and scepticism, Jack was afflicted with a need to fix everything – except himself. By the end, he believes in the magic of the universe, basks in the love of the people around him, and knows he's heading somewhere better when he dies. In other words, he fixes himself. As each character 'wakes up' in the afterlife, remembering that they were real and that they had been on the island, the mysteries of the show – and all its apparently unanswered theories – vanish. Pride for the life each character has lived, and belief in the afterlife they're about to experience, are all that matter. Not only because so many fan theories had already been definitively answered several times, but because they weren't the point anyway. Much like life itself, Lost threw a bunch of folks into a predicament, watched on as they tried to overcome some plot hurdles, and then told us that the seemingly little things – like fixing that Dharma van or playing jungle golf – were providing the big story answers all along. Just like in our own lives, the meaning of each passing day on the island would become clear to the characters eventually, so long as they made peace with themselves and enriched the lives of others before the end. That's the difference between plot and story – the plot is the stuff characters do, the story is who they become as a result. Writers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse also suggested with the finale that, whether it's a benevolent god, an unknown entity, or a man-made energy, a greater force connects us to those we love. And it saves this argument for the very end. What other TV show was brave enough to save its big philosophical mission statement for last? What other TV show still had something so valuable to say after almost 100 hours? More Trending And what other show dared to break the fourth wall with its finale, telling us that not only were the characters vitally important to each other's lives, but that they were vitally important to our lives too, as viewers? Lost's finale stands above all others because it shoots for something incomprehensibly huge and sticks the landing. It successfully presents a worthy explanation of the meaning of life, arguing that it's to make peace with your own death. And how do you accept, as Jack's father Christian Shephard (John Terry) says, that 'Everyone dies some time, kiddo'? By righting your wrongs and fixing yourself. That's a philosophy to live by in this life and take into the next one. View More » The finale is proof, too, of the magic of TV and longform storytelling – that, as a medium, TV is capable of producing a soul-bearing treatise on human existence, spirituality, the possibility of there being something beyond our world, and everything that makes us who we are. Do you have a story you'd like to share? Get in touch by emailing Share your views in the comments below. MORE: Those sneering at Kim Kardashian's legal career are simply misogynistic MORE: Clarkson's Farm has lost its charm and it's obvious why MORE: A mum in Gaza told me her children are waiting to die
Daily Mirror
27-04-2025
- Daily Mirror
The little-known UK beach with hidden cove and seals you can spot year-round
Angel Bay, Porth Dyniewaid, is a secret cove just minutes from tourist spot Llandudno, and is quietly becoming one of the UK's top locations for spotting seals in the wild For a stunning weekend getaway with hidden gems and wildlife spotting, Angel Bay in North Wales is the perfect destination. Porth Dyniewaid, known to locals as Angel Bay, is a hidden gem mere steps from the bustling Llandudno, fast becoming one of the UK's prime seal-watching hotspots. chief Matthew Fox commented: "British holidaymakers love a good seaside town and Llandudno has been a classic for generations. But just a short hike around the coast from its pastel promenade and Victorian pier is something truly special, and a real reward for nature lovers." This secreted bay is a prime spot for grey seals and their young during the autumn months. Even though autumn is the season for seal sightings, visitors can enjoy their presence nearly all year round. Direct access to the beach may be non-existent, ensuring these marine creatures are undisturbed by people, but the view from the clifftops into the cove below is still breathtaking. Perched on the craggy cliffs, you get panoramic views across the Irish Sea, and on a clear day, you might see scores of seals playfully swimming or lounging on the rocks basking in the sunshine, reports the Express. Angel Bay remains unspoiled; here, there are no lines, ticket stalls, or souvenir shops – just nature and the occasional fellow hiker on pleasant days. The cove has received rave reviews on Tripadvisor, with visitors praising the scenic walk and breathtaking views from the top. One enchanted visitor penned: "Absolutely beautiful place with unreal views! So peaceful as we went later in the evening to watch the sunset. We spotted quite a few seals on the shore and in the sea". Another shared their delight, saying: "Such a surprise, even though the only reason we visited was to see the seals. "We never imagined so many of them lounging on the beach, taking little dips in the sea, barking and talking amongst themselves." They added: "Could've stayed and watched all day. Beautiful to see them in their natural habitat and the walk to the beach follows an easy path so it was a very pleasant stroll."
Wales Online
27-04-2025
- Wales Online
People love 'absolutely beautiful' North Wales beach where you can spot seals year-round
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 For a splendid weekend getaway complete with stunning wildlife encounters, North Wales has a jewel worth considering. Known to the locals as Angel Bay, Porth Dyniewaid is a lesser-known delight just away from Llandudno's tourist buzz, and it's quickly becoming celebrated for its seal-spotting experiences. Commenting on the area's appeal, Matthew Fox, CEO of said: "British holidaymakers love a good seaside town and Llandudno has been a classic for generations. But just a short hike around the coast from its pastel promenade and Victorian pier is something truly special, and a real reward for nature lovers." The secluded bay is a favoured spot of grey seals, particularly in autumn when they haul out with their pups. Seal enthusiasts can enjoy sightings nearly all year, but autumn offers the best opportunities. As the beach itself is inaccessible, it provides unspoilt views for observers, allowing the seals to thrive without human atop the commanding seaside cliffs presents broad vistas across the Irish Sea, where on a clear day, it's possible to witness myriad seals bobbing in the water or basking on sun-kissed rocks, reports Wales Online. (Image: FatManPhotoUK via Getty Images) The area, untouched by commercialisation, provides tranquillity and unspoilt beauty. On even the sunniest days, while you might encounter other walkers, there's no evidence of the usual tourist trappings like queues, ticket offices or gift shops. Visitors have heaped praise on this hidden gem via Tripadvisor, with accolades for both the stunning trek and the magnificent view that awaits at the summit. One said on Tripadvisor: "Absolutely beautiful place with unreal views! So peaceful as we went later in the evening to watch the sunset. We spotted quite a few seals on the shore and in the sea." Another said: "Such a surprise, even though the only reason we visited was to see the seals. We never imagined so many of them lounging on the beach, taking little dips in the sea, barking and talking amongst themselves. "Could've stayed and watched all day. Beautiful to see them in their natural habitat and the walk to the beach follows an easy path so it was a very pleasant stroll."
