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Metro
13 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
British ITV drama 'that made TV history' storms Netflix top 10 chart
Netflix viewers have rushed to watch a legal drama from the man who created The Crown. First hitting screens in 2002, The Jury was the first TV show to ever be allowed to film inside the historic Old Bailey courthouse. Before he was busy delving into the private lives of the Royal Family, Peter Morgan penned this drama, which fans have called a 'compelling must-see'. The first season followed the killing of a teenage boy, who was stabbed 28 times on his way to school one morning. After one of his classmates is charged with murder, a jury must decide his guilt. 'The trial, which is engulfed in protests and media speculation, brings together 12 jurors who find themselves having to make a decision that the entire country is waiting for,' it was teased of the series. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. The jurors tasked with making a ruling included Charles, a young man who has left the seminary to search for his lost love; Elsie, an old lonely woman who is dying; Johnny, a recovering alcoholic; Jeremy, a once-wealthy family man who lost all his money when conned by a friend in a bad investment and Marcia, a single mother who is forced to let her mother back into her life during the trial. The actors who played jury members included Gerard Butler, Helen McCrory, Stuart Bunce, Nicholas Farell and Tim Healy. Over a decade later – in 2011 – it was followed by a second season. This week both were added onto Netflix, with the show now one of the most watched shows in the UK, currently sitting on number 7 on the charts. In 2010 the second season of The Jury was announced, with ITV describing the show as a 'character-based series which focuses on the everyday people who find themselves at the centre of one of the most controversial criminal re-trials of their time'. Standing alone from the events of the first season, the second follows the retrial of Alan Lane, who was convicted five years earlier of the murder of three women whom he'd met through an Internet dating site. The jurors include Paul Brierly, a single man looking after his mother; Katherine Bulmore, a teacher who has had an affair with a 17-year-old pupil; Tahir Takana, a Sudanese immigrant waiting to get a visa to join his brother in the US and Rashid, a quiet young man with Asperger's Syndrome. The cast included Julie Walters, Sarah Alexander, Roger Allen, Danny Babington, Lisa Dillon and Jo Hartley. Sharing their thoughts on the show online, viewers called it 'thought-provoking', 'compelling' and the 'perfect binge watch'. Speaking in 2011 Peter, who had gone on to work on movies including The Queen, Frost/ Nixon and The Other Boleyn Girl, spoke about how another season came to fruition after a decade. More Trending 'I had fun doing the original one and enjoyed it and missed it. I suddenly thought, 'I'd like to do that again'. There'd been silence from ITV so I assumed they didn't want me to do another one, and I think maybe they thought because I was writing films I wouldn't want to do one,' he said. 'So, there was this misunderstanding. 'But I said, 'Fancy another one? Because I'd really love to write one'. And they said, 'Sure'.' View More » The Jury is streaming on Netflix. 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: Neil Gaiman allegations explained as The Sandman season 2 part 2 launches on Netflix MORE: ITV star reveals gruesome broken bone was kept secret on shark series MORE: 9 deliciously bleak films and where to stream them after 'soul-crushing' new horror
Metro
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Emmerdale confirms return storyline for Dylan – and there's a shock
April Windsor's (Amelia Flanagan) pal she met on the streets is back in Emmerdale. Dylan (Fred Kettle) was the street kid who saved April – along with friend Becca, he got April shelter, food and clothing, and remained by her side throughout her homelessness and pregnancy ordeal. April was ultimately found by her grateful father Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock) and brought back to normal life in the village, but she struggled to readjust. Dylan then showed up and April was over the moon that finally she had someone nearby who knew what she'd been through. But while April showed her friend compassion, Marlon did not. Marlon was desperate to get rid of the teenager he saw as a negative influence on his daughter and ultimately planted drugs on him which prompted Dylan to relapse and get carted off to hospital. This nearly broke April and Marlon, with a guilty Marlon paying for Dylan to go to rehab. But Dylan is back, by popular demand, and he has a dark return story. For a lad who seemed to be turning things around, he's fallen in with drug dealer Ray (Joe Absolom) who hires him to do over Moira's (Natalie J Robb) barn to check that there is no more weed to sell. More Trending But he's caught mid job by Kyle, who grabs a pitchfork and stabs Dylan in the leg. Dylan gets away, but the wound is bad. 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! Meanwhile, April's having a hard time and Marlon tells her he's putting a stop to her apprenticeship. She begs her dad to reconsider, and he finally relents. Later, April spots something in the bushes and when she leaves flowers on Donna's grave, she knows Dylan is nearby. She calls him to come out and the pair have a lovely little reunion. But Dylan's leg is looking infected. View More » And it's not just his leg giving him trouble – as the pair catch up, they are rudely interrupted by the appearance of Ray. How will April react when she learns Dylan's dirty secret? MORE: All 24 Emmerdale pictures for next week confirm character returns and violence MORE: Popular Emmerdale star addresses long-awaited return – and it's soon
Indian Express
2 hours ago
- Indian Express
Coaches defaced, Kolkata Metro launches manhunt
After a series of incidents in which Metro properties were defaced in Kolkata, the authorities on Wednesday warned of serious legal actions. On Wednesday, a video of CCTV footage went viral in which a man, clad in a blue t-shirt and jeans, is seen defacing the closed doors of a compartment of a running Metro train. Recently, the doors of a Metro coach was defaced with black spray paint. 'As the pride of Kolkata, the Metro's image has been tarnished by this act, deeply hurting the sentiments of its users and admirers,' the Metro said in an official statement. 'We urge everyone to refrain from such damaging activities within Metro premises. With extensive CCTV surveillance installed in both rakes and stations, identifying offenders is straightforward, and legal action will be swiftly taken against anyone caught engaging in such misdeeds,' it added. Meanwhile, Kolkata Police sources said the Metro Railway authorities have approached the force to help them identify the offender. Sweety Kumari reports from West Bengal for The Indian Express. She is a journalist with over a decade of experience in the media industry. Covers Crime, Defence, Health , Politics etc and writes on trending topics. With a keen eye for investigative and human-interest stories. She has honed her craft across diverse beats including aviation, health, incidents etc. Sweety delivers impactful journalism that informs and engages audiences. Sweety Kumari is a graduate of Calcutta University with an Honors degree in Journalism from Jaipuria College and a PG in Mass Communication from Jadavpur University. Originally from Bihar, she is brought up in Kolkata and completed her education from Kendriya Vidyalaya SaltLake. Multilingual, Sweety is fluent in English, Hindi, Bengali, and Maithili. She started her career as an Entertainment and lifestyle journalist with a newsportal in Kolkata. She is working with The Indian Express for 8 years now. ... Read More
eNCA
3 hours ago
- Health
- eNCA
Residents of Hammanskraal demand answers
TSHWANE - The water woes continue for residents of Hammanskraal in the capital Tshwane. After years of failed projects and a cholera outbreak in 2023 that left 30 people dead, a major water project has been underway to restore access to clean drinking water. The Hammanskraal Water Project entered phase 2 at the end of July when the Department of Water and Sanitation handed over the newly upgraded Klipdrift water treatment works to the Metro. But three weeks later, all the players are apolologising for the hardship and inconvenience to residents who are still receiving nothing.
Metro
3 hours ago
- Business
- Metro
Iconic cafe serving the 'best full English breakfast' in London has been saved
London's most famous greasy spoon which has starred in film and TV has reopened to hungry visitors. The Regency Cafe in Westminster claimed to sell the 'best English breakfast in London' after opening in 1946. Fans of the cheap fry ups and old school service feared the caff would be gone forever after it closed in December 2024 when its owners put the business up for sale. But after just two days of viewings, the Regency Cafe was snapped up by new owners Fevzi and Zafer Gungor. Christie & Co confirmed to Metro that the sale was completed on Tuesday, with the kitchen serving customers again the same day. The new bosses, who own dozens of eateries in the capital, want to add a new flavour to the famous venue, by introducing a line of merchandise and expanding overseas. Fevzi Gungor said: 'I'm honoured to take over such a historic and much-loved institution. As someone born in Turkey and raised in White City, West London, my journey started humbly – delivering newspapers at 13 before school – and I've never looked back. 'My aim isn't to change what people already love about Regency Café, but to enhance it – extending opening hours, refreshing equipment, strengthening our social media presence, and introducing merchandise that captures the spirit of this iconic spot. 'We're also exploring partnerships with major British brands for co-branded sauces, beans, and more. 'We may look at expanding the kitchen to cater for Halal dining, reflecting the diverse communities and tourists we serve, including many from the Arab Peninsula. 'In time, I'd love to see the Regency name in key global cities – Amsterdam, Berlin, Istanbul, Dubai – but our immediate focus is on Regency Street.' Regency Cafe has played a starring role in a string of TV shows and films set in London. More Trending It has featured in the crime thriller Layer Cake (2004), which starred Daniel Craig before he was cast as James Bond. The famous fry ups also made an appearance in Oscar nominated films Pride (2014), which followed the efforts of London LGBTQ+'s community to support striking miners in the 1980s, and Elton John biopic Rocketman (2019), The business was sold to the pair at an undisclosed price, but it was originally listed for £170,000 through Christie & Co. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Man, in 50s, found dead in London street sparks police raid MORE: E-scooters may need licence plates after high-profile crashes MORE: Ex-police officer beaten up by 'six guys on mopeds' over £2,000 bike
