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Scottish Sun
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Rivals series two starts filming as cast share behind the scenes snap of Danny Dyer's return after BAFTA win
round two Rivals series two starts filming as cast share behind the scenes snap of Danny Dyer's return after BAFTA win Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FILMING for Rivals series two has begun - as the cast shared a behind-the-scenes snap of Danny Dyer's return. The likes of David Tennant, Aidan Turner and Emily Atack also appear in the romp-filled series. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Hit show Rivals has begun filming for series two Credit: Instagram 3 Based on Jilly Cooper's novel, Rivals debuted on Disney+ last year Credit: Instagram 3 Danny Dyer returns after his recent BAFTA win Credit: Instagram The smash-hit period drama, based on Jilly Cooper's 1988 novel, launched on Disney+ last year. New snaps show cast members back on set to film the second series, which was confirmed last year. It comes as cast member Danny Dyer recently took home a prestigious BAFTA. The actor, 47, received the gong for his work in Sky Max comedy Mr Bigstuff - marking his first BAFTA win. Meanwhile, the star recently revealed he will strip totally naked in a full-frontal nude scene for the new series of Rivals. The second outing will comprise 12 episodes altogether - marking an increase of four. David Tennant, Aidan Turner, Katherine Parkinson, Alex Hassell and Nafessa Williams are all confirmed to be returning. Also coming back are Emily Atack, Rufus Jones, Oliver Chris, Victoria Smurfit and Luke Pasqualino to name just a few. Following the original book, the first series of Rivals was set in the fictional county of Rutshire in the 80s. It saw long-held grudges bubble to the surface as characters vied for business and each others' affections in the cut-throat world of telly execs. Rivals fans convinced series two announcement video contains HUGE spoiler for next season after cliffhanger ending - did you spot it? Viewers tuned into the show in droves as they raved about the racy action in both the bedroom and boardroom. After the jaw-dropping cliffhanger ending, many viewers eagerly waited to watch more on Disney+. The Sun previously reported how execs commissioned the show for a second outing before series one even debuted. Rivals: The Cast An ensemble of stars make up the huge cast of the hit Disney+ show Rivals. Alex Hassell - Rupert Campbell-Black (A retired Olympian show jumper who is now a Tory MP and sports minister) David Tennant - Lord Baddingham (The managing director of Corinium Television) Aidan Turner - Declan O'Hara (Former BBC journalist who is lured over to Corinium) Victoria Smurfit - Maud O'Hara (Declan's wretched wife and a former actress) Nafessa Williams - Cameron Cook (No-nonsense American TV producer who works for Corinium) Bella Maclean - Agatha 'Taggie' O'Hara (Eldest daughter of Declan and Maud who wants to own her own catering business) Katherine Parkinson - Lizzie Vereker (A romance author and resident of Rutshire) Oliver Chris - James Vereker (TV host at Corinium and Lizzie's self-absorbed husband) Danny Dyer - Freddie Jones (Self-made successful electronics businessman and resident in Rutshire) Lisa McGrillis - Valerie Jones (Freddie's wife who is a notorious social climber) Emily Atack - Sarah Stratton (The second wife of MP Paul Stratton, who wants to become a TV presenter) Rufus Jones - Paul Stratton (British MP going through a mid-life crisis) Claire Rushbrook - Monica, Lady Baddingham (Tony's wife) Luke Pasqualino - Basil 'Bas' Baddingham (Tony's younger and promiscuous half-brother) Gary Lamont - Charles Fairburn (Controller of programmes at Corinium) Author Dame Jilly Cooper said at the time: "Nearly 40 years after my novel Rivals was published, I've adored seeing the world fall in love with my beloved characters - Rutshire's Finest. "And it has been a fairytale come true working with Happy Prince and Disney+ on the first season." She added: "I'm orgasmic with excitement and cannot wait for the return of my superhero Rupert Campbell-Black and the rest of the characters in season two!" Rivals is available to stream on Disney+.
The Irish Sun
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Rivals series two starts filming as cast share behind the scenes snap of Danny Dyer's return after BAFTA win
FILMING for Rivals series two has begun - as the cast shared a behind-the-scenes snap of Danny Dyer's return. The likes of , and a lso appear in the romp-filled series. Advertisement 3 Hit show Rivals has begun filming for series two Credit: Instagram 3 Based on Jilly Cooper's novel, Rivals debuted on Disney+ last year Credit: Instagram 3 Danny Dyer returns after his recent BAFTA win Credit: Instagram The smash-hit period drama, based on Jilly Cooper's 1988 novel, launched on Disney+ last year. New snaps show cast members back on set to film the second series, It comes as cast member Danny Dyer recently The actor, 47, received the gong for his work in Sky Max comedy Mr Bigstuff - marking his first BAFTA win. Advertisement Read more on Rivals Meanwhile, the star recently revealed he The second outing will comprise 12 episodes altogether - marking an increase of four. David Tennant, Aidan Turner, Katherine Parkinson, Alex Hassell and Nafessa Williams are all confirmed to be returning. Also coming back are Emily Atack, Rufus Jones, Oliver Chris, Victoria Smurfit and Advertisement Most read in News TV Following the original book, the first series of It saw long-held grudges bubble to the surface as characters vied for business and each others' affections in the Rivals fans convinced series two announcement video contains HUGE spoiler for next season after cliffhanger ending - did you spot it? Viewers tuned into the show in droves as they raved about the After the jaw-dropping cliffhanger ending, Advertisement The Sun Rivals: The Cast An ensemble of stars make up the huge cast of the hit Disney+ show Rivals. Victoria Smurfit - Maud O'Hara (Declan's wretched wife and a former actress) Danny Dyer - Freddie Jones (Self-made successful electronics businessman and resident in Rutshire) Rufus Jones - Paul Stratton (British MP going through a mid-life crisis) Author Dame Jilly Cooper said at the time: "Nearly 40 years after my novel Rivals was published, I've adored seeing the world fall in love with my beloved characters - Rutshire's Finest. Prince and Disney+ on the first season." She added: "I'm orgasmic with excitement and cannot wait for the return of my superhero Rupert Campbell-Black and the rest of the characters in season two!" Advertisement Rivals is available to stream on Disney+.
Daily Mail
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Danny Dyer's youngest daughter Sunnie, 18, admits her father's struggles with addiction were 'very hard' on her
's youngest daughter has spoken candidly about how witnessing her father's battles with addiction has influenced her life choices and career aspirations. Aspiring actress Sunnie, 18, who recently accompanied her father to the BAFTA TV Awards, has shared insights into her upbringing and future goals. Reflecting on her father's past, Sunnie said that observing his struggles with alcohol and drugs during her childhood was challenging. She told The Sun: 'Seeing my dad struggle at times was very, very hard,' emphasising that these experiences have made her more aware of her own limits regarding alcohol consumption. She added: 'Now if he was struggling we could have a chat, but when I was younger I couldn't have understood. 'I was very protected. I didn't understand at home but then I would go to primary school and people would talk about it and I wouldn't really have a clue. It's very sad.' Despite the difficulties, Sunnie describes her father as her 'best friend' and a significant influence on her career path. She has already studied performing arts at the Sylvia Young Theatre School - which boasts Dua Lipa, Amy Whinehouse and Billie Pier as part of its alumni - and aspires to one day win a BAFTA - something her famous dad picked up this year, for Best Male Performance in a Comedy for his role in 'Mr Bigstuff.' The rising star, who boasts 104,000 followers on Instagram and is under Grail Talent management, has been attending high-profile events in recent months as she looks set to follow her famous family's footsteps. In a bit to kickstart her career in the world of showbiz alongside her A-list father and reality star sister Danny who won Love Island in 2018, Sunnie has been attending many red carpets in recent months. To celebrate the release of Marching Powder, Sunnie joined her sister Danny and her footballer fiancé Jarrod Bowen at the film premiere in March. That same month, Sunnie slipped into a gorgeous strapless black gown as she posed arm in arm with her father and sister at The 2025 BRIT Awards. She also appeared at the special gala screening party for Danny's Rivals and most recently supported her dad at the BAFTAs. As well as her many red carpet appearances recently, Sunnie has dipped her toes into the world of influencing. The rising star often shares videos trying on Dress2Party's prom dresses on her Instagram. Last year, she was being eyed up by PrettyLittleThing as she hopes to utilise her social media following and pursue partnership deals. Not only that be she has already appeared alongside her dad in a music video for Kate Nash's 'Wasteman,' showcasing her early foray into acting. Her A-list father, 47, is renowned for his roles in EastEnders, The Business, Rivals and most recently Marching Powder. Sunnie admits that while she admires her father's work, she avoids watching his sex scenes, preferring to focus on his performances' in other aspects. The admission comes after she celebrated her 18th birthday with a boozy 80s themed party alongside her famous family in April. Sunni channeled Kelly LeBrock's character Lisa in Weird Science, sporting her iconic pink and black eighties ensemble. She captioned her post: '80s Partayyy Thank you everyone who came love you all smm ur the best' Danny threw his youngest a huge 80s-themed bash, featuring a three-tier ruffled pink cake with makeup and a vape decorated on top. The former soap star shares three children with his wife Joanne Mas, Love Island winner Dani, Sunnie and Arty, 11.
Scottish Sun
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
It was hard seeing Dad struggle – I won't make the same mistakes he did, says Danny Dyer's youngest daughter Sunnie, 18
DANNY DYER'S younger daughter Sunnie says seeing her dad's struggle with booze, drugs and rehab when she was a child keeps her grounded. Now the talented 18-year-old budding actress views him as her 'best friend' and says one day she would love to follow in his footsteps and win a Bafta TV award, just like he did on Sunday. Advertisement 5 Sunnie Dyer, left, with dad Danny and sister Dani at the Baftas last week Credit: Splash 5 Sunnie says seeing her dad's struggle with booze, drugs and rehab when she was a child keeps her grounded Credit: Instagram In her first newspaper interview, Sunnie opened up about how her working-class father has taught her how to deal with rejection in the industry. She adds that she loves his Disney+ hit Rivals, but refuses to watch his sex scenes. Sunnie said: 'Dad's life lesson has been my life lesson. Seeing my dad struggle at times was very, very hard. 'Dad's past has made me more aware about when to stop drinking and that there is a limit. Advertisement 'Now if he was struggling we could have a chat, but when I was younger I couldn't have understood. 'I was very protected. I didn't understand at home but then I would go to primary school and people would talk about it and I wouldn't really have a clue. 'It's very sad. My dad is my best friend.' Fun experience Sunnie trained at the famous Sylvia Young Theatre School, attended by Billie Piper and Keeley Hawes, and now has an agent as she sets out on her own career path in the industry. Advertisement Last weekend she accompanied Danny on the red carpet at the Bafta bash, where he won best comedy performance for his role in Sky Max series Mr Bigstuff. She said afterwards: 'Like my dad I want to win a Bafta — and then an Oscar. Danny Dyer wins his first TV BAFTA as he shares emotional acceptance speech 'Marisa Abela won an award and said she used to watch her mum in the National Youth Theatre, and Dad said to me, 'That's going to be you up there one day'. 'And I was like, 'I'll be thanking you, Dad — and Mum, of course'. Advertisement 'I'm at college studying performing arts and this is the world I want to enter, so it's cool that I get to go to these events at a young age and know what the route is. 'I've wanted to be an actress ever since I could talk. Dad came into my college and did a workshop with us. 'He helped us run the lines, which was such a fun experience. I loved that — Dad teaching all my peers, him giving us feedback on what we should improve on. That was a nice moment.' And she added: 'I like serious roles. I also write poems and short stories.' Advertisement Mentored by Harold Pinter Danny was mentored by Harold Pinter and appeared in many of his plays before the playwright's death in 2008. Sunnie was delighted to be in a recent production of Pinter's 1959 play The Dumb Waiter, originally written for two male actors. She said: 'It was really fun to do. It's something I would probably never be able to do in the real world because it's two hitmen. He was proud of me. 'Any time I've got a rejection he says, 'Sun, this is the game you are in. You take the rejection and then you use it in your next role. Advertisement ''You concentrate more. You put ten per cent more in every time'. 'He tells me to ride the storm every time. 5 Danny with his Bafta award Credit: Alamy 'I'm very dark. Role-wise I'll do anything, especially horror or true crime — that would be good. But then I also love romantic comedies.' Advertisement Sunnie is close to her lookalike elder sister Dani, 28, who won Love Island in 2018, and younger brother Arty, ten. They live in a sprawling Essex home with mum Jo, which is a world away from Danny's own East End upbringing, as well as his years playing Mick Carter in EastEnders. Sunnie said: 'I am very privileged to live the life I live. 'We do live in the middle of nowhere, where there are no buses for me to even get on. Advertisement 'I have been on a bus a few times in my life. I have never been approached by EastEnders and I don't want to do reality shows – I wasn't made for Love Island. Dani bigs it up to me but it's not something I would ever do 'Mum is more strict than Dad with the rules. You always need bad cop and good cop. 'I get pocket money every month from Mum and Dad. I do alright. I'm very lucky. 'But Mum halves my money and puts it in my savings. Advertisement 'I've got a job at home — I do the dishwasher and clean the sides in the kitchen. I get treated for doing that. 'I do get curfews, too — it just depends on where I am. 'Every Friday I stay in and have my Chinese takeaway. People ask me if I want to go out on a Friday and I say, 'Nope'. 'I have never been approached by EastEnders and I don't want to do reality shows — I wasn't made for Love Island, I haven't got the confidence for it. Advertisement 'Dani bigs it up to me, but it's not something I would ever do.' 'It's how we bonded' Cockney Danny swore several times during his Bafta acceptance speech on Sunday, but Sunnie is far cleaner with her language. She said: 'I don't have a potty mouth, I take pride in my words. I only swear if it's necessary. 'I don't swear at Dad. There is a level of respect and if I swear at him of course I get told off.' She added: 'I'm allowed a drink. It's always been normal to have a drink with dinner in our house. Advertisement 'I'm not a big drinker anyway. People offer me one and I'm like, 'Nah'. 'I notice with my friends that the ones with the strictest parents are the most lethal on a night out. 'I can have a drink whenever but I know my limit. I don't take the mick with it. I just don't like the way it makes me feel.' Sunnie was so enchanted with her dad in the Eighties-set drama Rivals that she organised a specially themed birthday party. Advertisement She said: 'I absolutely loved it, although I didn't watch the sex scenes with Dad in. I wish I had a boyfriend. That is what I want in life, just to be in love. I find it very difficult to find one, because I have to manage if they really actually want me and the life that I have, or they just want to be with me for the sake of it 'I had an Eighties birthday party and I was shocked that my friends didn't know about the Eighties. 'I was so excited. It's something I've dreamed of my whole life — a night in the Eighties. I grew up on Eighties films from when I was three or four. 'Dad has always shown me films. It's been how we bonded — Lost Boys, Weird Science, Stand By Me.' Advertisement One thing missing in Sunnie's life is a boyfriend — but she knows Danny would be strict. She said: 'I wish I had a boyfriend. That is what I want in life, just to be in love. I find it very difficult to find one, because I have to manage if they really actually want me and the life that I have, or they just want to be with me for the sake of it. 'So I've pushed boys away because of that. 'I'd love to meet a Spanish boy. I've never really brought a boy home. Advertisement 'Dad would have authority and shake the guy's hand firmly!' SEQUEL TO 'DYER' FILM DANNY has revealed he is making a sequel to his hit movie Marching Powder. And he promised that the flick, called Stoned Island – a play on the clothing brand Stone Island, favoured by football fans – will be less violent than the original dark comedy. He said: 'The movie had awful reviews, but people voted with their feet. We are making a sequel now called Stoned Island. 'I am proud of it but it was hard work. I thought we had too much violence. I don't think you need it. That's where it dipped for me.' Speaking at a Paul Strank Charitable Trust event for disadvantaged families, where he donated thousands of pounds, Danny added: 'I have got stories to tell as there are so many characters I have been brought up with. It goes, 'F*** the elite'.' SWEARY? IT'S JUST DANNY'S NERVES DANNY'S wife Jo says the East End actor is a 'softie' at heart, despite his sweary, lairy image. The mother to his three kids reveals he cleans up after the dog and they regularly enjoy date nights. 5 Danny's wife Jo says the East End actor is a 'softie' at heart, despite his sweary, lairy image Credit: Rex Features Advertisement 5 Sunnie with the family pet Credit: Instagram The couple are childhood sweethearts who met aged 14 and finally wed nine years ago. Jo says: 'I think Danny's swearing is part of a character that he uses to hide from his real self. 'I say that to him all the time. He is a softie. I've noticed he swears a lot in interviews when he is nervous or he doesn't know what to say.' Advertisement Jo shuns red carpets and awards ceremonies and says: 'I was at the rugby when the Baftas was on. I forgot all about it. I didn't fancy going. I don't want to be that public person. I know when I go out, people go, 'Oh, that's Danny Dyer's wife'.' Jo stood by Danny during his wild past and rehab stints and has seen him come out on the other side. Now life is calmer and she says: 'Danny's past has done wonders for my kids. My girls won't be ruining their lives on drugs. 'We have date nights and if we have a family dinner the wine is out. Advertisement 'We will have a nice bottle of champagne or sangria.' Jo keeps Danny in check by encouraging him to chip in with household chores and pick up after their dog Deborah, a French bulldog. She says: 'He does the dishes and looks after the dog – I don't have time for the dog at home. 'For five years I told Danny, 'You're not having a dog, you're not here'. Advertisement 'He begged and begged and then we went into Covid. 'He brought this dog home and I said, 'You've got to take her to work with you'. 'So he took it to EastEnders and then she went to doggy day care for about a year, and soon he was getting the hump. 'Every argument me and Danny have is over the dog. Bulldogs stink. They are like pigs. Advertisement 'So I will wake him up. If he's done a night shoot and has come in at 5am I don't care. 'I'll go, 'The dog's p**sed on the carpet – up you get'. And I will see the hatred in his eyes!'
Metro
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Survivors of strangulation are being let down when they turn on their TVs
The first time I saw someone being strangled on TV was in EastEnders. I was 16 in 2005, when gangster Johnny Allen (Billy Murray) held Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) against the wall by her throat, yelling threats into her face before she revealed she was pregnant. The scene did not really stick out to me back then, nor did I find it shocking or moving. But therein lies the problem. To me, it seemed like Sharon walked away with no shock afterwards, confusion, trauma, or flashbacks. It was something that just happened – a small piece in a bigger storyline. Two decades later, the same thing happened when Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters) strangled Sharon until Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) stopped him before it was too late. But the thing is, strangulation is rarely broken down and seen for what it actually is. I'm the Communications Manager of the Institute for Addressing Strangulation (IFAS) and I want you to really picture it. The person you trust most in the world has their hands around your throat, restricting your breathing and is looking directly into your eyes as they do this. Fear is running through you, and you believe with every fibre of your being that you will die. These are your last moments. Only they are not. You survive. But this moment is lodged into your memory forever. This is what it means to be a victim-survivor of strangulation. So why can't popular culture reflect this accurately? The best we can seem to muster is that it's a harmless sexual act, which is not only alarmingly inaccurate but also minimises the health risks. Films such as Lady Chatterley's Lover, Obsession, and 365 Days all feature strangulation as a normal part of sexual experiences. But watching these scenes, you would never know how easily the act of strangulation can cause harm. Then there's strangulation as a purely violent act, as seen in the TV series, Mr Bigstuff, where Danny Dyer's character is strangling someone using a hammer handle. But what sits between these extremes is much more complex, widespread, and dangerous. Strangulation often occurs as part of domestic abuse or sexual violence, often perpetrated by someone you know or maybe even love and trust. It is the ultimate control you can exert on another human being. By applying pressure to the neck – a vulnerable area – and restricting someone's breath, you are showing you have final say over whether they live or die. That's why I want to see more scenes in popular culture of strangulation that take it seriously in domestic abuse contexts. Because the stats are truly sobering. Research has shown that a person can lose consciousness in around seven to 10 seconds of being strangled, damaging blood vessels in the neck, leading to blood clots forming, which may result in a stroke. In fact, evidence suggests it's the second most common cause of stroke in young women. IFAS analysed data from Domestic Homicide Reviews, which showed that prior controlling behaviours were present in two third of cases where the victim was fatally strangled. Over half of those who were fatally strangled had experienced non-fatal strangulation prior to their death. On top of that, of the 2,000 women aged 14 years and above who were killed in the UK since 2014, strangulation was used in 550 killings; 372 of those women killed were strangled by an intimate partner. One in 4 women will experience domestic abuse at some point in their lives ONS research revealed that, in 2023, the police recorded a domestic abuse offence approximately every 40 seconds Yet Crime Survey for England & Wales data for the year ending March 2023 found only 18.9% of women who experienced partner abuse in the last 12 months reported the abuse to the police According to Refuge, 84% of victims in domestic abuse cases are female, with 93% of defendants being male Safe Lives reports that disabled women are twice as likely to experience domestic abuse as non-disabled women, and typically experience domestic abuse for a longer period of time before accessing support Refuge has also found that, on average, it takes seven attempts before a woman is able to leave for good. Shockingly, there were a total of 23,817 offences of strangulation and suffocation recorded in England and Wales in the first year of strangulation and suffocation becoming a stand-alone offence. Given how widespread strangulation is, media reporting on these cases is seriously lacking. To tackle this, organisations like End Violence Against Women (EVAW) – a UK-based organisation that campaigns to end all forms of violence against women – offers guidelines on how to report on this subject matter, which emphasise the importance of prioritising the voice of the victim or survivor. Their voices can help educate the public about the risks around strangulation and provide much needed context to the one-dimensional strangulation scenes we are often exposed to in film and TV. Overall, British soaps have done well to increase understanding of violence against women and girls. This is especially so around coercive control, like during Mo and Trevor's domestic abuse storyline in 2001. Through physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, Trevor terrorised Mo. This was in the form of coercive control by not letting her see family and friends, rape, and violent acts of aggression like pulling her hair or making her eat Christmas dinner off the floor. For British audiences at the time, it helped people to recognise signs of abuse in their own relationship and access support. In fact, one domestic abuse organisation stated that it was 'ground-breaking' and the most significant TV portrayal of violence in the home in 30 years. Since then, domestic abuse has thankfully been covered much more widely in TV and film, like coercive control in the film Alice, Darling, honour-based violence in ITV's Honour, and stalking in Netflix's Baby Reindeer. But more needs to be done to ensure strangulation is depicted realistically. Watching scenes play out on the big screen, I wonder how many of these producers, directors, or even actors have actually spoken to anyone who has experienced strangulation. More Trending The irony is that many of the scenes of late showing strangulation would likely have required intimacy coordinators on sets – and rightly so – to protect the actors' wellbeing through creating a safe, consensual, and respectful environment. But what about the audience watching strangulation scenes? Don't we need to be protected from misinformation, misrepresentation, and minimisation of what strangulation actually is and the harm it causes? TV and film have the power to help raise awareness of the risks around strangulation and move conversations forward. View More » But this starts with speaking to those who have lived experience. Only through these dialogues can we create complex, nuanced, and moving depictions of strangulation. Do you have a story you'd like to share? Get in touch by emailing Share your views in the comments below. 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