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Yahoo
7 days ago
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Bolton School lands itself a new TV role-this time for a new coffee chain commercial
Cool beans! Bolton School has another starring role on TV - this time in the new Costa Coffee advert. The beautiful facade of the building and the interior of the historic school is used to depict a university in the commercial for the popular coffee chain. It is the latest role for the Chorley New Road school, which has been a go to location for production teams in recent years, and featured on some of the biggest TV dramas. In the new advertisement entitled 'Made with Heart", filming takes place outside and inside of the school, one of the best in the country. The minute long video follows the journey of a young girl, who is beginning life at university and finds solace and friendship in a Costa Coffee shop. A spokesperson for Bolton School said: 'We know that filming in iconic Bolton locations is great for the town in terms of civic pride and the local economy and we are pleased that the beautiful buildings at our school, both old and new, are attractive to a wide range of film makers. (Image: Bolton School) Filming at Bolton School READ MORE: 'So many alumni have noticed their school on the advert - it is great to see their comments.' This is not the first time the school has hit the silver screen. Bolton School is a popular filming location in Bolton, frequently used as a backdrop for various television dramas and films. The money earned from filming is used to support the school's bursary scheme, enabling bright students from all backgrounds to attend. Currently one in five students are on the bursary fund scheme but the school would like this to be one in three. In recent years, the school has provided the backdrop for Netflix's hit TV series, Fool Me Once, BBC's teenage detective drama, Get Even and BBC one drama starring Michelle Keegan, Our Girl. Elsewhere in Bolton, Le Mans Crescent is famous for Peaky Blinders, Alma's Not Normal, It's A Sin, Ridley and Nolly, which featured Hollywood star Helena Bonham Carter. And Bolton Town Hall became a winter backdrop for A Gentleman in Moscow with A-lister Ewan McGregor coming to town.
Scottish Sun
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Brassic's sexiest moments EVER from Michelle Keegans' portaloo romp to orgasm scene as star says goodbye to character
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BRASSIC is coming to an end after the upcoming seventh and final series has ended. The Sky show has been Michelle Keegan's longest piece of TV work since she spent six years as Coronation Street's Tina McIntyre, and she has had some steamy scenes throughout her time portraying former wild child Erin Croft. 8 Brassic is soon coming to an end Credit: Sky UK Limited In an emotional Instagram about filming ending, Michelle wrote: "Goodbye finally the Brassic journey has come to an end (feels so strange saying that) and what an unbelievable 7 years it's been. I feel so privileged to have been a small part of such a mighty show. "From the moment I read the 1st script I knew this job was going to be special & it definitely was. "Thank you to everyone who worked on the show over the years for the laughs, friendship and more importantly the memories… What a magical 7 years we had." To celebrate Brassic's six years and gear up for the seventh and final series later this year, we've looked back at some of the hit show's steamiest moments - from orgasms and Portaloo romps to naked saunas and full frontals. ERIN'S ORGASM 8 Michelle Keegan kicked off her Brassic role as Erin Croft with a steamy sex scene with her on-screen boyfriend The show got off to an incredibly steamy start in 2019, when Michelle's character Erin was introduced just moments after she climaxed while getting jiggy with her boyfriend Dylan (Damien Molony). When Dylan complained he hadn't finished, Erin replied: 'You can finish on my t**s.' Michelle later admitted she banned her family from watching the topless and saucy scene, in which she moved back and forth on top of Damien. She previously told Radio Times magazine: 'That first episode, I didn't let my family watch until 15 minutes in, and we all know why!' PORTALOO ROMP 8 A glamorous portaloo proved the setting for another steamy season one romp If episode one was a taste of things to come, Brassic aired another raunchy romp just two episodes later. Michelle's family, and in particular her husband Mark Wright, may have made a cup of tea in episode three, when Erin and Dylan engaged in a frisky sex session in the glamourous surroundings of a portable toilet. At one point during the energetic encounter, Damien even put his hand over Michelle's mouth as Erin and Dylan's passion raged. The former Our Girl star later admitted she and Damien shot the steamy scene just minutes after meeting. She said: 'I literally just met Damo and then we had a sex scene in the Portaloo. 'It was literally like, 'Hi, nice to meet you,' then we're told, 'Right guys, will you go in the Portaloo?' It was a confined space but it sort of worked for this scene." KEEGAN'S CATSUIT 8 Michelle wowed in a figure-hugging catsuit as Erin took on the role of a magician's assistant in season two Credit: Sky UK Limited In series two, Erin became a magician's assistant as part of a con she and her wayward gang - Vinnie (Joseph Gilgun), Tommo (Ryan Sampson), JJ (Parth Thakerar), Ash (Aaron Heffernan), Cardi (Tom Hanson), and Dylan - were hoping to pull off. For the swindle, Michelle's character had to enter a magician's cage while dressed in an electric skin-tight Lycra catsuit. Meow. PLUNGING SILK DRESS 8 Michelle's character Erin wowed in a plunging red silk dress in season four Credit: ©Sky UK Limited. In the sixth episode of series four, Erin dressed to impress once again for another con when the gang headed to a murder mystery night. First look at Michelle Keegan as she chugs a beer on Brassic ahead of Sky drama's return to screens Michelle wore a plunging red satin dress, paired with classic red lipstick and her brunette locks styled into a classic hairdo, for the Cluedo-themed episode, in which the group tried to steal vintage wine from a posh stately home. FULL FRONTAL 8 Season three saw a full-frontal nude scene on a farm But it's not just Erin who has provided some of the show's steamiest moments. Show creator Joe Gilgun and his pals Ryan, Parth, Aaron, Damien bared all in season three - using just their clasped hands to cover their unmentionables. In the opening episode of the series, which guest starred King Gary's Laura Checkley, the gang came up with a ball-busting plan to steal pricey bull semen - but, as usual, things didn't go to plan. Joe admitted afterwards the lads only decided to strip off on the day of filming. He told Chortle: 'We actually decided to do that on the day, it just felt funnier! I was like, 'Look. We all hate our bodies, it wouldn't be the same if you didn't, right?' 'Well, apart from Damien who's f*ing ripped! He's a beautiful man!" NAKED CULT 8 Gideon, left, joined a naked cult in season four A couple of the Brassic lads were at it again in series six's fourth episode, when their good friend Gideon (Ed Gaughan) joined a naked cult. Concerned about their pal potentially being exploited by the naturists, the group investigated, only for Aaron Heffernan's character Ash to get into far too deep. NUDE SAUNAS 8 The gang frequently meet starkers in a sauna Throughout the first six series, the gang have had a long-suffering relationship with local gangster Davey MacDonagh (Neil Ashton), who has a penchant for meeting them in saunas - and everyone has to be naked. This often puts Vinnie, Dylan and Tommo in a tricky spot. In series four, a naked Davey and his brother Barry MacDonagh, who is played by former Coronation Street and Hollyoaks actor Greg Wood, meet nude Vinnie and Tommo as they discuss how to maximise their drugs business. Davey tells the unclothed pair: 'Why fight when we can join forces and prosper … towels off!'
The Irish Sun
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Brassic's sexiest moments EVER from Michelle Keegans' portaloo romp to orgasm scene as star says goodbye to character
BRASSIC is coming to an end after the upcoming seventh and final series has ended. The Sky show has been Michelle Keegan's longest piece of TV work since she spent six years as Coronation Street's Tina McIntyre, and she has had some steamy scenes throughout her time portraying former 8 Brassic is soon coming to an end Credit: Sky UK Limited In an emotional Instagram about filming ending, Michelle wrote: "Goodbye finally the Brassic journey has come to an end (feels so strange saying that) and what an unbelievable 7 years it's been. I feel so privileged to have been a small part of such a mighty show. "From the moment I read the 1st script I knew this job was going to be special & it definitely was. "Thank you to everyone who worked on the show over the years for the laughs, friendship and more importantly the memories… What a magical 7 years we had." To celebrate Brassic's six years and gear up for READ MORE BRASSIC ERIN'S ORGASM 8 Michelle Keegan kicked off her Brassic role as Erin Croft with a steamy sex scene with her on-screen boyfriend The show got off to an incredibly steamy start in 2019, when Michelle's character Erin was introduced just moments after she climaxed while getting jiggy with her boyfriend Dylan (Damien Molony). When Dylan complained he hadn't finished, Erin replied: 'You can finish on my t**s.' Michelle later admitted She previously told Radio Times magazine: 'That first episode, I didn't let my family watch until 15 minutes in, and we all know why!' PORTALOO ROMP 8 A glamorous portaloo proved the setting for another steamy season one romp If episode one was a taste of things to come, Brassic aired another raunchy romp just two episodes later. Michelle's family, and in particular her husband Mark Wright, may have made a cup of tea in episode three, when Erin and Dylan engaged in a frisky sex session in the glamourous Most read in Drama At one point during the energetic encounter, Damien even put his hand over Michelle's mouth as Erin and Dylan's passion raged. The former Our Girl star later admitted she and Damien shot the steamy scene just minutes after meeting. She said: 'I literally just met Damo and then we had a sex scene in the Portaloo. 'It was literally like, 'Hi, nice to meet you,' then we're told, 'Right guys, will you go in the Portaloo?' It was a confined space but it sort of worked for this scene." KEEGAN'S CATSUIT 8 Michelle wowed in a figure-hugging catsuit as Erin took on the role of a magician's assistant in season two Credit: Sky UK Limited In series two, Michelle's character had to enter a magician's cage while dressed in an electric skin-tight Lycra catsuit. Meow. PLUNGING SILK DRESS 8 Michelle's character Erin wowed in a plunging red silk dress in season four Credit: ©Sky UK Limited. In the sixth episode of series four, Erin dressed to impress once again for another con when the gang headed to a murder mystery night. First look at Michelle Keegan as she chugs a beer on Brassic ahead of Sky drama's return to screens Michelle FULL FRONTAL 8 Season three saw a full-frontal nude scene on a farm But it's not just Erin who has provided some of the show's steamiest moments. Show creator Joe Gilgun and his pals Ryan, Parth, Aaron, Damien In the opening episode of the series, which guest starred King Gary's Laura Checkley, the gang came up with a ball-busting plan to steal pricey bull semen - but, as usual, things didn't go to plan. Joe admitted afterwards the lads only decided to strip off on the day of filming. He told Chortle: 'We actually decided to do that on the day, it just felt funnier! I was like, 'Look. We all hate our bodies, it wouldn't be the same if you didn't, right?' 'Well, apart from Damien who's f*ing ripped! He's a beautiful man!" NAKED CULT 8 Gideon, left, joined a naked cult in season four A couple of the Brassic lads were at it again in series six's fourth episode, when their good friend Gideon (Ed Gaughan) joined a naked cult. Concerned about their pal potentially being exploited by the naturists, the group investigated, only for Aaron Heffernan's character Ash to get into far too deep. NUDE SAUNAS 8 The gang frequently meet starkers in a sauna Throughout the first six series, the gang have had a long-suffering relationship with local gangster Davey MacDonagh (Neil Ashton), who has a penchant for meeting them in saunas - and everyone has to be naked. This often puts Vinnie, Dylan and Tommo in a tricky spot. In series four, a naked Davey and his brother Barry MacDonagh, who is played by former Coronation Street and Hollyoaks actor Greg Wood, meet nude Vinnie and Tommo as they discuss how to maximise their drugs business. Davey tells the unclothed pair: 'Why fight when we can join forces and prosper … towels off!'
The Irish Sun
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Another Hollyoaks legend to make shock return as soap ramps up excitement for 30th anniversary
ANOTHER Hollyoaks legend is set to make a shock return to the soap, as the excitement for the show's 30th anniversary ramps up. Fans will be thrilled to know that 3 Iconic Hollyoaks character Warren Fox will be making a return to the soap Credit: Lime Pictures 3 The much-loved bad boy is played by actor Jamie Lomas Credit: Getty 3 Warren previously was seen fleeing Hollyoaks - before returning for a flashback last month Credit: Lime Pictures Viewers watched his character Warren flee abroad after leaving Mercedes McQueen behind with her children, unwilling to force them all to live on the run. The Now The Sun we can also reveal that actor Read more on Hollyoaks He will return for another short stint on the show, which will no doubt delight fans. A source told us: 'Jamie's returning for a limited stint later this month. "He loves the show and could fit it in so jumped at the chance. It will see "Warren return to the village in the present day but who will he come face to face with and what will happen? Most read in Soaps "It's definitely going to be a treat for fans.' Jamie is not the only legendary star to return to Hollyoaks, as the soap gets ready to commemorate 30 years on the box. Hollyoaks legend to make shock return a year after exit The Sun exclusively revealed how actress And if that's wasn't enough, yesterday we also revealed that bosses at the The pair have a brutal history with Clare terrorising then child Tom when she was busy fleecing his guardian, brother Max Cunningham. BECOMING A HOLLYOAKS STAR Jamie first joined Hollyoaks in 2006, before quitting in 2011. He made a bombshell return in 2016 and stayed for eight years, quitting again in 2024. The actor also appeared in spin-off Hollyoaks Later in 2011. Away from Hollyoaks, The star is also set to appear in a film alongside Katie Price, where he plays Jack The Ripper. From Hollyoaks to Hollywood James Corden played a caretaker in the early days of the soap. The former Since his short-lived time on the show he has gone on to bigger things including smash hit comedy Rachel Shenton joined the soap as aspiring glamour model Mitzeee Minniver in 2010. Over two years her character was sent to prison, got pregnant and had a number of romantic affairs. Since leaving Hollyoaks she has won an Rachel has also starred in White Gold and All Creatures Great and Small Emmett J. Scanlan played gangster turned anti-hero Brendan Brady. Emmett played the love interest of Steve Hayes, with their romance delighting fans until it turned violent. Since his departure Emmett has appeared in Emma Rigby joined Hollyoaks when she was 15 as Hannah Ahsworth. Hannah's eating disorder storyline was the first of it's kind on TV while other plots included being caught in a fire, gangland drug dealing and running away. Since leaving the soap in 2010 Nico Mirallegro got his big break with Hollyoaks starring as emo Barry 'Newt' Newton. He left the soap in 2010 and went on to star in My Mad Fat Diary, Our Girl, Rillington Place, The Ark and Common, Penance, as well as the Mike Leigh movie Peterloo and was nominated for a Bafta for his role in period drama The Village. Ricky Whittle used Hollyoaks as a stepping stone to break America. He played one of the soap's resident hunks, Calvin Valentine, from 2006 to 2011 - when he was killed off at his wedding. He also appeared in Strictly Come Dancing in 2009. Warren Brown joined Hollyoaks in 2005 for a year as evil Andy Holt. His stint on the show consisted of date rape storylines and a crime spree, before eventually being killed off. After leaving Hollyoaks, Warren became a big hitter in TV playing DS Justin Ripley in Luther, as well as major roles in a number of dramas including Liar, Wallis Day played Holly Cunningham in the soap for years before leaving. In 2021
Scottish Sun
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
EastEnders' Lacey Turner set to rake in huge seven figure payday in money-spinning deals after quitting BBC soap
EASTENDERS star Lacey Turner is set to rake in a huge seven figure payday with a string of money-making deals after quitting the soap. The Sun revealed yesterday that Lacey, who plays Stacey Slater, will be off screens later this year to focus on life and opportunities outside of Walford. 6 Lacey Turner is set to rake in a huge seven figure payday with a string of deals Credit: Getty 6 A source said the BBC actress could make around £1.5m in the next year after quitting the soap Credit: BBC 6 Lacey could make a fortune on brand deals and documentary-style shows Credit: Getty The actress, 37, who opened up about being frugal amid the cost-of-living crisis, is set to make a fortune with brand deals lining up to work with her and TV shows hoping to secure her as a signing. EastEnders have strict rules that cast members can't engage in major endorsement deals while employed by the BBC to maintain impartiality - but Lacey won't have to worry about that after her departure. A source said: "Lacey Turner is one of the most popular EastEnders characters, her exit can only mean one thing... she's about to rake in a fortune. "Brands and TV shows will be lining up to work with her. "Lacey has the opportunity to significantly boost her income away from the show through brand partnerships, podcasts, fashion collaborations, and potentially reality television appearances. "It's estimated she could earn over £1.5 million this year. "Having previously collaborated with brands like Asda, she could explore creating her own fashion or children's clothing line for a supermarket brand like George or F&F. " Lacey may even follow in the footsteps of co-star Natalie Cassidy, who also quit the show last month. Natalie has gone onto present a variety of documentary-based TV shows, including Channel 4 show What's The Big Deal. EastEnders fans spot clue tearaway teen is returning after 25 years after hint The source continued: "Lacey openly spoke about the cost off living crisis being frugal, so she could also consider a documentary focused on money-saving tips for parents or a motherhood-related program." Elsewhere, Lacey is set for big opportunities with huge TV shows like Strictly Come Dancing and I'm A Celebrity potentially knocking on her door. It's not the first time EastEnders stars have landed big-money deals to star on Strictly, with the likes of James Bye, Louisa Lytton, Jamie Borthwick, and Rose Ayling-Ellis all having taken part in prior years. While Jacqueline Jossa, Charlie Brooks, Dean Gaffney and Danielle Harold all appeared on ITV's I'm A Celebrity after leaving the soap. While other venues include more podcast work, which has become increasingly popular with soap stars, and other TV acting roles. They continued: "Acting-wise, Lacey has a strong track record. "Her lead role in Our Girl after her initial departure from EastEnders mirrored Michelle Keegan's career trajectory and suggests she could find similar success in drama. "A second series of her BBC production podcast We Started Here, could also become a viable income stream outside of her soap role." While Lacey ruled out an appearance on Celebrity Big Brother in the past, citing a lack of bravery, she mentioned in 2017 that she turned down Strictly due to being on television, despite wanting to learn to dance as she says she has two left feet. However, she did express that she might consider it in the future. While said she'd love to do I'm a Celebrity, but is concerned about the distance from home and getting hungry. The source went on to say: "There's speculation about Lacey participating in Strictly Come Dancing or I'm a Me Out of Here!. "She could easily follow in the footsteps of some of her co-stars like Louisa Lytton of Patsy Palmer who have appeared on reality shows after leaving the soap. "If she does participate in a reality show and continues with brand deals and podcasts, it's highly likely her earnings will exceed £1.5 million, this year, more than tripling her EastEnders salary." Speaking to The Sun last week, Lacey said she was becoming more "brave" and "bold" when it comes to her career and other projects. During the interview, Lacey opened up about her We also revealed that Lacey will be leaving the soap but bosses are already planning for her comeback. Lacey told the Sun: 'It's time for myself and Stacey to take a rest and who knows what Stacey will get up to in her time away? Knowing Stacey, it will never be boring." A soap insider said: "Lacey made the decision last year to take some time out from the show, she's had a busy year both on and off screen, so it feels a good time to give Stacey a rest. "Lacey loves EastEnders, and it's no secret how much EastEnders love Lacey, so it's not a question of if she will be back, but when.' An EastEnders spokeswoman said: "We can confirm that Lacey will be off-screen later this year, but there is plenty of more drama to come beforehand and we will look forward to planning Stacey's return when Lacey decides the time is right.' Just weeks after giving birth, she returned from maternity leave to play her part in Martin Fowler's exit scenes in the show's live episode. And Lacey's character Stacey left fans in tears as she said an emotional goodbye to Martin in February. In heartbreaking scenes he proposed and planned the next 40 years of their lives before the paramedics told Stacey that he would likely not survive his injuries. Stacey couldn't bring herself to tell Martin what was happening, but he realised and then tragically died in her arms. Lacey has become a household name thanks to her long career on Albert Square playing the role of Stacey Slater. Lacey has become a household name thanks to her long career on Albert Square playing the role of Stacey Slater. Away from the drama of Eastenders, she enjoys quiet domesticity with her husband Matt Kay and their kids. Her departure comes as the star recently opened up on motherhood and its challenges. She said: "The world today leads you to believe that the most expensive option is the best option, but that's not the case. "I want people to know that being frugal is nothing to be ashamed of, it's a skill. "We don't dress our children in designer clothes, it's perfectly okay to dress your children in high street clothes. "It's crazy in the world we're living that people are saving up to be parents. "Being a parent is one of the most amazing things that can happen that are lucky enough to be parents, it's natural thing for most people to want to be a parent, so why aren't we making it normal, easy and open and honest as possible." DAILY PRESSURES The actress also discussed her biggest pressure as a mum as she revealed a sweet piece of advice her nan gave her about parenting. The telly star said: "You make decisions daily as a parent, it changes with age, the older they get there's different decisions to make. "You want what is best for them, you want them to have the best nutrients they can have, you want them to watch the programmes they are going to learn from and not a load of rubbish. "There's daily pressures. "I try and remind myself of the most, I talk about my nan a lot but my nan always used to say to me, she's very old school... she used to say 'as long as they have a full belly, clean clothes and they're loved, that's all that matters', as long as you're doing your best, then that's good enough. "Sometimes when life gets crazy and it does, the work for people never ends now, it used to end on a Friday, it doesn't. "The world moves at 100mph, as a nation we don't get that chance to stop, which we used to do. "Add being a parent into that, it's hard, it's so much harder than it should be - being a parent should be enjoyable and it should be made as simple and easy as possible and it shouldn't cost you a fortune." Lacey reportedly scoops a five-figure salary for the EastEnders role she started in 2004. Yet she opened up on the "daily struggles" shared by many as costs of everyday items, as well as bills, soar. She told of the impact of the financial climate on her family and said: "You do what you can. "Ultimately if you strip everything back we're all the same, it doesn't matter what industry you're in. "You could be a broker, you could be hairdresser, you could be a gardener - we're all facing the same struggles daily. "Some people earn more money than others but everyone has different kinds of problems and ultimately underneath that is the judgement. "You cannot judge people you don't know, you never know what another person is going through." 6 Lacey could be swapping Walford for a spot on Strictly Come Dancing Credit: Getty 6 The soap star is also a popular choice for I'm A Celebrity, claims a source Credit: Getty Images - Getty
