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Irish Independent
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
‘Have I Got News for You' star visits Skellig Michael on Kerry holiday
Best known for his regular appearances on 'Have I Got News for You', Andy Hamilton, is currently visiting The Kingdom and was in Portmagee at the weekend before taking a trip to Skellig Michael – the world famous UNESCO site. The British comedian is a regular contributor to a host range of comedy programmes, and co-created The Kit Curran Radio Show, Drop the Dead Donkey, and Outnumbered. He is also renowned for his role in children's programmes, including as the voice of Dr Elephant, the dentist in the animation series Peppa Pig and he is the voice of Captain Squid, the pirate in the children's show Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom. He is a regular contributor to BBC radio on a number of shows. Andy Hamilton is married to Libby Asher and they have three children. He was in Kerry with Libby and was spotted by Kerry photographer Stephen Power who said he spent a wonderful half an hour in their company in Portmagee.
Irish Independent
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
UK comedian and TV star pays visits to Skellig Michael on Kerry holiday
Best known for his regular appearances on 'Have I Got News for You', Andy Hamilton, is currently visiting The Kingdom and was in Portmagee at the weekend before taking a trip to Skellig Michael – the world famous UNESCO site. The British comedian is a regular contributor to a host range of comedy programmes, and co-created The Kit Curran Radio Show, Drop the Dead Donkey, and Outnumbered. He is also renowned for his role in children's programmes, including as the voice of Dr Elephant, the dentist in the animation series Peppa Pig and he is the voice of Captain Squid, the pirate in the children's show Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom. He is a regular contributor to BBC radio on a number of shows. Andy Hamilton is married to Libby Asher and they have three children. He was in Kerry with Libby and was spotted by Kerry photographer Stephen Power who said he spent a wonderful half an hour in their company in Portmagee.
Wales Online
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
The Couple Next Door season 2 cast, start time and episodes as new stars take over
The Couple Next Door season 2 cast, start time and episodes as new stars take over The Channel 4 drama is back for a second season and this time around is set to follow two love triangles, with a brand new cast The Couple Next Door airs on Channel 4 (Image: CHANNEL 4 ) The Couple Next Door returns for its much-anticipated second series, building on the suspense-filled narrative that captivated audiences with Poldark's Eleanor Tomlinson and Outlander's Sam Heughan leading the first season. In a fresh twist, creator David Allison delivers a brand new story featuring an entirely new ensemble of actors to bring it to life. Sharing insights with Radio Times, Allison described the shift in dynamics: "The first series was about two couples that collided with each other - a square. Whereas this is more two love triangles... so the dynamic is really different." He further revealed the focus on more mature characters, stating, "The other thing is this is about characters who are a little bit older. They're in their 40s - it's about a mid-life crisis and there's different things going on in those relationships as well." Here's what you need to know about the upcoming series. The Couple Next Door stars Annabel Scholey and Sam Palladio (Image: CHANNEL 4 ) Article continues below Who is in the cast of The Couple Next Door season 2? Taking the role of the enigmatic new nurse Mia is Aggy K Adams, known from The Witcher, alongside Never Have I Ever's Sendhil Ramamurthy playing Charlotte's former interest, Leo. The line-up also includes Hugh Dennis from Outnumbered as Alan and Jeff Rawle from Hollyoaks portraying Henry. Adam James of Vigil fame joins as Ben, while Maimie McCoy, remembered from The Musketeers, appears as Gemma. Completing the cast are Barney White cast as Brandon, Jackie Clune playing Annette, Janine Duvitski stepping into the shoes of Gloria, and Tanya Moodie filling the role of Yvonne. The Couple Next Door stars Hugh Dennis (Image: CHANNEL 4 ) When does The Couple Next Door season 2 start? The first instalment will begin at 9pm and continue for an hour, concluding at 10pm. Here are the air dates for the episodes: Episode 1 – 14 July Episode 2 – 15 July Episode 3 – 16 July Episode 4 – 21 July Episode 5 – 22 July Episode 6 – 23 July You can also catch the episodes on Channel 4's streaming platform. The Couple Next Door season 2 has a brand new cast The series' inaugural season was Channel 4's largest scripted streaming success, with the premiere gathering over a million viewers in its first week. The official season two description states: "Leo's return sparks a change in Charlotte and Mia seizes the opportunity to work her way into Jacob and Charlotte's confidence, their street, and eventually even their bed, befriending cul-de-sac outcast Alan (Hugh Dennis) along the way. "But it's not long before Mia's past comes back to haunt her, leading Charlotte and Jacob to question who she really is, especially when patients at the hospital start mysteriously dying. One thing is clear - giving in to their desires could have deadly consequences." Article continues below The Couple Next Door returns for season 2 on 14 July on Channel 4.
Daily Mirror
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
The Couple Next Door season 2 cast, start time and episodes as new drama unfolds
The Couple Next Door is back for a second season, with a brand new cast and an entirely new storyline. Here's all you need to know about the Channel 4 series. Following the gripping first series, 'The Couple Next Door' returns for a second season, boasting an all-new narrative and cast, leaving fans eager for more of the psychological drama that stars Poldark's Eleanor Tomlinson and Outlander's Sam Heughan. The show initially captivated viewers with the tale of two neighbouring couples and a scandalous affair between the characters played by Tomlinson and Heughan. However, neither will appear in the new outing. This season, creator David Allison promises a fresh take on the drama, revealing to Radio Times: "The first series was about two couples that collided with each other - a square. Whereas this is more two love triangles... so the dynamic is really different." Allison also hinted at a shift in character dynamics, noting: "The other thing is this is about characters who are a little bit older. They're in their 40s - it's about a mid-life crisis and there's different things going on in those relationships as well." Here's the lowdown on what to expect from the new instalment. Who is in the cast of The Couple Next Door? Season two of 'The Couple Next Door' introduces a stellar lineup, including The Witcher's Aggy K Adams as enigmatic nurse Mia and Never Have I Ever's Sendhil Ramamurthy portraying Charlotte's former beau Leo. The series also features Hugh Dennis of 'Outnumbered' fame as Alan, Jeff Rawle from ' Hollyoaks ' as Henry, Adam James of 'Vigil' as Ben, and Maimie McCoy, known for 'The Musketeers', as Gemma. Completing the ensemble are Barney White as Brandon, Jackie Clune as Annette, Janine Duvitski as Gloria, and Tanya Moodie taking on the role of Yvonne. When is The Couple Next Door on? The first episode of The Couple Next Door will kick off at 9pm and is set to entertain viewers for a full hour until 10pm. Wondering how many episodes are in The Couple Next Door? Here's the lowdown on the episode schedule: Episode 1 - July 14. Episode 2 - July 15. Episode 3 - July 16. Episode 4 - July 21. Episode 5 - July 22. Episode 6 - July 23. Catch-up will be a breeze as the episodes will also be up for grabs on Channel 4's streaming service. Channel 4 witnessed its biggest scripted streaming debut with the first season of The Couple Next Door, as the opening episode racked up over a million streams within just seven days. Season two's official synopsis teases: "Leo's return sparks a change in Charlotte and Mia seizes the opportunity to work her way into Jacob and Charlotte's confidence, their street, and eventually even their bed, befriending cul-de-sac outcast Alan (Hugh Dennis) along the way. "But it's not long before Mia's past comes back to haunt her, leading Charlotte and Jacob to question who she really is, especially when patients at the hospital start mysteriously dying. One thing is clear - giving in to their desires could have deadly consequences." Tune in for The Couple Next Door season 2, premiering on July 14 on Channel 4.
Daily Mirror
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Orange Tango's 'happy slapper' TV ad star met tragic end after banned craze
The famous Tango Orange TV advert, which saw a man in a nappy slap a drinker around the face, was banned after sparking copycat crazes - but what became of the actor Peter Greeves? Sometimes an advert captures our imagination so brilliantly, like the heartwarming John Lewis Christmas commercials that people look forward to every year. But in other moments, adverts spectacularly misfire – remember the 1992 'happy slapper' Tango advert with its infamous line, "You know when you've been Tango'd"? The notorious ad depicted a trio of youngsters on a street corner, one enjoying a can of Tango, with a voiceover from Outnumbered star Hugh Dennis alongside sports commentator Ray Wilkins. They narrated a slow-mo replay of the Tango drinker getting slap around the face by a bright orange man sporting a bald head and a nappy. The slap was intended to represent the intense hit of the drink's flavour. Marking the launch of Tango's new comedic campaign, the advert inadvertently sparked a rash of copycat slapping incidents in playground s, allegedly causing children to sustain burst ear drums – leading to the immediate ban of the commercial. Relatively unknown talent Peter Greeves took on the role of the Tango man, having worked in some films and TV series such as Muppet Treasure Island, Nuns On The Run, Birds Of A Feather, Closer To Home, and Men Behaving Badly, reports OK!. Recounting the ad's casting, art director Trevor Robinson shared reflections with The Guardian, saying: "Somehow we also convinced serious up-and-coming actor Peter Geeves to play the Orange Man. We knew as soon as he auditioned – the way he ran with his stomach sticking out – that he'd be perfect." He elaborated on the original concept for the advertisement, revealing: "At first, we thought the ad would have a fat orange genie who ran up and kicked the Tango drinker on the bum. Of course, the advertising authority at the time, the BACC, said no way. We got the script cleared by changing the kick to a pleasant, Morecambe and Wise -style slap on the face. I think it's safe to say the little slap got a bit out of hand." He also recounted learning about the troublesome trend it sparked, saying: "I remember having a conversation with a doctor, who complained that kids were 'Tangoing' each other at the cost of perforated ear drums." Peter Geeves seemingly vanished from the public eye in 1996 as he quit acting to establish a micro-brewery with his son, providing Yorkshire pubs with their own local brews. The pair's Tunnel Mouth was even named champion beer at a breweries festival. However, he did appear in five episodes of police drama The Bill, an episode of Doctors and two episodes of EastEnders, where he played Len. In a chat with ITV back in 2006, Peter nostalgically recalled his stint in the Tango advert, quipping: "I was asked to first of all run around, then run around and scream, then run around screaming topless, it was at that point I thought 'aye-aye, this isn't the normal run of the mill advert'". Sadly, Peter's IMDB page reveals the news that he passed away on 31 December 2022, at the age of 67, leaving behind a wife, Suzanne, and two children.
