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Daily Mirror
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Sarah Greene's love with dead husband's friend after message from 'beyond grave'
The Finish Line's Sarah Greene was left a widow in 2014 after her former radio DJ husband, Mike Smith, passed away – but she later found love with one of his oldest friends The Finish Line star Sarah Greene once opened up about her love life since the passing of her husband, Mike Smith. Former Blue Peter and Saturday Superstore presenter Sarah, 67, returned to our screens back in 2023 alongside Roman Kemp for the BBC One quiz show. She shared a deeply personal connection between her late husband, the iconic Radio 1 Breakfast Show and Top Of The Pops host who tragically died in 2014 following complications from heart surgery, and her current partner, ex-racing driver Robb Gravett. The TV star explained that Gravett, a close friend of the couple, came into her life through what she feels was Mike's celestial intervention. In an intimate confession on the My Time Capsule podcast back in 2022, Greene recalled loving memories of Smith, hinting at his influence from beyond: "I sort of know Mike is pulling so many strings in my life." She elaborated: "He has undoubtedly been responsible for me meeting my beloved who was one of his oldest friends, who waited a certain amount of time but did keep leaving messages on the answering machine. I thought he was just being kind". And continuing, she explained when the truth hit her, saying: "Then I got a message almost saying 'For God's sake, Greeno, Robb is trying to make contact with you because he actually wants to take you out, not because he's kind. So will you just get off your arse and go and answer the phone next time it rings!' "And lo and behold, a whole new conversation started. I'm sure, and Robb is very sure too, because it's a very strange situation." She detailed how she was worried about the relationship in the early days: "I remember being terribly worried and saying to the dear man who I'd known for all these years, 'Isn't it strange coming into the house and seeing all these pictures everywhere of Mike?'" "He said, 'No, no, it's not strange. It'd be strange if they weren't there. And remember, I love him too.'" Talking about working with Roman on The Finish Line, Sarah acknowledged her co-host's better ability to mask his emotions stating, "Roman has a much better poker face than I do. You can read my face from a mile off. But I have to remind myself I'm pretending to be Richard Osman on Pointless. That's the acting skill coming in." Back in 2017, Sarah presented This Morning alongside Phillip Schofield, covering for Holly Willoughby, in a throwback to their children's TV days together. She returned the same year to present alongside Rylan Clark.
Wales Online
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
First trailer released for Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club
First trailer released for Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club The upcoming Netflix adaptation of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club has unveiled its first trailer before its Netflix debut later this year. Behind the scenes of Netflix's 'The Thursday Murder Club' adaptation. (Image: Netflix © 2024 / Giles Keyte ) Netflix's eagerly awaited adaptation of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club is set to hit the platform this year, with the first tantalising clips from the film now available for viewing. The former Pointless host's murder mystery is set around a retirement home in a fictitious village in Kent and is coming to Netflix later this year. The streaming giant has confirmed that the star-studded movie will premiere exclusively on its platform on August 28, 2025, which quite fittingly happens to be a Thursday. It centres around four spirited retirees who spend their days solving cold case murders for amusement, and wait until you find out who's playing them.... For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . The film has been directed by Chris Columbus, who is no stranger to a high profile movie having directed films like Home Alone and several of the Harry Potter franchise. The preview introduces us to the characters played by Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley, as they meet Celia Imrie's character for the first time while investigating a cold case from the 70s. Celia's character Joyce asks the other Coopers Chase residents, "isn't this room usually used for jigsaws?", to which Helen Mirren's character Elizabeth says, "not on a Thursday, no." The clip also shows Joyce getting rather overexcited when a present-day murder takes place, and offers sneak peeks at the characters portrayed by Naomi Ackie and Ingrid Oliver. The official blurb for the film reads: "Based on Richard Osman's international bestselling novel of the same name, The Thursday Murder Club follows four irrepressible retirees – Elizabeth (Helen Mirren), Ron (Pierce Brosnan), Ibrahim (Ben Kingsley) and Joyce (Celia Imrie) – who spend their time solving cold case murders for fun." Sir Ben Kingsley as Ibrahim Arif, Pierce Brosnan as Ron Ritchie, Helen Mirren as Elizabeth Best and Celia Imrie as Joyce Meadowcroft. Earlier this week, the author expressed his excitement about the trailer release on his podcast, The Rest is Entertainment. He said: "On Thursday, the very first trailer for the Thursday Murder Club film is being released. If you want to see it a bit early, you can follow my newsletter if you go to Instagram or Twitter, it's in the bio. "You sign up and you'll see it an hour before everyone else. But yeah, the first trailer, the teaser trailer, is out on Thursday, Netflix releasing the first trailer so you get to see all of those amazing actors playing those roles in that trailer." Podcast co-host Marina Hyde joked: "I'm already signed up to your newsletter." Richard replied: "Well, you're going to see it an hour early then." To which Marina quipped: "Can you actually just email me so I can see if before then?" Richard responded: "Oh yeah, and get sued by Netflix, great idea." You can read more here. The Thursday Murder Club will be released on Netflix on 28th August, 2025. Article continues below
Wales Online
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Richard Osman says he'll 'get sued' as he makes major announcement
Richard Osman says he'll 'get sued' as he makes major announcement Richard Osman's debut novel, The Thursday Murder Club, is being turned into a star-studded Netflix film, with the author making a big announcement this week Richard Osman joked he would "get sued" by Netflix (Image: Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty I ) Richard Osman light-heartedly warned he might get "sued by Netflix" following the big reveal of his latest career move. The former Pointless presenter became a best-selling author when he released his 2020 debut book, The Thursday Murder Club. The 54-year-old has successfully released three further titles in the series. The books chronicle the adventures of four sleuthing seniors—Elizabeth Best, Ron Ritchie, Joyce Meadowcroft, and Ibrahim Arif—as they crack murder mysteries in their Cooper's Chase retirement community. The fifth book is set for release in September 2025. But prior to that, Netflix has taken on the first novel for a film adaptation, to be directed by Christopher Columbus. It boasts an impressive cast including Dame Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Sir Ben Kingsley, and David Tennant. Netflix plans to unveil the production on August 28. Nevertheless, on his podcast The Rest is Entertainment, Richard divulged that devotees would catch the initial teaser trailer sooner, on Thursday, reports Coventry Live. The Thursday Murder Club is being turned into a film (Image: Giles Keyte/Netflix/PA ) Article continues below Expressing his excitement, he mentioned: "On Thursday, the very first trailer for the Thursday Murder Club film is being released. If you want to see it a bit early, you can follow my newsletter if you go to Instagram or Twitter, it's in the bio. "You sign up and you'll see it an hour before everyone else. But yeah, the first trailer, the teaser trailer, is out on Thursday, Netflix releasing the first trailer so you get to see all of those amazing actors playing those roles in that trailer." Podcast co-host Marina Hyde joked: "I'm already signed up to your newsletter." Richard replied: "Well, you're going to see it an hour early then." The Thursday Murder Club teaser trailer is releasing this week (Image: Netflix © 2024 / Giles Keyte ) To which Marina quipped: "Can you actually just email me so I can see if before then?" Richard responded: "Oh yeah, and get sued by Netflix, great idea." Director Christopher Columbus lauded the actors in his latest film while talking to Tudum, expressing: "This is the finest cast I've worked with since Potter." Article continues below "They're just so incredibly well-prepared, and it's because they do everything. They do theater, they do television, they do film, and they've developed those sorts of muscles." Richard recounted how inspiration struck for his series during visits to his mother Brenda's retirement home: "You just sit and chat with these people and they've lived these extraordinary lives. You hear these amazing stories and gossip and wisdom." Contemplating the elderly, he expressed that those in retirement homes often feel "overlooked". This realisation sparked the concept for his story, centred around a diverse group of retired individuals who come together in an effort to solve a murder mystery.
Scottish Sun
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Identity of Deal or No Deal banker revealed after years of mystery – and it's a familiar face to soap fans
Plus, when fans on social media first started suspecting him as the banker COBBLE CLUE Identity of Deal or No Deal banker revealed after years of mystery – and it's a familiar face to soap fans Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE identity of the banker on Deal or No Deal has been revealed after years of speculation and mystery. The hit television gameshow, which originally ran on Channel 4 from 2005 until 2016 with Noel Edmonds at the helm, was revived in 2023 with Stephen Mulhern as the host. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 The original banker has been revealed Credit: Rex 5 His identity has been unveiled as Glenn Hugill Credit: Rex 5 Glenn played the role of Alan McKenna in Coronation Street and starred in 86 episodes Credit: Rex But now the identity of the banker, who served on the show during Noel's stint, has been unveiled. Soap fans will know who actor Glenn Hugill is, but might be shocked to learn that he was in fact the banker on the show for 11 years. Glenn, who is now 55 years of age, was a famous Coronation Street star who was even embroiled in a very memorable storyline. From 1996 until 1997, Glenn took on the role of Alan McKenna on the cobbles and even starred in a whopping 86 episodes. In the Manchester-based soap opera, his character was a detective and he dated Fiona Middleton played by Angela Griffin. In the soap, Alan and Fiona were due to get hitched but Jim McDonald Charles Lawson exposed his one-night stand with Fiona. It remains unknown who took over from Glenn as the banker for Stephen , but it's believed he stayed in the role for a year. Reboot host Stephen Mulhern's era of the show. The comedian previously said how he didn't know who the banker was. "I don't know who the Banker is, so I wouldn't be able to recognise who it was," he said previously. Halloween Deal or no Deal "So, he could walk past me at any point." He added that the voice on the end of the phone is that of a "male", but didn't reveal anything else as he doesn't know anymore information. "Supposedly, he goes into the hotel and listens to the contestants and what they're up to. "So when he comes on the phone to me, I've got to repeat what he says," he said. Deal or No Deal in numbers 2005 saw it first launch with Noel Edmonds as host 2,985 episodes produced in its first run on Channel 4 16 celebrity specials aired across Channel 4 and ITV 12 series produced so far, with the 13th on the way 9 top prize winners to date, each scooping £250,000 Glenn was speculated as the banker more than 15 years ago. In 2009, one person on X, formerly Twitter, said: "wikipedia seems to be hinting at Glenn Hugill as the banker ..care to confirm??" Another added at the time: "true or false is the banker Glenn Hugill?" Then, in 2015, former Pointless host Richard Osmon seemingly accidentally revealed that Glenn was the banker. Speaking about his show Two Tribes, Richard said at the time: "[It] was an idea that Glenn Hugill – the Banker on Deal or No Deal – and I had been thinking about for a long time." Then, more recently, fans have speculated whether or not Glenn might still be the banker. "I wonder if the banker on celebrity Deal or no Deal is still Glenn Hugill aka Alan McKenna Quite funny given that it's Steve McDonald on," said one during a celebrity special episode. 5 Noel Edmonds hosted the show when it aired on Channel 4 Credit: Rex
The Irish Sun
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Identity of Deal or No Deal banker revealed after years of mystery – and it's a familiar face to soap fans
THE identity of the banker on Deal or No Deal has been revealed after years of speculation and mystery. The hit television gameshow, which originally ran on Channel 4 from 2005 until 2016 with Noel Edmonds at the helm, was revived in 2023 with 5 The original banker has been revealed Credit: Rex 5 His identity has been unveiled as Glenn Hugill Credit: Rex 5 Glenn played the role of Alan McKenna in Coronation Street and starred in 86 episodes Credit: Rex But now the identity of the banker, who served on the show during Noel's stint, has been unveiled. Soap fans will know who actor Glenn Hugill is, but might be shocked to learn that he was in fact the banker on the show for 11 years. Glenn, who is now 55 years of age, was a famous Coronation Street star who was even embroiled in a very memorable storyline. From 1996 until 1997, Glenn took on the role of Alan McKenna on the cobbles and even starred in a whopping 86 episodes. Read More about Soaps In the Manchester-based soap opera, his character was a detective and he dated Fiona Middleton played by Angela Griffin. In the soap, Alan and Fiona were due to get hitched but Jim McDonald Charles Lawson exposed his one-night stand with Fiona. It remains unknown who took over from Glenn as the banker for Stephen , but it's believed he stayed in the role for a year. Reboot host Most read in TV The comedian previously said how he didn't know who the banker was. "I don't know who the Banker is, so I wouldn't be able to recognise who it was," he said previously. Halloween Deal or no Deal "So, he could walk past me at any point." He added that the voice on the end of the phone is that of a "male", but didn't reveal anything else as he doesn't know anymore information. "Supposedly, he goes into the hotel and listens to the contestants and what they're up to. "So when he comes on the phone to me, I've got to repeat what he says," he said. Deal or No Deal in numbers 2005 saw it first launch with Noel Edmonds as host 2,985 episodes produced in its first run on Channel 4 16 celebrity specials aired across Channel 4 and ITV 12 series produced so far, with the 13th on the way 9 top prize winners to date, each scooping £250,000 Glenn was speculated as the banker more than 15 years ago. In 2009, one person on X, formerly Twitter, said: "wikipedia seems to be hinting at Glenn Hugill as the banker ..care to confirm??" Another added at the time: "true or false is the banker Glenn Hugill?" Then, in 2015, former Pointless host Richard Osmon seemingly accidentally revealed that Glenn was the banker. Speaking about his show Two Tribes, Richard said at the time: "[It] was an idea that Glenn Hugill – the Banker on Deal or No Deal – and I had been thinking about for a long time." Then, more recently, fans have speculated whether or not Glenn might still be the banker. "I wonder if the banker on celebrity Deal or no Deal is still Glenn Hugill aka Alan McKenna Quite funny given that it's Steve McDonald on," said one during a celebrity special episode. 5 Noel Edmonds hosted the show when it aired on Channel 4 Credit: Rex 5 Stephen Mulhern has been at the helm of the revived series since 2023 Credit: ITV
