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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Jay Slater's devastated family to make documentary about teenager's death as they seek the truth about his final hours
Plus, Netflix have confirmed my exclusive tale that an A-list actor would feature in the second series of The Gentlemen JAY DEATH PROBE Jay Slater's devastated family to make documentary about teenager's death as they seek the truth about his final hours THE family of Jay Slater are making a Channel 4 documentary about the teenager's death after paired up with a team of TV producers with expertise in the field. Relatives of the Brit are desperate to discover the truth of what happened to him in the hours leading up to him suffering fatal injuries on Tenerife last year. Advertisement 6 The family of Jay Slater are making a Channel 4 documentary about the teenager's death Credit: Tim Stewart The new show sees the family of 19-year-old Jay working with Candour Productions who have substantial experience as they also make Cause Of Death, a programme about the complex inquest process which airs on Channel 5. A TV insider said: 'The team will be given incredible access to the family as they go on the hunt for hard facts about what happened today and possibly pursue justice for the teenager. 'That includes being granted permission to film at his funeral, as well as conducting extensive interview with Jay's loved ones. 'The hope if that in highlighting their plight and battle it might help with their search for the truth. Advertisement 'Producers also want to dismiss and broach some of the many online theories and gossip that accompanied news of his death and see how the family have coped in the face of such torment.' The documentary team have been tracking every turn in the story of Jay, which last week took its most breathtaking twist during the inquest into his death. A coroner adjourned the proceedings so that police could hunt down key witnesses who have so far proved elusive - witnesses who may have crucial information which may shed light on Jay's death. It's been almost a year since he went missing after attending a music festival on the Spanish Island. Advertisement His body was discovered in July and a postmortem concluded he had suffered 'traumatic head injuries, consistent with a fall from height.' Exactly what happened in his final hours, and what led up to him suffering such a catastrophic injury, remains uncertain. Jay Slater investigator claims he has 'audio recording' key to disappearance & claims Spanish cops ignored evidence But the new C4 documentary promises to follow Jay's family as they continue their painful journey. 6 Relatives of the Brit are desperate to discover the truth of what happened to him Credit: Enterprise Advertisement Martin's red-dy to fight LINE Of Duty star Martin Compston is used to playing the action hero, but he was more than happy to trade punches in his latest role. As I exclusively revealed, he's the leading man in ITV's second series of Red Eye, which has just finished filming and is now set to air next year. 6 Martin Compston is the leading man in ITV's second series of Red Eye Credit: Getty On the Restless Natives podcast, Martin said: 'I've got pretty good at selling punches to the face but when it's punches to the stomach I'd rather people just got pads on and just take the punch or take the landing or the hit. Advertisement 'But then I've got these tight tailored suits I like to wear so I've got to hide them. 'But I love it. Otherwise you're just sitting on your arse learning lines and saying daft stuff so if you get a chance to get up and have a roll about . . . it's like a dance.' Can't wait to see him on Strictly one day then. Jimmy has bright ideas JIMMY CARR and guests will discuss wacky ideas for shows on The Big Pitch – a podcast format on the Netflix Is A Joke YouTube Channel. He said: 'It gives a glimpse of the rigorous pitching process and it's also a good excuse to mess around with some very funny friends.' Hugh's a real Gent NETFLIX have confirmed my exclusive tale that Hugh Bonneville would feature in the second series of The Gentlemen. Advertisement But the streamer, which has also confirmed that Maya Jama is joining the cast, hasn't yet confirmed if Hugh, star of the Paddington movies and Downton Abbey will be a baddie. 6 Hugh Bonneville will feature in the second series of The Gentlemen Credit: Getty In the meantime, he's about to play one of the good guys, DCS Brian Boyce, in BBC drama The Gold, which is returning soon to tell the second part of the true crime story of the Brinks-Mat gold robbery in 1983. Hugh wouldn't be drawn on his next role, but did say: 'Well, the devil always has the best tunes, and I've played my fair share of serial killers, I'll have you know. Advertisement Just wait for Paddington 5.' The Good Life's birthday doc TO celebrate feelgood '70s sitcom The Good Life turning 50, U&Gold will air a special documentary, Inside Out. Dame Penelope Keith, who played Margo Leadbetter, will take viewers down memory lane, revisiting highlights from the BBC show that regularly pulled in 18million viewers. 6 The Good Life is making a return to U&Gold with a feature-length documentary Credit: Advertisement The sitcom starred Richard Briers and Felicity Kendal as Tom and Barbara Good, Penelope and her on-screen husband Jerry (Paul Eddington). Penelope said: 'I'm delighted to be invited to celebrate The Good Life – the only thing I can't believe is that it's fifty years since I first played Margo. Where have the years gone? 'I've such happy memories of making a series that is still so well loved by viewers.' The special airs later this year. Advertisement Hack to it AMERICAN comedy series Hacks will be returning for a fifth series. The show, currently airing on Sky Max, sees struggling comedian Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) realise her dream of hosting a late-night talk show with the help of disgraced TV writer Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder). Robert's return ROBERT Sugden made a shock return to Emmerdale after six years last night - by crashing ex Aaron Dingle's wedding. The Sun exclusively revealed how actor Ryan Hawley had returned to the soap for a brief stint last month. 6 Actor Ryan Hawley returned to Emmerdale for a brief stint last month Credit: Rex The star - who played scheming Robert between 2014 and 2019 in the ITV soap - agreed to return as a one-off treat for fans as ex-husband Aaron Dingle prepares to marry Robert's killer brother John Sugden. Advertisement Viewers have watched this week as John has struck again - terrorising his ex Aidan to death after he woke from his coma. The episode ended with Aaron ending things before getting into his car and preparing to drive off.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Jay Slater's devastated family to make documentary about teenager's death as they seek the truth about his final hours
THE family of Jay Slater are making a Channel 4 documentary about the teenager's death after paired up with a team of TV producers with expertise in the field. Relatives of the Brit are desperate to discover the truth of what happened to him in the hours leading up to him 6 The family of Jay Slater are making a Channel 4 documentary about the teenager's death Credit: Tim Stewart The new show sees the family of A TV insider said: 'The team will be given incredible access to the family as they go on the hunt for hard facts about what happened today and possibly pursue justice for the teenager. 'That includes being granted permission to film at his funeral, as well as conducting extensive interview with Jay's loved ones. 'The hope if that in highlighting their plight and battle it might help with their search for the truth. READ MORE ON JAY SLATER 'Producers also want to dismiss and broach some of the many online theories and gossip that accompanied news of his death and see how the family have coped in the face of such torment.' The documentary team have been tracking every turn in the story of Jay, which last week took its most breathtaking twist during the inquest into his death. A coroner adjourned the proceedings so that police could hunt down key witnesses who have so far proved elusive - witnesses who may have crucial information which may shed light on Jay's death. It's been almost a year since he went missing after attending a music festival on the Spanish Island. Most read in News TV His body was discovered in July and a postmortem concluded he had suffered 'traumatic head injuries, consistent with a fall from height.' Exactly what happened in his final hours, and what led up to him suffering such a catastrophic injury, remains uncertain. Jay Slater investigator claims he has 'audio recording' key to disappearance & claims Spanish cops ignored evidence But the new C4 documentary promises to follow Jay's family as they continue their painful journey. 6 Relatives of the Brit are desperate to discover the truth of what happened to him Credit: Enterprise Martin's red-dy to fight LINE Of Duty star 6 Martin Compston is the leading man in ITV's second series of Red Eye Credit: Getty On the Restless Natives podcast, Martin said: 'I've got pretty good at selling punches to the face but when it's punches to the stomach I'd rather people just got pads on and just take the punch or take the landing or the hit. 'But then I've got these tight tailored suits I like to wear so I've got to hide them. 'But I love it. Otherwise you're just sitting on your arse learning lines and saying daft stuff so if you get a chance to get up and have a roll about . . . it's like a dance.' Can't wait to see him on Strictly one day then. Jimmy has bright ideas JIMMY CARR and guests will discuss wacky ideas for shows on The Big Pitch – a podcast format on the Netflix Is A Joke YouTube Channel. He said: 'It gives a glimpse of the rigorous pitching process and it's also a good excuse to mess around with some very funny friends.' Hugh's a real Gent NETFLIX have confirmed my exclusive tale that But the streamer, which has also confirmed that Maya Jama is joining the cast, hasn't yet confirmed if Hugh, star of the Paddington movies and Downton Abbey will be a baddie. 6 Hugh Bonneville will feature in the second series of The Gentlemen Credit: Getty In the meantime, he's about to play one of the good guys, DCS Brian Boyce, in BBC drama The Gold, which is returning soon to tell the second part of the true crime story of the Brinks-Mat gold robbery in 1983. Hugh wouldn't be drawn on his next role, but did say: 'Well, the devil always has the best tunes, and I've played my fair share of serial killers, I'll have you know. Just wait for Paddington 5.' The Good Life's birthday doc TO celebrate feelgood '70s sitcom The Good Life turning 50, U&Gold will air a special documentary, Inside Out. Dame Penelope Keith, who played Margo Leadbetter, will take viewers down memory lane, revisiting highlights from the BBC show that regularly pulled in 18million viewers. 6 The Good Life is making a return to U&Gold with a feature-length documentary Credit: The sitcom starred Richard Briers and Felicity Kendal as Tom and Barbara Good, Penelope and her on-screen husband Jerry (Paul Eddington). Penelope said: 'I'm delighted to be invited to celebrate The Good Life – the only thing I can't believe is that it's fifty years since I first played Margo. Where have the years gone? 'I've such happy memories of making a series that is still so well loved by viewers.' The special airs later this year. Hack to it AMERICAN comedy series Hacks will be returning for a fifth series. The show, currently airing on Sky Max, sees struggling comedian Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) realise her dream of hosting a late-night talk show with the help of disgraced TV writer Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder). Robert's return ROBERT Sugden made a shock return to Emmerdale after six years last night - by crashing ex Aaron Dingle's wedding. The Sun exclusively revealed how actor 6 Actor Ryan Hawley returned to Emmerdale for a brief stint last month Credit: Rex The star - who played scheming Robert between 2014 and 2019 in the ITV soap - agreed to return as a one-off treat for fans as ex-husband Aaron Dingle prepares to marry Robert's killer brother John Sugden. Viewers have watched this week as John has struck again - terrorising his ex Aidan to death after he woke from his coma. The episode ended with Aaron ending things before getting into his car and preparing to drive off.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Line of Duty's Martin Compston joins ITV's most unmissable tense 2024 drama, see first look of new season
Last year, Red Eye was hands down one of our favourite shows and now it's just been confirmed Line of Duty's Martin Compston will be heading up the cast for season two. Released in April 2024, the dramatic ITV thriller saw Richard Armitage star as Dr Matthew Nolan, a British expat who is extradited back to China on murder charges. The majority of the series takes place on a plane, with Detective Hana Li (Jing Lusi) brought onto the plane to oversee Nolan's transfer. Despite a somewhat happy ending, Richard Armitage won't be back for another season, instead we'll see Compston working alongside Detective Li in a yet undisclosed role. While we don't know too much about his character yet, we have had a first look image released. In the image Compston stands side by side with Lusi, and he's wearing a black coat over grey trousers and a white shirt. The image was shared on ITV's Instagram and is captioned: "Sneak peek of Red Eye series 2 🎬. Jing Lusi is back, joined by Martin Compston to solve a new high-stakes conspiracy ✈️." See the image here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by ITV (@itv) While the photo doesn't give much away about his role it does appear he'll be working alongside Detective Li to solve the new conspiracy. And it's safe to say fans are very happy to see Martin be involved in the second season, with one Instagram commenter writing: "Yay, loved the first series. Even better Martin's in the next one!" While another said: "Oh interesting 🤔 looking forward to seeing 👀 Red 👁." And another added: "The first series was great can't wait for the next series specially with Martin Compston 🔥." Though Richard Armitage isn't set to return, the rest of the main cast including Lesley Sharp as Madeline Delaney and Jemma Moore as Jess Li, Hana's sister and a journalist are making a comeback. As for the release date, the series is currently in production so we'll be waiting a while to see it on our screens. Red Eye is available for catchup on ITVXYou Might Also Like A ranking of the very best hair straighteners - according to our Beauty Editors Best party dresses to shop in the UK right now 11 products you'd be mad to miss from the Net A Porter beauty sale
ITV News
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- ITV News
ITV UNVEILS FIRST LOOK AT PROPULSIVE THRILLER RED EYE 2 AND ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL CAST
RED EYE 2 AND ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL CAST ITV has today released a first-look image from the brand new series of Red Eye 2 featuring its leading cast Jing Lusi and Martin Compston. The highly anticipated return follows the hugely successful launch of the series last year, which achieved audiences in excess of 8 million viewers and gained 29.3m streams on ITVX, making Red Eye one of ITV's top ten dramas of 2024. Produced by Bad Wolf and written once again by the show's creator Peter A Dowling, the high-octane series was commissioned by Polly Hill, ITV's Director of Drama. Red Eye 2 will see Jing Lusi reprising her role as DS Hana Li alongside new guest star, Martin Compston, who together, must set aside past differences to solve a new high-stakes conspiracy. This epic series - comprising of six brand new episodes - will also see the return of Lesley Sharp as the Head of MI5 Madeline Delaney and Jemma Moore as journalist Jess Li. Also returning are Jonathan Aris (His Dark Materials, The End of the F***ing World), Robert Guilbert (Killing Eve, Bergerac), Cash Holland (The Completely Made Up Adventures of Duck Turpin, Out of Her Mind) and Steph Lacey (Doctor Who, Stay Close). With new cast members joining including Isaura Barbe-Brown (Guilt, The Gold), Nicholas Rowe (The Crown, A Spy Among Friends), Danusia Samal (The Great, Ghost in the Shell), Trevor White (Industry, I Hate Susie) and Guy Williams (The White Princess, London Has Fallen). With filming well underway, Jing Lusi commented: 'I'm incredibly excited to return to the world of Red Eye, and thrilled to be sharing this rollercoaster with the brilliant Martin Compston.' Martin Compston added: 'I'm delighted to be joining the Red Eye team. Hoping to build on the massive success of the first series and give viewers another thrilling ride. Red Eye 2 will be produced by Chris May. Julie Gardner, Peter A Dowling and Lachlan MacKinnon will again serve as executive producers and Kieron Hawkes returns to direct episodes 1-3, with Camilla Strøm Henriksen directing episodes 4-6. The series consists of six new episodes written by Peter A Dowling, with Jingan Young returning to write an episode. The first series has broadcast in over 120 territories worldwide and recently received the Broadcast Award for International Programme Sales.
New York Times
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
‘Drop' Review: The Ultimate Doomscroll
Modernizing the paranoid templates of thrillers like Joel Schumacher's 'Phone Booth' (2003) and Wes Craven's 'Red Eye' (2005), 'Drop' invites us to observe a disastrous dinner date with a potentially fatal dessert. The unsuspecting diners are Violet (Meghann Fahy), a widowed therapist with a traumatic past, and Henry (Brandon Sklenar), a hunky photographer with a debatable future. After three months of skittish texting, Violet has finally agreed to meet Henry in person at a luxury restaurant atop a Chicago skyscraper. And just as she's overcoming her first-date jitters — and the dizzying view from their window table — her phone beeps: Someone is sending anonymous, increasingly menacing messages using an AirDrop-style app that only operates within 50 feet. It would be easier to identify the culprit if every one of their fellow diners were not also staring at their phones. Like a Jenga tower with half the pieces removed, Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach's wobbly script grows more preposterous by the minute. (Not least because no woman as cautious as Violet would be this careless with her phone's privacy settings.) Which doesn't mean that 'Drop' isn't fun: Park your left brain at the door and enjoy Ben Baudhuin's snappy editing, Marc Spicer's glowing, gliding images and the easy chemistry between the two leads. The mood might be more ick than eek, but Fahy is wickedly entertaining as a woman casting around for an escape from her online tormentor — if she fails to obey his commands, the sister and young son she left at home will be murdered — and charming the seemingly saintly Henry into finishing a date with someone he must believe to be at least a little nuts. While reprising the kicky, repetitive style that drove 'Happy Death Day' in 2017 and, two years later, its less compelling sequel, the director Christopher Landon diverts us with visual gimmicks. Cell messages splay across the screen and inside a bathroom stall, and a shoal of brunette herrings swim through the movie. Apparently, almost every man in Chicago — including Violet's date, her meter reader and a random encounter at the bar — sports brown hair and a beard. Just like her unidentified attacker in the film's opening scene. Fortified by a handful of solid supporting players (like Jeffery Self as a wildly oversharing server), 'Drop' is pleasantly silly and minimally suspenseful. And when, in an utterly bonkers final section, the soothing sounds of upscale dining skid into a convulsion of action and last-minute plot dumping, your expression may mirror that of poor, baffled Henry. Yet Sklenar — who, after last year's 'It Ends With Us,' is carving a niche for himself as a soft landing for traumatized women — is, like a perfect zabaglione, hot and sweet in a role that demands little more. After witnessing Violet's jittery table changes and multiple bathroom breaks, he seems only minimally vexed, and never once inquires if she has a urinary tract infection. Now that's a keeper.
