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New York Times
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
A Deaf Actress Has a Message She Wants You to Hear
When Rose Ayling-Ellis is lip reading, she's guessing most of the time. 'You can get the shape of a mouth,' she said recently, but to understand what someone is saying, context is everything. 'You have to pick up body language, the mood, the vibe,' she said. Ayling-Ellis, 30, said that learning to lip read had been 'a survival technique.' The actress, who was born deaf, speaks and also uses British Sign Language, and was aided in an interview by an interpreter. In the TV crime thriller 'Code of Silence,' which arrives on Britbox on July 24, Ayling-Ellis plays a deaf woman who is recruited by the police to eavesdrop discreetly. In the show, as in life, she said, lip reading is 'like a puzzle.' When Ayling Ellis's character, Alison, watches CCTV footage of suspected gang members, she scrutinizes their facial expressions and observes how they stand. Like any good detective, Alison must study the scene, piecing together clues. In a clever visual conceit, jumbled subtitles appear onscreen and gradually unscramble as she decodes each sentence. 'Code of Silence' first screened on ITV in Britain in May, and its debut episode drew over six million viewers, according to the broadcaster. Ayling-Ellis was already known to many from 'Strictly Come Dancing,' the wildly popular BBC show that inspired the 'Dancing With the Stars' franchise. She won the show in 2021 with a routine, to Clean Bandit and Zara Larsson's 'Symphony,' that fell silent halfway to mirror her experience of being deaf. That victory made her a household name and landed her TV presenting gigs, including as a sportscaster at the 2024 Paralympic Games. But after being 'on the TV as myself quite a few times,' she said, she wanted to get back to acting. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Daily Mail
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EastEnders and Strictly Come Dancing star Rose Ayling-Ellis receives honorary doctorate from the University for Creative Arts
EastEnders ' star Rose Ayling-Ellis was all smiles as she received an honorary doctorate from the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) in London on Monday. The actress, 30, was recognised for her outstanding achievements both in acting and for raising awareness of the deaf community. Rose previously graduated from the institution herself back in 2016 with a first-class BA honours degree in Fashion Design. She went on to find fame on EastEnders and Casualty before winning Strictly Come Dancing in 2021 - and was notably the first deaf contestant to do so. Rose said in her acceptance speech: 'I really am very honoured to receive this, especially from the very University that I graduated from. 'Work hard and enjoy the ride. Congratulations to all of us.' As well as her acting achievements, Rose has recently fulfilled her dream of becoming a children's author, publishing her first sign language children's books earlier this year. News of Rose's honorary degree comes after she wrote an emotional message to her fans after ITV confirmed the future of the hit crime drama she stars in, Code Of Silence. The show, which stars the former EastEnders actress, burst onto screens earlier this year to much fanfare. It saw Rose play deaf worker Alison Woods, who works in both a police canteen and a local bar while caring for her deaf mother to make ends meet. Woods then becomes key to a police investigation when she translates a criminal gang's conversations as she finds herself drawn to one of the main suspects. Kieron Moore, Charlotte Ritchie, Andrew Buchan, Nathan Armarkwei Laryea, Joe Absolom, and Fifi Garfield also starred in the first series. Following a nail-biting finale, ITV has confirmed that Code of Silence will return for a second series. The broadcaster also revealed a whopping 7.5 million viewers tuning into the first episode alone on TV, while over 20 million streams have been recorded across the full box set on ITVX. In an emotional statement to fans, Rose confirmed she will reprise her role, writing: 'I'm so proud that Code of Silence has been recommissioned. 'The response to the first series has been incredible, and it means so much to be part of a drama that not only keeps audiences on the edge of their seats, but also puts a Deaf character at the heart of the story. 'I'm really excited to see where Alison's journey goes next and to be working again with the wonderful cast, crew and creative team behind the show.' Development on the second series has kicked off, with ITV planning to begin filming next year, meaning fans will have a lengthy wait before they can enjoy new episodes. ITV's drama commissioner, Callum Dziedzic, said: 'We are unbelievably proud of Code of Silence, and it's been a joy seeing audiences embrace it - especially their love for the skilful, headstrong, and effortlessly loveable Alison. 'Rose brings her to life with real charm and depth, and Catherine's brilliant concept gave her the perfect world to step into. We can't wait to share another gripping case, with Alison's talents and perspective delivering a thriller that's pulse-pounding, distinctive, and like nothing else on TV.'
BBC News
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Actress Rose Ayling-Ellis handed honorary doctorate
Rose Ayling-Ellis has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) for her contribution to acting and campaigning for the deaf community. The multi-award-nominated actress, producer and children's author said she was "very honoured" to receive the award at London's Royal Festival Hall. Ms Ayling-Ellis' first breakthrough roles were in BBC's Casualty and EastEnders after graduating from the Surrey-based UCA with an honours degree in fashion design in 2016. The actress, who went to school in Ashford in Kent, later won Strictly Come Dancing and starred in ITV's thriller Code of Silence. Ayling-Ellis, who is deaf, has used her platform to champion the British Sign Language (BSL) Act and called on the government to increase support for disabled also appeared in the BBC documentary Old Hands, New Tricks in which she taught a group of retirees BSL.
Daily Mail
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
ITV confirms Code Of Silence's future after rave reviews and booming ratings - with lead star Rose Ayling Ellis penning emotional message to fans
ITV has finally confirmed the fate of Code Of Silence after its booming ratings as lead star Rose Ayling Ellis penned an emotional statement to viewers. The crime drama, which stars the former EastEnders actress, burst onto screens earlier this year to much fanfare. It saw Rose, 30, play deaf worker Alison Woods, who works in both a police canteen and a local bar while caring for her deaf mother to make ends meet. Woods then becomes key to a police investigation when she translates a criminal gang's conversations as she finds herself drawn to one of the main suspects. Kieron Moore, Charlotte Ritchie, Andrew Buchan, Nathan Armarkwei Laryea, Joe Absolom, and Fifi Garfield also starred in the first series. Following a nail-biting finale, ITV has confirmed that Code Of Silence will return for a second series. The broadcaster also revealed a whopping 7.5 million viewers tuning into the first episode alone on TV, while over 20 million streams have been recorded across the full box set on ITVX. In an emotional statement to fans, Rose confirmed she will reprise her role, writing: 'I'm so proud that Code of Silence has been recommissioned. 'The response to the first series has been incredible, and it means so much to be part of a drama that not only keeps audiences on the edge of their seats, but also puts a Deaf character at the heart of the story. 'I'm really excited to see where Alison's journey goes next and to be working again with the wonderful cast, crew and creative team behind the show.' Development on the second series has kicked off, with ITV planning to begin filming next year, meaning fans will have a lengthy wait before they can enjoy new episodes. ITV'S drama commissioner, Callum Dziedzic said: 'We are unbelievably proud of Code of Silence, and it's been a joy seeing audiences embrace it - especially their love for the skilful, headstrong, and effortlessly loveable Alison. 'Rose brings her to life with real charm and depth, and Catherine's brilliant concept gave her the perfect world to step into. We can't wait to share another gripping case, with Alison's talents and perspective delivering a thriller that's pulse-pounding, distinctive, and like nothing else on TV.' Code Of Silence's renewal comes just a day after ITV announced Grantchester has been axed after a whopping 11 series on air. Making its debut in 2014, the show, which also airs on PBS in America, stars Robson Green as Geordie alongside Rishi Nair as Alphy. Confirming the show's end, Daisy Coulam, writer, series creator and executive producer, said: 'At its heart, Grantchester is a show about the power of friendship and love. 'We've been so lucky over the last 11 series to experience that on and off screen. For over a decade now - cast and crew (many who've been there since the beginning) have met each Summer to film. 'And it's been an absolute joy. Thank you to James Runcie for entrusting us with his characters. Thank you to the lovely people of real Grantchester. 'Thank you to everyone who's been a part of the show in any way - big or small. I'll miss you terribly.'
The Sun
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Code Of Silence to return for a new series as bosses reveal which cast member will make a comeback
ITV's latest drama Code of Silence is set to return for a brand new series. The programme, which starred EastEnders and Strictly Come Dancing star Rose Ayling-Ellis, was the first to be lead by a deaf actress. 3 3 3 Following mammoth ratings, ITV have confirmed that a second series is in the works. In more good news for fans, actor Rose will be back and reprising the role of Alison for the second incarnation. The six-part drama, which launched in May, has seen its first episode consolidate to a total of 7.5million viewers. It has also amassed a total of 20million streams on ITVX across the whole series. As a result, it has become the most-watched drama across all channels for the second quarter of the year. Speaking about the news of the series' return, actress Rose said: 'I'm so proud that Code of Silence has been recommissioned. "The response to the first series has been incredible, and it means so much to be part of a drama that not only keeps audiences on the edge of their seats, but also puts a Deaf character at the heart of the story. "I'm really excited to see where Alison's journey goes next and to be working again with the wonderful cast, crew and creative team behind the show." ITV's Drama Commissioner, Callum Dziedzic, added: "We are unbelievably proud of Code of Silence, and it's been a joy seeing audiences embrace it - especially their love for the skilful, headstrong, and effortlessly loveable Alison. "Rose brings her to life with real charm and depth, and Catherine's brilliant concept gave her the perfect world to step into. "We can't wait to share another gripping case, with Alison's talents and perspective delivering a thriller that's pulse-pounding, distinctive, and like nothing else on TV." When the show launched in May, fans were quick to praise Rose's chemistry with her co-star, Kieron Moore. In the series, Rose plays a deaf canteen worker who is recruited by Canterbury police to help them lip read in a case. Soon she finds herself embroiled in the world of policing as the detectives race against time to stop a gang of criminals and their latest heist. Her lip-reading skills become essential to the team, who have her looking through CCTV in order to interpret what the gang are saying in order to gain the upper hand. But as she takes to the investigation, she finds herself drawn to Liam Barlow (Kieron Moore), one of the members of the gang with motivations of his own. Taken by their interactions, fans flooded X with various different comments about their budding connection. Taking to X, one fan wrote: "CodeofSilence The chemistry between #roseaylingellis & #kieronmoore is electric. "After watching the first 2 eps have had to binge watch the next 4 because I can't wait to see what happens next." "Love the chemistry between Alison and Liam loving #CodeOfSilence," said another. "#CodeOfSilence alison and liam the bad boy they are so cute together !," wrote a third, while a fourth said: "Boy that liam is a cutie. Next james bond !#CodeOfSilence." Crime dramas on ITVX Crime drama buffs have a wide selection of choices on ITVX - here is a selection of some of the programmes available to binge. Professor T: Based on a Belgian TV series of the same name, former Death in Paradise lead Ben Miller plays the title character. Professor Jasper Tempest is a criminologist with OCD who helps the police solve crimes. The cast also includes Emma Naomi, Barney White and Andy Gathergood. The Beast Must Die: This series follows a mother's grief for her son, who was killed in an accident. Nicholas Blake's novel of the same name has been adapted for the programme. Stars include Cush Jumbo, Jared Harris, Billy Howle and Geraldine James. Red Eye: Starring Richard Armitage, Jing Lusi and Lesley Sharp star in this six-part thriller, which mostly takes place during an all-night flight between London and Beijing. With dead bodies piling up and a mystery to unravel, the heroes must work fast to get to the truth. The Twelve: This Australian drama originally aired as a miniseries in 2022, with the episodes dropping in the UK in February 2023. Four months later, the show was renewed for a second season. Jurassic Park star Sam Neill stars in the leading role of barrister Brett Colby. Manhunt: Martin Clunes stars in this drama based on true murder investigations. Series one focused on the death of Amélie Delagrange, which took place in 2004, while the second depicted the search for serial rapist Delroy Grant.
