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BBC News
5 days ago
- Politics
- BBC News
Handsworth campaigners protest to save Sheffield green belt land
Campaigners opposing the building of 1,600 houses on green belt land in the Handsworth area of Sheffield took to the streets on Saturday to stage a roadside Sheffield Council's local plan 3.6% of the city's green belt would be developed, including homes offices and industrial Sean Bean, who grew up in the area, previously objected to the Handsworth plans stating they would "practically obliterate the character and nature of our area".Handsworth resident and Save S13 Green Belt campaigner Debi Dent said Bean's assistance in raising the profile of the issue had been "amazing". "Sean is a local lad. He used to walk on those fields to school because his parents lived on this main road here," she said."We fully understand the government policy and the local authority's policy that we do need housing, but Sheffield has vast swathes of brownfield sites that can be reused." Fellow campaigner Sue Smelt said much of the area's green space would be destroyed."This is a lovely little oasis that's surrounded by housing estates already," she said."S13 is a densely populated area and whilst we're not disputing that people need somewhere to live, we don't think it's appropriate that 44% of all the new houses will be built on our green belt."Sheffield City Council leader Tom Hunt previously said the homes were needed to "tackle the housing crisis".The council added that greenbelt land would only be considered because there were no suitable brownfield consultation period on the plans has ended and a decision is expected later this year. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
Scotsman
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Red Riding Trilogy cast: who is in the movies on Netflix?
Red Riding Trilogy has become a hit since being released on Netflix this month 📺 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The Red Riding Trilogy arrived on Netflix this month. The trio of movies have become a surprise hit again on the streaming service. But who is in the cast - and where do you know them from? An acclaimed British TV classic has become a surprise hit on Netflix after landing on the streaming service this month. The Red Riding trilogy has found a new audience more than 15 years after it was first released on television. Set against the backdrop of the Peter Sutcliffe killings, the three movies are based on novels and feature fictional characters. Originally released by Channel 4, all three have been picked up by the streaming service and are available to watch right now. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Dubbed 'Yorkshire Noir' by some, the trilogy boasts an incredible cast of British actors - including a future Marvel star, TV icons and more. Here's all you need to know: Who is in the cast of the Red Riding trilogy? Sean Bean in the Red Riding Trilogy | Channel 4 The films cover almost a decade between them and feature a huge range of actors. Andrew Garfield and Sean Bean are among the most recognisable names as of 2025, but there are plenty of other memorable faces. Red Riding 1974 Eddie Dunford - Andrew Garfield John Dawson - Sean Bean DI Dick Alderman - Shaun Dooley Bet - Lynn Roden BJ (older) - Robert Sheehan Paul Booker - Ian Mercer Leonard Cole - Gerard Kearns Mary Cole - Cara Seymour Sgt/DSupt Bob Craven - Sean Harris Marjorie Dawson - Cathryn Bradshaw PC Tommy Douglas - Tony Mooney Susan Dunford - Rachel Jane Allen Uncle Eric - Graham Walker Sgt Bob Fraser - Steven Robertson Barry Gannon - Anthony Flanagan Paula Garland - Rebecca Hall Gaz - Danny Cunningham George Greaves - Berwick Kaler Bill Hadley - John Henshaw DSupt/DCS Maurice Jobson - David Morrissey Mr Kemplay - Stewart Ross Mrs Kemplay - Jennifer Hennessy Rev Martin Laws - Peter Mullan DCS/ACC Bill Molloy - Warren Clarke Michael Myshkin - Daniel Mays DI Jim Prentice - Chris Walker Clare Strachan - Kelly Freemantle Kathryn Tyler - Michelle Dockery Steph - Katherine Vasey Jack Whitehead - Eddie Marsan Aunt Win - Rita May Red Riding 1980 Eddie Dunford - Andrew Garfield DI Dick Alderman - Shaun Dooley CC Harold Angus - Jim Carter BJ (older) - Robert Sheehan Sgt/DSupt Bob Craven - Sean Harris PC Tommy Douglas - Tony Mooney HMIC Philip Evans - James Fox Elizabeth Hall - Julia Ford Joan Hunter - Lesley Sharp ACC Peter Hunter - Paddy Considine DSupt/DCS Maurice Jobson - David Morrissey Rev Martin Laws - Peter Mullan HMCIC Sir John Marsden - David Calder DC Helen Marshall - Maxine Peake DCS/ACC Bill Molloy - Warren Clarke DCS John Nolan - Tony Pitts DI Jim Prentice - Chris Walker CC Clement Smith - Ron Cook Clare Strachan - Kelly Freemantle Peter Sutcliffe - Joseph Mawle Michael Warren - Nicholas Woodeson Jack Whitehead - Eddie Marsan Red Riding 1983 Eddie Dunford - Andrew Garfield John Dawson - Sean Bean CC Harold Angus - Jim Carter Hazel Atkins - Tamsin Mitchell Mr Atkins - Andrew Cryer DI Dick Alderman - Shaun Dooley BJ (older) - Robert Sheehan BJ (younger) - James Ainsworth Paul Booker - Ian Mercer Leonard Cole - Gerard Kearns Mary Cole - Cara Seymour Sgt/DSupt Bob Craven - Sean Harris PC Tommy Douglas - Tony Mooney Sgt Bob Fraser - Steven Robertson Bill Hadley - John Henshaw Judith Jobson - Lisa Howard DSupt/DCS Maurice Jobson - David Morrissey Jim Kelly - Gary Whittaker Rev Martin Laws - Peter Mullan DCS/ACC Bill Molloy - Warren Clarke Michael Myshkin - Daniel Mays Mrs Myshkin - Beatrice Kelley DCS John Nolan - Tony Pitts John Piggott - Mark Addy DI Jim Prentice - Chris Walker Susan Ridyard - Emily Millicent Mott Kathryn Tyler - Michelle Dockery Tessa - Catherine Tyldesley Mandy Wymer - Saskia Reeves It is impossible to deeply dive into every member of the cast across the three films, but it is truly an incredible line-up. Even back in 2009, Sean Bean was a very recognisable name from his turn as Sharpe in the ITV series - which had concluded the previous year. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad He had also had a starring turn in the Lord of the Rings films as Boromir at the turn of the millennium. Bean would go on to appear in shows like Game of Thrones and the award winning BBC drama Time. Andrew Garfield might be best known to audiences now as Spider-Man/ Peter Parker - playing the character across three films including the 2022 blockbuster Spider-Man: No Way Home. A year after Red Riding he went on to star in The Social Network as Eduardo Saverin. Viewers now may recognise Michelle Dockery best from her role as Lady Mary Crawley in Downton Abbey. She played the character across its original run on ITV from 2010 to 2015 as well as in the recent big screen movies - and she is set to reprise it in Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale later this year. When was Red Riding trilogy released on Netflix? The trio of films originally debuted on Channel 4 back in March 2009. They were released weekly and featured an incredible cast full of actors - including some future stars as well as established names. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The three episodes had a theatrical release in 2010 in the United States. More than a decade later it has now landed on Netflix and it has already proved a hit since its arrival on the streaming service last week. Red Riding 1974 - the first in the trilogy - has shot up the charts on Netflix in the UK. It is currently the 2nd most watched film on the platform as of July 21. Have you watched Red Riding since it arrived on Netflix, or do you remember it from back on Channel 4? Let me know your thoughts on the films by email: . If you love TV, check out our Screen Babble podcast to get the latest in TV and film.
Scotsman
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Red Riding Trilogy cast: who is in the movies on Netflix?
Red Riding Trilogy has become a hit since being released on Netflix this month 📺 Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The Red Riding Trilogy arrived on Netflix this month. The trio of movies have become a surprise hit again on the streaming service. But who is in the cast - and where do you know them from? An acclaimed British TV classic has become a surprise hit on Netflix after landing on the streaming service this month. The Red Riding trilogy has found a new audience more than 15 years after it was first released on television. Set against the backdrop of the Peter Sutcliffe killings, the three movies are based on novels and feature fictional characters. Originally released by Channel 4, all three have been picked up by the streaming service and are available to watch right now. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Dubbed 'Yorkshire Noir' by some, the trilogy boasts an incredible cast of British actors - including a future Marvel star, TV icons and more. Here's all you need to know: Who is in the cast of the Red Riding trilogy? Sean Bean in the Red Riding Trilogy | Channel 4 The films cover almost a decade between them and feature a huge range of actors. Andrew Garfield and Sean Bean are among the most recognisable names as of 2025, but there are plenty of other memorable faces. Red Riding 1974 Eddie Dunford - Andrew Garfield John Dawson - Sean Bean DI Dick Alderman - Shaun Dooley Bet - Lynn Roden BJ (older) - Robert Sheehan Paul Booker - Ian Mercer Leonard Cole - Gerard Kearns Mary Cole - Cara Seymour Sgt/DSupt Bob Craven - Sean Harris Marjorie Dawson - Cathryn Bradshaw PC Tommy Douglas - Tony Mooney Susan Dunford - Rachel Jane Allen Uncle Eric - Graham Walker Sgt Bob Fraser - Steven Robertson Barry Gannon - Anthony Flanagan Paula Garland - Rebecca Hall Gaz - Danny Cunningham George Greaves - Berwick Kaler Bill Hadley - John Henshaw DSupt/DCS Maurice Jobson - David Morrissey Mr Kemplay - Stewart Ross Mrs Kemplay - Jennifer Hennessy Rev Martin Laws - Peter Mullan DCS/ACC Bill Molloy - Warren Clarke Michael Myshkin - Daniel Mays DI Jim Prentice - Chris Walker Clare Strachan - Kelly Freemantle Kathryn Tyler - Michelle Dockery Steph - Katherine Vasey Jack Whitehead - Eddie Marsan Aunt Win - Rita May Red Riding 1980 Eddie Dunford - Andrew Garfield DI Dick Alderman - Shaun Dooley CC Harold Angus - Jim Carter BJ (older) - Robert Sheehan Sgt/DSupt Bob Craven - Sean Harris PC Tommy Douglas - Tony Mooney HMIC Philip Evans - James Fox Elizabeth Hall - Julia Ford Joan Hunter - Lesley Sharp ACC Peter Hunter - Paddy Considine DSupt/DCS Maurice Jobson - David Morrissey Rev Martin Laws - Peter Mullan HMCIC Sir John Marsden - David Calder DC Helen Marshall - Maxine Peake DCS/ACC Bill Molloy - Warren Clarke DCS John Nolan - Tony Pitts DI Jim Prentice - Chris Walker CC Clement Smith - Ron Cook Clare Strachan - Kelly Freemantle Peter Sutcliffe - Joseph Mawle Michael Warren - Nicholas Woodeson Jack Whitehead - Eddie Marsan Red Riding 1983 Eddie Dunford - Andrew Garfield John Dawson - Sean Bean CC Harold Angus - Jim Carter Hazel Atkins - Tamsin Mitchell Mr Atkins - Andrew Cryer DI Dick Alderman - Shaun Dooley BJ (older) - Robert Sheehan BJ (younger) - James Ainsworth Paul Booker - Ian Mercer Leonard Cole - Gerard Kearns Mary Cole - Cara Seymour Sgt/DSupt Bob Craven - Sean Harris PC Tommy Douglas - Tony Mooney Sgt Bob Fraser - Steven Robertson Bill Hadley - John Henshaw Judith Jobson - Lisa Howard DSupt/DCS Maurice Jobson - David Morrissey Jim Kelly - Gary Whittaker Rev Martin Laws - Peter Mullan DCS/ACC Bill Molloy - Warren Clarke Michael Myshkin - Daniel Mays Mrs Myshkin - Beatrice Kelley DCS John Nolan - Tony Pitts John Piggott - Mark Addy DI Jim Prentice - Chris Walker Susan Ridyard - Emily Millicent Mott Kathryn Tyler - Michelle Dockery Tessa - Catherine Tyldesley Mandy Wymer - Saskia Reeves It is impossible to deeply dive into every member of the cast across the three films, but it is truly an incredible line-up. Even back in 2009, Sean Bean was a very recognisable name from his turn as Sharpe in the ITV series - which had concluded the previous year. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad He had also had a starring turn in the Lord of the Rings films as Boromir at the turn of the millennium. Bean would go on to appear in shows like Game of Thrones and the award winning BBC drama Time. Andrew Garfield might be best known to audiences now as Spider-Man/ Peter Parker - playing the character across three films including the 2022 blockbuster Spider-Man: No Way Home. A year after Red Riding he went on to star in The Social Network as Eduardo Saverin. Viewers now may recognise Michelle Dockery best from her role as Lady Mary Crawley in Downton Abbey. She played the character across its original run on ITV from 2010 to 2015 as well as in the recent big screen movies - and she is set to reprise it in Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale later this year. When was Red Riding trilogy released on Netflix? The trio of films originally debuted on Channel 4 back in March 2009. They were released weekly and featured an incredible cast full of actors - including some future stars as well as established names. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The three episodes had a theatrical release in 2010 in the United States. More than a decade later it has now landed on Netflix and it has already proved a hit since its arrival on the streaming service last week. Red Riding 1974 - the first in the trilogy - has shot up the charts on Netflix in the UK. It is currently the 2nd most watched film on the platform as of July 21. Have you watched Red Riding since it arrived on Netflix, or do you remember it from back on Channel 4? Let me know your thoughts on the films by email: .
Daily Mail
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Hollywood actor Sean Bean blasts plans to build thousands of houses on green belt near his hometown
Hollywood actor Sean Bean has spoken out against plans to build over a thousand new homes on green belt land which he says would 'practically obliterate' his hometown. Known for his roles in The Lord of the Rings, GoldenEye, and Game of Thrones, the 66-year-old Sheffield born actor has now written a letter supporting a campaign against the building of 1,638 new homes in Handsworth. The letter begins: 'My name is Sean Bean and I would like to register my objection for the proposed mass building in the Handsworth area of Sheffield, where I grew up and spent some of the best years of my life.' Mr Bean goes on to pay tribute to campaigner Sapphire McCarthy, who organised a public meeting in opposition to the housing plans as part of the 'Save S13 Greenbelt' campaign, but sadly passed away, aged 39, earlier this month. The actor's letter continues: 'If these proposals are allowed to go ahead in their present form, it would devastate the area; certainly in terms of its natural habitats, but even more so on the character of its close knit and hard working community. 'This is even more of a brutal decision because it seems like this working class community and its surrounding areas has [sic] been specifically targeted, whilst other more affluent, genteel areas on the other side of Sheffield have escaped lightly. 'It seems the council see us us as second class citizens who will just have to put up with it.' Last month, 500 people turned out to protest against Sheffield City Council's Local Plan, which aims to build 3,539 homes, two schools, a graveyard and 130 acres of business space on green belt land. Mum of two Sapphire McCarthy launched a campaign against the housing after she found out about plans to build 868 houses behind her home, fearing it would ruin her 'dream views'. The actor's letter begins: 'My name is Sean Bean and I would like to register my objection for the proposed mass building in the Handsworth area of Sheffield, where I grew up and spent some of the best years of my life' At the general election, the Labour party pledged to build 1.5 million new homes over the parliament, some of which would be built on green belt land. Resident Cheryl Hague said: 'Saph spoke to Sean Bean a few weeks ago and he told her of his deep concerns about this devastation of our precious green belt. 'We are delighted he has objected we know he is very proud of his roots and he loved the green belt area and understands just how much it means to all local residents. 'We will continue to fight the battle Sapphire started in her honour - with more vigour than ever - and it's fantastic to have such an endorsement from Sean Bean.' Sheffield City Council and the Ministry of Housing were contacted for comment.
BBC News
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Sean Bean criticises green belt housing plan in area of Sheffield
Actor Sean Bean has said a plan to build homes on green belt land in the area where he grew up would "practically obliterate the character and nature of our area".Sheffield City Council approved plans to build more than 1,700 homes in Handsworth as part of the city's local plan, which council leader Tom Hunt previously said was needed to "tackle the housing crisis".In an email of objection seen by the BBC, Bafta-winning star Bean said: "It seems the council sees us as second-class citizens who will just have to put up with it."Sheffield City Council has been contacted for comment. Sadie Charlton, a member of a campaign group fighting the plan, said: "It's really boosted our morale and everybody's so thankful for him to take the time to put his voice forward because what he says in his objection is how we all feel."The 36-year-old occupational therapist contacted Bean following the death of another campaigner, Sapphire McCarthy, who had previously been in touch with him."He was really interested in keeping in touch about how the campaign is going because obviously he cares about Handsworth," she 66, who can currently be seen in gritty BBC drama This City Is Ours, submitted his objection less than two hours before the end of the consultation said: "It seems like this working-class community and its surrounding areas has been specifically targeted, while other more affluent, genteel areas on the other side of Sheffield have escaped lightly." Ms Charlton added: "Before 24 April I didn't even know what a local plan was, and that really highlights in S13 we're not as politically engaged as areas of the west of Sheffield."She said the campaign group was now called Save S13 Green Belt - The Sapphire McCarthy Campaign, in tribute to Ms McCarthy."Without her, none of this would have happened," Ms Charlton said."Not one person ever met her and didn't instantly just love her, and I suspect that Sean felt the same when he had conversations with her."She said Bean had first phoned Ms McCarthy when she was shopping at a supermarket, and she told him to call her his objection email, Bean paid tribute to Ms McCarthy's "valiant and impassioned campaign".Although the consultation period closed on 11 July, Ms Charlton said the campaign group would "rally on, carry on forward, get more people involved"."The community have really rallied around and come together, so this is just the beginning for us," she said. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
