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2 days ago
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- RTÉ News
Careful, now - the 10 best Father Ted episodes, ranked!
It's one of the best sitcoms of all time, and certainly one of the most iconic and beloved Irish shows ever. If you want to spark a lively debate across a pub table, however, you need only utter the words: 'What's the best Father Ted episode?' With Ted, Dougal, Jack, Mrs. Doyle and the assortment of characters that first set foot on Craggy Island celebrating their 30th anniversary, it's as good a time as ever to put ten of the show's best episodes in order. And if you don't agree? Well, that would be an ecumenical matter. 10. Flight Into Terror The tenth episode of Season 2 was a doozy, not least because of the proliferation of various other characters (including the glorious return of Fr. Noel Furlong and Fr. Fintan Fay, aka the Monkey Priest), but because of the superb gags that continue to resonate in everyday life. Hands up if you've ever seen a big red button and thought of Dougal? The priests found themselves in mortal danger as they returned from a pilgrimage to a golf course where an apparition of the Virgin Mary appeared. When Jack steals the only two parachutes on board - one for him, the other for the drinks trolley - it's up to Ted to save the day (Watch here, via RTÉ Player) 9. The Passion of St. Tibulus The phrases 'Careful now' and 'Down with this sort of thing' have become legend amongst Ted fans, and this was the episode that spawned those rallying cries. Bishop Brennan arrives on Craggy Island to insist that Ted and Dougal protest against the local cinema's showing of a racy religious film. When their protest inadvertently ends up making it a hit ("they're coming from Gdansk!"), Brennan threatens to exile them to terrible parishes - until Jack finds an incriminating VHS tape. The subtle skewering of figures like Eamon Casey and Michael Cleary was the cherry on the cake (Watch here, via RTÉ Player) 8. The Mainland The Craggy Island contingent make a rare trip to the mainland to run a variety of errands, and needless to say, things don't quite go to plan. From Ted and Dougal getting lost in the Very Dark Caves (where they're tortured by Fr. Noel Furlong's rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody), to Jack being attacked by crows, to Mrs. Doyle ending up in jail (and Dougal trying to order a bag of chips and a can of Fanta at the Garda Station), Richard Wilson's guest turn is only one of the best things about this brilliant episode (Watch here, via RTÉ Player) 7. Old Grey Whistle Theft The fourth episode of series two saw one of the most enduring guest characters - Father Damo Lennon - make himself known to the audience in glorious fashion; 'Blur or Oasis?' has never been weighted with so much gravitas. As the rebellious Damo leads Dougal astray, Craggy Island is rocked by the scandal of a stolen whistle: who is the thief? The writing in this episode is astoundingly good, from the bullish couple that Ted and Jack encounter on their picnic (F-U-P-O-F-F) to Jack's ability to name 'Jacob's Creek chardonnay 1991!' from the clink of a bottle, to the helicopter scene and the references to Boyz N the Hood (Watch here, via RTÉ Player) 6. Kicking Bishop Brennan Up the Arse Both Graham Linehan and Arthur Mathews named this episode as their personal favourite, and it's definitely one of the best. In the previous episode (Escape from Victory), Ted's Craggy Island team had lost the Over-75s football tournament to his arch-nemesis Dick Byrne. The forfeit? Kicking Bishop Brennan up the arse. A likeness of the bishop has apparently appeared on a skirting board of the Craggy Island parochial house, and he arrives with Fr. Jessup - The Most Sarcastic Priest in Ireland - in tow to inspect it. From the 'very crude watercolour painting of a man in a bishop's hat', to the back-and-forth between Mrs. Doyle and Fr. Jessup, this episode is a total joy (Watch here, via RTÉ Player) 5. The Plague Another one that features the indomitable Bishop Brennan (Jim Norton), who arrives at Craggy Island to inspect the sleeping arrangements of Jack, who has taken to frightening the locals by sleepwalking nude. When he encounters Dougal's new pet rabbit Sampras - and Bishop Brennan is not a fan of rabbits, having been trapped in a lift with them once - Ted and Dougal's attempts to remove the bunnies prove futile. They eventually realise that the rabbits are attracted to Jack's scent, but by then, it's much too late. A farcical delight with a multitude of priceless one-liners (Watch here, via RTÉ Player) 4. Hell There are so many memorable moments in Hell that it quite simply deserves to rank within the top 5. Ted, Dougal and Jack go on holiday to the most depressing caravan in Ireland, where they inadvertently become the local peeping toms and have their trip gatecrashed by Fr. Noel Furlong and the St. Luke's Youth Group. Graham Norton's turn as the irritating priest is up there as one the funniest comedy characters in any sitcom, ever. It's also the episode that brought us the legendary 'small, far away' scene (Watch here, via RTÉ Player) 3. A Song for Europe It's not just because of the glorious My Lovely Horse, or because it so perfectly lampoons the Irish experience of Eurovision in the 1990s. Like most of the truly great Father Ted episodes, it's the little asides and in-jokes that keep the laughs coming in A Song for Europe - like Ted's meltdown during their writing session ("Just play the f**king note!"), Jack's reaction to their performance (shooting Ted's guitar with a shotgun), even Dougal's penchant for wearing an Ireland jersey in bed. An episode that never gets old (Watch here, via RTÉ Player) 2. New Jack City Brendan Grace was just one of the famous names in comedy to make a cameo in Father Ted, but the late Dubliner's turn as Fr. Fintan Stack was undoubtedly one of the best. When Jack is consigned to St. Clabbert's Hospital after contracting Hairy Hands Syndrome, his replacement Fr. Stack - an obnoxious, uncouth, jungle-loving terror who enjoys drilling holes in the wall - sets the cat amongst the pigeons at the parochial house. Again, the little asides in this episode, from a very drunk Dougal ("We're all going to heaven lads, waheyyyy!") to the 'Sports Day' video that Ted and his friends are watching, are superb - as is Brendan Grace, who nails the sociopathic Fr. Stack (Watch here, via RTÉ Player) 1. Speed 3 It's a tough call, but it's the right one. Speed 3 is the best Father Ted episode for a multitude of reasons - the writing, the acting, the clever references and the sheer ludicrousness of the plot - but mostly because it's one you can watch over and over again. When local lothario milkman Pat Mustard (Pat Laffan) arrives on Craggy Island and starts knocking up the local housewives, Ted makes it his business to get him fired. His revenge? A bomb on a milk cart driven by Dougal. This is also hands-down one of the quotable episodes, from 'Is there anything to be said for saying another Mass?' to 'I love my brick' to 'Those women were in the nip!' It also characterised the relationship between Ted (the late, great Dermot Morgan) and the hapless Dougal (the superb Ardal O'Hanlon) wonderfully. You will never get tired of watching Speed 3
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
'I thought I was in hell' Liverpool crash victim breaks down as he reveals moment he found his five-month-old baby after he was thrown 15ft across road by 'drug driver'
A victim of the Liverpool crash has revealed the heart-wrenching moment he found his five-month-old baby after he had been thrown 15 feet across the road by the alleged drug driver. Daniel Eveson, from Telford, Shropshire, and his partner joined 10s of thousands of football fans who had gathered in the city on Bank Holiday Monday to celebrate Liverpool winning the Premier League title. The jubilant atmosphere descended into chaos when a driver drove into the crowds in Water Street just after 6pm - minutes after the Liverpool open-top bus parade passed through the city centre. Merseyside Police has arrested a 53-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving offences and driving under the influence of drugs and had lifted all the cordons around the area. The force said on Wednesday that the number of confirmed casualties had risen to 79, including children, of which 50 were taken to hospital. A total of seven people remained in hospital for ongoing treatment as of Tuesday afternoon. Speaking to Sky News on Wednesday, Daniel revealed he 'thought he was in hell' before he realised his baby boy had survived. He said: 'I don't know why, but I tried to hold on to the front of the car and try and stop it, push it, do whatever I could from it, hitting my park with my baby. 'But at the time me and my partner were sat on the roof, on the bonnet. 'And, yeah, we were just both trying to hold on to dear life with Ted next to us and my partner went under the wheels of the car at the front of the car, and it rolled over her leg. 'And I just bounced off to the side, but my boy and his pram got bounced to the opposite direction about 15ft down the road. 'And as soon as that had happened, I just started screaming for my partner and I found her and I asked her where Teddy was, and she didn't know, and I didn't know.' Breaking down into tears, Daniel then revealed his relief at discovering his son was 'okay' following the shocking crash. 'And yeah, found him and he was okay,' he added. 'Thank God. Just five months old. Teddy went.' What started off as the 'perfect' afternoon for Daniel, celebrating the club's 20th league title with his family, soon became 'worst day of his life'. His partner was among those who received treatment after she went under the wheel of the Ford Galaxy as it rammed through the crowd, knocking people to floor and forcing others to dart out of the way. The crowd scramble to bring the car to a stop as bystanders lean into the vehicle Daniel told the BBC on Tuesday: 'It [the car] struck me in my chest, all the way down my left hand side. 'My partner went under the wheel and the car went over her leg and she got dragged down the road. 'Then my little boy got chucked about maybe 15-feet down the road in his pram. 'It was hard because I didn't know where anyone was or what to do or what was going on.' He continued: 'I went from trying to stop the car, to seeing my partner go I don't know where but away from me. 'And to the next second looking for my partner, shouting and then her telling me I don't know where my boy is. 'To me looking and finding his pram. To not knowing if he was alive. To seeing him alive. 'It was a lot to take on.' Daniel went to tend to his partner and helped her onto the side of the road before retrieving his son from the pram. He then took Teddy inside a restaurant, where a woman watched him while the father again went to care for his partner. Ambulance crews arrived to help the couple around 10 minutes later. 'I thought I had lost everything, I really did,' the traumatised father said. The family are now recovering from the horrific ordeal, with Daniel's partner still being treated in hospital as of Tuesday morning. Daniel believes the ordeal will stick with him 'for the rest of my life'. 'I don't honestly believe I will be able to go to a parade or celebration like that ever again,' he added. 'Because there will always be that fear in the back of my mind that anything can happen and we might not be in control.' Forensic officers by the scene of the incident on Water Street in Liverpool city centre on Tuesday Home Secretary Yvette Cooper visits the scene on Water Street in Liverpool, where a car hit pedestrians at Liverpool FC's Premier League victory parade A police officer walks as cleaning services sweep the street near the site of an incident where a car plowed into a crowd of Liverpool fans Liverpool parade road closures Ahead of the parade, Liverpool City Council said: 'The Strand will be closed northbound from the Upper Parliament Street/Great George Street junction to Leeds Street/Great Howard Street junction from 04.00 – 22.00, or until it is safe to re-open. 'The southbound lane will be closed from approx. 12.00 – 20.00, again subject to crowd safety requirements. 'Additionally, Leeds Street City bound will be closed from 12.00 until approx. 20.00.' Water Street was closed as part of a rolling programme of road closures during the parade. On Wednesday, the prime minister met officials in the area and described the scenes on Monday as 'awful'. He discussed the response to the incident with Mayor of Liverpool Steve Rotheram, Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell, Deputy Chief Constable Chris Green and Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims. Merseyside Police will now have until tomorrow to question the local man they have arrested for attempted murder, drug driving and dangerous driving. The 53-year-old is said to have tailgated an ambulance racing to a heart attack victim before unleashing horror on the city centre's streets. He struck fans at up to 30mph near the city's waterfront, which had been closed to traffic. All the victims currently in hospital are in a stable condition, with police sources previously saying it was a miracle no one had died. In a new new update released this afternoon, Merseyside Police said: 'We can confirm that seven people remain in hospital in a stable condition following the incident on Water Street on Monday May 26. 'As part of the ongoing investigation, we have also been able to identify more people who were injured, with 79 in total who we are now speaking with. 'A 53-year-old man from West Derby, who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving offences and driving while unfit through drugs, remains in police custody. 'The investigation team have today been granted further time to continue questioning him in police custody, which will remain in place until tomorrow. Officers are scouring CCTV footage to piece together the Ford Galaxy's movements before the incident, Detective Superintendent Rachel Wilson. She said: 'I'm pleased to say that the number of people in hospital is reducing as they continue to recover from the awful incident. We continue to support those still receiving treatment and as part of our ongoing enquiries we are identifying more people who were injured. 'I want to reassure the public of Merseyside that detectives are making significant progress as we seek to establish the full circumstances that led to what happened. 'In addition, extensive CCTV enquiries are being carried out across the city to establish the movements of the car, a Ford Galaxy, before the incident took place. 'We have already had an incredible response from many of those who were there on the day, and I thank them for their co-operation with our investigation. 'I would encourage anyone who has not yet contacted police who may have information on this incident to do so. An extensive investigation into the precise circumstances of the incident is ongoing, and we continue to ask people not to speculate on the circumstances surrounding the incident and refrain from sharing distressing content online.' Up to 1million Liverpool fans had gathered to celebrate the club winning the Premier League title with a 10-mile trophy parade through the city centre. But the celebration turned to carnage at around 6pm when a row broke out between the driver and spectators. Footage on social media appears to show a man banging on the window after the driver backed into the crowd surrounding the vehicle. Another man then approaches the car and kicks the rear windscreen, prompting the driver to reverse back into him. Tensions mount as the car moves back and forth, with at least two spectators punching and kicking the vehicle. The man who was reversed into then appears to smash the rear windscreen after chasing the vehicle and launching a missile. Separate video, taken at the same time, shows another fan opening the car door, before the driver pulls it shut and accelerates down Dale Street. Later footage shows the Ford Galaxy trying to drive into the crowd on the connecting Water Street. Several people are seen striking the car as it moves past an ambulance and ploughs through the crowd, knocking over multiple people in its path. As the crowd evade the car, it swerves through the street, hitting more people before it eventually comes to a halt and is surrounded by fans and police. Later footage seemingly showed that, by the time the car reached the end of Dale Street and entered Water Street, its back window had been smashed. The driver then appeared to plough into the crowds. Pictured: The man who was driving the car in Liverpool In what has been described as an 'unprecedented' move, Merseyside Police quickly confirmed a 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area was arrested, adding that it wasn't being treated as terrorism. The force was criticised in the wake of the Southport murders last summer for not releasing information about the killer's ethnicity and religion after false rumours were started online that he was a Muslim asylum seeker. But police in charge of planning the trophy parade were facing serious questions over how a driver was able to access Water Street. Ross Welsh, who had to jump out of the way of the oncoming vehicle, said cars on Water Street were able to pass further up the road, but the driver 'navigated' past the 'road closed' sign. Mr Welsh, who had travelled to the parade from Belfast, told BBC Radio Ulster's The Nolan Show: 'Then there it was beeping and it screeched its tyres to brake. We had to jump to get out of the way. It wasn't very, very close, but it was close enough that we felt we had to get out of the way quick.' It is understood that Water Street was closed to traffic as part of a rolling road block as the parade reached the city centre. Referring to how the driver 'tailgated' an ambulance down Water Street, a source told the Mail: 'It looks as if he has panicked when he realised he was in the crowd and people began banging on his car. Charlotte Hennessy, whose father died in the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, said questions need to be asked about how the driver was able to access a 'road which should have been closed'. Police officers walk along Water Street near the Liver Building in Liverpool city centre on Tuesday morning Forensics arrived at the scene of the parade crash as investigations continue Debris is left behind on Water Street after a Ford Galaxy drove into pedestrians, sparking scenes of panic TV chef Nisha Katona's Mowgli restaurant is also on Water Street and became an emergency medical centre following the horrific ordeal. The restaurant opened to police, medical crew and those who had suffered injuries, with staff helping them to get Wi-Fi and phone signal to let their friends and families know they were safe. Owner Nisha has praised the response of her team and the city as a whole. She said: 'We had a full restaurant that we had to ensure were safe, reassured and evacuated properly when the time was right. 'We opened the restaurant to the police and paramedics and wounded, and our staff rearranged the restaurant and stayed all night to help the emergency services in whatever way was required. 'Bradley McConville, our operations manager, drove in to town to help the paramedics and to turn the restaurant into an active medical event centre. 'The truth is, the teams say it's the least they could do. That is even more a testament to their open-hearted quick resourcefulness.' Mowgli also shared a post on social media thanking everyone who reacted to the incident. Liverpool fans lined the streets in their thousands to celebrate the club's Premier League title Nisha, who has become a popular TV personality for high profile cookery shows including BBC Two's Great British Menu, said she had received a personal message from a member of the emergency services who was called to the scene. Describing the staff at Mowgli as amazing, it added: 'They were told the restaurant would be used as a Triage Centre for all the casualties and straight away it was all hands-on deck from them. 'The duty managers went above and beyond to help us and we couldn't have asked for more from them. 'I was tasked to deal with the staff directly to sort the Triage Centre out and they were an absolute credit to Mowgli leadership. 'They assisted the injured people, provided aid to emergency services and were on hand all night to assist where they could. Heroes.' King Charles has sent a message of support to Liverpudlians following the incident, saying: 'I know that the strength of community spirit for which your city is renowned will be a comfort and support to those in need.' He said it was 'truly devastating' that what should have been a joyous celebration for many had ended 'in such distressing circumstances'. The Prince and Princess of Wales also said they were 'deeply saddened' by the attack. Princess Anne also lavished praise on emergency workers who helped treat victims of the horrific incident. The royal, 74, paid a surprise visit to the Royal Liverpool University Hospital to speak to medics and first responders who treated those injured in the parade carnage. A number of those wounded in the incident on Monday night were taken to the hospital, the largest in the city. Timeline of the Liverpool trophy parade on May 26 Multiple people were injured after a car ploughed into a crowd of jubilant Liverpool fans during their Premier League victory parade just after 6pm on Monday. The parade started at 2.30pm at Allerton Maze and was supposed to last four hours. An open-top bus full of players and staff travelled northbound across the city, continuing through key areas. 2.30pm As the bus made its way along Allerton Maze, players waved to thousands of cheering fans who showed up to watch them set off. Stars including Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah led celebrations atop the open-top bus. Crowds of people in Liverpool covered in face-paint lined the street, dancing, waving flags and painting the sky red with flares and confetti. 3.30pm The bus had already made its first stop to Queens Drive and had crossed over the flyover at the end of the M26. 4pm Merseyside police issued a warning to the floods of people celebrating. They said: 'Please keep yourselves and other people safe during today's #LFC Victory Parade by not climbing buildings, structures, scaffolding or street furniture. 'The parade route covers 10 miles and there are plenty of safe vantage points to see the LFC bus. Hope everyone has a great day!' 4.30pm The bus had already made its way through the next stop - Mill Bank - and had just reached West Derby Road. 5pm The parade was over half-way through and the bus was making its way towards the city centre. It started off by driving down Leeds Street before arriving at the Strand and was meant to end on Blundell Street. 5.30pm The players had passed Old Hall Street junction while Calvin Harris DJ'd at the front of the bus. 5.38pm Fireworks went off at Malmasion and the Royal Liver Building as the bus headed down New Quay onto The Strand. 5.48pm The Strand was heaving with people as Calvin Harris played the song One Kiss, fireworks exploded and fans danced and cheered. 6pm Just after 6pm on Water Street, in the heart of Liverpool's city centre, a car ploughed into a crowd of excited people. Emergency services rushed to the scene within minutes, with dramatic images showing police cordons, litter strewn across the road, and a strong presence of officers, ambulances and even a fire engine. The car, described by witnesses as 'beeping' as it made its way through the crowds, eventually came to a halt at the scene. Multiple people were reportedly injured, with four people being seen taken away on stretchers, while another man was pictured leaning heavily on a police officer for support. 6.42pm Police vehicles, fire engines and ambulances were stationed around the Water Street area as the main road was cordoned off. 7pm It was announced that the car was stopped at the scene and a man was arrested. Merseyside Police said: 'We are currently dealing with reports of a road traffic collision in Liverpool city centre. 'We were contacted at just after 18:00 today, following reports a car had been in collision with a number of pedestrians on Water Street. 'The car stopped at the scene and a male has been detained. 'Emergency services are currently on the scene.' First responders were attending to people at the scene and the North West Air Ambulance arrived. 7.08pm The North West Ambulance released a statement. It said: 'NWAS is supporting an incident in Liverpool city centre, following reports of a road traffic collision. 'We are currently assessing the situation and working with other members of the emergency services. 'Our priority is to ensure people receive the medical help they need as quickly as possible. 'Updates will be published on this page and Mersey Police as we know more.' 7.33pm Prime Minister Keir Starmer released a statement. He wrote: 'The scenes in Liverpool are appalling — my thoughts are with all those injured or affected. 'I want to thank the police and emergency services for their swift and ongoing response to this shocking incident. 'I'm being kept updated on developments and ask that we give the police the space they need to investigate.' 7.54pm Home Secretary Yvette Cooper was updated on the situation in Liverpool. 8pm Liverpool FC released a statement that read: 'Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident. 'We will continue to offer our full support to the emergency services and local authorities who are dealing with this incident.' 8.09pm Merseyside Police confirmed the man arrested is a 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area. 8.40pm Yvette Cooper posted a statement on X - thanking police and emergency services. She wrote: 'Thank you to the police and emergency services for their swift response to the truly shocking and horrendous scenes in Liverpool this evening. 'Thinking of all those affected at this very difficult time. The police are investigating and I'm being kept updated on developments.' 9pm The scene was littered with several police vans and ambulances as well as emergency service workers on the ground. A police van and car blocked Water Street with other police vehicles parked along The Strand. Meanwhile, a large blue tent was erected in Water Street with two fire engines parked in front. 10.55pm During a press conference this evening, Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable, Jenny Sims confirmed that 27 people had been taken to hospital following the carnage. Of those, one adult and one child were seriously injured. She also said the Water Street collision is not being treated as an act of terrorism. Adding: 'I know that people will understandably be concerned by what has happened tonight. 'What I can tell you is that we believe this to be an isolated incident, and we are not currently looking for anyone else in relation to it. 'The incident is not being treated as terrorism.' 12.02am Sir Keir Starmer released a new statement praising the bravery pf the police and condemning the incident. He said: 'Tonight, I have spoken to Steve Rotheram about the terrible events in Liverpool and the remarkable bravery shown by the police and other emergency services. 'They are supporting and caring for those injured in these terrible events. 'Everyone, especially children, should be able to celebrate their heroes without this horror. 'The city has a long and proud history of coming together through difficult times.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Beyond The Gates Recap: Shanice Listens in as Vanessa Publicly Dresses Ted Down
On today's Beyond The Gates recap: Hotel – Eva's Room: Ted arrives surprised to see Leslie rather than Eva. She gets all kinds of flirty and discusses their sexy times from all those years ago. She plops down on the bed and asks if he wants to have some fun. Ted thinks she's sick, but Leslie says she would never think of bedding him down in their daughter's room. They chat about Eva and he notes how Leslie kicked her own daughter out. Leslie says she loves Eva more than anything even when she's forced into making hard choices. She knows Ted has to cast her as the devil to allow him to sleep at night. Ted notes how thick Leslie's purse is, grabs it and turns it over. All the souvenirs she collected come crashing out on the counter. She asks if he would like to take something with him and Ted tells her to cut the crap. He wants to know why Leslie is there and she says she is simply checking on her daughter. Ted questions why Leslie is telling Kat lies about Eva running Laura down on Old Decatur Road. He says Eva has an ironclad alibi. Leslie praises the Lord and says, 'won't he do it' to celebrate their daughter's innocence. Ted thinks Leslie is capable of all kinds of gaslighting and can't believe she would accuse her daughter when she… Leslie asks what he was about to say. Ted knows Leslie is capable of damn near anything and believes she ran Laura off the road. Leslie thinks he's making assumptions and denies his accusations. Ted says she is going to rot in hell after serving 20 years in prison. Leslie says she's not going anywhere and neither is his big, fat mouth. Ted asks who is going to stop him. Leslie dares him to push her and says Eva will face more trouble than she already is. Ted can't believe he would do such a thing to her own daughter. Leslie reminds him that she is the one holding all the cards. Ted says now that he knows Eva exists, there is nothing he won't do to protect her. Leslie says his reaction is exactly what she wanted. Ted tells the 'crazy bitch' to stay away from his family. Leslie leans in and says, 'that's Miss Bitch.' With that, he exits. Anita and Vernon's Mansion: Vernon and Anita are getting frisky. He hates leaving her alone with Tracy, but Anita says they will be good. With that, he exits. Anita and Tracy are talking about their history. Tracy looks at her friend and notes how she sure as hell must have won the lottery. They chat about how they use to scratch up money for food. Tracy thinks it must be nice to have a staff wait on them hand and foot. They go back and forth a bit before Anita admits life is good. Anita pushes as Tracy clearly has a point to make. Tracy says one minute they were sharing everything, and the next Anita is on her own, living like black royalty. Anita says she earned everything she has but Tracy isn't hearing it. Tracy looks at Anita's awards and asks when she won her grammy. Anita says she doesn't remember as she never kept up with that stuff. Tracy gets snarky saying she collected her many trophies and notes it must be nice being her. She says she was holding down the blue room living off tips. That being said, they always asked when she was going to get Anita to come sing. Anita tries to pump Tracy up saying she was out there making it happen. Tracy says no one ever really wanted her without the great Anita Williams attached. She says she had talent and drive but didn't have that special something that made folks see dollar signs. Further, she wasn't willing to simply walk over anyone who got in her way. Anita says she didn't walk over anyone but simply decided to leave the group. She's neither the first nor the last to do the same. Tracy says she left at the worst possible time, when they needed her most. Tracy apologizes as she promised herself not to get all up in arms. Anita says it's ok as they can't move forward without clearing the air. Anita says she was drowning before she left the group. After what happened, she couldn't face them (what happened??). Tracy thinks she ran but Anita says she was barely holding on. Anita says work was her salvation which was the only thing keeping her afloat. Tracy says they could have helped each other, but Anita says she had to save herself. Tracy is not buying what Anita is selling. Tracy thinks Anita didn't make it because she worked harder. She made it because she was willing to be ruthless. It didn't matter who she had to walk over. Anita says she tried to explain but Tracy shuts her down. She says Anita threw them away. Garfield Memorial Hospital – Nurses Station: Shanice is talking to Doug saying how well is hand has healed. Doug is looking for Vanessa who was supposed to join him to celebrate. Shanice is chatting with a fellow nurse about how Andre good get it if he wanted. She does note he has a player rep and has no time for dealing with that kind of jealousy, which runs rampant around the hospital. Doug returns and says he's getting out of there early and makes his exit. Orphey Gene's: Vanessa and Joey are chatting about real estate. They get all kinds of flirty with one another which clearly intrigues Vanessa. She says when she's good she's great. Joey thinks when she's bad she's better. Doug walks in just in time to hear Joey say they make a great team and Vanessa agree. He walks up to the table and asks if they've started celebrating his recovery without him. Joey and Vanessa scramble to cover and she says Doug should join them as they were only talking about their day of real estate dealings. Doug declines saying he needs to get back to the hospital and pay attention to his patients. With that, he exits. Smitty, Martin, Vernon and Samantha enter and pass Doug. Martin wonders what's up with him and Vernon says he guarantees it's about Vanessa and Joey. They take a seat and Smitty wonders why Vanessa is with Joey. Martin says to stop digging saying maybe they go way back. Samantha interjects saying the vibe is giving another story entirely and Vernon agrees. Smitty wonders if they should send up a flare to Nicole but Martin thinks not every situation deserves the CSI treatment. Vernon agrees saying Nicole has enough on her plate. Martin thinks some folks need to know when to let things go but Smitty says some folks need to be honest when something isn't right. Samantha interjects saying Tyrell has a girlfriend. Vernon says there's cause for celebration all around as Anita has reunited with Tracy from the Articulettes. Vanessa tells Joey that Doug has been going through it lately. Joey tells her to go handle her business if that's what she wants. Vanessa says she doesn't want to go after Doug but probably should. With that, she exits. Martin and Smitty's Place: Martin arrives as Smitty is on a work call. They chat a bit about his story on influencers when Martin pulls him close. He pulls him in for a kiss but Smitty wants to talk. Martin says he has no time as he has zoom calls for work. Just then, Vernon arrives to help Samantha with her history paper. Samantha interviews Vernon about the Civil Rights Movement and their acts of protest. Just then, Martin comes downstairs irritated because yet another meeting has been cancelled. Martin tells his grandfather he thinks the mayor is causing him problems as no one wants to meet with him. Vernon says he is welcome to join his conversation with Samantha. Smitty grabs Martin still wanting to talk. He thinks they should head out for some grub. Martin, who clearly has no desire to talk to his husband, asks Vernon and Samantha to join them for lunch. They finish lunch and Smitty asks Samantha to grab a car for her and her grandpa so he and Martin can talk. Leslie's Apartment: Leslie walks in and goes straight to the mirror. She tells herself how wonderful she is, a beautiful and powerful queen. She asks herself how she draws everyone in (with Tide right there to watch). She asks if it's Leslie or Dana or Anna. Which one of them does Ted desire and which will he choose? Garfield Memorial Hospital – Nurses Station: Ted walks in and Shanice calls him over to discuss Andre's documentary. Shanice says everyone wants to know the details of how folks are looking and sounding. Ted knows she's talking about herself saying she was wonderful and came off just as smart and charming as everyone knew she would. Just then, Vanessa walks in. Vanessa immediately goes for Ted as Shanice listens in. She thinks he's a clueless son of a bitch. She wishes she had been at the anniversary party to lay into him. Ted tells her to go ahead and she does that very thing. Vanessa says Nicole never doubted him while he was cavorting with that Leslie woman. Ted sets her straight saying he hooked up with Leslie a long time ago when he and Nicole were having problems. Vanessa wonders if he knows what loyalty means and says Nicole chose him and loved him. Ted says he knows exactly what he did but Vanessa interrupts saying he can't believe he chose to treat a woman like Nicole in that way (Though she's right, I'm not certain this is Vanessa's lesson to teach). Ted knows the pain and hurt he caused his wife and lives with that truth every day. He says he will never forgive himself for what he took from his wife and what he's done to their marriage. With that, he exits. Endings Leslie returns with a wig and clothes that make her look quite a bit like Nicole. She thinks the woman is as dry as day old cornbread. She wonders if all the bougie professional perfection gets Ted all hot and bothered. Vanessa laughs and says hi to Shanice, who says the same. Vanessa knows she's looking some type of way as it's the only time Shanice uses her nurse tone with her. Shanice tells Vanessa she's there for whatever she needs. She asks about what happened with Dr Richardson but Vanessa shifts to asking about Doug. Shanice says he was here earlier but bounced early and was looking for her. Vanessa laughs it off and calls Doug. She gets his voicemail but hangs up without leaving a message. Anita admits to being ruthless and wanted something that was only hers. Tracy says she sees the real Anita Williams. Anita agrees saying she will not apologize for her accomplishments. She knows what everyone said about her. Tracy says she and Sharon had talent and worked just as hard as she did. Anita said she wasn't going to let anything hold her back to erase the memories of 'that place' and it didn't matter what or who she had to sacrifice. She's sorry Tracy and Sharon became collateral damage. Tracy steps up saying it wasn't just her and Sharon who were hurt in the process. Keep checking back for the latest Beyond The Gates recaps!
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5 days ago
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Western NC community honors Memorial Day, hurricane recovery progress
LAKE LURE, N.C. (WSPA) – More than a hundred people gathered for the annual Memorial Day celebration in the town of Lake Lure Monday. It was both a time to honor those who serve, and the milestones the community has reached post Helene. Dozens of people packed into Roosevelt Hall at The 1927 Lake Lure Inn and Spa for the Memorial Day program. The theme this year was to remember and honor all who've served. Songs and poems flooded Roosevelt Hall for nearly an hour. Those inside the hall paid homage to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice as well as their families. 'I think this is a wonderful event for honoring the soldiers who gave their lives, and being here is important, I think, for everyone really,' said Polly Hughes, a visitor to the program. Polly Hughes and her husband Ted told 7NEWS both of their fathers were veterans and they were there to pay their respects. 'My father was career military. He was in the special forces. He was in World War II [and] Korea. He was shot in Korea, and almost died,' Ted said. Colonel Brad Morgan of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers served as this year's ceremonial guest speaker. 'Personally, it's pretty substantial. You kind of think through, for myself, 25 years of service thus far,' said Morgan. 'I've lost some friends, I've lost some soldiers. It means a lot to have that ability to speak on their behalf because they've lost their voice.' Mayor of Lake Lure Carol Pritchett said the Memorial Day event not only unified the local community, but showcased the town's resilience and recovery eight months after Helene. 'They keep this dedication and this feeling about this celebration even in the depths of the disaster. So, very important for us to all come together and rejoice,' said Pritchett. It's a showing of support those who attended the event said is critical for the town of 1,400 people. 'Proud to play a small role in helping them recover,' Morgan also said. 'Obviously a lot of my mission here is to get the debris going. Help them restore, and really recreate a sense of normalcy here.' Mayor Pritchett added Memorial Day and Veterans Day are two of the most important holidays of the year for Lake Lure, which she said is a highly patriotic community. She's hopeful the venue will see more visitors in the years ahead. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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6 days ago
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Village pub's annual dog show brings lots of laughs despite rain
THERE were lots of laughs at a pub as villagers came together for its annual dog show. Dogs of all shapes and sizes were entered into a variety of categories at the Fox and Hounds in Lulsley, near Worcester, including waggiest tail, best trick, best presented and judges' favourite. This year marked the pub's eighth dog show, which has got bigger each year. Despite the rain, all tables in the beer garden were taken up by competitors of all ages, alongside their four-legged friends. "This is the eighth year we've done it. It gets bigger and bigger each year, apart from this year because of the weather," said manager Tom Clarke. READ MORE: Food and Vikings bring Droitwich park to life for festival READ MORE: Families flock to fun-filled day at park despite wind READ MORE: Opening dates confirmed for picturesque confetti flower field "It's not Crufts or anything. Sometimes you go to these dog shows at village fetes and things and it's really competitive and not fun. "It's a couple of quid. You can have a bit of a laugh, beer and pizza - what more do you want?" Jayne Symonds and daughter Hannah Gilks have become regular competitors over the years, with their cocker spaniels Ralph and Ted. "We come every year, it's good fun," Ms Symonds said. "We've entered them into lots of categories." Councillor Sarah Rouse, who represents Alfrick, Leigh and Rushwick on Malvern Hills District Council, also came along with her dog Chip. She said: "It's always been a great community event, it gets loads of people together. "It's nice to see all the dogs and it's really good fun." The show kicked off with the best presented category, won by cocker spaniel Ted who donned a multicoloured vest. Next up was the dog and owner lookalike category, with one owner wearing ears and a matching hoodie to win. The matching hoodie was a hit with the judges, meaning lurcher Romeo took first place. One of the most successful competitors was Ronan, who took home prizes for being the best pup - a category for dogs under two - and judges' favourite.
