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Daily Mirror
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Corrie villain Joe Layton teases double death tragedy as 'no-one is safe'
EXCLUSIVE: Coronation Street villain Joe Layton's character Mick Michaelis is set to cause trouble on his way out of Weatherfield as tragedy could be on the way on the cobbles Joe Layton has revealed there could be more trouble on the way in Coronation Street as he teased "no-one is safe". The actor, who plays Mick Michaelis, is set to leave the Cobbles amid dramatic scenes for his character. He has revealed former co-star Colson Smith has forgiven him for killing off his much-loved character PC Craig Tinker in a violent attack with a baseball bat earlier this year. However, other Weatherfield residents could see their lives in danger when Mick runs rampage after a jail break. Joe is set to see out his time as Mick with a bang and has warned of upset for fans. 'No-one on the street is safe,' Joe told the Mirror. 'We've seen what he's capable of - he's already killed Craig and attacked Kit." Teasing what could happen on the soap, Joe explained: 'His plan is to look for his kids and try to escape. We see a different side to him and how much his kids mean to him. 'Serving a life sentence isn't something he can deal with and he'll do whatever it takes to get out of the country and take his kids with him.' Joe's time in Corrie hasn't always been easy due to his bad boy status. 'I got a lot of hate online in the form of comments or tweets or direct messages,' Joe recalled. 'I think everybody just thought 'There's no room for this guy on the street, we don't like him, get rid, we wish that you'd never existed as an actor or a person!' Because Corrie is such a staple in so many people's day to day and because it's been on so long, there's sometimes a fine line separating reality and your character." The actor explained he was thankful for a distraction when Mick killed off Craig as he prepared to face the brunt of upset soap fans. 'I was lucky that my previous job was The Bombing of Pan Am 103. "That was airing at the same time on BBC. So, the night that Craig was killed I was on ITV at 8-9pm and then 9-10pm I was on BBC playing a really nice American character.' Revealing exactly what it is like to play the very troubled and horrific character, Joe said he decided to write a journal as Mick. He told us: 'I was playing an abusive husband who kills a police officer. "On paper that's dreadful and horrible, but my job as an actor is to get to the why and the motivation. You don't judge the character; you try to understand them and step into their shoes. 'Mick is a really wounded, angry man who has been let down and fallen through the cracks at multiple different times in his life. Sadly there are lots of men out there like that.'
Glasgow Times
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Netflix star says Glasgow girls' club was her 'springboard to success'
'That's the job,' says The Bombing of Pan Am 103 star, with a laugh. 'I'm also trying to duct tape together a DIY cardboard confessional booth. I actually used my TV wages to pay for some of our Fringe run, that's how tight things were. 'But it was so worth it to have something me and my pals could be so proud of, it was fun, it was ours and it was the type of work that needs more support in Scotland.' Molly Geddes (Image: Wearestoryshop) Molly, who grew up in Blantyre, is one of the country's brightest young stage and screen stars and she credits a non-profit girls' club in Glasgow as the springboard for her success. With Glasgow Girls' Club, the 22-year-old wrote and starred in Where We Stop, a six-minute film exploring emotionally abusive relationships, based on her own experience. (Image: Wearestoryshop) Molly had long wanted to make a film that would help other young women, and approached the Glasgow Girls Club, which she joined when she was 14. She said: 'Where We Stop deals with a very important and delicate subject. The fact Glasgow Girls Club trusted me to take the lead in making it was incredibly empowering. They believed in me when I didn't fully believe in myself.' (Image: Wearestoryshop) As well as her writing and acting roles, Molly has been taking the film to schools around Glasgow, where she talks to pupils about the issues raised. 'The workshops we do with the film have been genuinely healing,' she said. 'These girls are so honest, so open. I just feel lucky to be in the room with them.' Molly, who graduated from Glasgow's Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in 2023, plays police officer Lauren Aitken in the powerful Netflix drama about the Lockerbie bombing in 1988. She said: 'It was almost exactly a year ago we filmed The Bombing of Pan Am 103 – my first big job out of drama school. It was so surreal getting the phone call. I remember shouting down the hallway to my mum, absolutely buzzing. 'I'd known quite a lot about the disaster already - I did a presentation on it in primary seven, so it always stuck with me. My character was based on a couple of real people, and I met one or two of them. "That was definitely one of the biggest pinch-me moments, knowing their lives were being portrayed on screen, and I was part of that.' (Image: Wearestoryshop) She added: 'The cast was so class, full of people I'd looked up to for years - Scottish acting royalty - and I was so buzzing to just be a wee part of that. It was just so, so cool.' Just days after filming wrapped, Molly went into rehearsals for Bad Habit, a show she and her flatmate wrote for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, which she hopes will come to Glasgow soon. 'We want to bring the Fringe show to Glasgow, but it hasn't been easy,' she says, as she prepares to appear at this year's Fringe in the show Alright Sunshine. 'We've been trying for ages. But sometimes you've just got to pay your rent. That's why it's taken so long. But the show will definitely come to Glasgow at some point.'
Scotsman
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Why is The Gold series 2 not on TV today? Explained
The Gold will be back with a second episode this week - just not when expected 😬 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 Gold will not be on TV as expected tonight. BBC has reshuffled its schedule because of live sport. But when will The Gold's next episode be on? The Gold returned with its highly anticipated second series last night (June 8) - but viewers will have to wait a bit longer for the next episode. Hugh Bonneville leads the cast of the acclaimed drama, which made a big splash when it debuted more than two years ago. See which other actors are in the latest batch of episodes. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But those tuning in tonight (June 9) expecting to watch the second episode are in for a bit of a surprise. Here's all you need to know: Why is The Gold not on TV today? Hugh Bonneville as Brian Boyce in The Gold series 2 | BBC Much like The Bombing of Pan Am 103 last month, the Beeb is broadcasting two episodes of The Gold per week. However, due to the ongoing World Cup qualifiers the show has been bumped around a bit. The Gold's second episode has been pushed to tomorrow (June 10) because BBC One is showing Wales' match against Belgium live this evening. Coverage of the game starts at 7.30pm and runs through the slot that the historical drama would occupy. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad When is The Gold's next episode on? The show will return 24 hours later than expected on Tuesday night (June 10). The second episode is set to begin at 9pm and will once again run for approximately an hour. The preview for the episode, via Radio Times , reads: 'The police investigation into the Brink's-Mat robbery spreads overseas, as evidence comes in that the proceeds from the bullion heist are being laundered through growing international criminal networks.' The Gold will be back with the third episode of the season on Sunday (June 15), with episode four following next Monday (June 16). However for those who can't wait that long, the full boxset is already available to watch on BBC iPlayer right now. The on demand platform also has all six episodes of series one available as well - for those who want to catch up, or simply remind themselves of what happened. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
Scotsman
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Why is The Gold series 2 not on TV today? Explained
The Gold will be back with a second episode this week - just not when expected 😬 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 Gold will not be on TV as expected tonight. BBC has reshuffled its schedule because of live sport. But when will The Gold's next episode be on? The Gold returned with its highly anticipated second series last night (June 8) - but viewers will have to wait a bit longer for the next episode. Hugh Bonneville leads the cast of the acclaimed drama, which made a big splash when it debuted more than two years ago. See which other actors are in the latest batch of episodes. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But those tuning in tonight (June 9) expecting to watch the second episode are in for a bit of a surprise. Here's all you need to know: Why is The Gold not on TV today? Hugh Bonneville as Brian Boyce in The Gold series 2 | BBC Much like The Bombing of Pan Am 103 last month, the Beeb is broadcasting two episodes of The Gold per week. However, due to the ongoing World Cup qualifiers the show has been bumped around a bit. The Gold's second episode has been pushed to tomorrow (June 10) because BBC One is showing Wales' match against Belgium live this evening. Coverage of the game starts at 7.30pm and runs through the slot that the historical drama would occupy. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad When is The Gold's next episode on? The show will return 24 hours later than expected on Tuesday night (June 10). The second episode is set to begin at 9pm and will once again run for approximately an hour. The preview for the episode, via Radio Times , reads: 'The police investigation into the Brink's-Mat robbery spreads overseas, as evidence comes in that the proceeds from the bullion heist are being laundered through growing international criminal networks.' The Gold will be back with the third episode of the season on Sunday (June 15), with episode four following next Monday (June 16). However for those who can't wait that long, the full boxset is already available to watch on BBC iPlayer right now. The on demand platform also has all six episodes of series one available as well - for those who want to catch up, or simply remind themselves of what happened. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Have you got a story you want to share with our readers? You can now send it to us online via YourWorld at . It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
Daily Record
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
West Lothian Council's headquarters used for filming of hit BBC & Netflix series
Eagle-eyed viewers may have spotted West Lothian Civic Centre was used in hit series The Bombing of PanAm 103. West Lothian Council's headquarters served as the backdrop of a hit BBC series. The six-part series, The Bombing of PanAm 103, concluded earlier this week. The programme is being made by World Productions as part of a collaboration between the BBC and Netflix. A lot of filming has taken place in West Lothian and eagle-eyed viewers may have spotted the Civic Centre which was used as one of the main locations for filming. Emmy award winner, Merritt Wever (New Girl, Nurse Jackie), Patrick J. Adams (from Suits - the most watched series on Netflix in 2023) and Connor Swindells of Barbie fame were all located here for a short while to undertake filming. A West Lothian Council spokesperson said: 'The cast and crew were very grateful to the council's caretakers for their work to help allow filming to take place. 'They even took time out to have a photo taken with our Building Manager, Derek O'Neill.'
