Latest news with #TheForsyteSaga
Metro
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Police storm Rivals set to arrest actor accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend
Just one hour after he filmed a scene starring Danny Dyer, an extra on TV show Rivals was arrested. Nigel Adams was reportedly led away in cuffs by six police officers while he was still in costume. The 45-year-old had been shooting a polo scene, with a second series of the hit Disney+ drama starring Emily Atack and David Tennant recently confirmed. Avon and Somerset Police are believed to have been tipped off that the former bricklayer was working on the Rivals set this week; hence, two cop cars showed up. His co-stars are said to have watched on in shock, with a source telling The Sun that it was 'very dramatic'. 'Everyone was in their costumes, and Danny was filming this polo scene when, an hour later, police suddenly turned up to arrest one of the extras,' added the insider. 'It was shocking.' Adams is said to have spent two nights in a cell before appearing in Bristol magistrates' court on Friday, accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend. The supporting actor, who has also appeared in Doctor Who and Casualty, is alleged to have assaulted her at a house in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, with cops called to the address on May 31 at 2am. In court, he entered no plea and was given conditional bail. He's due back in the city's crown court on July 7. In a statement, Rivals production company Happy Prince said: 'On the 4th June, the police visited the set regarding an unrelated matter involving a supporting artist. 'Production co-operated with the police. We do not have any further information as it is not connected to Rivals or to our production.' Corroborating their statement, Avon and Somerset Police confirmed a man from Locking, Somerset, had been arrested at Berkeley Castle on June 4, charged with assault and causing actual bodily harm. As well as the shows mentioned, Adams was also an extra in House of the Dragon and The Forsyte Saga. In 2022, he appeared in the movie Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher, which starred Ray Winstone. More Trending Those close to Adams have now said he's fearing the end of his career as an extra due to the arrest. 'He'll be gutted because it could end his TV career, something he really loves doing,' said a friend. They added: 'He's a bricklayer by trade, but he's been doing more and more TV work; he's been in loads of stuff. 'Whenever he's in the background of a show, he gets all his family and friends to watch it.' This is a breaking news story, more to follow soon… Check back shortly for further updates. If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. For more stories like this, check our entertainment page. Follow Entertainment on Twitter and Facebook for the latest celeb and entertainment updates. You can now also get articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here. View More »
Daily Mirror
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Rivals actor arrested on set in front of crew hour after filming with Danny Dyer
Avon and Somerset police are said to have turned up on set to arrest the bricklayer-turned-actor soon after filming scenes An actor was arrested on the set of Disney's Rivals in front of cast and crew just an hour after filming with Danny Dyer, it has been reported. Police are said to have arrived on set to arrest Nigel Adams who was working as an extra on the hit show. The incident allegedly took place in front of shocked cast members and while Adams was still in costume due to filming scenes just moment beforehand. The 45-year-old was filming a polo scene alongside acting legend Danny Dyer for the second series of the programme. However, it was reportedly just an hour later that police cars turned up and Adams was driven away before spending two nights in police custody. He then appeared in court on Friday as he was accused of assaulting an ex-girlfriend. The Sun reported that a source said: "It was very dramatic. Everyone was in their costumes and Danny was filming this polo scene when an hour later police suddenly turned up to arrest one of the extras. It was shocking." The assault is reported to have happened at a house in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. Police were allegedly called to the address at 2am on May 31 of this year. Adams was said to be questioned about the assault once he was arrested. Avon and Someset police are thought to have been tipped off that the bricklayer-turned-actor was working on the Rivals set at the time. A friend said that he will be "gutted" as the arrest could mark the end of his acting career. They said: "He'll be gutted because it could end his TV career, something he really loves doing. "He's a bricklayer by trade but he's been doing more and more TV work, he's been in loads of stuff. Whenever he's in the background of a show he gets all his family and friends to watch it." Adams has quite a few acting roles under his belt already which include House of the Dragon, The Forsyte Saga and 2022 movie Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher. Adams appeared at Bristol magistrates' court on Friday charged with assault causing actual bodily harm. No plea was made by him and he was given conditional bail until he returns to the city's crown court on July 7. Production company Happy Prince, which makes the drama Rivals, told The Sun: "On the 4th June, the police visited the set regarding an unrelated matter involving a supporting artist. "Production co-operated with the police. We do not have any further information as it is not connected to Rivals or to our production."
The Guardian
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Adrian Lester and Alfred Enoch lead Royal Shakespeare Company's ‘global' new season
Adrian Lester transforming into Cyrano de Bergerac, Alfred Enoch taking on Henry V and a lauded reboot of The Forsyte Saga are part of a new Royal Shakespeare Company season its co-artistic directors say represents a bold 'global' vision for the institution. Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey announced the latest productions on Tuesday, saying the new programme was a celebration of globally inspired stories, 'thrillingly told by the most exciting theatre artists of today'. Lester will star in Simon Evans and Debris Stevenson's new 'quick-witted' version of Cyrano de Bergerac, and follows in the footsteps of Antony Sher, who played the role in a celebrated Gregory Doran-directed production for the RSC in 1997. Enoch, known for his role in the Harry Potter films, will team up with Harvey for her version of Henry V after the pair worked on a critically acclaimed version of Pericles in 2024. Pericles was Harvey's first production for RSC since starting as co-director and she will be hoping for a similarly well-received project. The Guardian's Mark Lawson praised last year's collaboration between Enoch and Harvey, who he said couldn't 'disguise the play's peculiarities but proves its beauties to be equally deep and its political intelligence acute'. A two-part production of The Forsyte Saga, which is based on John Galsworthy's books, comes to the Swan theatre in November 2025 after a successful run last year at the Park theatre in London. Josh Roche's production has won plaudits already, with the Observer praising the minimalist approach. Susannah Clapp said 'the family epic unfolds with intimate clarity on an almost bare stage', adding that – although the two parts could be seen separately – it was 'satisfying to see them in one gulp'. There will be 14 opportunities to see the productions in one sitting during the run, which ends on 10 January 2026. The production isn't without its controversies: a rape scene horrified some viewers when the books were adapted for television by the BBC in 1967 and ITV in 2002. The outgoing artistic director of the Bush theatre, Lynette Linton brings a new musical adaptation of William Kamkwamba's award-winning memoir, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, to the Swan theatre next February. Other productions include Daniel Raggett directing Sam Heughan and Lia Williams, who will star in Macbeth; while Whitney White brings All Is But Fantasy, an ambitious production billed as 'four stories staged across two gig-theatre performances set against a live soundtrack of rock, pop, indie and gospel'. Sign up to The Guide Get our weekly pop culture email, free in your inbox every Friday after newsletter promotion Evans and Harvey said: 'From Malawi or Manhattan, through French fields, Scottish heaths, mythical lands and Giant country, our 2025/26 programme celebrates what we believe a 21st-century RSC can and should be: global in ambition and outlook, open and collaborative in nature and continuously redefining how Shakespeare and great storytelling can bring joy, connection and improve our understanding of one-another. It was recently announced that Ncuti Gatwa, who recently concluded his role on Doctor Who, will star alongside Edward Bluemel in RSC's Shakespeare vMarlowe drama, Born With Teeth by Liz Duffy Adams, which has its West End premiere at Wyndham's theatre in August. The joint artistic directors have previously secured 25,000 tickets at £25 in an attempt to 'throw open the doors' to a more diverse crowd, while James Ijames's Pulitzer prize-winning play, Fat Ham, was part of their spring 2025 season, one of three versions of Hamlet the RSC was staging.
Wales Online
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Inside The Trial star Ben Miles' life from famous wife to other huge roles
Inside The Trial star Ben Miles' life from famous wife to other huge roles Ben Miles stars in The Trial, a one-off legal drama on Channel 5, which is set in the UK in 2035, when a new law has been introduced that means parents can face prosecution Ben Miles is an English actor The Trial, a unique legal drama set in the UK of 2035, is scheduled to air on Channel 5 at 9pm on May 8. The plot revolves around Milligan's Law, a new legislation enacted in response to a series of crimes committed by students. Under this law, parents can be prosecuted as accessories to their child's crime if they are deemed to have failed in providing a stable upbringing. The story follows David (portrayed by Ben Miles) and his wife Dione (Claire Skinner), who find themselves under scrutiny after their daughter Teah (India Fowler) is arrested for a grave offence. Ben Miles, a 58 year old English actor, is renowned for his roles as Patrick Maitland in the comedy Coupling and Montague Dartie in The Forsyte Saga. His other notable performances include Roger Dascombe in V for Vendetta and Peter Townsend in Netflix's The Crown. The Trial stars Ben Miles and Claire Skinner Born and raised in Wimbledon, London, Miles' acting journey began with school productions, which he confessed were mainly an excuse to skip classes. He continues to be recognised for his theatre work, having collaborated with Hilary Mantel on the adaptation of her novel, The Mirror & the Light. Miles starred in the stage production at the Gielgud Theatre in London's West End. The pair teamed up again for a picture book based on Mantel's trilogy, with Miles being her chosen voice for the audiobook versions. Article continues below Is Ben Miles married? Ben Miles is indeed married; his wife is the actress Emily Raymond, originally from Los Angeles. Emily's mother established the London Shakespeare Company, and she comes from a family of actors, being the daughter of Gary Raymond and Delena Kidd. The 58 year old American actress has made her mark with performances in productions such as A Midsummer Night's Dream, Love Lies Bleeding, and Victoria & Albert. In 1999, Ben and Emily shared the screen in an episode of Peak Practice. Ben Miles has three children Does Ben Miles have children? Ben and Emily are parents to three children and reside together in their family home in northwest London. In a 2012 interview with the Daily Record, Ben opened up about fatherhood, expressing his gratitude for having healthy and happy children. This conversation followed his portrayal of Rob in After Thomas, a character based on James Gardner who is a father to two autistic children. He reflected: "I'm a father, I've got two boys and a girl. One of the things that hit home to me after filming the show was how lucky I was to have three relatively normal children - if there is such a thing. "But to have healthy children who I can communicate with in a regular way, well, it drove that home. "I met James and his family briefly, and I had such admiration for any family which deals with something like autism." I wouldn't want to be in their shoes, and I thank God I'm not. But I admire their extreme stamina and will to persevere." Article continues below The Trial is set to broadcast on Channel 5 on May 8 at 9pm.
