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Scottish Sun
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
BBC star reveals shock plans to axe popular podcast
'The diaries have finally imploded trying to get us together with his filming and my radio and telly stuff' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MARTIN Compston and pal Gordon Smart are pulling the plug on their popular podcast from this week - after three years and 300 shows. The pair insist they are unable to fulfil their recording schedule now due to work commitments. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Pals Gordon Smart and Martin Compston launched their podcast three years ago. 3 Sun man Matt Bendoris interviews Martin and Gordon for the launch of their podcast in 2022. Martin, 41, is currently in Dublin filming the Paramount+ series The Revenge Club, while Gordon, 45, splits his time between hosting BBC shows in London and Manchester. Last night Gordon said: 'Restless Natives is going on a hiatus. 'The diaries have finally imploded trying to get us together with his filming and my radio and telly stuff. 'So Wednesday and Friday this week will be the last podcasts.' Their podcast was named after Gordon's favourite 1980s Scots flick that featured actors Vincent Friell and Joe Mullaney as highway robbers the Clown and the Wolfman. Over the three years Martin from Greenock has admitted missing out on a role in BBC hit Peaky Blinders because he 'couldn't do a Brummie accent.' While Scots Hollywood star James McAvoy told the pair he had 'smashed' his knee filming a group sex scene for a movie. And presenter Paddy McGuinness claimed on their podcast how he saw Prince Harry rip down a picture of the late Queen during a 'wild party' night in Chelsea. Last summer Martin and Gordon also filmed a version of their Restless Natives show for BBC Scotland's coverage from the Euro Finals in Germany. The dad of two adds: 'We've done 300 shows in three years exactly. 'Plus two live shows, ten telly shows in Germany - so now it's time for bed.'
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Paramount+, Gaumont & Fremantle Team Up On Thriller Series ‘The Revenge Club' Starring Martin Compston, Aimée-Ffion Edwards, Meera Syal & More
EXCLUSIVE: Paramount+ UK & Ireland has commissioned UK thriller series The Revenge Club (w/t), with Slow Horses and Peaky Blinders star Aimée-Ffion Edwards alongside Line Of Duty star Martin Compston in the lead roles of Emily and Calum. Based on the upcoming debut novel The Othello Club by J.D. Pennington, the series follows six strangers brought together by a divorce support group who quickly transform from therapy-seeking victims into architects of retribution. With little in common beyond their pain, they form an unlikely bond. What begins as a cathartic outlet quickly spirals into something far more dangerous. Rights were acquired from Rosie Gurtovoy at PFD. Production is underway in the UK. More from Deadline 'Line of Duty' Star Martin Compston Says BBC Hit Police Corruption Drama Would Return "For The Right Reasons" 'Line Of Duty' Actor Gives Biggest Hint Yet That Hit Police Drama Will Return For Season Seven Prime Video Greenlights Psychological Thriller Series Starring 'Vigil' Duo; BBC Unveils New 'Newsnight' Boss After Funding Cuts - Global Briefs Joining Edwards and Compston as the other members of the club are BAFTA and Emmy winner Meera Syal (Goodness Gracious Me) as Rita, Sharon Rooney (Barbie) as Rachel, Douglas Henshall (Shetland) as Steve, Chaneil Kular (Sex Education) as Tej and Amit Shah (Mr Bates vs. The Post Office) as Malcolm. Also joining the cast are Aoife Kennan (Vera) and Rob Malone (The Witcher) as Rosa and Leon – the two police officers investigating the murders – along with Niamh Walsh (Jamestown), Wil Coban (The Boys in the Boat), Christina Bennington (Halo) and Eoin Duffy (The Dry). Alison Jackson and Jess Connell executive-produce for the UK division of Gaumont. Outside the UK & Ireland, the series is produced by Gaumont in association with Fremantle, which also handles international sales. The series has been created by Gabbie Asher (The Tattooist of Auschwitz) who also serves as an executive producer alongside J.D. Pennington, with episodes written by Matt Jones (The Split) and Adam Usden (Lupin). Tim Kirkby (Fleabag) is the lead director alongside Daniel O'Hara (Stay Close) and Margot Gavan Duffy serves as the producer. The drama was commissioned by Sebastian Cardwell, Deputy Chief Content Officer, UK, and Paul Testar, Commissioning Editor, for Paramount+ UK & Ireland. On the new series order, Cardwell said: 'The Revenge Club is a sharp, stylish and darkly funny thriller, brought to life by a brilliant cast and an exceptional creative team. We're thrilled to be part of this gripping project and to champion it as a standout addition to our expanding slate of bold, original UK content.' Jess Connell added: 'We've loved working with Gabbie on this sharply observed emotional thriller that will resonate with anyone who's ever had their heart broken. We're delighted to be partnering with both Paramount+ UK and Fremantle to bring this beautifully engaging book to screen.' Best of Deadline 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More 'Stick' Soundtrack: All The Songs You'll Hear In The Apple TV+ Golf Series 'Stick' Release Guide: When Do New Episodes Come Out?
The Irish Sun
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Noel Edmonds reveals bonkers health secrets behind his surprisingly ripped body at age 76
NOEL EDMONDS makes his TV comeback tomorrow with his Kiwi Adventure – and the telly titan is more than ready for his close-up. The series delves into his new life in New Zealand with wife Liz, it sees them run a pub, explore the country and get up to all sorts of high jinks. Advertisement 5 Noel Edmonds was named 'Torso of the Week' by gossip mag Heat And it looks into the crazy regime that, at 76, saw him named 'Torso of the Week' by gossip mag Heat. Noel shares: 'The exercise I do, I call tranquil power. It's about quiet and slow. You hold it (the weight), you feel the muscle burn and then let go. 'I normally have a warm shower in the morning and wash it off with a cold shower. 'And then a sauna, infra red. Advertisement READ MORE ON NOEL EDMONDS 'It's proven science and very good for you.' If it gets me looking as fit as Noel, then I'll be tuning in. Noel Edmond's Noel Edmonds' most bizarre moments - from 'dead parent' orbs and 'electro smog' to Candice the mannequin and bid to buy the BBC SURANNE IS IN HER PRIME 5 Suranne Jones looks the part as the PM in new Netflix show, Hostage Credit: Des Willie/Netflix Advertisement 5 Ashley Thomas plays Suranne's on-screen hubby, Dr Alex Credit: Ollie Upton/Netflix Most read in News TV The political thriller sees the actress transform into politician Abigail Dalton, forced to work together with her rival, the French President, after her husband is kidnapped and world leaders are blackmailed. In a first look at the five-parter, Suranne is seen outside No10, with on-screen hubby Ashley Thomas and daughter Isobel Akuwudike. Advertisement She's later joined by the French President, played by Julie Deply, as they go head-to-head in Downing Street, before a champagne-fuelled soirée that sees Queen Charlotte actor Corey Mylchreest getting close with Sophie Robertson. Hostage will air on August 21 MARTIN'S OUT FOR REVENGE 5 Martin Compston is set to star in new thriller The Revenge Club Credit: Getty Advertisement The Revenge Club will see the Line Of Duty actor joined by Slow Horses actress Aimee-Ffion Edwards as his on-screen wife as they attend a dysfunctional divorce support group. The group quickly ditches the tissues and tea for cold-blooded retribution, which spirals from mischievous pranks to deadly 'accidents'. The duo will be joined by Meera Syal, Sharon Rooney, Douglas Henshall and Chaneil Kular as group members, while Aoife Kennan and Rob Malone play a pair of nosy detectives. Based on upcoming novel The Othello Club, the TV adaptation comes from the director of BBC comedy Fleabag and the writer of Netflix hit Lupin. Advertisement Production is currently under way and the series will air on Paramount+. ERIN IN CARAVAN CHAOS 5 Love Actually actor Bill Nighy will feature in a new series based in a caravan park Credit: Splash THE BBC has assembled some of the biggest names in telly for a new series based in a caravan park. Love Actually actor Bill Nighy and The Crown's Helena Bonham Carter will be joined by Adolescence actress Erin Doherty and Mad Max's Tom Burke in California Avenue, a six-part series about a mother and son who shake up a quiet canal-side holiday destination. Advertisement The mum, played by Erin, and her son head to the caravan park while on the run. A show synopsis teases: 'Ghosts and demons will firmly be put to rest, and an expected love forged.' Filming for the BBC One series begins later this summer in Hertfordshire. Advertisement The six new episodes will see the former footballer working hard on his long-awaited lake house renovation at his Sussex estate. Plus he has plans for another building project – a grand manor house. FORMER Corrie star Beverley Callard, band Hear'Say's Suzanne Shaw and singer Gary Numan are all set to appear n the new series of Celebrity Help! My House Is Haunted. Returning in November, the six-parter will see stars uncovering the secrets lurking in their homes. Advertisement
Scottish Sun
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Noel Edmonds reveals bonkers health secrets behind his surprisingly ripped body at age 76
STAR'S SECRETS Noel Edmonds reveals bonkers health secrets behind his surprisingly ripped body at age 76 NOEL EDMONDS makes his TV comeback tomorrow with his Kiwi Adventure – and the telly titan is more than ready for his close-up. The series delves into his new life in New Zealand with wife Liz, it sees them run a pub, explore the country and get up to all sorts of high jinks. Advertisement 5 Noel Edmonds was named 'Torso of the Week' by gossip mag Heat And it looks into the crazy regime that, at 76, saw him named 'Torso of the Week' by gossip mag Heat. Noel shares: 'The exercise I do, I call tranquil power. It's about quiet and slow. You hold it (the weight), you feel the muscle burn and then let go. 'I normally have a warm shower in the morning and wash it off with a cold shower. 'And then a sauna, infra red. Advertisement 'It's proven science and very good for you.' If it gets me looking as fit as Noel, then I'll be tuning in. Noel Edmond's Kiwi Adventure starts tomorrow at 9pm on ITV1. Noel Edmonds' most bizarre moments - from 'dead parent' orbs and 'electro smog' to Candice the mannequin and bid to buy the BBC SURANNE IS IN HER PRIME 5 Suranne Jones looks the part as the PM in new Netflix show, Hostage Credit: Des Willie/Netflix Advertisement 5 Ashley Thomas plays Suranne's on-screen hubby, Dr Alex Credit: Ollie Upton/Netflix SURANNE JONES looks the part as the PM in new Netflix show, Hostage. The political thriller sees the actress transform into politician Abigail Dalton, forced to work together with her rival, the French President, after her husband is kidnapped and world leaders are blackmailed. In a first look at the five-parter, Suranne is seen outside No10, with on-screen hubby Ashley Thomas and daughter Isobel Akuwudike. Advertisement She's later joined by the French President, played by Julie Deply, as they go head-to-head in Downing Street, before a champagne-fuelled soirée that sees Queen Charlotte actor Corey Mylchreest getting close with Sophie Robertson. Hostage will air on August 21 MARTIN'S OUT FOR REVENGE 5 Martin Compston is set to star in new thriller The Revenge Club Credit: Getty MARTIN COMPSTON is swapping bent coppers for broken hearts in his new thriller. Advertisement The Revenge Club will see the Line Of Duty actor joined by Slow Horses actress Aimee-Ffion Edwards as his on-screen wife as they attend a dysfunctional divorce support group. The group quickly ditches the tissues and tea for cold-blooded retribution, which spirals from mischievous pranks to deadly 'accidents'. The duo will be joined by Meera Syal, Sharon Rooney, Douglas Henshall and Chaneil Kular as group members, while Aoife Kennan and Rob Malone play a pair of nosy detectives. Based on upcoming novel The Othello Club, the TV adaptation comes from the director of BBC comedy Fleabag and the writer of Netflix hit Lupin. Advertisement Production is currently under way and the series will air on Paramount+. ERIN IN CARAVAN CHAOS 5 Love Actually actor Bill Nighy will feature in a new series based in a caravan park Credit: Splash THE BBC has assembled some of the biggest names in telly for a new series based in a caravan park. Love Actually actor Bill Nighy and The Crown's Helena Bonham Carter will be joined by Adolescence actress Erin Doherty and Mad Max's Tom Burke in California Avenue, a six-part series about a mother and son who shake up a quiet canal-side holiday destination. Advertisement The mum, played by Erin, and her son head to the caravan park while on the run. A show synopsis teases: 'Ghosts and demons will firmly be put to rest, and an expected love forged.' Filming for the BBC One series begins later this summer in Hertfordshire. VINNIE JONES In The Country will be back for a third series on Discovery+. Advertisement The six new episodes will see the former footballer working hard on his long-awaited lake house renovation at his Sussex estate. Plus he has plans for another building project – a grand manor house. FORMER Corrie star Beverley Callard, band Hear'Say's Suzanne Shaw and singer Gary Numan are all set to appear n the new series of Celebrity Help! My House Is Haunted. Returning in November, the six-parter will see stars uncovering the secrets lurking in their homes.
Glasgow Times
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Celtic-daft Martin Compston to star in new thriller series
Paramount+ UK & Ireland announced it has commissioned a new thriller-mystery series, which will star Greenock-born Compston and Aimée-Ffion Edwards as Calum and Emily. 'The Revenge Club' will be a 'darkly witty and gripping' thriller based on the upcoming debut novel The Othello Club by J.D. Pennington. READ MORE: Martin Compston to star in 'exciting' new thriller show set in Glasgow READ MORE: Martin Compston celebrates big birthday - but reveals 'worst thing' about it The series follows six strangers brought together by a divorce support group, each reeling from betrayal and heartbreak, who quickly transform from therapy-seeking victims into architects of exquisite retribution. The show will also star several other famous faces, including Meera Syal, Sharon Rooney, Douglas Henshall, Chaneil Kular, Amit Shah, Aoife Kennan, Rob Malone, Niamh Walsh, Wil Coban, Christina Bennington, and Eoin Duffy. (Image: Supplied) Alison Jackson and Jess Connell executive produce for the UK division of Gaumont. Outside the UK & Ireland, the series is produced by Gaumont in association with Fremantle, who also handle international sales. The series has been created for television by Gabbie Asher (Sanctuary, The Tattooist of Auschwitz) who also serves as an Executive Producer alongside J.D. Pennington, with episodes written by Matt Jones (The Split) and Adam Usden (Lupin). Tim Kirkby (Don't Forget the Driver, Fleabag) is the lead director alongside Daniel O'Hara (The Red King, Stay Close) and Margot Gavan Duffy serves as the producer. The Revenge Club was commissioned by Sebastian Cardwell, Deputy Chief Content Officer, UK, and Paul Testar, Commissioning Editor, for Paramount+ UK & Ireland. On the new series order, Cardwell said: 'The Revenge Club (w/t) is a sharp, stylish and darkly funny thriller, brought to life by a brilliant cast and an exceptional creative team. "We're thrilled to be part of this gripping project and to champion it as a standout addition to our expanding slate of bold, original UK content.' On the announcement, Gaumont UK's Jess Connell added: 'We've loved working with Gabbie on this sharply observed emotional thriller that will resonate with anyone who's ever had their heart broken. "We're delighted to be partnering with both Paramount+ UK and Fremantle to bring this beautifully engaging book to screen.'
