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Daily Mail
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Martin Freeman, 53, puts on a loved-up display with French actress girlfriend Rachel Benaissa, 30, as she stuns in a red caped gown at BAFTA TV Awards 2025
and French actress girlfriend Rachel Benaissa appeared happier than ever as they made a loved-up appearance on the BAFTA TV Awards 2025 red carpet on Sunday. The actor, 53, is up for a Lead Actor nod at the ceremony for his part in BBC One hard-hitting drama The Responder. And Martin looked handsome as ever in a black two-piece suit which he layered over a crisp pale blue shirt. Martin, who played troubled police response officer Chris Carson, finished his sophisticated look with a modest dickie bow, shiny leather black shoes. As usual, the Sherlock star was supported by his other half, Rachel, who looked classy in an ankle-length red dress. Her one-sleeved garment featured an elegant scarf which draped over her shoulder and showcased her unique arm tattoos. She added inches in her frame as she slipped into a pair of gold strapped sandals and chunky gold hoops. The award-winning BBC crime drama with Hollywood talent has been shelved despite having a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score. The Responder has aired two successful series since it first aired in 2022 and is based in Liverpool. Martin who had been demoted from inspector and struggled to keep a grip on his mental health as he dealt with work and his personal life. However, insiders have revealed that the popular crime show, created by Tony Schumacher, will not be made into a third season just yet, according to The Sun. A source told the publication: 'The BBC are really invested in the series but due to schedules the show has had to be put on ice. 'Tony is currently working on another project but there is a hope a third series will be made at some point in the future.' Martin and Rachel come across as a rock solid showbiz couple, despite keeping their relationship so low key that it's easy for fans to forget they're together. The pair have been in a relationship for around five years, following his split from his ex-partner of 16 years, Amanda Abbington, who admits she was a 'mess' following their breakup in 2016, which came about after they 'just couldn't live with each other anymore'. While it's unclear when Martin found love again with Rachel, the couple were first spotted together in 2020 and she appears to have formed a strong bond with his children Joe and Grace. Martin went public with his romance with the Toulouse-born actress in 2021 but the pair are fiercely private about their relationship and she recently deleted her Instagram account which gave fans a handful of glimpses into the couple's relationship. However, Rachel is happy to play the supportive partner and she's often by Martin's side on the red carpet to promote his film and TV projects. The 2025 BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises is taking place at the Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall on Sunday. The star-studded evening will see a slew of celebrities take home awards celebrating excellence in TV, as well as a line-up of standout performances. Global music stars Jessie J and Tom Grennan are both set to put on a show at the ceremony, with powerhouse Jessie singing The Award Goes To as her first TV performance in six years. Meanwhile, multi-platinum popstar Tom will play his brand new track Full Attention, in a TV exclusive. Both performances will air during the awards ceremony on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Sunday 11 May at 7pm. In addition, BAFTA has confirmed award-winning concert violinist and social media sensation Esther Abrami will be performing Apple Tree for the In Memoriam tribute. Speaking about her performance, Jessie J said: 'I haven't sung on British television in years. What a way to come back, it's an honour. But who will the award go to, that's the question.' Meanwhile, Tom added: 'It's a real honour to have been invited by such a prestigious event as BAFTA to perform in front of so many esteemed actors and creatives.' For the first time, Scottish actor, writer, producer and presenter Alan Cumming will host the glitzy eremony. Emma Baehr, Executive Director of Awards & Content at BAFTA, said: 'We're delighted that Alan Cumming will be hosting this year's BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises. 'He will definitely bring a playful sense of mischief and fun to the ceremony, so audiences should expect the unexpected at Britain's biggest celebration of TV on Sunday 11 May.' Elsewhere, the nominations for the BAFTA Television Awards 2025 P&O Cruises Memorable Moment Award have been announced. From Gavin and Stacey, to The Traitors and Bridgerton, six of this year's most acclaimed TV shows are set to battle it out for one of the ceremony's biggest accolades. The category is the only award in which the public will be able to have their say and vote for their favourite scene. Last year's BAFTA Television Awards delivered an average audience of 2.7 million on BBC One and iPlayer, whilst social media coverage of the night received over 7 million views. In terms of other nominations, Strictly Come Dancing has been snubbed of a nomination for the first time in the show's 20-year history. The BBC favourite had been nominated in the Entertainment Programme category every year since the rebooted version of the show launched in 2004. Meanwhile, Netflix phenomenon Baby Reindeer led the pack with an incredible eight nominations after it proved a global success following its release last year. Richard Gadd who wrote and starred in the series about his own experiences of being stalked is up for Leading Actor, while his co-star Jessica Gunning is in the running for the Supporting Actress award. In the Limited Drama category, Baby Reindeer will face ITV drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office, which was based on one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in British legal history, where hundreds of innocent sub-postmasters and postmistresses were wrongly accused of theft, fraud and false accounting due to a defective IT system. Mr Bates vs The Post Office received a total of six nominations, while Disney series Rivals and Apple TV's Slow Horses also had the same amount of nods. Ant and Dec, The Traitors and Stacey Solomon's Sort Your Life Out are among the nominees for best entertainment performance. The best leading actress nominees are Anna Maxwell Martin (Until I Kill You), Billie Piper (Scoop), Lola Petticrew (Say Nothing), Marisa Abela (Industry), Monica Dolan (Mr Bates vs The Post Office) and Sharon D Clarke (Mr Loverman). David Tennant (Rivals), Gary Oldman (Slow Horses), Lennie James (Mr Loverman), Martin Freeman (The Responder) and Toby Jones (Mr Bates vs The Post Office) take on Gadd for the best actor accolade. A total of 21 out of 44 nominees in the performance categories have received their first BAFTA Television Awards nomination. Soap star Danny Dyer is among the group who have received their first Bafta nomination in the best male comedy performance category for his role in Mr Bigstuff. In the prestigious best drama category, crime dramas Blue Lights and Sherwood will take on superhero series Supacell and acclaimed period drama Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light. Jane Millichip, CEO of Bafta, said: '2024 was a standout year for television, testified by the 134 brilliant programmes nominated by BAFTA members. 'The power of television to drive national conversation, to tap into the stories of public interest, and to inspire societal change, is second to none. And to do this through every genre is even more impressive. 'The drama of sport, the truth of fiction, the humanity of documentary, the poignancy of comedy, serious entertainment – this year's nominees reflect every aspect of the human condition. 'UK television is at the top of its game, and it is a privilege at Bafta to showcase the work of our incredibly talented nominees at the Bafta Television Craft Awards and Bafta Television Awards with P&O Cruises. Tune into BBC One and BBC iPlayer on May 11, not only to find out who wins, but to inspire your next watchlist.' And the official wine sponsor of the evening, Casillero del Diablo, will once again be the drink of choice for winners, nominees, celebrities, and VIP guests alike. 2025 TV BAFTA NOMINATIONS Drama Series Blue Lights (BBC One) Sherwood (BBC One) Supacell (Netflix) Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light (BBC One) Limited Drama Baby Reindeer (Netflix) Lost Boys and Fairies (BBC One) Mr Bates vs the Post Office (ITV1) One Day (Netflix) International After The Party (Channel 4) Colin From Accounts (BBC Two) Say Nothing (Disney+) Shogun (Disney+) True Detective: Night Country (Sky Atlantic) You Are Not Alone: Fighting The Wolfpack, Netflix Shogun (Disney+) is up for the Best International TV Show award Leading Actress Anna Maxwell Martin, Until I Kill You (ITV1) Billie Piper, Scoop (Netflix) Lola Petticrew, Say Nothing (Disney+) Marisa Abela, Industry (BBC One) Monia Dolan, Mr Bates Vs The Post Office (ITV1) Sharon D Clarke, Mr Loverman (BBC One) Leading Actor David Tennant, Rivals (Disney+) Gary Oldman, Slow Horses (Apple TV+) Lennie James, Mr Loverman (BBC One) Martin Freeman, The Responder (BBC One) Richard Gadd, Baby Reindeer (Netflix) Toby Jones, Mr Bates Vs The Post Office (ITV1) Female Performance in a Comedy Anjana Vasan, We Are Lady Parts (Channel 4) Kate O'Flynn, Everyone Else Burns Channel 4) Lolly Adefope, The Franchise (Sky Comedy) Nicola Coughlan, Big Mood (Channel 4) Ruth Jones, Gavin & Stacey (BBC One) Sophie Willan, Alma's Not Normal (BBC Two) David Tennant is up for the Leading Actor award for his role in Rivals Scripted Comedy Alma's Not Normal (BBC Two) Brassic (Sky Max) G'Wed (ITV1) Ludwig (BBC One) Specialist Factual Atomic People (BBC Two) Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story (National Geographic) Children of the Cult (ITV1) Miners' Strike 1984: The Battle For Britain (Channel 4) Reality Dragons' Den (BBC One) The Jury: Murder Trial (Channel 4) Love Is Blind (Channel 4) The Traitors (BBC One) Current Affairs Storyville: Life and Death in Gaza (BBC) Maternity: Broken Trust (ITV1) State of Rage (Channel 4) Ukraine's War: The Other Side (ITV1) Shortform Brown Brit (Channel 4) Peaked (Channel 4) Quiet Life (BBC Three) Spud (BBC Three) BBC's Race Across The World is nominated is Factual Entertainment Factual Entertainment In Vogue: The 90s (Vogue Studios, Disney+) Race Across The World (BBC One) Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour (BBC Two) Sort Your Life Out (BBC One) Children's Scripted CBeebies As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe (CBeebies) Horrible Histories (CBBC) Ready Eddie Go! (Sky Kids)Tweedy & Fluff (Channel 5) P&O Cruises Memorable Moment Bridgerton: The carriage scene, where Colin admits his true feelings for Penelope (Netflix) Gavin & Stacey: The Finale: Smithy's wedding, when Mick stands up (BBC One) Mr Bates Vs The Post Office: Jo Hamilton phones the Horizon helpline (ITV1) Rivals: Rupert Campbell-Black and Sarah Stratton are caught in a game of naked tennis (Disney+) Strictly Come Dancing: Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell waltz to You'll Never Walk Alone (BBC One) Traitors: 'Paul isn't my son … but Ross is!' (BBC One) Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell's Strictly waltz are up for P&O Cruises Memorable Moment Male Performance in a Comedy Performance Bilal Hasna, Extraordinary (Disney+) Danny Dyer, Mr Big Stuff (Sky Comedy) Dylan Thomas-Smith, G'wed (ITV2) Nabhaan Rizwan, Kaos (Netflix) Oliver Savell, Changing Ends (ITV1) Phil Dunning, Smoggie Queens (BBC Three) Danny Dyer is up for Male Performance in a Comedy Performance for Mr Big Stuff Supporting Actor Ariyon Bakare, Mr Loverman (BBC One) Christopher Chung, Slow Horses (Apple TV+) Damian Lewis, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light (BBC One) Jonathan Pryce, Slow Horses (Apple TV+) McKinley Belcher III, Eric (Netflix) Sonny Walker, The Gathering (Channel 4) Supporting Actress Jessica Gunning, Baby Reindeer (Netflix) Katherine Parkinson, Rivals (Disney+) Maxine Peake, Say Nothing (Disney+) Monica Dolan, Sherwood (BBC One) Nava Mau, Baby Reindeer (Netflix) Sue Johnston, Truelove (Channel) The 1% Club is up for Best Entertainment Show Entertainment The 1% Club (ITV1) Michael McIntyre's Big Show (BBC One) Taskmaster (Channel 4) Would I Lie To You? (BBC One) Entertainment Performance Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (ITV1) Claudia Winkleman, The Traitors (BBC One) Graham Norton, The Graham Norton Show (BBC One) Joe Lycett, Late Night Lycett (Channel 4) Romesh Ranganathan and Rob Beckett, Rob & Romesh Vs (Sky Max) Stacey Solomon, Sort Your Life Out (BBC One) Factual Series American Nightmare (Netflix) Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams on Tour (BBC One) The Push: Murder on the Cliff (Channel 4) To Catch a Copper (Channel 4) Stacey Solomon is up for Entertainment Performance for Sort Your Life Out Live Event Coverage D-Day 80: Tribute To The Fallen (BBC One) Glastonbury 2024 (BBC Two) Last Night of The Proms (BBC Two) News Coverage BBC Breakfast: Post Office Special (BBC One) Channel 4 News: Inside Sednaya (Channel 4) Channel 4 News: Undercover Inside Reform's Campaign (Channel 4) Single Documentary Hell Jumper (BBC Two) Tell Them You Love Me (Sky Documentaries) Ukraine: Enemy In The Woods (BBC Two) Undercover: Exposing The Far Right (Channel 4) Soap Casualty (BBC One) Coronation Street (ITV1) EastEnders (BBC One) Sport Euro 2024 (BBC Sport) Paris 2024 Olympics (BBC Sport) Wimbledon (BBC Sport) Loose Women is up for Best Daytime Show Daytime Clive Myrie's Caribbean Adventure (BBC Two) Loose Women (ITV1) Morning Live (BBC One) Richard Osman's House of Games (BBC Two) Children's Non Scripted BoosNoo! (Sky Kids) FYI Investigates: Disability and Me (Sky Kids) Operation Ouch! (CBBC) Reu and Harper's Wonder World (Channel 5)
Daily Mail
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Sheridan Smith breaks down screaming and sobbing in the street clad in her pyjamas as she delivers emotionally-charged performance while filming new drama The Cage
She began her career with comedic sitcom roles in the likes of The Royle Family and Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps. But Sheridan Smith demonstrated her incredible range on Friday, as she threw herself into filming dramatic and emotional scenes for her upcoming drama The Cage. The actress, 43, was seen pulling out all the stops for her powerhouse performance, looking distraught as she sobbed in the middle of the street. Running down the road in just her checked pyjamas and socks, she attempted to chase down a silver car, banging on the windows and screaming at the driver. As the vehicle sped away, Sheridan broke down in tears, as the film cameras surrounded her to make sure they got every angle. But in a testament to her skill, after the director had called cut on the scene, the Cilla star was back to her cheerful and smiling self. The actress, 43, was seen pulling out all the stops for her powerhouse performance, looking distraught as she sobbed in the middle of the street She was seen smiling as she chatted and held hands with one of the female crewmembers between shooting. And the Gavin & Stacey looked in high spirits as she shared a sweet hug with the series' director Al Mackay. Sheridan has been spotted filming for BBC One series in Liverpool over the last few months alongside her co-stars Michael Socha and Barry Sloane. The captivating five-parter was written and created by BAFTA nominee Tony Schumacher (The Responder). It follows Sheridan's character Leanne, and Michael's Matty, who discover they are both robbing from the safe at the inner-city casino they work in. Their lives are then set on a collision course; with each other, the local gangster they're stealing from, and the police. Tony teased: 'I'm hoping people will find it funny, dark but, most of all, full of love, life and entertainment. I can't wait for the world to see it.' While Element Pictures and Fremantle executive producers Christopher Aird and Hilary Martin added: 'Tony writes characters from the heart that break your heart, and we're thrilled Sheridan and Michael are going to be playing Leanne and Matty. She flung her arms in despair, wearing only a pair of plaid pyjama bottoms with a comfy grey top and no shoes Her short blonde hair was pulled back in a top knot, allowing the cameras to capture every inch of her anguish 'The Cage is a crime show, a show about family and a love story of sorts. It is by turns funny, poignant, thrilling, and sad; we know Al Mackay will bring his love of real-world characters to tell Tony's story with verve and energy.' The new role comes after it was revealed that Sheridan had indefinitely shelved her long-awaited autobiography, Honestly. The tell-all book was intended to explore her darkest moments, including her battles with alcohol, mental health struggles and high-profile relationships, such as James Corden and Jamie Horn, the father of her son Billy, five. First announced in 2021, the project went onto face multiple delays, and has now been cancelled after Sheridan changed her mind about revealing all. A source revealed to The Sun: 'Sheridan has had a busy few years and didn't have time to put the finishing touches to the book. 'Her mindset is different now, and she doesn't want this version to come out. She felt unsure whether she wants to put all of her life on pages for everyone to read.' This decision came as no surprise to fans familiar with the Olivier Award winner's long-standing struggles. In 2016, the actress faced a highly publicised breakdown while starring in the West End production of Funny Girl. She was seen smiling as she chatted and held hands with one of the female crewmembers between shooting And the Gavin & Stacey looked in high spirits as she shared a sweet hug with the series' director Al Mackay (seen) She began her career with comedic sitcom roles in the likes of The Royle Family and Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, but has demonstrated her skill at dramatic roles too Sheridan has been spotted filming for BBC One series in Liverpool over the last few months alongside her co-stars Michael Socha and Barry Sloane It follows Sheridan's character Leanne, and Michael's Matty, who discover they are both robbing from the safe at the inner-city casino they work in Their lives are then set on a collision course; with each other, the local gangster they're stealing from, and the police Tony teased: 'I'm hoping people will find it funny, dark but, most of all, full of love, life and entertainment. I can't wait for the world to see it' While Element Pictures and Fremantle executive producers Christopher Aird and Hilary Martin added: 'Tony writes characters from the heart that break your heart, and we're thrilled Sheridan and Michael are going to be playing Leanne and Matty' 'The Cage is a crime show, a show about family and a love story of sorts. It is by turns funny, poignant, thrilling, and sad; we know Al Mackay will bring his love of real-world characters to tell Tony's story with verve and energy' The new role comes after it was revealed that Sheridan had indefinitely shelved her long-awaited autobiography, Honestly The tell-all book was intended to explore her darkest moments, including her battles with alcohol, mental health struggles and high-profile relationships, such as James Corden and Jamie Horn, the father of her son Billy, five Stress, exhaustion and her father's cancer diagnosis compounded her mental health issues, forcing her to take a hiatus from the show. Reflecting on that period, Sheridan admitted: 'I was very ashamed of that time in my life. I went off the rails a bit, dated all the wrong people... I feel like I'm a mum now, and I'm very grateful for everything I've got. I feel like the best is yet to come.' The BAFTA-winning actress has never shied away from discussing her mental health battles, often tying them to the pressures of fame and loss. Her father's death in 2016 profoundly affected her, leading to an extended period of grief. 'The public always stood by me... People were stopping me and cuddling me on the street,' she shared in a recent interview, expressing gratitude for the understanding she received during that time. Her most recent West End play, Opening Night, which she described as 'close to the bone', highlighted the parallels between her own struggles and those of her character, a functioning alcoholic actress unraveling under pressure. But despite Sheridan's dedication to the role, the production faced harsh criticism and an early closure, as producers blamed a 'challenging financial landscape' for the shock decision.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'A thrilling and witty treat': why Sheridan's Smith new BBC crime drama The Cage will 'break you heart"
Sheridan Smith will be leading brand new BBC crime drama The Cage which promises to be thrilling, witty and heart-breaking in equal measure. The new series is from the makers of Normal People (based on the Sally Rooney romance novel of the same name) and, similarly, we can expect a "love story of sorts" from the latest series. The show is set in a Liverpool casino where two workers discover they are both robbing the same safe. The Cage has been written and created by BAFTA nominee Tony Schumacher who said he was hoping viewers will find it "funny, dark, but most of all full of love, life and entertainment.' Element Pictures, a Fremantle Company which was behind Normal People, will produce the "high-stakes, high energy crime story". Here's everything we know so far about the exciting new series: The plot follows two characters, Leanne and Matty, and is set in an inner-city casino in Liverpool. When the pair discover they're both robbing from the safe at the casino where they work, "their lives are set on a collision course; with each other, the local gangster they're stealing from, and the police", explains the synopsis. The BBC bills the new series as "a crime show, a show about family and a love story of sorts" which has "two unforgettable characters at its heart." Tony Schumacher "writes characters from the heart that break your heart" it says, describing The Cage as "by turns funny, poignant, thrilling, and sad". The show will be set over five episodes and will filmed on location, in and around Liverpool and Merseyside. Sheridan Smith will lead the new drama as Leanne, opposite Michael Socha as Matty. The full cast has yet to be announced, but we'll update you as soon as more details are released. "Being able to work with such talents as Sheridan, Michael and the teams at Element Pictures and the BBC is such an honour," said writer Tony of the lead cast, while Director of BBC Drama Lindsey Salt added that the cast and team behind the new production means "viewers are in for a treat.' The Cage will be available to watch on BBC One as well as to stream on BBC iPlayer. The release date of the show has yet to be announced. You Might Also Like The anti-ageing wonder ingredient you're missing in your skincare routine 15 dresses perfect for a summer wedding 6 items our fashion team always take on a beach holiday
Washington Post
05-03-2025
- Automotive
- Washington Post
NHRA driver Tony Schumacher lands a part-time ride with Rick Ware Racing for 2025 season
MOORESVILLE, N.C. — 'The Sarge' is back for another NHRA season. Eight-time Top Fuel champion and 88-time race winner Tony Schumacher announced Wednesday that he will run a partial schedule for Rick Ware Racing this season. The winningest Top Fuel driver in NHRA history hopes to turn the part-time gig into a full-time ride in 2026.
