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Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Walking the beat of a fictional TV detective
A new walking tour celebrating a quirky detective show has had interest "from all over the country", its organiser says. John Hughes, who has run the "Haunted and Hidden Bristol" tour for more than 20 years, has now launched a route based on the locations used to film the BBC TV show Shoestring, starring Trevor Eve. Shoestring ran for two seasons on the BBC in 1979 and 1980 and attracted up to 20 million viewers an episode. Mr Hughes said there is still a lot of nostalgia about the show because "it shows Bristol as it used to be" and lots of the filming locations are still unchanged after 40 years. More news stories for Bristol Watch the latest Points West Listen to the latest news for Bristol The show followed the life of Eddie Shoestring - a struggling private detective who also has his own show on the fictional "Radio West". Mr Hughes said: "It was different, it was the first detective series where the guy was fallible, because the guy had had a breakdown. "He had a boat, he was a bit eccentric, he used to wear a pyjama top rather than a normal shirt. He was quirky - a private detective working for a radio station, it was just different for its time." Mr Hughes remembers seeing it being filmed when he was working his first job at paper and packaging company Dickinson Robinson Group. "I used to take the waste paper from the old computers to be shredded by the Fleece and Firkin music venue, when took the waste paper out we's see them filming Shoestring across the water on Welsh back," he said. "I was a huge fan - after work one day I went over and met Trevor Eve and Michael Medwin who were the stars of the show and they were really nice." Follow BBC Bristol on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630.
BBC News
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Walking the Bristol beat of fictional detective Eddie Shoestring
A new walking tour celebrating a quirky detective show has had interest "from all over the country", its organiser Hughes, who has run the "Haunted and Hidden Bristol" tour for more than 20 years, has now launched a route based on the locations used to film the BBC TV show Shoestring, starring Trevor ran for two seasons on the BBC in 1979 and 1980 and attracted up to 20 million viewers an Hughes said there is still a lot of nostalgia about the show because "it shows Bristol as it used to be" and lots of the filming locations are still unchanged after 40 years. The show followed the life of Eddie Shoestring - a struggling private detective who also has his own show on the fictional "Radio West".Mr Hughes said: "It was different, it was the first detective series where the guy was fallible, because the guy had had a breakdown."He had a boat, he was a bit eccentric, he used to wear a pyjama top rather than a normal shirt. He was quirky - a private detective working for a radio station, it was just different for its time." Mr Hughes remembers seeing it being filmed when he was working his first job at paper and packaging company Dickinson Robinson Group."I used to take the waste paper from the old computers to be shredded by the Fleece and Firkin music venue, when took the waste paper out we's see them filming Shoestring across the water on Welsh back," he said."I was a huge fan - after work one day I went over and met Trevor Eve and Michael Medwin who were the stars of the show and they were really nice."
Scottish Sun
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Half of Brits have ongoing feud in their family – including favouritism, personality clashes and affairs
Scroll down for the full list FAMILY FEUDS Half of Brits have ongoing feud in their family – including favouritism, personality clashes and affairs Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HALF of Brits have an ongoing feud in their family - with favouritism, personality clashes, affairs, and disputes over wills and inheritance common causes. A poll of 2,000 adults found falling outs have resulted in family members not speaking (34 per cent), not attending milestone events like weddings (55 per cent), and severing ties entirely (74 per cent). Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Poll of 2,000 reveals common issue of family feuds among Brits Credit: UKTV 2 Some feuds last decades, or even across generations Credit: UKTV The average rift has lasted seven years and counting - but for 22 per cent it has carried on for 10 years or more. While some tiffs have even been passed down from one generation to another (21 per cent). The research was carried out to celebrate new U&Alibi drama, 'I, Jack Wright', which airs Wednesday April 23 and focusses on a family at war over a will – it stars Trevor Eve, Nikki Amuka-Bird, and John Simm, and was written by Unforgotten's Chris Lang. In the study, 11 per cent revealed they, or someone in their family, has contested a will in court, while 12 per cent fear an inheritance could cause a family fallout in the coming months and years. And they could be right – 57 per cent currently don't have a will, and of those who do, 25 per cent have barely discussed it with their loved ones. A spokesperson said: "Feuds can tear families apart – impacting not just those directly involved but the wider family too. 'They've long been the source of inspiration for literature, theatre, cinema, and TV – so many of us can relate to such situations. 'And while money – much like in I, Jack Wright – is often the cause, the actual reasons for the squabbling tend to run much deeper.' In hindsight, 86 per cent believe the dissension in their family could have been avoided, but 14 per cent are convinced it was always going to happen. Khloe Kardashian reveals how family divides up '$60m' Hulu show salary and which sister demands producers cut footage Three in 10 (30 per cent) think about the feud several times a week or more and 48 per cent admit it has impacted their mental health. Perhaps as a result, 59 per cent think it's 'important' all bickering comes to an end - and 30 per cent think that will happen in time, but 49 per cent aren't so convinced. That hasn't stopped some trying - 26 per cent revealed they or another member of the family have tried mediation or counselling to resolve the situation. While 51 per cent of those directly involved in a feud, would be 'willing' to let bygones be bygones – if the other party involved made the first move. However, even that wouldn't be enough for 29 per cent. Carried out through the study found 23 per cent believe family in-fighting is just a natural part of family dynamics. Although 34 per cent admit feuds between family members run especially deep. A spokesperson added: "Losing a family member can bring families together – but it can also pull families apart. 'That person is no longer able to speak for themselves – answer any questions loved ones might have. 'And for television writers, this lends itself to all sorts of interesting possibilities – especially when you throw inheritance into the mix.'
The Sun
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Half of Brits have ongoing feud in their family – including favouritism, personality clashes and affairs
HALF of Brits have an ongoing feud in their family - with favouritism, personality clashes, affairs, and disputes over wills and inheritance common causes. A poll of 2,000 adults found falling outs have resulted in family members not speaking (34 per cent), not attending milestone events like weddings (55 per cent), and severing ties entirely (74 per cent). 2 2 The average rift has lasted seven years and counting - but for 22 per cent it has carried on for 10 years or more. While some tiffs have even been passed down from one generation to another (21 per cent). The research was carried out to celebrate new U&Alibi drama, 'I, Jack Wright', which airs Wednesday April 23 and focusses on a family at war over a will – it stars Trevor Eve, Nikki Amuka-Bird, and John Simm, and was written by Unforgotten's Chris Lang. In the study, 11 per cent revealed they, or someone in their family, has contested a will in court, while 12 per cent fear an inheritance could cause a family fallout in the coming months and years. And they could be right – 57 per cent currently don't have a will, and of those who do, 25 per cent have barely discussed it with their loved ones. A spokesperson said: "Feuds can tear families apart – impacting not just those directly involved but the wider family too. 'They've long been the source of inspiration for literature, theatre, cinema, and TV – so many of us can relate to such situations. 'And while money – much like in I, Jack Wright – is often the cause, the actual reasons for the squabbling tend to run much deeper.' In hindsight, 86 per cent believe the dissension in their family could have been avoided, but 14 per cent are convinced it was always going to happen. Khloe Kardashian reveals how family divides up '$60m' Hulu show salary and which sister demands producers cut footage Three in 10 (30 per cent) think about the feud several times a week or more and 48 per cent admit it has impacted their mental health. Perhaps as a result, 59 per cent think it's 'important' all bickering comes to an end - and 30 per cent think that will happen in time, but 49 per cent aren't so convinced. That hasn't stopped some trying - 26 per cent revealed they or another member of the family have tried mediation or counselling to resolve the situation. While 51 per cent of those directly involved in a feud, would be 'willing' to let bygones be bygones – if the other party involved made the first move. However, even that wouldn't be enough for 29 per cent. Carried out through the study found 23 per cent believe family in-fighting is just a natural part of family dynamics. Although 34 per cent admit feuds between family members run especially deep. A spokesperson added: "Losing a family member can bring families together – but it can also pull families apart. 'That person is no longer able to speak for themselves – answer any questions loved ones might have. 'And for television writers, this lends itself to all sorts of interesting possibilities – especially when you throw inheritance into the mix.'
The Irish Sun
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Half of Brits have ongoing feud in their family – including favouritism, personality clashes and affairs
HALF of Brits have an ongoing feud in their family - with favouritism, personality clashes, affairs, and disputes over wills and inheritance common causes. A poll of 2,000 adults found falling outs have resulted in family members not speaking (34 per cent), not attending milestone events like weddings (55 per cent), and severing ties entirely (74 per cent). 2 Poll of 2,000 reveals common issue of family feuds among Brits Credit: UKTV 2 Some feuds last decades, or even across generations Credit: UKTV The average rift has lasted seven years and counting - but for 22 per cent it has carried on for 10 years or more. While some tiffs have even been passed down from one generation to another (21 per cent). The research was carried out to celebrate new U&Alibi drama, 'I, Jack Wright', which airs Wednesday April 23 and focusses on a family at war over a will – it stars Trevor Eve, Nikki Amuka-Bird, and John Simm, and was written by Unforgotten's Chris Lang. In the study, 11 per cent revealed they, or someone in their family, has contested a will in court, while 12 per cent fear an Read more Fabulous News And they could be right – 57 per cent currently don't have a will, and of those who do, 25 per cent have barely discussed it with their loved ones. A spokesperson said: "Feuds can tear families apart – impacting not just those directly involved but the wider family too. 'They've long been the source of inspiration for literature, theatre, cinema, and TV – so many of us can relate to such situations. 'And while money – much like in I, Jack Wright – is often the cause, the actual reasons for the squabbling tend to run much deeper.' Most read in Fabulous In hindsight, 86 per cent believe the dissension in their family could have been avoided, but 14 per cent are convinced it was always going to happen. Khloe Kardashian reveals how family divides up '$60m' Hulu show salary and which sister demands producers cut footage Three in 10 (30 per cent) think about the feud several times a week or more and 48 per cent admit it has impacted their mental health. Perhaps as a result, 59 per cent think it's 'important' all bickering comes to an end - and 30 per cent think that will happen in time, but 49 per cent aren't so convinced. That hasn't stopped some trying - 26 per cent revealed they or another member of the family have tried mediation or counselling to resolve the situation. While 51 per cent of those However, even that wouldn't be enough for 29 per cent. Carried out through the study found 23 per cent believe family in-fighting is just a Although 34 per cent admit feuds between family members run especially deep. A spokesperson added: "Losing a family member can bring families together – but it can also pull families apart. 'That person is no longer able to speak for themselves – answer any questions loved ones might have. 'And for television writers, this lends itself to all sorts of interesting possibilities – especially when you throw inheritance into the mix.' TOP 10 CAUSES OF FAMILY FEUDS 1. Personality clashes 2. Disagreements over lifestyle choices 3. Favouritism among family members 4. Disagreements over money owed or borrowed 5. Disagreements over something else financially related not listed 6. Affairs or relationship betrayals 7. Perceived unfair distribution of assets 8. Lack of clear communication over heritance before the person passed away 9. Family members being left out of a will entirely 10. Accusations of undue influence or fraud in relation to a will
