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BOLTON comedian Sophie Willan is back in her hometown filming for the complete series of Almas Not Normal. TV crews rolled in on Bank Holiday Monday with Sophie, who has also written the five part comedy, sharing her excitement at being back on social media, posting behind the scenes footage on social media. Parking has been suspended on Le Mans Crescent as filming takes place inside Bolton Library and Museum ­— with Alma Unit signs being posted on lampposts in the crescent. Taking to ...

The Skinny Ciarán Dowd on Don Rodolfos move to TV As daring lothario Don Rodolfo charms his way onto the small screen, we chat to the characters creator Ciarán Dowd Feature by Emma Sullivan | 22 Apr 2021 Don Martini Toyota Rodolfo is back! Having won the 2018 Edinburgh Comedy Best Newcomer Award with his swashbuckling rogue, Ciarán Dowd has now adapted his acclaimed solo show for BBC Two. Co-written with Tom Parry (Pappy’s, Badults) and directed by To...

Here’s everything you need to know about Willan’s carreer achievements to date: Sophie Willan’s early life Sophie was born and raised in Bolton and had a bit of a tough upbringing. She spent many of her teen years in care as her mother was an addict. Willan later found housing accommodation through the Bolton Young Persons Housing Scheme. Sophie also funded some of her arts career by working as an escort, a topic she openly discusses through her comedy work. Where have I seen ...

Share The ex-centre back beat out All 4s Surviving Covid and The Family Secret to win the coveted accolade.  Anton opened up on his emotions around the infamous clash with fellow footballer John nine years ago at QPRs Loftus Road stadium. Difficult issues: His BBC programme Anton Ferdinand: Football, Racism & Me addresses the racist abuse he faced by John Terry in October 2011 for the first time Supportive: The new mother, 29, took to Instagram on Tuesday to enthuse she was super proud to f...

Share To the loose women, we love you loads. For everyone who doesnt know, this was a special episode with all the black loose ladies which hadnt been done before. It just shows when you nuture and grow, anything is possible.  The judges said that the special episode had had a real connection with audiences.  Exciting: Accepting the award, an emotional Charlene White, 40, said the victory showed that anything is possible as the whole panel marked the achievement. Pictured: Jonathan Ross host...

Share Just moments later the host said Michaela had also scooped Best Female Actress for her electrifying performance in the series, but the TV star was unable to thank the judges because her internet had cut out.  Jonathan told viewers: Now Michaela is at home trying to sort her internet connection. Its frustrating because she was overlooked in other award shows. Michaela, I may destroy your internet provider. Congratulations! The critically-acclaimed show won all three of its nominated categ...

I May Destroy You, Normal People and I Hate Suzie lead the nominations for Royal Television Society Programme Awards 2021  I May Destroy You has garnered three nominations for Mini-Series, and Michaela Coel for both Actor (Female) and Writer – Drama  Normal Peoples Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones picked up nods in the Actor (Male) and Actor (Female) categories   Also nominated in the Actor (Female) category is Glenda Jackson for Elizabeth Is Missing Shaun Parkes turn in Small Axe and Le...

TVEUROPE RTS Program Award Nominees Unveiled ADVERTISEMENT The Royal Television Society has revealed the nominees for its RTS Programme Awards 2021, in partnership with Audio Network, with the BBC leading the pack with 40 nominations. Up for best drama series are  Save Me Too (World Productions for Sky Atlantic),  I Hate Suzie (Bad Wolf for Sky Atlantic) and  In My Skin (Expectation for BBC Three and BBC One Wales). Miniseries up for the award are  Adult Material (Fifty Fathoms for Channel...

By Alexa Rodriguez To make Black History Month a bit more nourishing for everyone stuck at home, Fast Company has scoured the streaming services for a bounty of entertaining and often enlightening films and TV shows that showcase either Black stories or the talents of Black creators. Have a look below at 91 movies and TV series to stream during this poignant Black History Month. Fictional movies and shows rooted in history Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom on Netflix

French Academic Under Police Protection After Criticising Islam 19 Dec 2020 A French law professor has been placed under police protection after referring to religions, including Islam, as “sexually transmitted” during a lecture to around 600 students in October. The 50-year-old associate professor, who works at Aix-Marseille University (AMU), is alleged to have said both Islam and Judaism are, after a fashion, sexually transmitted. She said: “One of the biggest problems we have with Is...