Jimmy Savile's nephew slams controversial BBC drama starring Steve Coogan as his uncle

EastEnders.The ex-EastEnders star, 30, played Lee Carter in the iconic BBC soap on and off between 2014 and 2020.Speaking exclusively to Daily Star at the Daily Mirror's People's Pet Awards, Danny said his time on EastEnders changed the way he saw soap actors forever.The star spilled on the soap ahead of its 37th anniversary today (February 19) - with almost 40 years since its first episode aired on February 19, 1985.Danny said: "I grew up watching soaps, my mum's a big fan. A lot of my family are.

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Storm number six of the season, Storm Eunice, has wreaked havoc across the country.

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Stacey Solomon's fiancèe Joe Swash was mind blown by the strength of the Storm Eunice as it ripped through his garden at Pickle Cottage.The former Eastenders star took to Instagram to document his horror as he braved the winds and took to his backyard to clear up the damage caused by the 122mph winds.Joe commented that the experience had been utter "madness" as he showed his legion of online followers the mess he now had to deal with.Even though the bad weather continued, Joe took to the great outdoors to try and make sense of the situation.Speaking to his 1.9 million followers he shared his disbelief over the damage that had been caused to his property.He exclaimed on camera: "What is happening? This wind is unbelievable! Look!"Moving the lens to show a huge tree that had smashed to the floor in his garden with branches snapped everywhere, he began to explain the chaos.He added: "We've already lost a tree - what's going on?! This is madness!"Joe and Stacey aren't the only people in the UK today who will now be spending their weekend clearing up the destruction from yesterday's strong winds.The MET office issued red weather warnings and advised people to travel if "absolutely necessary".Travel came to halt, schools were closed and millions of homes were left without power overnight.In spite of the torrential weather conditions, Joe's wife Stacey explained to fans that she had still working hard - with the Loose Women star taking to Instagram with a sweet breastfeeding snap of baby Rose.She told fans: "Sorry I've been so quiet! These filming days are super long and any break I get I'm like this.There's MUCH more where that came from! Want all the jaw-dropping stories from the world of showbiz and up to the minute news

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This Morning host Holly Willoughby recently enjoyed a brisk walk as she enjoyed her break from This Morning.The 41-year-old presenter looked fresh faced as she took a stroll while listening to the How to Fail with Elizabeth Day podcast. She went on to quote the podcast's guest on the episode, Brene Brown, in view of her 7.6million followers.Brene said: who said: "If you don't toot your horn, then get out of the band."The quote appeared to resonate with Holly who went on to say: "She was saying how us as women don't fly our own flag because we're just too embarrassed about it all and don't want to be seen as too pushy or 'one of those women'."So because of this podcast, which has just inspired me, I want to say thank you for everything to do with Wylde Moon, which has been an enormous success."The perfume seems to have gone into your hearts and handbags.

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Piers Morgan” on Good Morning Britain.Several viewers have made the comparison since Richard took on a more frequent position on the show and his polarising comments often create a stir.Most recently, Richard’s on-air views regarding whether politicians getting death threats is a “big deal” sparked uproar and one Twitter user, named Matthew, compared Richard to Piers Morgan “wrapped in woolly, comical jibes”.Following the remarks, Richard fiercely told Express.co.uk: “I am part of a team, I am not, I repeat NOT the new or next Piers Morgan.“I am me. I’m doing it my way.”Richard has appeared on GMB since 2017, first as a stand-in for Piers when he was away.Following the former host's departure last year, Richard has taken on a more permanent role and steers the show on a rotational basis from Monday to Wednesday most weeks.On whether he would consider taking on Piers’ old job, Richard states he already does “quite enough”.He explained: “It’s not my full-time job, I'm there two to three weeks out of four, usually three days of a week.“I don’t do it to the extent Piers did when he was on.

Steve Coogan has been snapped in costume dressed as Jimmy Saville for his role on new drama The Reckoning on Tuesday 2 November. Actor and comedian Steve is starring as paedophile Jimmy Savile in the BBC drama, which has been met with some mixed reactions since the BBC announced the making of show.

BBC is “glorifying” the disgraced presenter with its upcoming drama about his life.The Reckoning stars Steve Coogan as Savile and will follow the TV personality through his early years as a DJ in the dance halls of north England through to his career with the BBC and right up to his twilight years.

Steve Coogan has been spotted filming in Manchester for a new BBC drama which will see him transform into paedophile Jimmy Savile.

BBC drama The Reckoning.The 56-year-old actor has been shooting new scenes for the upcoming show and was pictured sporting a blonde wig, tweed coat and red suit to film 1960s scenes outside a nightclub in Manchester.Steve, famous for his comedic character Alan Partridge, was filmed stepping out of a Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III and going into the club.

STEVE Coogan goes jogging as he portrays the early days of sex attacker Jimmy Savile. Comic Steve, 56, was filming in Manchester for docu-drama The Reckoning, due to air on BBC1 next year.