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Tom Cruise, Helen Mirren and Damian Lewis are to lead the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations on ITV.

Naman Ramachandran Tom Cruise, Helen Mirren, Damian Lewis and Omid Djalili will lead an A-list cast of talent celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee on U.K. broadcaster ITV.

Midsomer Murders' star Neil Dudgeon has taken to Twitter to react after his on-screen wife, played by Fiona Dolman, posed proudly with her new ITV co-stars.The actor, 61, who plays DCI John Barnaby on the hit ITV whodunit series, reacted as Fiona shared a post with the stars of Alan Titchmarsh's show Love Your Weekend, which she appeared on last week.Fiona, who plays Sarah Barnaby on the programme, posted a snap to Twitter of herself with celebrity gardener Alan Titchmarch and her two fellow guests, Adam Kay and Petula Clark, standing in a sun-drenched garden.Responding to the post, her Midsomer Murders' colleague Neil wrote: "Blimey!"It’s all go chez Dolman, innit?"Look at you with Petula Clark! X" he penned in amazement, before ending the post.Fiona had taken to the micro-blogging platform to reveal that she would be appearing on Love Your Weekend alongside her two celebrity friends.She told her 8,571 followers: "This sunday @ITV #LoveYourWeekend with @amateuradam and @PetulaClarkHQ"I was chatting #MidsomerMurders and @hospiceuk with the delightful Alan Titmarsh."We had a lovely time (despite this looking as though Adam and I are holding a rather nice couple hostage in their garden)," she quipped.Following Neil's comment, one avid fan of the murder mystery programme commented with a suggestion as to who could guest star on the show next from Fiona's new group of showbiz pals.Twitter user @Philipcarman wrote: "Alan would be a great guest on Midsomer Murders!"Following Fiona's appearance on the hit gardening show, her fans took to the platform to share their thoughts.@TaniaEsteban_ wrote: "Was feeling jet lagged on the sofa after just landing...

READ MORE: Jade Goody's son Bobby Brazier says he 'doesn't miss' his late mum but still cries at videos of her in rare interview Smiling alongside Isabel, Eamonn captioned the post: "We came to Manchester to celebrate the amazing rise in the #GBNEWS audience here. Isabel and I have really enjoyed meeting so many of you in the flesh . Hope we r in your Hood next time," followed by a line of fingers-crossed emojis.

BBC show, said that criticism over the sitcom had been taken "too far", adding that nicknames on the show were simply "fun names".The star is set to appear on Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh today, where she may discuss her time on Gavin and Stacey alongside other acting projects.Alison has played Gavin's mum Pam since the first episode aired back in 2007.She starred opposite Larry Lamb, who played the role of her husband, Mick.Despite being loved by viewers generally, the favourite BBC programme recently sparked backlash due to Pam's friend's nickname, "Japanese Margaret".Addressing the criticism in autumn 2020, Alison said: "I was shocked and upset by it."It's like, Pam's got a friend called 'Japanese Margaret', but it's not because she is being racist."They are fun names and we all do it with friends," she added.However, the star also said she understood some of the backlash.Alison went on: "I can understand why suddenly people start going, 'Argh'."But come on, no one wants to be racist."No one wants to be disrespectful."I think sometimes we take political correctness too far," she said to Belfast Telegraph.Two years ago, the BBC confirmed that Gavin and Stacey episodes would be staying on iPlayer in spite of social media backlash over past episodes.The hit BBC comedy, written by James Corden and Ruth Jones, was criticised over the names of its characters, such as "Seth, the black fella", "Big Fat Sue" and "Chinese Alan".The broadcaster removed Little Britain from the streaming platform for its past blackface sketches, but is standing by Gavin and Stacey.Programme writer Ruth Jones, who also stars as Nessa on the show, previously defended an anti-gay slur in the Christmas special.Defending the remarks, she said

Kate Garraway appeared compelled to reply to a viewer of her latest programme after they expressed concern over the rings she was wearing. The Good Morning Britain presenter appeared on ITV on Tuesday night in Alan Titchmarsh's show Love Your Garden as she documented her own garden transformation.

Kate Garraway has responded to a concerned fan who got in touch on Twitter after watching the TV star appear on ITV's Love Your Garden with Alan Titchmarsh on Tuesday.MORE: Kate Garraway reveals medicinal garden grown to aid her husband Derek's recoveryThe Good Morning Britain host opened up about how tending to her garden was therapeutic as she spent the past year looking after her husband, Derek Draper, who continues to suffer with severe long-term effects of COVID-19.WATCH: Kate Garraway talks about her love for gardeningThe former political adviser, whom she shares two children with, spent 12 months in hospital before being allowed to return home, but he still has a number of long-term health issues and requires specialist care.After watching a clip of Kate doing some gardening, a viewer tweeted: "I'm worried she might lose or damage those beautiful rings. Am I the only person who takes off my engagement ring when cooking or gardening? #loveyourgarden."In response, Kate confessed she doesn't like taking off her wedding ring in fear of jinxing her marriage.

Kate Garraway has revealed an emotional moment she shared with her husband Derek Draper.The Good Morning Britain presenter took to Instagram to share a sweet snap which showed her relaxing in the garden with her hubby Derek and her son Billy.The TV star, 54, has found a new passion for gardening whilst looking after her husband Derek, who fell critically ill after catching Covid early in the pandemic.Catching up with her 1.1 million followers, Kate posted the unseen photo which showed her kneeling down by smiling Derek, who was sat in his wheelchair.In the candid family moment, their son Billy held his father's hand whilst clutching a basket of fruit.Captioning the snap, Kate said: "At last I can share with you a wonderful personal challenge on @itv at 8pm tonight - can you #GrowYourselfWell?!She went on: "It started out as a kind of therapy – gardening & nature helped distract me when life felt on the edge and then, thanks to the team @loveyourgarden, I took it a step further & turned our garden into a beautiful factory for physical healing too."The former I'm A Celebrity star later explained the "emotional moment" when her team let her carry Derek out into the garden so he could see the "fruits of our labour".Kate continued: "I really hope you feel inspired & comforted by the programme – do let me know!!!"It comes after Kate spoke about how gardening has acted as a source of joy to her as she looks after her husband.She said: "We want to make the garden into something more than just space to be.

ITV Good Morning Britain star Kate Garraway has announced the hobby she has turned to in the wake of husband Derek Draper's Covid battle. Kate speaks out to Alan Titchmarsh on an upcoming episode of Love Your Garden.

Alan Titchmarsh has hit out at cancel culture, making a passionate appeal of acceptance for "different points of view".The former Ground Force star, 72, spoke candidly about one of the central themes of his latest novel, which promotes "acceptance" of things, even if we don't "really know how [they] work."Speaking about his new book, The Gift, the horticulturalist addressed one of the central themes that runs through the work of fiction.Alan said: "With cancel culture and intolerance of different opinions so common at the moment, I’m just really making a cri de cœur for tolerance of things we don’t understand and different points of view."His latest novel is set in his native Yorkshire and explores themes such as life and death, alongside love and faith.Following the Gabriel family, character Adam Gabriel has the ability to heal animals and also people.Speaking about his unusual gift, the gardener told how he wanted it to be "seen" by readers.Alan said: "I don’t want people to be put off by thinking, ‘Oh, it’s a book about faith healing or one of those quacky things,’.“I just wanted him to be able to do something that all of us would question...

He added to the publication: "It was certainly unplanned."We'd both left long-term relationships and the last thing we were looking for was another one, but that's life."Amy and Robert have been together since and even starred together in another project in 2016.They appeared in Rehearsal for Murder, which was produced by Bill Kenwright.Speaking about working together again in 2016, Robert admitted it was Amy’s idea.He told The Sunday Post: “Bill’s very canny, so he probably thought it would be nice to have an actual couple playing the couple in the show, and he came to us with it.“We read the script and Amy said she really liked her part.“So that was the deal done because I wasn’t going to argue with that!”

Alan is best known for shows such as Love Your Garden and Love your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh.The star also often shares gardening advice with fans.In January, Alan, on Gardeners’ World, shared top tips on looking after his orchid houseplants.He said: “There’s one group of flowering plants which until recently terrified the pants off people because they thought they must be difficult to grow - the orchids.“Then a few years ago, along came the moth orchid, phalaenopsis.”He added that the plant had actually been around for a long time.Talking about what to expect, he explained that they generally lasted for months.The presenter reminded fellow horticulturists not to over water them, as they come in a transparent pot.

CHARLIE Dimmock may be best known for her appearances on Ground Force and more recently Garden Rescue. But one appearance fans may have forgotten is the TV gardener's cameo on Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks 20 years ago.

Rod Stewart has praised The Queen as she celebrates her Platinum Jubilee and has said her example of 'integrity and grace' is 'just like him.'

The UK will get an extra four-day bank holiday this summer to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee - and Brits are being encouraged to throw the biggest party ever to celebrate.

Queen Elizabeth II’s reign began in 1952 – and since then she has met thousands of celebrities at everything from film premieres to sporting events.But some of the encounters have been stranger than others!We celebrates Her Majesty’s milestone by recalling some of her wackiest moments with the stars…Comedian Frank Carson said the Queen once revealed her own comic talents, telling him: “I’m the best mimic in the family.”● In 1982, Her Majesty shook hands with shot put champ Geoff Capes at the Braemar Highland Games. But their palms got stuck together because of the resin he had put on his for grip.● As Prunella Scales bowed to the Queen after playing her on TV, the monarch quipped: “I expect you think I should be doing that to you.”● Presenting TV gardening host Alan Titchmarsh with his MBE in 1999, the Queen said: “You’ve given a lot of ladies a lot of pleasure” and complimented him on the size of his onions.● In 2016, the Queen joked with Olympic diver Tom Daley about her small stature saying: “Maybe I should try gymnastics.”● When actor Brian Blessed met the Queen she joked with him about swearing on Have I Got News For You and asked him to repeat his famous line “Gordon’s Alive!” from the movie Flash Gordon.

Strictly bosses have their eye on The Duchess Of York.They think the estranged wife of under-fire Andy Windsor will be a huge coup.And insiders reckon ratings would rocket as Fergie’s appearance would coincide with her ex’s lawsuit over sex abuse allegations.A source said: “Having Fergie on telly at the same time as Andy is facing his legal nightmare would make it fascinating for viewers.”Fergie is on the hitlist for Strictly in the UK where judges include Shirley Ballas and Craig Revel Horwood.She is also wanted for the show’s US counterpart Dancing With The Stars where Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli are on the panel.In the US Fergie once said: “I’d quite like to go on Dancing With The Stars. I’d like them to teach me the tango.”They think the “fun loving” royal “with great energy” would be a huge draw for their audiences later this year.Fergie, 62, has made no secret she is a fan of the show.Last year when she was asked by gardener Alan Titchmarsh if she would consider taking to the TV ballroom, she joked: “I can just see the front pages ‘Fergie Fails’.”However, she refused to give a definitive answer as to whether she would do the show.

Eamonn Holmes, 62, has had a busy start of the year, still battling his chronic pain and starting his exciting new job five-day-a-week on GB News' breakfast programme. But on Saturday night, the presenter had a little time to sit back and reflect on life.Taking to Twitter, he expressed his regret of not being able to spend more time with those he loves in his home territory, Ireland.He penned: "Some nights I miss important people in my life.Tonight is one of those nights."If I have a problem it's having too many people I like."It's hard to keep in touch, to be there, especially divided by The Irish Sea."He added: "Gosh I try hard.

ITV this morning as she opens up about her career to Alan Titchmarsh.The star is also likely to mention her famous sister Emma Thompson.The actress has previously opened up about the “rivalry” between her and Emma.Sophie is a star who many will recognise from Four Weddings and a Funeral as well as EastEnders.However, some may not be aware that the actress is also the younger sister of Sense and Sensibility star Emma.The pair are children of actors Phyllida Law and Eric Thompson.Sophie is an Olivier Award-winning actress who has starred in West End shows like Company and Into The Woods.As well as this, many may recognise her from Persuasion, Emma and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1.She also starred as Stella Crawford in EastEnders from 2006 until 2007.Despite treading a different career to her Oscar-winning sister Emma, she once maintained there was no rivalry between them.Chatting to the Daily Mail back in September 2009, she denied any claim of this.She said: “People assume there is this rivalry, but there isn't.“It wouldn't occur to me to compare myself to her, nor her to me.”The actress also admitted to the publication how she and her sister are close.She explained: “We are tough old birds, I do feel that there is a lot of Ma in both of us.“She grew up on the fringes of the war and was evacuated as a child.“I can't even bear to think about that - of her as a scared little girl - but it did something to our family.“We're all fighters, I guess.”Speaking to the Metro back in March, Sophie also admitted the pair don’t speak about acting much.She was quizzed on this, as the star admitted: “Oh, people have such funny ideas about actors.“We don’t really talk about work, more the things we’ve seen.“Emma’s been

OUR Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen has opened up about the "regrets" she has about appearing on the hit Channel 5 series. The fan favourite show gives viewers an insight into life in the countryside as they follow the adventures of the beloved Owen family.

Charlie Dimmock first rose to fame as one part of the popular Ground Force team in the nineties.