Annette Badland: Last News

EastEnders character Babe Smith, whom she played for three years after being cast in December 2013.

Outlander star Annette Badland, 71, played fan favourite character Mrs. Fitz in the first season of the show and told Express.co.uk how she got along “terribly well” with fellow cast members Sam Heughan, 41, and Caitriona Balfe, 42.She also admitted that it was “great fun” to be surrounded by such “naughty lads”.Now in its sixth season, Outlander is a historical drama show that takes place around the time of the Jacobite rising.With Sam’s character Jamie Fraser leading his Scottish clan into battle, a huge cast of young actors is needed for filming the epic scenes.Annette, who played Mrs.

Express.co.uk.The Midsomer Murders star admitted that she had experienced a rather “naughty tempation” before while on set as her character Fleur, acting opposite DCI John Barnaby star Neil Dudgeon.Annette joined Midsomer Murders back in 2019 as motorbike-riding chief pathologist Fleur Perkins.While Annette only became a part of the show in its 20th season, the ITV hit has now been running for 25 years. When asked what she thinks makes it stand the test of time, Annette replied: “I think it’s quite quirky and English because the deaths are often extraordinary and the fans like that.”Opening up about one particular murder scene featuring “naughty” Fleur, Annette admitted she got an inappropriate temptation during filming.  “One death I’ve had is by chocolate,” Annette recalled, as she referred to the season 20 episode The Lions of Causton.“It was as much as I could do not to break a bit off and eat it,” the actress admitted.She went on to explain that she felt it was “something Fleur might do” but decided against it for a rather peculiar reason.“I thought Fleur might do, but then I had to think, ‘No - of course she’d like dark chocolate.’“‘This person’s been smothered in milk chocolate and she’d prefer dark.’”Reflecting on her mischievous character, she added: “It’s the sort of naughty thing where, if it wasn’t near the body, I thought Fleur might just have a little.”When asked what it was like to be given such a fun role, Annette responded: “It’s brilliant to play an older woman who’s got a very interesting private life and who is very good at her job and can send the blokes up and intrigue them and things. “It’s terrific, you know, and there should be more - and they do exist in real life - characters like that

Inside No.9 has been revealed – check it out below, along with details of a premiere date.Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton’s dark comedy anthology series began on the BBC in 2014, with its sixth series airing last year.A seventh series was confirmed by the BBC last year and its first episode will air on BBC Two and iPlayer on April 20.Confirmed guest stars include Daniel Mays, Jason Isaacs, Jessica Hynes, Sophie Okonedo, Diane Morgan, Daisy Haggard, Annette Badland, Siobhan Redmond and Ron Cook.Mark Gatiss, co-star and co-creator on The League Of Gentlemen, will also feature in the next series.Watch the creepy trailer for season seven, soundtracked by a brooding cover of ‘What A Wonderful World’, below.Speaking about the new series when it was announcement in September, Shearsmith and Pemberton said: “We hope you’ll join us and another incredible cast of actors for more surprises that will make your jaws drop and spines tingle.“Heads might even roll, and if not heads, definitely eyes.”Last year, Shearsmith told NME he believes the BBC anthology show could go on for another three series.“It just goes on,” he said. “It’s a brilliant thing but also horrific to try to keep coming up with the stories because there is such a high turnover of storytelling.

EastEnders favourites have often changed their appearance after leaving the soap and moving on to other avenues in their careers, but some notable stars have had complete transformations. From the abusive Trevor Morgan, played by Alex Ferns, to Danny Dyer's evil Aunt Babe, played by Annette Badland some actors are unrecognisable from their days working on Albert Square. Fans will also remember Bradley Branning actor Charlie Clements became a fan-favourite on the BBC soap, but soon after his character's dramatic death the star opted to leave fame behind altogether.

EMMERDALE and EastEnders fans devastated as the soaps did not air last night. The most recent instalments of the two soaps were postponed by ITV and BBC last night. Fuming fans took to social media to express their anger at the soaps being cancelled in favour of FA Cup matches.

EASTENDERS actress Annette Badland looked very different to Walford's Babe Smith as she glammed up for a Hollywood awards show. Annette Badland, who is Shirley and Tina's aunt in the soap, accepted a prize at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Annette Badland has undoubtedly come a long way from Albert Square.The 71 year old is best known for her iconic and villainous role of Danny Dyer's evil aunt Babe in the long-running and popular soap EastEnders. However, since leaving the show in 2017 after three years, the actress has hit Hollywood with her role as Mae the Landlady in the critically acclaimed award-winning comedy series, Ted Lasso. And Annette looked completely unrecognisable from her soap days as she scooped up a prestigious award while virtually attending the 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Santa Monica, California, on Sunday.

EASTENDERS fans know Annette Badland for her role as Aunt Babe in the Square, constantly causing trouble for the Carter family. Annette, 71, played the legendary character for three years before leaving in 2017.

Stars and fans turned out in droves to wish Outlander author Diana Gabaldon a very happy birthday as she turned 70. The prolific writer, who has just released her ninth book in the Outlander series – Go Tell The Bees – took to Twitter to thank people for their well wishes.

She's the irascible head housekeeper who keeps the seat of the Clan MacKenzie in Outlander in tip-top shape.

K.J. Yossman Wendy Morgan‘s animal welfare docu-drama “Mercy” has been picked up by Los Angeles-based distributor All Channel Films, Inc.

Noel Clarke has recently resurfaced online which shows the actor using a microphone as a rude prop while on stage.In the short clip, the Doctor Who star is on stage with some of his co-stars from the show for a fan Q&A session. While on stage Noel, 45, makes a joke about John Barrowman exposing himself - something the Dancing On Ice judge had apologised for prior.Using his microphone as a suggestive prop, Noel taps the mic on his co-stars Camille Coduri and Annette Badland.The actor then said: "For the record, any men out there, do not try that at work.

Noel Clarke can be seen using a microphone as a rude prop on stage in an unearthed clip.

A "CREEPY" video showing Noel Clarke using a microphone as a lewd prop has been unearthed after 20 women made allegations against him. The Kidulthood actor has been accused of a range of acts - including sharing sexually explicit pictures and videos without consent.

Annette Badland has told that she was sent scary death threats during her time on EastEnders.

EASTENDERS star Annette Badland has revealed she received death threats from fans who thought she really was Danny Dyer’s evil aunt Babe. The actress, 70, set to make a return to the BBC soap, spoke to police who gave her advice on how to deal with the fears.

EastEnders is home to the Carter family who have been causing chaos on the BBC soap since 2013, living in the pub Queen Vic. Mick Carter played by Danny Dyer; his wife Linda Carter played by Kellie Bright; his mother Shirley Carter who is portrayed by Linda Henry; and her sister Tina Carter played by Luisa Bradshaw White, are the main characters.

EastEnders fans were delighted at Tuesday's classic episode which centred around the Carter family as Mick Carter smashed up the Queen Vic.

FORMER Coronation Street star Georgia May Foote is joining Doctors to its 20th anniversary episode. The actress - who played Katy Armstrong in the ITV soap before quitting in 2015 - will star alongside EastEnders actress Annette Badland in the special edition.