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Kara Tointon has opened up about being away from her kids to film Channel 5's Too Good To Be True, with the ex-EastEnders star admitting that it was a difficult experience. The mum-of-two shares Frey, five, and Helly, three, with ex-fiance Marius Jensen.The couple split up in 2022 after six years together. Kara, 40, is starring in Channel 5's latest drama as Rachel - a penniless single mum with a troubled past and a violent ex-boyfriend - acting opposite Downton Abbey star Allen Leech.

Downton Abbey will reportedly make a return to TV screens, eight years and two movies since its last series.The beloved period drama aired its final episode on Christmas Day 2015, and was then followed by two movie spin-offs in 2019 and 2022.The show, which was previously filmed at the lavish Highclere Castle in Hampshire, followed the aristocratic Crawley family, and their servants, throughout the societal changes and world events of the 1910s and 20s.The final episode saw Lady Edith (Laura Carmichael) finally tie the knot with Bertie (Harry Hadden-Patton), after she had been rather unlucky in love across the previous six seasons. Revealing the news of the show's upcoming return, a source told the Daily Mail: "Filming has been going on for a few weeks now, it is all very, very secret.There are people working on it who have never seen secrecy like it.

Rachel is a penniless single mum with a troubled past and a violent ex-boyfriend in new four-part drama Too Good To Be True. But Kara Tointon still managed to find an aspect of her character’s life that made her feel a tiny bit jealous.

Iconic British medical drama Casualty has been a favourite for UK viewers since it first aired. Derek Thompson, who played Charlie from the start, is set to leave in scenes that will air later this year.The show's original cast made a big impact, but where are they now? Let's take a look at what some of the stars are up to now... Derek Thompson Derek Thompson, who plays Charlie Fairhead in Casualty, is the longest-serving cast member of the show.

Throughout the first week of January, ITV viewers at home have been gripped by fresh new drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office, which followed the real life journey of several sub-postmasters who were wrongfully accused (and in some cases even charged) with stealing from the Post Office, thanks to a Horizon computer error.The show, which spanned across four nights in total, saw a star studded cast including Toby Jones, Will Mellor and Julie Hesmondhalgh bring the story to life, including their ongoing fight for justice and compensation for the hundreds of people that were still affected by the error. In emotional scenes, fans saw the toll of the scandal with their own eyes, with several of the accused having lost their jobs, their homes and in some cases even having taken their own lives after struggling to cope with the mental toll of being wrongfully blamed for the error.

As the nation continues to be gripped by ITV’s latest drama Mr.Bates vs The Post Office, more and more people have been discovering the truth about the Horizon post office scandal which saw hundreds of sub-postmasters and mistresses falsely accused and charged with stealing money due to a computer error throughout the 00s. Bringing the stories to life is a star studded cast, including former Emmerdale and Downton Abbey actress Amy Nuttall who has been capturing the hearts of viewers as Lisa, the wife of Lee Castleston - one of the post-masters who faced criminal charges and huge financial losses as a result of the Horizon scandal.

The BBC announced last month that it would be releasing another new adaptation of an Agatha Christie novel this Christmas. Murder is Easy is a two-part thriller adapted by Siân Ejiwunmi-Le Berre and directed by Meenu Gaur which features an all-star cast including Mathew Baynton and Morfydd Clark. The drama begins in 1954 when Fitzwilliam (David Jonnson) meets Miss Pinkerton (Penelope Wilton) on the train to London.

It’s set to be a star-studded Christmas for the Brassic gang, with the Sky comedy welcoming The Crown’s Imelda Staunton and comedian Greg Davies to the cast for its festive special. Although for Tom Hanson, who plays Leslie ‘Cardi’ Titt on the show, filming with Imelda felt more like a family reunion. “I’ve known Imelda for quite a while because she’s friends with my parents,” says Tom, who is the son of Downton Abbey ’s Samantha Bond and actor Alexander Hanson.

The Serial Killer's Wife star Annabel Scholey has opened up about the intimacy rehearsals required for "athletic sex scenes" in the Paramount+ thriller.The 39-year-old, who is best known for her roles in The Split and The Sixth Commandment, plays Beth - the titular Serial Killer's Wife whose life unravels when her husband is arrested for murder. Speaking to OK! an in exclusive interview, Annabel revealed what it was like rehearsing sex scenes with an intimacy coordinator with her co-star, Poldark 's Jack Farthing (Tom). "When we got on to set for the more athletic sex scenes, it was a dance," she said.

From chatty cop Lizzie Maddox in Lewis to Waterloo Road ’s warm-hearted headteacher Kim Campbell, Angela Griffin often shines as likeable characters. However, the former Corrie star takes on the role of a cold, uncaring detective in a new Paramount+ thriller – and admits it was a welcome change. Angela, 47, plays DI Aline Edgeworth, who is investigating multiple murders in an idyllic seaside town in which local doctor Tom (Spencer and Poldark star Jack Farthing) is the main suspect.

She may be best known for her role as the no-nonsense Mrs Patmore in Downton Abbey but actress Lesley Nicol recently suffered the loss of her husband David. Lesley adopted the bear shortly after her husband’s death last May, when he was rescued from a tiny cage on a bear bile farm and taken to their sanctuary. Meeting him for the first time while he was still in rehabilitation in the sanctuary, Lesley felt an instant and unexpected connection with the bear and named him 'King Darbs' after her beloved husband.

Former Emmerdale and Downton Abbey star Amy Nuttall is heartbroken after her mum passed away from a brain tumour, following her reported split from her husband for a second time. The 41 year old actress shared the devastating news on Instagram with a collection of photos of her beloved mum. Amy wrote: "My heart is beating loudly whilst I write this.

Married at First Sight UK viewers were left stunned by Peggy Rose’s lavish family home as they spotted bizarre details. During Monday night’s episode (6 November), the couples invited their partners to experience their real lives away from the show.

All Creatures Great and Small star Patricia Hodge will be a familiar face to fans of TV. The 77 year actress got her small screen break in Rumpole of the Bailey in 1978 and went on to appear in hit shows including Downton Abbey and Miranda.The TV veteran is currently starring as Mrs Pumphrey in the Channel 5 reboot of 1970s series All Creatures Great and Small. In the show, Patricia plays an affluent widow and regular client of Farnon’s veterinary practice - meaning she often comes into contact with main character James Herriot, played by Nicholas Ralph.

Time was a huge hit when it first appeared on TV screens with Stephen Graham taking on the role as prison officer Eric McNally, while Sean Bean portrayed Mark Cobden. Eric and Mark won't feature in the second series of the Jimmy McGovern-penned drama as it's set to take places in a women's prison. Arriving at Carlingford Prison on the same day, Orla, Abi and Kelsey are thrown together to face an unfamiliar world.

The Big Brother reboot has been taking over our lives as of late - and if we're being honest - we're not about to change that any time soon. Since the fresh batch of new housemates entered the iconic Big Brother house earlier this month, plus new hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best took to the job like a duck to water, our evenings have been filled with enormous amounts of entertainment.

Big Brother made its comeback last week and fans of the iconic series have already been treated to drama, wholesome moments, and, of course, heaps of laughter. Floral shirt-loving housemate Jordan Sangha was quick to win over viewers with his dry sense of humour and witty one-liners. But away from the cameras, what else do we know about Jordan? What age is he? Jordan is one of the younger contestants in the Big Brother house this year, as he turned 26-years-old on the show.

Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville's wife Lulu was reportedly seen breaking down 'in tears' at a pub as she confided to friends about her shock marriage split from the actor. News of their split, after 25 years of marriage, emerged on 29 September, a week after the Downton Abbey actor, 59, was seen not wearing his wedding ring at the recent nuptials of Michelle Dockery, 41, and Jasper Waller-Bridge and without his partner.The split was confirmed to The Sun by a spokesperson for Hugh, who lived with his wife in West Sussex, on Friday.

Poppy Chancellor, the daughter of Downton Abbey star Anna Chancellor, has tragically passed away aged 36. Anna, who worked as an illustrator and paper-cut artist, was battling acute myeloid leukaemia before her untimely passing. Her death was confirmed by her family who shared a statement on Instagram, which read: "To all you wonderful and most loved friends of Poppy.

Hugh Bonneville has split from his wife Lulu Williams after 25 years of marriage. Rumours of the split were sparked after Hugh, 59, was seen without his wedding ring, and wife, at the recent nuptials of his Downton Abbey co-star Michelle Dockery and husband Jasper Waller-Bridge. Hugh and Lulu, 55, tied the knot back in November 1998 and first met as teenagers before losing contact and later re-uniting in their 30s when Hugh's mother reintroduced the pair.