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The BBC's beloved series Death in Paradise has inspired a new spin-off that's got everyone talking. A real-life look at Caribbean law enforcement, Policing Paradise is already in production, with an insider spilling to The Mirror: "It'll look at what the real life police get up to as opposed to the fictional ones in Death in Paradise - and there's quite a difference.

Holby City's Laila Rouass is set to make a "lifelong dream come true" with a guest appearance on EastEnders. The actress, who was born in Stepney, will be seen on the BBC soap as new character Ayesha in early August.The news comes after it was reported Laila had made a complaint against her former Strictly Come Dancing professional partner Anton Du Beke, amid the misconduct probe.

Countryfile and the Antiques Roadshow will be dropped from BBC One thanks to the channel covering the Paris Olympic Games that kick off today (26 July). Both Countryfile and Antiques Roadshow will fail to be broadcast on their usual BBC One.The shows are Sunday night staple's on the BBC’s main channel but will find themselves in a brand new home this weekend and both programmes will instead be on BBC Two.

Chatting with Ranvir Singh and Robert Rinder on Good Morning Britain this Friday, July 26, Bobby Davro is all set for his upcoming Edinburgh Fringe Festival show on August 2. During the chat, Bobby gave an update on his health during the interview after his haemorrhagic stroke earlier in the year and spoke openly about his late fiancee, Vicky Wright, who died last year. Yet, when Robert Rinder quizzed him about a potential comeback to the BBC One soap, after leaving the drama 16 years ago, the conversation took a sharp turn.

EastEnders star Danielle Harold, who played Lola Pearce for over a decade, looks completely different a year after leaving the show. Following Lola’s departure in June last year, Danielle has teased she’s been taking well-deserved time out and fans have commented that she looks completely different to her last appearance in Walford. In her post, Danielle posted a series of photos by the pool wearing a plunging black bikini in the sunshine with caption: “seeing the world through rose-tinted glasses”.

Two new faces will soon be arriving in Walford but it is safe to say that Reiss Colwell will not be pleased to see them. During the episode on Wednesday 24 July, viewers watched as Reiss murdered his comatose wife Debbie, and it is her grieving parents who turn up next week following the death of their daughter. Reiss’s in-laws will be played by Michael Bertenshaw and Nichola McAuliffe.

It's been 35 years since George 'Lofty' Holloway exited EastEnders for good, with actor Tom Watt going on to pursue a very different career away from soapland.The iconic character was introduced as part of the show's original cast in 1985, but after three years on Albert Square he made the decision to leave. Tom, 68, opted to abandon acting to pursue a career as a sports journalist. He has worked for the likes of talkSPORT, Channel 4 and the BBC, having established himself as a sports pundit.

EastEnders' Reiss Colwell's next victim has been 'unveiled' - and it doesn't look good for Sonia Fowler.The accountant, played by Johnny Freeman, has been grappling with financial stress in recent episodes. As viewers will remember, Reiss is married to Debbie, who is currently in a long-term coma after suffering a stroke. Initially, Reiss was using Debbie's money to fund his and partner Sonia's (Natalie Cassidy) IVF journey, but with the mounting care home fees for Debbie, Reiss resorted to desperate measures and started scamming Sharon (Letitia Dean).

Pete Wicks, the reality TV star and best mate of Sam Thompson, has reportedly joined the Strictly Come Dancing line-up. He follows in the footsteps of DIY SOS star Nick Knowles and EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick - who are both alleged to have signed up. Pete, 36, found fame on ITV's TOWIE in 2015 and this reported move would mark his first major foray into primetime television.

EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy, who has played Sonia Fowler for 31 years, has candidly spoken about her body image, admitting there are days she feels "the ugliest person in the room," yet on other occasions she's brimming with confidence, feeling "a million dollars". Natalie, 41, has released fitness DVDs in the past and her weight has fluctuated through the years, with her ranging from a size 6 to a size 16.The star admitted that she still suffers from body insecurities and doesn't think she will ever be confident about her looks, in a new interview with The Sun. "I can be somewhere and feel a million dollars and not even think about my weight.

Natalie Cassidy, famously known for her role as Sonia Fowler in EastEnders, has opened up about her stint on Celebrity Big Brother back in 2012.The actress candidly shared on her Life With Nat podcast that money woes were the driving force behind her decision to enter the reality TV house: "I was in dire straits financially, having a really bad time, and I did Big Brother." The offer of a "life-changing amount" of cash was too good to pass up for Natalie, especially as she needed to provide for her nine-month-old daughter Eliza at the time: "I went in there, genuinely, for the money to get out again, quick as I can." Despite being evicted earlier than some housemates, Natalie felt relief at the prospect of returning to her daughter, yet she also reflected positively on her influence within the Big Brother house: "I went in there, and I just cooked, cleaned, did the tasks, had a bit of a laugh, came home." Her stay may have been brief, but Natalie believes she played a crucial role in maintaining harmony among the celebs: "I was in for about... not long," she said, "It was brilliant.

Danniella Westbrook gave fans a concerning update that she hasn’t left the house in over a month.The soap star, who admitted that she's selling' her breast implants on 'OnlyFans for £40k, took to her Instagram to talk about her mental health. She said: “Not left my house for over a month and not left my bed all day. Depression is on of the worst conditions I suffer from.

EastEnders fans were left seething on Wednesday night (July 24) when Tommy Moon rang the police on his mum Kat Slater after he hit her. On Tuesday (July 24), the BBC One soap unveiled a heart-breaking twist for Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) as her son Tommy Moon (Sonny Kendall) violently lashes out at her.Tommy's anger reached boiling point when Kat and her ex-husband Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) failed to repair their fractured relationship, leading him to express his wish to live with Phil despite the family's break up. However, when Kat spits some harsh truths about Phil, Tommy reacts with fury, hitting his mother in the stomach.

EastEnders and The Bill legend Roberta Taylor is seen in her final public appearance before her sad death at the age of 76.The star, who played Albert Square's Irene Raymond from 1997 until 2000 before joining The Bill as Inspector Gina Gold in 2021, died from an infection caused by a fall two months prior that agitated her underlying health problems. She was last seen in public in February this year, taking part in a celebrity quiz hosted by Strictly's Claudia Winkleman and attended by a string of other famous faces including her former co-stars from The Bill, who will remain instantly recognisable to fans of the show.

EastEnders fans are starting to suspect that Reiss Colwell, played by Jonny Freeman, isn't all he seems after his latest money-making scheme.The character, who arrived in Albert Square in 2022 as a distant relative of the late Dot Cotton (June Brown), quickly struck up a romance with Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy). However, it wasn't long before his secret life was revealed - he's a married man, and his wife Debbie is in a coma following a stroke.

EastEnders star Roberta Taylor, who was best known for playing the role of Irene Raymond on the soap, has died at the age of 76. Roberta played Irene Raymond from 1997 until 2000 before joining The Bill in 2002, playing Inspector Gina Gold.The actress died from an infection caused by a fall two months prior agitating her underlying health problems with pneumonia, according to The Guardian. She leaves behind her actor husband Peter Guinness, her son Elliott, a granddaughter and two stepbrothers.

Danny Dyer dished out the dirt on a luxury holiday nightmare when he found out that his £140,000 "all-inclusive" escape to the Maldives didn't cover everything he expected. Fresh from his departure from iconic soap EastEnders, the actor treated himself and his family to a lavish beach holiday, looking forward to some downtime after securing a new gig in Australia.

Soap enthusiasts did a double take when Denise Welch emerged following a hair transformation on Loose Women today, with fans saying she looked the spitting image of EastEnders icon Sharon Watts. Sharon, portrayed by Letitia Dean, is a stalwart of the BBC soap, having graced Albert Square since the soap began in 1985, cementing her status as one of the show's most enduring faces.

Sonia Fowler has just found out she's pregnant with boyfriend Reiss Colwell's baby after their IVF treatment, but the soon-to-be dad is still scamming Sharon Watts as his financial woes continue to escalate. In Monday's episode of EastEnders (22 July), Sonia shared her pregnancy fears with her long-time friend Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth). Fans of the BBC One soap will recall that Sonia previously thought she was pregnant, only to be heartbroken when she discovered she'd had a blighted ovum and wasn't actually expecting.

EastEnders' legendary character Pat Butcher, played by Pam St Clement, might be making a dramatic comeback for the soap's milestone 40th anniversary. The iconic character first appeared in Walford in 1986 and quickly won over fans, becoming one of the most enduring and recognisable faces in EastEnders history. For 25 years, she was a staple on the show, involved in countless major storylines.

EastEnders actress Jacqueline Jossa and hubby Dan Osborne celebrated their daughter’s very first stage performance. Ella, who is part of The Jac Jossa Academy - founded by Jacqueline, took to the stage on Sunday 21 July to perform High School Musical - and her mum couldn’t be prouder.The mum of two took to social media to not only praise her eldest daughter, but everyone on the stage. Jacqueline wrote: “HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Congratulations to my darling Ella and everyone at the @jacjossa_academy.

EastEnders favourite Jonny Freeman looks completely different from his character Reiss Colwell in real life and fans are stunned at how unrecognisable he is. Reiss has made quite the impression since he arrived to Albert Square when residents said goodbye to Dot Branning back in 2022 as the dowdy accountant wearing heavy knitted cardigans and his glasses. Fans of the long-running BBC soap opera will know Reiss joined the cast as a nephew of Dot - played by the late June Brown - and has formed a relationship with Sonia Jackson, played by Natalie Cassidy.