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“And they should because the theatres are going to all lengths to make sure that people are safe in the theatre.“And if you wear your mask in the auditorium, you should be fine.”Les was speaking ahead of returning to the stage for a new production of Fat Friends: The Musical.The show will be touring around the country from this month, heading to regional theatres.It is based on Kay Mellor’s series of the same name, which was originally broadcast from 2000 until 2005.Viewers will remember it starred Gavin and Stacey stars James Corden, Ruth Jones and Alison Steadman.The new version sees Les star alongside Sherrie Hewson, Jessica Ellis and Lee Mead.

Les is about to tour the country with the new adaptation of the musical Fat Friends.He plays Fergus in the series which hits the road in January as it tours around the UK.It’s based on the television show of the same name, which aired from 2000 until 2005 on ITV.Created by Kay Mellor, the original starred Ruth Jones, James Corden, Sheridan Smith and Alison Steadman.Les explained how it was Kay’s involvement in the show which persuaded him to get involved in this new adaptation.He said: “I always wanted to work with Kay.“We've talked about it and kept meeting each other at functions and talking about it.“And then when she asked me I thought, ‘Well, yeah, let's do this!’“I loved the TV show when it was out and this is a really good musical

“But just being in the rehearsal room with her and we pop out to the local deli for lunch together, it’s very nice.”Fat Friends: The Musical will be going on tour from January around the country.The show is based on Kay Mellor’s beloved series, which aired on ITV from 2000 until 2005.This version stars Les and Sherrie alongside Hollyoaks’ Jessica Ellis and Lee Mead.Speaking about getting involved in the show, Les admitted it was down to the director.“I always wanted to work with Kay,” he added.“We've talked about it and kept meeting each other at functions and talking about it.“And then when she asked me I thought, ‘Well, yeah, let's do this!’”Les also explained he was a big fan of the television show, which starred Ruth Jones, James

Shayne Ward was just 21 when he won The X Factor so it’s hard to believe he is 36 now, a singer, an actor and a dad.

She received a BAFTA nomination for her role as Sinead Tinker in Coronation Street where her character tragically died from cervical cancer. And actress Katie McGlynn is back on our screens in the new series of Kay Mellor’s The Syndicate which follows a group of lottery winners who get a life-changing sum of money.

BRAND new BBC drama The Syndicate kicked off tonight and thrilled fans as it featured FOUR big soap stars. The gritty Kay Mellor drama tells the tale of a group of Kennel workers who win the lottery together.

While many actors dream of filming in locations such as Las Vegas, Neil Morrissey has revealed he once had to alter plans to stay away from Sin City, leaving Line of Duty star Martin Compston feeling a little offended. Neil, 58, has starred in shows such as BBC's Waterloo Road and Bob the Builder, but has always ensured his funny personality has shone through in his roles, none more so than during his stint on Line of Duty.Now, the Stafford-born actor is set to star in BBC One's The Syndicate and was an instant hit for writer Kay Mellor.After six years away from screens, the show is set to return and was due to film in exotic sets across the Atlantic after his character fled the country, but they were soon hit by the coronavirus pandemic

Daily Star's Inside Hot TV newsletter sees Ed Gleave send you telly's hot takes straight to your inbox every SundayBand Of Gold has gone down in British television history, shifting perspectives of sex work in the UK and giving a platform to women's issues.The series followed a group of sex workers in Bradford's red-light district, highlighting the dangers they faced and the camaraderie in the community.First airing in 1995, the drama, written by Kay Mellor, ran for three series, making stars of its cast of relatively unknown actors.Inspiring the spin-off Gold in 1997, the series became a launchpad for the careers of the likes of Lena Headey and Samantha Morton.21 years after the first episode aired, Daily Star has taken a look at the cast

Kym has been dating Scott since July 2018. They were introduced by her former Corrie co-star Antony Cotton, who plays Sean Tully, after her split from personal trainer Matt Baker.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions hereShe and Scott chatted on the phone first because he was away working before meeting up in person.

Coronation Street, is now working on a new series of Kay Mellor's The Syndicate about a group of people whose lives change when they win the lottery.

She's best known as Weatherfield's Michelle Connor but Kym Marsh will be back on screens in a whole new role next year – playing feisty single mum Donna in BBC1's The Syndicate.

Emmerdale actress Emily Head has landed a role on brand new BBC drama The Syndicate, alongside a long list of telly stars.

EMILY Head has landed a new role in The Syndicate after quitting Emmerdale. The actress - who played multi-millionaire Rebecca White in the ITV soap - will star in the new series alongside fellow soap stars Kym Marsh, Katie McGlynn and Gaynor Faye.

Strictly Come Dancing star Joe Sugg, 28, is reportedly hoping to match his success from the BBC dance competition with a move into acting.The YouTuber is preparing to make his acting debut in BBC drama The Syndicate, which will begin shooting next month.Actor and screenwriter Kay Mellor's series follows the story of five workers in a Leeds supermarket whose lives change forever when they jointly win the lottery.Joe has landed a role in the show and will play a character named Sam, who is struggling to make it official with his love interest Roxy (played by Taj Atwal).  The former Strictly finalist, who is in a relationship with his professional dance partner Dianne Buswell, gained some acting experience in a stint in the West End for the

EMMERDALE actor Bradley Johnson has shocked fans with his incredible singing voice. Mandy Dingle's son Vinny gave his social media followers an Oasis mix on the keyboard as he passed the time on lockdown.

Kym Marsh is set to be back on our screens following her exit from Coronation Street in January, after 13 years of playing Michelle Connor.

FORMER Corrie star Kym Marsh is returning to our screens in top BBC drama The Syndicate. Kym, who played Weatherfield’s feisty Michelle Connor for 13 years until she quit in January to “explore other roles”, will play a key character in the fourth series of the show.

Back in 2019, Gaynor Faye broke fans hearts when she announced she was leaving Emmerdale after playing Megan for six years.

EMMERDALE’s Gaynor Faye has revealed she quit the soap because she couldn’t say no to working with her mum. The 48-year-old – who has played Megan Macey since 2011 – made the decision to leave to appear in the stage adaptation of her mum Kay Mellor’s show Band Of Gold.

Coronation Street fans in floods of tears last year as her character Sinead Tinker lost her battle with cervical cancer. The soap star, 26, waved goodbye to her Corrie character in October and has landed her first role since quitting the ITV soap.The blonde bombshell has confirmed she will play a single mum in a new drama written by BAFTA award-winning Kay Mellor.Katie was personally picked by Kay, who is the screenwriter behind Fat Friends and Playing The Field, to star in her new offering for BBC show The Syndicate.Speaking to OK! Magazine, the former Corrie star said: "I've always wanted to work with her.

KATIE McGlynn has landed her first role after quitting Coronation Street playing a single mum in a new Kay Mellor drama. The actress, 26, has been head-hunted by the award-winning screenwriter behind television hits Band of Gold, Playing the Field and Fat Friends and is set to star in her new offering for the BBC, titled The Syndicate.