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Numerous Emmerdale fans were brought to tears on Monday night after much-loved character Marlon Dingle suffered a tragic stroke. Mark Charnock, who has played the Yorkshire chef since first joining the show 25 years ago, has been praised nationwide for his heart-wrenching acting skills during the episode when the dramatic scenes unfolded. And Mark's surreal portrayal seems to have hit home in particular with This Morning host Phillip Schofield, who has commended him for his astonishing performance.

Twitter to hit back at claims that he could be stepping up as the new Doctor Who following Jodie Whittaker's departure later this year.The award-winning actor, 61, was quick to respond to rumours that he is set to become the 14th Doctor in the popular BBC sci-fi series.In view of his 736,400 followers, the Love Actually star broke his silence on the matter.Hugh wrote: "Nothing against Dr W but I’m not."No idea where the story came from," he added.It comes as The Daily Mirror reported that the Four Weddings and a Funeral actor could be fronting Doctor Who's "Marvel-style makeover" to pilot the TARDIS later this year.Ahead of the BBC show's 60th anniversary in 2023, showrunner Russell T Davis is returning to the sci-fi series, and reports claimed he was "keen" for the actor to bring a "fresh feel" to the role.The insider claimed to the publication: "[Hugh] offers many attributes – great actor, British, award-winning, Hollywood A-lister and excellent at comedy."Conversations are in progress."They went on: "The vision is that the show can be a Marvel-like product, building franchises around the Doctor and other key characters in his many lives."Hugh was reportedly previously offered the role of the timelord by screenwriter and producer Davis back in 2004.However, the director claimed to Digital Spy that the offer "never got past his agent".He told the publication: "Literally, I've wanted to work with Hugh Grant for decades."We did ask him to be Doctor Who in 2004. I have to say, that never got past his agent.

EXCLUSIVE: Kim Cattrall has joined the cast of Peacock’s Queer As Folk in a recurring guest star role. The Golden Globe winner will portray a martini-soaked, high-society Southern debutant with trailer park roots in the series, which was picked up by the streamer in April.

Doctor Who spin-off series came to an end.The show followed Captain Jack Harkness as he and his Cardiff based alien bum-kicking crew fought to defend the planet and protect humanity.Jack made a brief appearance in Doctor Who in 2005 with the star (played by John Barrowman) being given his very own platform the year later.Of course, the four series science fiction was written by no other than the original creator himself, Russell T Davis, who has since gone on to pen some of the most iconic British dramas.The first series aired on BBC Three but as the show was such a hit across the globe, it was eventually bumped up to a prime time slot on BBC One.After 10 long years have passed by, Daily Star was eager to know where the cast are today.On

Emmy Award-nominated Ryan O’Connell has joined the cast of Queer As Folk, Peacock’s reimagination of the hit British series of the same name from Russell T. Davis, as a series regular. He will also serve as co-executive producer and writer of the series.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterPeacock’s “Queer as Folk” reboot has added Jesse James Keitel as a series regular.The update is based on the landmark 1999 series from Russell T. Davis and is said to chronicle a diverse group of friends in New Orleans, whose lives are transformed in the aftermath of a tragedy.  Keitel will play a trans, semi-reformed party girl who is struggling to grow up.The series is created, written and executive produced by Stephen Dunn, who will also direct the pilot episode.

direct to your inboxCorrie actor Peter Ash has hit back after Russell T Davis claimed only gay actors should play gay roles. Russell, the TV creator, producer and writer behind the Manchester-based series Queer as Folk, Doctor Who and Years and Years, which was also set in Manchester, explained why he only casts gay actors in the role of gay characters in an interview with the Radio Times.