Reason Doctors was cancelled as BBC soap is axed after 23 years

“We’re so f–ked. How are we gonna do that?” Veteran TV director Jeremy Podeswa said was the first reaction he and a colleague shared after seeing an early cut of Martin Scorsese’s Boardwalk Empire pilot for HBO. 

toilet bowl that had to flush to a cake that’s got to spit fire,” Valastro, 46, told The Post.The celebrity baker whipped up the flushable toilet bowl, with the same pump and tube that’s inside an actual one, for the 100th anniversary of General Plumbing Supply in Bayonne, N.J.The cake that spits fire was in the shape of a dragon, which was 300 to 400 pounds of cake and close to 200 pounds of fondant, and crafted for the Armored Combat League.This year, a cake that stood out was the one he made for the Meadowlands State Fair.“It was actually a working swing and the cake was gigantic,” he said. “It wouldn’t fit in the truck, so I actually had to hire a flatbed and build a crate around it to deliver it.” He occasionally has to refuse an order because of the laws of physics.“If it’s going to be too gravity-defying . .

shared on X, the mom of three was all smiles as they greeted a group of children outside the school.When asked who she is, Kate was heard responding, “Who am I? I’m married to William,” she explained while pointing toward her husband, who was not shown in the clip.The answer may come as a surprise to some, as Kate did not introduce herself as a Princess or a member of the royal family.“I really like your school,” she can be heard telling students in the video, before high-fiving one child in the crowd.“It was very nice to meet all of you,” she added, wrapping up her conversation with the kids.Princess Kate’s humble answer highlighted her supportive role to Prince William, who is next in line to the throne.And the pair’s sweet outing comes just days after her father-in-law, King Charles, revealed new details about William’s sweet proposal to her.During his and his wife Queen Camilla’s five-day trip to Kenya, the monarch conveyed just how special Kenya is to the royal family in a speech at a state banquet.“It was here, in sight of Mount Kenya, that my son, the Prince of Wales, proposed to his wife, now my beloved daughter-in-law,” he said.William famously popped the all-important question to Kate on Oct. 20, 2010, but news of their engagement didn’t become public knowledge until Nov.

Perkes told the Mirror.“Sadly, a lot of what they do seems to be calculated, to give the illusion that they’re living by their organization’s tagline: leading the way with compassion, but the public and the media don’t buy it,” she said. “They always seem to try too hard and then miss the mark.”She continued, “It may be that they wanted to create a family tradition, taking Archie and Lilibet trick or treating, to show that they’re ‘just a normal family’ doing normal things, but to me it feels like a PR stunt in disguise.

embarked on her second marriage at age 31 — to Riley Hawk, the 30-year-old son of skateboarding legend Tony Hawk. A year ago, Frances celebrated her 30th birthday by triumphantly posting “I made it!” on Instagram.But the odds were against her from the start.An infamous 1992 article in Vanity Fair alleged that her parents were junkies and that Love was shooting heroin when pregnant with her.

Erik ten Hag has confirmed Marcus Rashford failed a late fitness test to be involved in Manchester United's game against Fulham.

Marcus Rashford is out of Manchester United's Premier League fixture away to Fulham through injury.

Amazon has slashed the price of a Shark vacuum cleaner that has been called 'better than Dyson' to its cheapest price yet ahead of Black Friday. The Shark Portable Lift-Away Upright Vacuum Cleaner has been designed specifically for homes with stubborn pet hair, and has been flooded with more than 12,000 ratings.

Russell Brand is facing a lawsuit from an actress who alleges she was sexually assaulted by him on a US film set.The anonymous woman, known as Jane Doe in the New York State Supreme Court documents, claims the incident happened in July 2010 during the filming of Arthur. In her affidavit, Jane Doe says that Russell "appeared intoxicated, smelled of alcohol, and was carrying a bottle of vodka on set" before the alleged assault on July 7, 2010.

Married At First Sight star Adrienne Naylor has shared her impressive body transformation in new photos, after revealing she's shed an impressive eight stone. The 27 year old, who stars in the 2023 series of MAFS UK on E4, has documented her lifestyle overhaul on Instagram with several before and after photos to showcase the contrast in her body. In November 2022, Adrienne revealed she'd finally hit a total loss of eight stone and described the achievement as an "overwhelming feeling" in a candid post.

Miguel, Adam Levine, and Carrie Underwood have paid tribute to George Michael at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2023 – watch the footage below.Michael, who died in 2016 aged 53, has been posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year alongside the likes of Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott, Rage Against the Machine, Willie Nelson, Kate Bush and The Spinners. It was announced Michael had won the fan vote in May, having been voted over a million times.To honour the late performer, a number of musicians took to the stage to cover his songs.

Tom Morello accepted Rage Against the Machine’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction on his own last night (November 3).The Los Angeles group were inducted at the ceremony in New York by Ice-T, but band members Zack de la Rocha, Tim Commerford and Brad Wilk were not in attendance.In his inductance speech, Ice-T said: “You can’t impress me with normal stuff. You gotta impress me with stuff like suing the U.S.

Christine Lampard sent shoppers into a Marks & Spencer frenzy a few days ago when she took to Instagram to announce the new No7's beauty advent calendars' selection (£54.95 here) wearing this beautiful Ghost Satin Floral Round Neck Midi Tea Dress, £169 here on the M&S website.The TV presenter and personality, known for her impeccable style, once again demonstrated her fashion prowess, proving that you don't need to go couture to look fabulous. At £169, the floral short-sleeved dress definitely doesn't come cheap but it is a timeless staple for your wardrobe and we can't think of a better outfit for your Christmas parties.

Tess Daly, best known as one half of the presenting duo on Strictly Come Dancing, has been in the public eye since the age of 17. The television presenter, 54, married to Vernon Kay, began her career as a model after she was discovered outside a McDonald's restaurant in Manchester while waiting for her sister.

Alex Scott and Jess Glynne appear to have finally confirmed their romance in new photos, following months of speculation. The former Lioness, 39, and singer Jess, 34, looked smitten as they walked together in central London on Friday 4 November, with the famous duo even sharing a passionate kiss despite keeping their relationship under wraps. Jess could be seen with her arm wrapped around Alex as they shared a smooch and a hug near Great Portland Street Station before going their separate ways.

Zara McDermott looked like she's bounced back from her recent Strictly Come Dancing exit as she posed up a storm for a sexy photoshoot in London.The star, who became the latest Strictly contestant to get booted off the popular BBC dance competition, appeared all smiles as she strutted her stuff her the camera. After landing in the bottom two alongside Adam Thomas, Zara was eliminated during Halloween week by the judges, having received the lowest score during the live show, being awarded just 25 points. But the star, who first rose to fame after appearing on Love Island in 2018, later added that she "knew this day would come" as she opened up about how grateful she was for the Strictly experience.

Travis Barker has addressed his past comments about having a crush on Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian 's sister, after his remarks resurfaced. The Blink-182 drummer, who married Kourtney last year and is expecting a child with her, spoke out against speculation that Kourtney and Kim might be in a feud, deeming it "ridiculous." He acknowledged having previously shared in his memoir, Can I Say, that he found Kim attractive while she was working as Paris Hilton’s stylist in 2006.The musician wrote in 2016 he was “secretly checking out Kim”, adding that he told a friend “I don’t care if she’s the closet girl, she’s f*****g hot.” However, Travis explained that he had discussed these issues openly to move past them and that Kourtney is aware of their previous conversations.

Almost 190 anti-Semitic hate incidents on Jewish people in Greater Manchester have been reported since the Hamas attack on Israel, according to a charity.

Top TV bosses are worried that the cancellation of daytime soap Doctors after 23 years could mean a "vital stepping stone" for newcomers in the industry is lost. The BBC announced on Wednesday, 18 October, that the long-standing series, which revolves around the doctors and staff at a busy Midlands GP practice, will conclude.

Doctors will be permanently taken off air in 2024, after the BBC made the decision to axe the show following rising costs and decreasing viewing figures. The BBC soap has been a staple to our TV screens since 2000 but the final episodes of Doctors will air in December 2024, with filming wrapping up in March. Over the past 23 years, the hit TV show has helped to launch the careers of dozens of stars including the likes of Emilia Clarke, Jodie Comer and Claire Foy, who have all gone on to find serious fame.

Naman Ramachandran There is no cure for “Doctors,” the long-running soap that has been canceled by the BBC after 23 years for financial reasons. Created by Chris Murray, “Doctors” debuted in 2000 and followed the lives of the staff of a National Health Service doctor’s surgery and and a university campus surgery and the lives of their families and friends in the fictional town of Letherbridge in the U.K.’s West Midlands. It has featured the likes of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Eddie Redmayne, Sheridan Smith and Nicholas Hoult.