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Ray Winstone to star in The Trials of Jimmy Rose


Ray Winstone is to star in 'The Trials of Jimmy Rose'.
The 57-year-old actor will take on the role of the titular character alongside his 'Sexy Beast' co-star Amanda Redman as his wife Jackie in the upcoming ITV drama.
'The Trials of Jimmy Rose' tells the story of the notorious armed robber who, because of his life of crime, has spent more time in prison than with his wife Jackie, their children Jason and Julie and grandchildren Elliot, Ellie and India.
During his latest stretch in prison Jimmy's family have moved on with their lives after years of him taking them for granted, however, when he's released he'll be seen desperately trying to win back their respect and love as he attempts to turn his back on his life of crime.
Ray Winstone said of the role: "Alan Whiting has created and written a gift of a role. I'm excited to be playing him [Jimmy] and to be working with Amanda Redman. She's such a fine actress, and together with Adrian Shergold and the production team, I'm sure we'll be able to bring Jimmy and Jackie back to life."
The first two episodes of the upcoming three-part drama were written by creator by Alan Whiting while Dom Shaw wrote the third.
'The Trials of Jimmy Rose' - which is to be directed by Mad Dogs' Adrian Shergold while Jane Dauncey is set to produce - will go into production in the Manchester area in November.


Cast of Dad’s Army remake announced


The cast of the upcoming 'Dad's Army' remake has been revealed.
Blake Harrison - who plays goofy Neil Sutherland in 'The Inbetweeners' - is to take on the role of Private Pike, who was originally played by Ian Lavender, in the upcoming film adaptation of the classic sitcom set during World War II.
'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' actor Toby Jones, 48, will play Captain Mainwaring - who was leader of the somewhat inefficient members of the Home Guard in the fictitious town of Walmington-on-Sea - replacing Arthur Lowe.
Bill Nighy will take over from John Le Mesurier as Mainwaring's right-hand man Sergeant Wilson while 'Mrs. Biggs' actor Daniel Mays is to portray sleazy spiv Walker - who was originally played by James Beck who tragically died aged 44 in 1973, four years before the show came to an end in 1977.
Completing the line-up are Michael Gambon as Godfrey, originally played by Arnold Ridley, Bill Paterson as "we're doomed!" crooner Private Fraser and Tom Courtenay as the beloved Private Jones, known for his catchphrase, "Don't panic!", when played by the late Clive Dunn.
Hollywood actress Catherine Zeta-Jones will join the men as a journalist sent to Walmington-on-Sea to interview them as the war comes to an end, her visit coinciding, however, with news from MI5 that a spy is on the loose.
Filming is set to commence in Yorkshire later this month, Empire Online reports.

Chloe Jasmine: Made In Chelsea cast ‘effectively prostitutes’


Chloe Jasmine reportedly turned down the chance to appear on 'Made In Chelsea' because the cast are "effectively prostitutes".
The 'X Factor' contestant - who is set to compete in the live shows stage of the ITV talent show as part of Cheryl's girls category - is said to have refused to appear in the E4 reality series because she doesn't like the way in which cast members such as Lucy Watson and Louise Thompson behave.
A source told Yahoo Celebrity: "She turned it down because she thinks the 'Made In Chelsea' cast are 'effectively prostitutes' and having a new boyfriend every other week for the sake of a TV show isn't something she'd be interested in."
The insider added: "Chloe reckons that everyone knows it's set up."
And Chloe appears to be a woman in demand as not only has she been approached by 'Made In Chelsea' bosses and appeared on model search programme 'The Face', the posh beauty also claims to have turned down modelling contracts worth £40,000 in favour of taking part in 'The X Factor'.
She told Grazia magazine: "I've given up a lot of modelling work to be here.
"A 24,000 euro campaign with Pharrell Williams for G Star in Paris, a big Vidal Sassoon campaign in Japan. I've probably lose out on upwards of £40k. But money can't buy this experience."

Peter Capaldi’s fans ask him for abuse


Peter Capaldi's fans ask him to "abuse" them.
The 'Doctor Who' star - who is also known for his portrayal of spin doctor Malcolm Tucker in 'The Thick Of It' - has confessed that playing the polar opposite characters has left him with an interesting set of fans.
While avid followers of the sci-fi series simply smile and greet him in the street, fans of the political comedy often approach him asking for verbal attacks in the style of his foul-mouthed on-screen persona.
The 56-year-old attributes the difference in attitude to the history of 'Doctor Who', believing fans are more excited to see the Doctor - previously played by Matt Smith and Christopher Eccleston - than he himself.
He told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "It is amazing the crossover, there's quite a large overlap. Obviously, 'The Thick Of It' fans ask me to tell them to ... abuse them in the street.
"With Doctor Who, you have 50 years of the programme. When people see me they project that onto me. So I get all the smiles for Matt Smith and Christopher Eccleston so that is lovely, everyone is pleased to see you.
"But it is because they don't really know me. They're pleased to see the Doctor which is nice."

Stevi Ritchie and others revealed as X Factor wildcards?


Stevi Ritchie, Lola Saunders, Jack Walton and Overload have reportedly been chosen as 'The X Factor' wild cards.
Last weekend's shows saw the four judges - Louis Walsh, Simon Cowell, Mel B and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini - each pick three contestants from their categories to go through to the live shows.
And it's now been revealed that they've each chosen one contestant from each others categories to come back as "wild cards".
Louis Walsh, who chose to put through Blonde Elektra, Only The Young and the yet to be named new boy band from his groups category, is reported by the Daily Star newspaper to have selected Lola from Cheryl's rejected girls to come back and join Chloe-Jasmine, Stephanie Nala and Lauren Platt.
Cheryl chose to bring back cheeky chappy Stevi from Simon's over 25s, meaning he will join Jay James, Ben Haenow and Fleur East in the live shows, while Simon opted to give Jack Walton from Mel B's boys a life line.
Meanwhile Mel - who chose to take returning contestant Jake Quickenden, Italian Andrea Faustini and Paul Akister to the next stage - decided to bring boy band Overload back to join the groups, despite them not even making it to the Judges Houses stage of the competition.
The four wild cards will be up against the chosen finalists as the live shows kick off this weekend.

Paul Hollywood: The Great British Bake Off’s final to be ‘fantastic’


Paul Hollywood says 'The Great British Bake Off' is set for a "fantastic" final.
The Bake Off judge has said viewers can expect a thrilling last show - in which hopefuls Richard Burr, Nancy Birtwistle and Luis Troyano will battle it out to be crowned king of the BBC One baking competition - and revealed the competition is "very close".
The bakers will be tasked with making a Viennoiserie, undertaking an instruction free technical challenge and ending on a spectacular Piece Montee show stopper, with Paul, 48, singing nothing but praise for all the hopefuls ahead of the final.
He said of five-time star baker winner Richard: "He is the precision baker, a typical builder with his pencil behind the ear. When he nails it he is bang on. Going into the Bake Off final he is very strong."
He added of "consistent" Nancy: "One of the most consistent people we have ever had on Bake Off, she has never ever been in the danger zone, all of the others have been. She has just been there all the way along and the final was built for her."
However both contestants face stiff competition from "innovator" Louis who is described as one of the most artistic 'Bake Off' hopefuls ever.
Paul told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "He is the creative one the great innovator, he comes up with flavour combinations that are frankly, divine. He has slipped a couple of times but he has been fairly consistent, but he has dropped on some of his ideas. Artistically he is up there, one of the top ever."
'The Great British Bake Off' final airs tonight (08.10.14) on BBC One at 8pm.

Holly Hagan romped with James Tindale next to sleeping cameraman


Holly Hagan romped with James Tindale while a cameraman was asleep on the sofa next to them.
The 'Geordie Shore' star has opened up about her experiences on the MTV reality series in her new book 'Holly Hagan: Not Quite A Geordie' and confessed to getting up close and personal with her co-star while a cameraman got some shut-eye just "a few feet away".
She explained: "One night, there was one camera guy in the house. Luckily for us, he nodded off on the sofa in the lounge while James and I were watching a film. As soon as we heard him snoring, I leaned over to James and kissed him.
"We just looked at each other and could tell what we were both thinking. Without saying a word, I hitched up my skirt and climbed on top of James.
"Seconds later, we were having sex on the sofa while the cameraman slept soundly just a few feet away.
"The fact that he was in the room just added to the excitement."
However, Holly and James - who is now in a long term relationship with Kate Thorne - haven't always got on so well as, when their fling came to an end, she punched him during an argument about his new girlfriend [Kate].
Speaking about the incident in her book, The Sun newspaper reports her as saying: "It was never shown on TV and I'm glad because I'm ashamed of my actions.
She added: "I punched him square in the jaw. He was absolutely stunned. James was holding his freshly punched face with one hand and with the other, he grabbed his drink and spilled it all over me."

Jake Wood denies having previous dancing experience


'Strictly Come Dancing' contestant Jake Wood has denied ever having dance lessons prior to appearing on the show.
The 'EastEnders' actor wowed the show's judges to such an extent with his eye-catching salsa that some onlookers have suggested such skills could not have been developed in such a short period of time.
However, the 42-year-old has rebuffed those suggestions, telling his Twitter followers: "Just to clarify I have never had a dance lesson in my life. Ever. Fact #StrictlyComeDancing #HisNameIsJake. (sic)"
The London-born star - who plays Max Branning on the ever-popular BBC soap - earned an impressive 35 points for his latest routine, which featured three dramatic lifts with his partner Janette Manrara, 30.
The impressive-looking dance drew an enthusiastic response from the show's judging panel.
Bruno Tonioli told Wood: "Yes, a squillion times, yes! I tell you - hips don't lie! That was undiluted full-on fantastic!"
Meanwhile, Len Goodman - the head judge - laughed: "Spank me gently with a wet shammy!"
The show also saw the elimination of MasterChef's Gregg Wallace and partner Aliona Vilani, who lost out in the dance-off to actress Jennifer Gibney and partner Tristan MacManus.

Anna Faris is terrified of live audiences


Anna Faris finds it 'terrifying' performing in front of an audience.
The 37-year-old actress filmed the first season of 'Mom' in front of a live audience and has described the experience as an exciting yet scary situation.
She told BANG Showbiz: "It's so fun. It's terrifying and challenging in that there's nowhere to hide... even if you don't know how to deliver a joke, you just have to swing for the fences because you're in front of a live audience."
However, the 'The House Bunny' star - who plays Christy Plunkett in the CBS sitcom - admitted that the audience seemed to find it hilarious when she made a mistake.
She explained: "They're also very forgiving - they love it when you mess up, they love it.
"You get that same rush when I grew up doing theatre, I get that familiar sort of rush and that buzzed feeling after the show is over and you've accomplished this thing."
Despite feeling frightened when on stage, the blonde beauty - who is married to 'Guardians of the Galaxy' actor Chris Pratt - stated that she enjoys being able to properly get to know her television co-stars, which is something she hasn't been treated with in her movie career.
She commented: "I've never had a long job like this. I get to have friendships ... I have co-workers! I get to know all the crew really well. There's something really great about that.
"And getting to play a character for a long time and getting to figure out who she is and what her adventures are. Not that there's any job security at all! But it is nice to be like, 'I think I'm going to have a job next month.' That feels good."
'Mom' season one is out now on Blu-ray and DVD.

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