Looking for a bit of mystery? The best of British streamer BritBox is heading into the new month with a crime-heavy collection of new film and TV titles! The month will kick off with the BritBox exclusive serial adaptation of the Agatha Christie mystery “Murder Is Easy,” starring David Jonsson and Penelope Wilton. Continue throughout March for repeat offenders, like Season 2 of the multi-bafta Award-winning anthology series “Time,” the complete 12-season police procedural program “Trial & Retribution,” or the 1990s crime drama “Killer Net.”
Check out The Streamable’s top picks for BritBox’s latest additions and learn everything coming to the streamer this March!
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David Jonsson leads the cast as the young and ambitious Luke Fitzwilliam in the recent BBC One Christie adaptation. Arriving from...
Check out The Streamable’s top picks for BritBox’s latest additions and learn everything coming to the streamer this March!
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David Jonsson leads the cast as the young and ambitious Luke Fitzwilliam in the recent BBC One Christie adaptation. Arriving from...
- 2/29/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Every week, IndieWire asks a select handful of TV critics two questions and publishes the results on Tuesday. (The answer to the second, “What is the best show currently on TV?” can be found at the end of this post.)
This week’s question: Which is your favorite scripted TV show about sports? Old and current shows are fair game.
June Thomas (@junethomas), Slate
I was a big fan of the Freeform show “Make It or Break It,” about the lives of a group of elite gymnasts working toward their dream of competing in the Olympics. Even typing that sentence, I know how hokey it sounds, and yes, it touched on all the clichés about women’s gymnastics – eating disorders, overburdened parents, inappropriate relationships with coaches – but you know what, all those things bubble up in the real sport with depressing regularity.
The show had more than its fair share...
This week’s question: Which is your favorite scripted TV show about sports? Old and current shows are fair game.
June Thomas (@junethomas), Slate
I was a big fan of the Freeform show “Make It or Break It,” about the lives of a group of elite gymnasts working toward their dream of competing in the Olympics. Even typing that sentence, I know how hokey it sounds, and yes, it touched on all the clichés about women’s gymnastics – eating disorders, overburdened parents, inappropriate relationships with coaches – but you know what, all those things bubble up in the real sport with depressing regularity.
The show had more than its fair share...
- 10/24/2017
- by Hanh Nguyen
- Indiewire
Mark Harrison Aug 24, 2017
When have tabloid rumours been spot on about Doctor Who, and when have they been, er, less accurate?
“Look Who's the Doc's new assistant!” On Tuesday, the Mirror's front page trumpeted an exclusive reveal that Bradley Walsh would be Jodie Whittaker's companion in the new series of Doctor Who.
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The one-time Sarah Jane Adventures guest star would be the first companion actor to have hosted a quiz show with the same name as a 1960s serial, but beyond trivia, the report has been fairly well received as far as we can see – Walsh is a decent actor, who's worked with incoming executive producer Chris Chibnall before on Law & Order UK, and a fun screen presence. But given the source, might it all be a load of bobbins?...
When have tabloid rumours been spot on about Doctor Who, and when have they been, er, less accurate?
“Look Who's the Doc's new assistant!” On Tuesday, the Mirror's front page trumpeted an exclusive reveal that Bradley Walsh would be Jodie Whittaker's companion in the new series of Doctor Who.
See related Game Of Thrones season 7 episode 6 questions answered Game Of Thrones season 7 episode 7 review: The Dragon And The Wolf
The one-time Sarah Jane Adventures guest star would be the first companion actor to have hosted a quiz show with the same name as a 1960s serial, but beyond trivia, the report has been fairly well received as far as we can see – Walsh is a decent actor, who's worked with incoming executive producer Chris Chibnall before on Law & Order UK, and a fun screen presence. But given the source, might it all be a load of bobbins?...
- 8/23/2017
- Den of Geek
Former soap stars are making up to four times the amount of current cast-members for personal appearances. Todd Carty - who played Mark Fowler in 'EastEnders' from 1990 to 2003 - is charging up to £10,000 while the BBC One soap's longest serving star Adam Woodyatt (Ian Beale) only makes between £2,500 and £5,000 per appearance, The Sun newspaper reports. Other former stars of the east London-based soap including Tamzin Outhwaite and Ross Kemp - who played Melanie Owen and Grant Mitchell respectively - would cost in the region of £15,000. Zoe Lucker - who previously starred in both 'EastEnders' and 'Footballers'...
- 6/22/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Empire: E4, 9pm
Us TV's hottest new drama is finally hitting UK shores, airing the first of 12 episodes tonight on E4.
Empire is all about a music mogul (Terrence Howard) who must pick one of his three sons as his successor - but the real stars are Taraji P Henson as scene-stealing Cookie and the epic tunes from Timbaland.
24 Hours in the Past: BBC One, 9pm
Watching celebrities being put through the wringer is a format which never gets old - and it's the big reason to tune in for BBC One's new four-part reality series, 24 Hours in the Past.
A motley crew - including Zoe Lucker, Ann Widdecombe and Tyger Drew-Honey - have volunteered to experience four days living the life of the working poor in Victorian Britain. How will they cope?
Critical: Sky1, 9pm
Sky1's high-tension medical series, fronted by the captivating Lennie Jones, continues with its 10th episode tonight.
Us TV's hottest new drama is finally hitting UK shores, airing the first of 12 episodes tonight on E4.
Empire is all about a music mogul (Terrence Howard) who must pick one of his three sons as his successor - but the real stars are Taraji P Henson as scene-stealing Cookie and the epic tunes from Timbaland.
24 Hours in the Past: BBC One, 9pm
Watching celebrities being put through the wringer is a format which never gets old - and it's the big reason to tune in for BBC One's new four-part reality series, 24 Hours in the Past.
A motley crew - including Zoe Lucker, Ann Widdecombe and Tyger Drew-Honey - have volunteered to experience four days living the life of the working poor in Victorian Britain. How will they cope?
Critical: Sky1, 9pm
Sky1's high-tension medical series, fronted by the captivating Lennie Jones, continues with its 10th episode tonight.
- 4/28/2015
- Digital Spy
Zoe Lucker will be at the centre of a child sexual abuse storyline when she makes her 'Hollyoaks' debut. The 40-year-old actress has joined the soap as Reenie McQueen - the incarcerated mother of Porsche, Celine and Cleo McQueen - and her first major plotline will see her eldest daughter reveal her mum's boyfriend Pete sexually assaulted her when she was 15. However, after Porsche confided in her mother, Pete convinced Reenie that the teenager had propositioned him and her refusal to believe her daughter led to the girls leaving the family home. A soap source said: ''The McQueen sisters - Porsche, Celine...
- 4/8/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Ann Widdecombe and Zoe Lucker have been confirmed for BBC One's 24 Hours in the Past.
The living history series follows a group of six celebrities, as they attempt to authentically live the working lives of everyday people in 19th century Britain.
Alistair McGowan, Colin Jackson, Miquita Oliver and Tyger Drew-Honey are also joining the programme.
The stars must immerse themselves in the trials of a Victorian worker, having no contact with the modern world for four full days and nights.
They will be expected to carry out tasks such as stone breaking, oakum picking and sorting through rubbish looking for items to sell.
Presenter and broadcaster Fi Glover will be present at each workplace to provide viewers with an insight into everything that unfolds.
BBC One controller Charlotte Moore said: "24 Hours in the Past will bring living history to BBC One in a hardcore way.
"Viewers will get up...
The living history series follows a group of six celebrities, as they attempt to authentically live the working lives of everyday people in 19th century Britain.
Alistair McGowan, Colin Jackson, Miquita Oliver and Tyger Drew-Honey are also joining the programme.
The stars must immerse themselves in the trials of a Victorian worker, having no contact with the modern world for four full days and nights.
They will be expected to carry out tasks such as stone breaking, oakum picking and sorting through rubbish looking for items to sell.
Presenter and broadcaster Fi Glover will be present at each workplace to provide viewers with an insight into everything that unfolds.
BBC One controller Charlotte Moore said: "24 Hours in the Past will bring living history to BBC One in a hardcore way.
"Viewers will get up...
- 2/23/2015
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing star Jake Wood has been planning to take part in the competition for a while, his former EastEnders co-star Zoe Lucker has suggested.
Lucker - who will feature in the new series of Waterloo Road for her final few episodes as Carol Barry - told Digital Spy that she thinks Wood is "absolutely amazing" on Strictly.
"I texted him last week saying, 'You're outstanding and I'm so excited for you'," she said. "He's just amazing and who knew? He's brilliant."
Lucker added that she never expected to see her former on-screen boyfriend on the show, saying: "I know at one point he did mention Strictly to me. I'd done it myself before then and it was the year that Scott Maslen was doing it. He asked me, 'What do you think about it?', but I couldn't imagine Jake doing it.
"I think he'd been thinking about it for quite some time,...
Lucker - who will feature in the new series of Waterloo Road for her final few episodes as Carol Barry - told Digital Spy that she thinks Wood is "absolutely amazing" on Strictly.
"I texted him last week saying, 'You're outstanding and I'm so excited for you'," she said. "He's just amazing and who knew? He's brilliant."
Lucker added that she never expected to see her former on-screen boyfriend on the show, saying: "I know at one point he did mention Strictly to me. I'd done it myself before then and it was the year that Scott Maslen was doing it. He asked me, 'What do you think about it?', but I couldn't imagine Jake doing it.
"I think he'd been thinking about it for quite some time,...
- 10/15/2014
- Digital Spy
Football on TV - it's a hard nut to crack.
Sure, there's blanket coverage of the sport itself - plus highlights shows - but when it comes to dramatising the beautiful game, things are a little more thin on the ground.
With this season drawing to a close and the 2014 World Cup getting underway in a little over a month, here's a look back at five times that telly took aim at footy - the results, as you'll see, are variable!
The Hurricanes (1993-1997)
This animated effort from '90s cartoon legends Dic Entertainment charted the misadventures of a fictional soccer team and their coach Jock Stone - a character based on Celtic Fc's 1951–57 manager Jock Stein.
The Hurricanes was top notch entertainment for kids - with a rocking theme tune - and there was a respectably high level of actual football content, even if our heroes always pitted their...
Sure, there's blanket coverage of the sport itself - plus highlights shows - but when it comes to dramatising the beautiful game, things are a little more thin on the ground.
With this season drawing to a close and the 2014 World Cup getting underway in a little over a month, here's a look back at five times that telly took aim at footy - the results, as you'll see, are variable!
The Hurricanes (1993-1997)
This animated effort from '90s cartoon legends Dic Entertainment charted the misadventures of a fictional soccer team and their coach Jock Stone - a character based on Celtic Fc's 1951–57 manager Jock Stein.
The Hurricanes was top notch entertainment for kids - with a rocking theme tune - and there was a respectably high level of actual football content, even if our heroes always pitted their...
- 5/9/2014
- Digital Spy
Zoe Lucker insists it will be ''sad'' to see 'Waterloo Road' end. The 40-year-old actress played crime family head Carol Barry in the BBC One school set drama up until last November. Although she had already left the series when it was announced it was being cancelled this month, Zoe's first thought was for her castmates who had been on the programme for a long time. She told Bang Showbiz: ''For me, I'd left in November anyway so I knew I wasn't going back, but for my friends who were staying and had been in the series for a long time, my first...
- 4/30/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Tags: Heather Peacemusic videovideoRoxanne McKeeAlice ArnoldIMDbLip Service
Actress/musician Heather Peace has released the new video for her single "Fight For," which is a new remix of the song fans will recognize from her album Fairytales. The video stars some famous faces including Scottish TV presenter Lorraine Kelly, British newscaster Alice Arnold, actress Zoe Lucker and Lip Service's Roxanne McKee among others who hold signs showing what they fight for.
"I love that songs can mean lots of different things to different people and I wanted to embrace that in the video," Heather said. "I asked my fans and my friends to send me one word or a sentence that outlined the things they think are worth fighting for today. We got a huge response back of really mixed ideas; from the window seat on an airplane, to ending animal cruelty, to three day working weeks. A lot of people would fight for cheese.
Actress/musician Heather Peace has released the new video for her single "Fight For," which is a new remix of the song fans will recognize from her album Fairytales. The video stars some famous faces including Scottish TV presenter Lorraine Kelly, British newscaster Alice Arnold, actress Zoe Lucker and Lip Service's Roxanne McKee among others who hold signs showing what they fight for.
"I love that songs can mean lots of different things to different people and I wanted to embrace that in the video," Heather said. "I asked my fans and my friends to send me one word or a sentence that outlined the things they think are worth fighting for today. We got a huge response back of really mixed ideas; from the window seat on an airplane, to ending animal cruelty, to three day working weeks. A lot of people would fight for cheese.
- 2/26/2013
- by trishbendix
- AfterEllen.com
Waterloo Road's Zoe Lucker has revealed that she would consider returning to EastEnders. Lucker, who made her name on Footballers' Wives, played Max Branning love interest Vanessa Gold between June 2010 and October 2011. In an interview with The Mirror, the actress explained: "I was only ever contracted for the Max and Tanya storyline for a few months. "But by the time I'd left, I'd been there for 18 months, which was unexpected but brilliant at the same time. "I haven't ruled out returning to the show. (more)...
- 1/10/2013
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Zoe Lucker has joined the cast of 'Waterloo Road'. The former 'Footballers Wives' actress will play Carol Barry, the wife of a prisoner, who along with her children Barry, Dynasty and Kacey ''ruffle plenty of feathers'' in the BBC school drama. Zoe - who has already begun filming in Scotland - said: ''Carol and her kids are going to ruffle plenty of feathers in Waterloo Road - you can't trust them as far as you can throw them! ''They're a family of great characters - but you just wouldn't want the Barrys in your neighbourhood!'' The family's introduction storyline sees the Barry children arrive...
- 6/25/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Waterloo Road bosses have announced that Zöe Lucker is joining the cast of the BBC show. The former Footballers' Wives and EastEnders actress has signed up for the role of Carol Barry, the head of a Liverpudlian criminal family who have been tipped to cause mayhem in upcoming storylines.
Pictured: Zöe Lucker and Alec Newman. As Carol's husband is in prison, she is the lone parent of three unruly children - bad boy Barry (Carl Au) and daughters Dynasty and Kacey (Abby Mavers and Brogan Ellis). Viewers will see the kids arrive at Waterloo Road's new home in Scotland as the latest recruits for headmaster Michael Byrne's pupil referral unit. Michael (Alec Newman) hopes to turn them into model students, but it quickly becomes apparent that top grades are the last thing on their minds. Lucker commented: "I'm delighted to join (more)...
Pictured: Zöe Lucker and Alec Newman. As Carol's husband is in prison, she is the lone parent of three unruly children - bad boy Barry (Carl Au) and daughters Dynasty and Kacey (Abby Mavers and Brogan Ellis). Viewers will see the kids arrive at Waterloo Road's new home in Scotland as the latest recruits for headmaster Michael Byrne's pupil referral unit. Michael (Alec Newman) hopes to turn them into model students, but it quickly becomes apparent that top grades are the last thing on their minds. Lucker commented: "I'm delighted to join (more)...
- 6/24/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Screenterrier reported last month on five of the new actors joining Series 8 of Waterloo Road which is currently filming in Glasgow.
Here's some more faces, both familiar and new, also set to appear in the new series.
19 year old Tommy Knight (now known as Tommy Lawrence Knight) who played Luke in the The Sarah Jane Adventures. Tommy (represented by Curtis Brown) from Kent took time out from filming Sja to complete his A levels but will now be back on our screens when the new series of Waterloo Road returns in the autumn.
22 year old Abby Mavers (represented by AllStars Casting) from Liverpool will be playing Dynasty Barry. Abby is the daughter of Liverpool actor Gary Mavers. Abby had her first screen role when she was six, appearing in ITV's Peak Practice.
Also from Liverpool is 24 year old Carl Au (represented by Diamond Management) in his first TV role. Carl...
Here's some more faces, both familiar and new, also set to appear in the new series.
19 year old Tommy Knight (now known as Tommy Lawrence Knight) who played Luke in the The Sarah Jane Adventures. Tommy (represented by Curtis Brown) from Kent took time out from filming Sja to complete his A levels but will now be back on our screens when the new series of Waterloo Road returns in the autumn.
22 year old Abby Mavers (represented by AllStars Casting) from Liverpool will be playing Dynasty Barry. Abby is the daughter of Liverpool actor Gary Mavers. Abby had her first screen role when she was six, appearing in ITV's Peak Practice.
Also from Liverpool is 24 year old Carl Au (represented by Diamond Management) in his first TV role. Carl...
- 6/24/2012
- by noreply@blogger.com (ScreenTerrier)
- ScreenTerrier
Zoe Lucker has joined the cast of 'Waterloo Road'. The former 'Footballers Wives' actress will play Carol Barry, the wife of a prisoner, who along with her children Barry, Dynasty and Kacey ''ruffle plenty of feathers'' in the BBC school drama. Zoe - who has already begun filming in Scotland - said: ''Carol and her kids are going to ruffle plenty of feathers in Waterloo Road - you can't trust them as far as you can throw them! ''They're a family of great characters - but you just wouldn't want the Barrys in your neighbourhood!'' The family's introduction storyline sees the Barry children arrive...
- 6/22/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Doctor Who star Matt Smith reportedly once auditioned for a role on Footballers' Wives. The drama - starring Zoe Lucker and Ben Price - aired on ITV from January 2002 to April 2006. Smith's sister Laura Jayne told The Daily Mail: "I had a friend who worked on Footballers' Wives so I covered Matt in fake tan, gelled his hair, made him wear salmon pink trousers and sent him for an audition." However, Smith - who won the role of the Doctor in 2009 - failed to impress the Footballers' Wives team. "He (more)...
- 4/18/2012
- by By Morgan Jeffery
- Digital Spy
Former EastEnders star Zöe Lucker has revealed that she was happy with the surprising circumstances surrounding her character Vanessa Gold's departure from the soap. Vanessa's final EastEnders episode aired last night, showing her team up with new lover Eddie Moon for revenge against his son Michael (Steve John Shepherd), under the impression that they could then head to Spain together. However, in a final twist, Eddie dumped Vanessa at the last minute and she felt unable to return to Albert Square as she feared the police were investigating her theft at the boxing gym. Lucker has now insisted that Eddie's decision was the right one due to the way Vanessa had plotted against him with Michael earlier this year. She told BBC Three's EastEnders: The New Moons: "Eddie did the right thing in leaving Vanessa, because he can't trust (more)...
- 10/7/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders couple Eddie and Vanessa plot against Michael as the Moon revenge storyline reaches its climax in tonight's episode of the soap. Eddie (David Essex) has decided that it's time to turn the tables on Michael after learning of his recent schemes, so he sends his son off on a job before giving Vanessa (Zöe Lucker) the keys to the boxing gym. Promising that Michael (Steve John Shepherd) is away and the CCTV is turned off, Eddie encourages Vanessa to steal cash from the safe, promising that they (more)...
- 10/6/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Zöe Lucker has revealed that she would love to star in a comedy. The 37-year-old EastEnders actress, who is about to leave screens as Vanessa Gold in the soap, said that she now looks forward to spending her free time looking for the perfect new television role. Lucker told New magazine: "I think I'd like to try my hand at some comedy. It's just a case of waiting for the right script to come along. I don't want to jump into anything where I go, 'Yeah, it could be all right.' I want to read it and immediately think, 'I need to do this!' She admitted that she "didn't know what to do" with herself when she finished on EastEnders, but said that she has cut off the "dead hair" from playing Vanessa into a short bob. Lucker also said that she has been enjoying "being a housewife...
- 10/4/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Zöe Lucker has revealed that she would love to star in a comedy. The 37-year-old EastEnders actress, who is about to leave screens as Vanessa Gold in the soap, said that she now looks forward to spending her free time looking for the perfect new television role. Lucker told New magazine: "I think I'd like to try my hand at some comedy. It's just a case of waiting for the right script to come along. I don't want to jump into anything where I go, 'Yeah, it could be all right.' I want to read it and immediately think, 'I need to do this!' She admitted that she "didn't know what to do" with herself when she finished on EastEnders, but said that she has cut off the "dead hair" from playing Vanessa into a short bob. Lucker also said that she has been enjoying "being a housewife...
- 10/4/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' Michael Moon continues his attempts to get rid of Vanessa in Monday night's episode of the soap. Michael (Steve John Shepherd) is furious that Vanessa (Zöe Lucker) has now moved in with the family and confronts Eddie directly, warning him that the glamorous blonde is a gold-digger and it'll all end in tears. An angry Eddie (David Essex) dismisses what his son has to say, but could it be (more)...
- 10/1/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Zöe Lucker has admitted that she wasn't aware of how her EastEnders character Vanessa Gold's 'bubbly in the fridge' meltdown became an online hit. In scenes shown last month, Vanessa discovered Max and Tanya's secret flat, reading a note from her ex-partner which said 'bubbly in the fridge'. She went on to trash the house, screaming the line as she ripped down curtains. Speaking to Digital Spy, Lucker said that she was unsure what it meant to be trending on Twitter. "It's so weird, because I'm a huge technophobe!" she said. "I check my emails about once every three months, and when I do get an email, my friends have to text me and say, 'I've sent you an email - please read it!' "So I wasn't aware of all this, but I suddenly started getting (more)...
- 9/27/2011
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' Eddie Moon finally shares his secret with Anthony and Tyler next week, telling them about Craig. Following his recent decision to confide in Michael, the Walford businessman arranges a family meal in an attempt to be honest with everyone else. Anthony (Matt Lapinskas) and Tyler (Tony Discipline) are stunned by the news that their father has a secret son and while Anthony quickly expresses a desire to meet him, Tyler is furious that Eddie (David Essex) has lied for so long and accuses him of being ashamed of Craig. The fact that Vanessa (Zöe Lucker) has turned up at the meal only serves to make matters more complicated, (more)...
- 9/20/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' Carol Jackson unleashes her fury as she demands answers from Vanessa in tonight's episode of the soap. After discovering that Vanessa (Zöe Lucker) has been involved with Eddie, Carol has a showdown with the troubled blonde - wanting to know exactly what has been going on. Vanessa tries to make amends by encouraging Carol (Lindsey Coulson) to speak to Eddie - saying that Carol is the woman he wants. However, Vanessa's efforts are in vain when she's (more)...
- 9/15/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' Vanessa Gold faces taunts from Janine Malloy in tonight's episode of the soap as her attempts to charm Eddie Moon catch the attention of the Walford schemer. After witnessing a cosy-looking conversation between Vanessa and Eddie at the café, Janine (Charlie Brooks) later catches up with the troubled blonde and brands her a gold-digger. Vanessa (Zöe Lucker) fights back against Janine's vicious tongue, but (more)...
- 9/9/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Zöe Lucker has revealed that she loved filming her character Vanessa Gold's recent meltdown scene. Earlier this month, Vanessa completely lost control by smashing everything in sight at Max's house after discovering that he had been cheating on her with ex-wife Tanya. Reflecting on the dramatic moment, Lucker told The One Show: "It was really good fun, actually, doing that! It was one of those things where as a person, you think, 'It'd be quite nice at times to be able to just completely trash a room!' "The director of that episode, a guy called Karl Neilson, is absolutely brilliant and he basically just set the whole thing up for one take. "So you've got all the cameras in the right positions, he made sure that everybody was sure nothing was going to go wrong and then he said, 'Right, in your own time, (more)...
- 8/31/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' Harry Gold returns to his old tricks in tonight's episode of the soap as he tries to regain his control of Vanessa and Jodie. As Vanessa (Zöe Lucker) begs for Harry's help in paying for the wedding, he's grimly satisfied to see that she's come crawling back following her break-up with Max. Harry (Linal Haft) later sits down for a family meal with Vanessa, Jodie and Darren, announcing his intentions to foot the bill for the big day. Jodie (Kylie Babbington) is delighted by Harry's decision, but Darren (more)...
- 8/30/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' troubled blonde Vanessa Gold goes a step further with Eddie Moon next month after his twisted son Michael orders her to up her game. Fearing that his latest plot against Eddie (David Essex) is going awry, Michael (Steve John Shepherd) piles the pressure on Vanessa - ordering her to destroy his father's relationship with Carol, or else. Things become easier for Vanessa (Zöe Lucker) when Eddie and Carol have another argument, which is sparked when Carol feels that the antiques dealer has ripped Cora off on a sale. Upset over the row, Eddie opens up to Vanessa - but he's left stunned when she seizes her chance and moves in for (more)...
- 8/28/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star David Essex has promised that there are big storylines on the way for his character Eddie Moon before he makes his departure from the soap. As revealed when the actor first took on the role, Eddie will be leaving screens in October as Essex is going on tour with the play All the Fun of the Fair. Whether the antiques dealer will be back in Walford at a later date is currently unclear. Speaking of his time at EastEnders, Essex told This Morning today: "It's been wonderful - really, really challenging, intimidating and it does take over your life, but I've been blessed because I've worked with wonderful actors - my boys Tony Discipline, Matt Lapinskas and Steve John Shepherd, Zöe Lucker and Lindsey Coulson, and of course Shane and Jessie. "That was my circle that I worked with, and the level of performance from those (more)...
- 8/18/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star David Essex has promised that there are big storylines on the way for his character Eddie Moon before he makes his departure from the soap. As revealed when the actor first took on the role, Eddie will be leaving screens in October as Essex is going on tour with the play All the Fun of the Fair. Whether the antiques dealer will be back in Walford at a later date is currently unclear. Speaking of his time at EastEnders, Essex told This Morning today: "It's been wonderful - really, really challenging, intimidating and it does take over your life, but I've been blessed because I've worked with wonderful actors - my boys Tony Discipline, Matt Lapinskas and Steve John Shepherd, Zöe Lucker and Lindsey Coulson, and of course Shane and Jessie. "That was my circle that I worked with, and the level of performance from those (more)...
- 8/18/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' Vanessa Gold will face fresh heartache later this month when her estranged husband Harry puts her in another awkward situation. Harry - played by Linal Haft - hasn't been on screen since late 2010, but we see him again briefly at the end of August as Vanessa swallows her pride and makes contact with him. After losing Max's financial support when he dumped her, Vanessa (Zöe Lucker) gets in touch with Harry because she needs his help to raise funds for Jodie's wedding, according to a report in All About Soap. Harry later sits down for a meal with Vanessa, Jodie and Darren - but it's not long (more)...
- 8/16/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' Vanessa Gold faces a moral dilemma in tonight's episode of the soap as Michael Moon tries to involve her in his scheming. Still reeling after being dumped by Max and kicked out by Carol, Vanessa (Zöe Lucker) is relieved as Eddie plays the Good Samaritan - taking her over to the B&B to calm down. Later, Vanessa sings the antiques dealer's praises when she's left alone with Michael (Steve John Shepherd), but he shocks her by ranting that Eddie is like all the rest and destroyed his mother. Spotting an opportunity, (more)...
- 8/16/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders stars Zöe Lucker and David Essex have been spotted filming on-location for a showdown scene featuring their characters Vanessa Gold and Eddie Moon. In what are thought to be Vanessa's final moments on the Walford soap, the glamorous blonde meets up with Eddie for a business transaction - only to be left stranded with all of her belongings when he angrily turns on her. Eddie arrives on a street in his car for the mystery deal, which sees Vanessa hand him a bag of money, according to The Sun. However, the antiques dealer soon surprises Vanessa by unpacking her luggage from his car, dumping it on the street and giving the cash back to her. As Eddie starts driving away and (more)...
- 8/15/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' heartbroken blonde Vanessa Gold explodes into another rage in tonight's episode of the soap as the reality of her situation sinks in. As a new day dawns on Albert Square following the dramatic events of the night before, Vanessa (Zöe Lucker) shocks everyone by trying to pretend like nothing has happened. However, she's soon left seething when she learns that Max has gone missing, thinking that he must be with Tanya. When Vanessa finds out about the secret bedsit, she goes off to investigate and comes face-to-face with Tanya when she arrives there. Tanya then heaps on more heartache by explaining that she's ended the affair (more)...
- 8/15/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' Vanessa Gold goes into meltdown as she realises that she's being thrown onto the scrapheap by fiancé Max Branning in tonight's explosive episode of the soap. As Max (Jake Wood) tries to break up with Vanessa, her feisty side returns in full force as she demands answers from the businessman - insisting that another woman must be involved. Max tries to rubbish her suspicions, but Vanessa (Zöe Lucker) refuses to calm down and orders (more)...
- 8/12/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' Vanessa Gold is "humiliated" when she discovers Max Branning has been having an affair with his ex-wife. The blonde beauty - played by Zoe Lucker - is left "devastated" when she discovers her boyfriend has been sleeping with Tanya Jessop (Jo Joyner) behind her back, and heads to the couple's secret love nest for a confrontation with her love rival. Zoe said: "Vanessa's devastated. She's given up a lot to be with Max - not to mention running around after his kids and keeping his house nice. The whole thing is awful for her, and humiliating. "Of course, she totally blames Tanya.
- 8/10/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
EastEnders star Zöe Lucker has revealed that there are "fantastic" things in store for her character Vanessa Gold before she makes her departure from Walford. Vanessa will be leaving screens later this year, but show bosses have promised that she will be at the centre of drama for the remainder of her time on Albert Square. Lucker told Inside Soap: "I've got three weeks of filming left and I'm really sad about it. The scripts I'm getting right now are fantastic - so I'm really able to strut my stuff as Vanessa." A new direction for the character kicks off next week when Vanessa has a violent meltdown after discovering that her fiancé Max Branning (Jake Wood) has been sleeping with his ex-wife Tanya Jessop (Jo Joyner). Lucker explained: "Vanessa's devastated. She's given up a lot to be with Max - not to mention (more)...
- 8/9/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' Vanessa Gold flies into a furious rage next week after discovering that her fiancé Max Branning has been cheating on her with his ex-wife Tanya. Devastated by Max's betrayal, Vanessa (Zöe Lucker) completely loses control and smashes everything in sight at home. Soon afterwards, when Max's siblings Jack and Carol hear the commotion, they are forced to step in and carry a screaming Vanessa out of the house. How will Greg react to the news of the affair and what will Max do about his turbulent (more)...
- 8/7/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Zöe Lucker has predicted that Tanya Jessop will bear the brunt of Vanessa Gold's fury if she discovers the truth about her fiancé Max's infidelity. Vanessa currently fears that her relationship with Max (Jake Wood) is in crisis due to his distant behaviour, but she is still unaware that he has been cheating on her with Tanya (Jo Joyner). Lucker told All About Soap: "She can feel she's losing him, but she doesn't know who to. Every time she talks about the wedding, he's totally uninterested. It's humiliating for her." Confirming that Vanessa does not suspect Tanya, the actress continued: "If she had any suspicions, she'd be stalking them! Tanya's had dinner with them and they've gone out drinking in the pub. Although they're not pals, Vanessa doesn't see Tanya as a threat (more)...
- 8/3/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders' Tanya Jessop will be attacked by her love rival in front of her son. Furious Vanessa Gold (Zoe Lucker) lashes out after discovering the beautician (Jo Joyner) has been having an affair with her fiancé Max Branning (Jake Wood), who is also Tanya's ex-husband. Vanessa storms into Tanya's house and punches her before the pair grapple on the floor, much to the horror of the blonde's current husband Greg (Stefan Booth) and three-year-old Oscar. A source told the News of the World newspaper: "She hunts Tanya down to her house and forces her way in before attacking her. "There is nothing like...
- 7/10/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
EastEnders character Vanessa Gold will reportedly attack Tanya Jessop when she discovers her affair with fiancé Max Branning. Vanessa (Zoe Lucker) will storm into Tanya's home and punch her, resulting in the pair fighting on the floor in front of Tanya's son Oscar and husband Greg. The News of the World suggests that Tanya (Jo Joyner) will end the affair after Max's brother Jack (Scott Maslen) finds out. Max (Jake Wood) dumps Vanessa and confesses all, leading to the fight. "She hunts Tanya down to her house and forces her way in before attacking her," a source said. "There is nothing like a woman scorned but Tanya doesn't (more)...
- 7/10/2011
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
EastEnders actress Zöe Lucker has confirmed that viewers will see a more "vulnerable" side to her character Vanessa Gold in next week's episodes. Monday's edition of the BBC soap will see Vanessa have an emotional heart-to-heart with her partner Max Branning (Jake Wood) in the early hours, asking him whether he still loves his ex-wife Tanya (Jo Joyner). After Max dismisses the suggestion, he soon leaves Vanessa stunned by popping the question. Despite still feeling uneasy over Tanya, it's not long until she delightedly accepts his proposal. Discussing Max and Vanessa's current storyline, Lucker told This Morning today: "For the past year really, it's been kind of a drip-feed and now because I'm leaving in the autumn, everything starts happening now. "She tries so hard to get his attention and she does everything (more)...
- 6/9/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Zöe Lucker has predicted that her character Vanessa Gold will not let go of her relationship with Max Branning without a fight. Vanessa has been tipped for heartbreak in the months ahead as show bosses have confirmed that Max will soon embark on an affair with his ex-wife Tanya, played by Jo Joyner. Max's (Jake Wood) betrayal is likely to shock Vanessa as the couple start making wedding plans in next week's episodes, which she hopes is a turning point for their relationship. Pondering the pair's rocky future, Lucker told All About Soap: "If it came to it, she'd definitely fight to keep him!" However, asked whether Vanessa will want revenge when she discovers that Max has cheated, the actress replied: "We haven't seen that side to Vanessa, but I think she's pretty tough and if pushed, (more)...
- 6/8/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders actress Zöe Lucker has joined the long line of Walford stars who've recorded behind-the-scenes videos for the soap's official website. Chatting on camera, Zöe discusses filming scenes with Jake Wood and Jo Joyner at the café, what it's like to step on Albert Square for the first time and how much she's enjoyed working on the BBC soap. > Zöe Lucker: 'More to (more)...
- 6/3/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders character Vanessa Gold has an "exciting" storyline in store before she makes her departure from Walford, executive producer Bryan Kirkwood has promised. Show bosses recently announced that Vanessa will be leaving Albert Square in late 2011, bringing Zöe Lucker's stint with the programme to a close after a year in the role. Fans already know that Vanessa is heading for heartbreak as her partner Max Branning is to embark on an affair with ex-wife Tanya in a forthcoming storyline. However, in a new interview, Kirkwood explained that Vanessa will come into her own once she splits from Max. "People had better duck for cover when Vanessa finds out that she's been betrayed again," Kirkwood told Inside Soap. "She stood (more)...
- 6/1/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Zöe Lucker has promised that there are exciting times ahead for her EastEnders character Vanessa Gold before she makes her departure from Walford. Bosses at the soap recently announced that Vanessa will be leaving Albert Square in an "explosive" exit storyline later this year. Speaking on Loose Women today, Lucker confirmed that she is pleased with the plans in store for her alter ego, who first appeared on screen in June 2010. Asked whether viewers have not yet seen the "full force" of Vanessa, the star replied: "Yeah, definitely. There's so much to come. I was only supposed to go in for seven eps originally, and that relationship with Max was then supposed to facilitate Tanya and Max getting back together again. "I think because they quite liked the relationship between Max and Vanessa, they then carried it out and carried it out." (more)...
- 5/12/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Kylie Babbington has promised that her character Jodie Gold will still have reasons to stay in Walford following the departures of her on-screen mum and boyfriend. Last month, it was announced that Vanessa Gold and Darren Miller - played by Zöe Lucker and Charlie G. Hawkins respectively - will both be leaving the soap later this year. However, speaking on This Morning today, Babbington explained that Jodie will still have a place on Albert Square for the foreseeable future. She teased: "I'll be staying on the Square. There's reasons for me to stay, but that can't be revealed yet." Asked whether there could be a new love interest for Jodie on the horizon, she replied: (more)...
- 5/12/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders stars Zöe Lucker and Charlie G. Hawkins are to bow out from the soap later this year, Digital Spy can confirm. The pair, who play Vanessa Gold and Darren Miller on the BBC show, will film their final scenes in the coming months ahead of on-screen exits in the summer. Vanessa has been tipped for an explosive departure storyline as her stint as Max Branning's latest love interest comes to a close, while details of how Darren's seven-year stay in Albert Square will end have yet to be revealed. Confirming Lucker's departure, a show spokesperson told Digital Spy: "Zöe was brought into EastEnders for a storyline playing Max's love interest and will go out with a bang. Zöe has done a fabulous job of bringing the character of Vanessa to life and the door has been left wide open for her return." A Walford insider added: "Vanessa has (more...
- 4/30/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Kylie Babbington has said that Jodie and Darren's forthcoming engagement will only be the start of "exciting" times ahead for the couple. This week's episodes of the BBC soap see Jodie and Darren (Charlie G. Hawkins) split up following an argument, but their short time apart only makes them stronger and Darren ends up popping the question. As Jodie accepts the proposal, she's visibly thrilled by the idea of tying the knot - but what her mum Vanessa (Zöe Lucker) will make of the development is currently unclear. Speaking to Pa (more)...
- 1/31/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
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