Ross Kemp's shift from soap star to acclaimed investigative journalist began with the BAFTA-winning series Ross Kemp on Gangs in 2006. In the years since, he's worked with Sky on a string of uncompromising documentary films, including 2008's ...in Afghanistan and, since 2011, Extreme World.
While the recognition factor from his acting past may help to gain his documentary work some much-needed publicity, Kemp is no mere celebrity frontman - he spends months and months working on each series of Extreme World, both on the ground and in the editing room.
Speaking to Kemp, his commitment to the show is abundantly clear. He speaks passionately and knowledgeably about the variety of topics covered in the latest series, from the plight of Australian biker gangs deemed outlaws by the authorities, to the racism and inequality still present in Memphis, USA half a century after the signing of the Civil Rights Act.
The...
While the recognition factor from his acting past may help to gain his documentary work some much-needed publicity, Kemp is no mere celebrity frontman - he spends months and months working on each series of Extreme World, both on the ground and in the editing room.
Speaking to Kemp, his commitment to the show is abundantly clear. He speaks passionately and knowledgeably about the variety of topics covered in the latest series, from the plight of Australian biker gangs deemed outlaws by the authorities, to the racism and inequality still present in Memphis, USA half a century after the signing of the Civil Rights Act.
The...
- 1/20/2015
- Digital Spy
Ross Kemp has revealed that he sometimes regrets leaving EastEnders.
The actor played Grant Mitchell in the BBC soap for nine years, briefly returning in 2005 and 2006, but has since focused on hard-hitting documentaries such as Ross Kemp on Gangs and Extreme World.
In an interview with The Mirror, Kemp said: "I'm still happy doing what I do, but the older you get the less you want to be taking risks. There have been a few moments where I've thought, 'Why did I ever leave EastEnders?'
"I'm already pushing my body to the limit. I'm not going to be able to do this in a few years' time. So maybe the comfy chair is beckoning.
"I've decided I want to be that boring old man who sits in the corner. At least I'll have some good stories to tell."
Kemp admitted that spending prolonged periods of time away from his...
The actor played Grant Mitchell in the BBC soap for nine years, briefly returning in 2005 and 2006, but has since focused on hard-hitting documentaries such as Ross Kemp on Gangs and Extreme World.
In an interview with The Mirror, Kemp said: "I'm still happy doing what I do, but the older you get the less you want to be taking risks. There have been a few moments where I've thought, 'Why did I ever leave EastEnders?'
"I'm already pushing my body to the limit. I'm not going to be able to do this in a few years' time. So maybe the comfy chair is beckoning.
"I've decided I want to be that boring old man who sits in the corner. At least I'll have some good stories to tell."
Kemp admitted that spending prolonged periods of time away from his...
- 5/26/2014
- Digital Spy
Ross Kemp has confirmed that his show Extreme World will be back for a fourth run.
The investigative documentary series sees Kemp travel to 'extreme' parts of the globe to explore how conflicts and hardship have afflicted the locals.
Out last night to celebrate @sky1 commissioning series 4 of #ExtremeWorld. Great news, the journey begins! #thumbsup pic.twitter.com/jMm0DGcaIJ
— Ross Kemp (@RossKemp) March 13, 2014
Kemp announced the show's renewal on Twitter, adding: "Great news, the journey begins!"
In a statement to Digital Spy, a Sky spokesperson said: "We're incredibly proud of Ross Kemp's Extreme World series and are talking to the team about it returning next year. As soon as we have any more details, we will share them with our customers."
The third series of Ross Kemp: Extreme World launched with 251k viewers in January and drew to a close with 300k last month.
The most recent run...
The investigative documentary series sees Kemp travel to 'extreme' parts of the globe to explore how conflicts and hardship have afflicted the locals.
Out last night to celebrate @sky1 commissioning series 4 of #ExtremeWorld. Great news, the journey begins! #thumbsup pic.twitter.com/jMm0DGcaIJ
— Ross Kemp (@RossKemp) March 13, 2014
Kemp announced the show's renewal on Twitter, adding: "Great news, the journey begins!"
In a statement to Digital Spy, a Sky spokesperson said: "We're incredibly proud of Ross Kemp's Extreme World series and are talking to the team about it returning next year. As soon as we have any more details, we will share them with our customers."
The third series of Ross Kemp: Extreme World launched with 251k viewers in January and drew to a close with 300k last month.
The most recent run...
- 3/13/2014
- Digital Spy
Ross Kemp: Extreme World is midway through its third series, with the next episode - documenting civil conflicts in Lebanon - airing tonight at 9pm on Sky1.
In its previous three episodes, the series has uncovered horrific examples of human trafficking and sex slavery in India and chronicled shocking violence in Northern Ireland.
The second episode - aired on January 28 - even saw Kemp boldly face down a gang of armed guerrillas in Papua New Guinea.
No matter where it lands, Extreme World remains utterly captivating - it's never an easy watch, but here's just a few reasons why the show is must-see television.
There's much more to Ross Kemp than Grant Mitchell
Its predecessor Ross Kemp on Gangs won a BAFTA in 2008, but Extreme World has never quite got the credit it deserves - and that's at least partly down to Ross Kemp's former career as a soap star.
In its previous three episodes, the series has uncovered horrific examples of human trafficking and sex slavery in India and chronicled shocking violence in Northern Ireland.
The second episode - aired on January 28 - even saw Kemp boldly face down a gang of armed guerrillas in Papua New Guinea.
No matter where it lands, Extreme World remains utterly captivating - it's never an easy watch, but here's just a few reasons why the show is must-see television.
There's much more to Ross Kemp than Grant Mitchell
Its predecessor Ross Kemp on Gangs won a BAFTA in 2008, but Extreme World has never quite got the credit it deserves - and that's at least partly down to Ross Kemp's former career as a soap star.
- 2/11/2014
- Digital Spy
Refresh for latest… Keshet International‘s UK office has hired producer Amelia Hann as head of unscripted programming to oversee a new factual production venture. Hann was most recently executive producer on Channel 4’s The Undateables and her other credits include the BAFTA winning Ross Kemp On Gangs, Wife Swap USA, Baby Bible Bashers, Scrapheap Challenge/Junkyard Wars and The Hunt For Britain’s Sex Traffickers. AMC/Sundance Channel Global has made a trio of exec promotions bumping Harold Gronenthal to Evp, programming and operations; Jennie Morris to VP affiliate marketing; and Mark Fareri to director of operations, AMC/Sundance Channel Global. The group has also pacted with Passion Distribution to acquire Push Girls for We tv Asia and with We tv Us for Cyndi Lauper docu-soap Cyndi. Sweden’s Svt, Finland’s Yle and Denmark’s Dr networks have acquired Restless, the adaptation of William Boyd’s spy novel that stars Hayley Atwell,...
- 4/4/2013
- by NANCY TARTAGLIONE, International Editor
- Deadline TV
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