Steve McFadden has entertained the nation for over three decades as legendary EastEnders hard-man Phil Mitchell . Having appeared regularly on our screens in the long-running soap since 1990, the actor has become so synonymous with Phil that it’s hard to imagine him playing any other role! But prior to landing his most famous part, Steve did in fact make a number of appearances in other classic TV series. The Bill, Bergerac and Screen Two are just a few that featured the soap star back in the 1980s. His most famous pre-Enders role, however, is guest appearance in ITV’s Minder, the popular comedy-drama crime series that ran for 10 series. Steve portrayed Mickey in the Series 7 episode It’s a Sorry Lorry Morrie, which has re-run a number of times over the years. One year after his role in Minder, Steve would make his first appearance as Phil in EastEnders, when he and Ross Kemp, who portrayed on-screen brother Grant, rocked up in Albert Square. Phil has been …
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Tories “absolutely” to blame for over-75s losing free TV licences, says campaigner
Tory ministers are "absolutely" to blame for over-75s being stripped of free TV licences after the Government "abrogated" responsibility for social welfare, a campaigner fumed on the first anniversary of the lifeline being axed. Millions of pensioners were robbed of the benefit a year ago after the Conservatives broke a manifesto pledge. Only over-75s who receive pension credit have been eligible for free licences since last August, worth £159-a-year. Elderly people risk falling into poverty as a result of a grace period for licence payments for the over-75s ending, the National Pensioners Convention warned. With 260,000 pensioners yet to pay, according to recent figures from the BBC, an extra bill could push some people into financial hardship, the NPC feared. Many more OAPs have to buy a licence ( Image: Getty Images) General secretary Jan Shortt said: "This is a group that is just above the pension credit limit threshold and they get no …
Nicola Sturgeon dismisses Alex Salmond’s demand to be included in Holyrood election TV debates
Nicola Sturgeon has dismissed Alex Salmond's demand to be included in TV leaders' debates for the Holyrood election by suggesting his new Alba Party is too small to qualify. The First Minister said she does not get to decide who takes part in TV debates but she could not see how his party could meet the criteria set by broadcasters. In another jibe directed at her former mentor, she said he would be disappointed by the number of SNP defections to his party, with only two MPs and no MSPs jumping ship. Ms Sturgeon said she did not want to spend "too much time talking about a party that doesn't look, on early polling, as if it's going to get any MSPs elected ". But she also attacked Mr Salmond's claim that Alba and the SNP could together win a "super-majority" in the Holyrood chamber by manipulating the voting system, with nationalists voting SNP in their constituencies and for his party on the regional list. He claimed this strategy could deliver a Holyrood chamber with 70 …
Strictly Come Dancing: Alan Carr drops big hint he’s signed up for same-sex partnership
Strictly Come Dancing: Anton Du Beke on becoming a judge Sign up for FREE now for the biggest moments from morning TV SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Earlier this week it was reported, Strictly Come Dancing is looking to introduce a same-sex male pairing. As rumours circulate about who this could involve, comedian Alan Carr dropped his name in the ring when he dropped a hint he will be on this year's line-up. If the speculation is correct, it would come after boxer Nicola Adams danced with Katya Jones in 2020. Related articles Michael Johnson handed back Olympic gold medal with furious outburst Iain Dale clashes with Femi as Covid debate turns into Brexit row Although the comedian has previously …
Aren’t they dancers? Strictly judges Bruno and Craig give Cumbrian wrestling a go
Bruno and Craig... The Strictly Come Dancing duo challenged each other for their ITV series (Image: Getty) Sign up for FREE now for the biggest moments from morning TV SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Strictly judges had to rely on their moves and fancy footwork as they challenged each other to a bout of Cumbrian wrestling. Related articles Naga Munchetty bids farewell to BBC colleague in emotional post ‘Don’t give me trouble’ GMB bosses scold Kate Garraway In the end it was Bruno, 65, who took the glitter ball, as Craig, 56, was left sprawled on wet and muddy grass. Never one to hide his light under a bushel, Bruno celebrated his win with a series of flamboyant poses. Viewers can watch the battle in next …
Where is A Country Life For Half The Price filmed?
KATE Humble’s A Country Life For Half The Price is back for a second series this summer. The Channel 5 show is a little different to other property shows on TV - rather than just looking for a home upgrade, the families who appear on the show are planning to totally overhaul their lives. Where is the Channel 5 show filmed? A Country Life For Half The Price doesn’t have any permanent filming locations. Instead, it follows presenter Kate Humble as she visits different families across the UK who are hoping to escape the rat-race and start a new, simpler life in the countryside. Kate herself moved to rural Wales 12 years ago, so she’s ideally placed to help others follow the same dream. On the Channel 5 show’s most recent episode, which aired August 3 2021, Kate helped a family that was looking to move from Reading, where they were living in a cramped two-bed bungalow, to a spacious home in West Wales. The episode before that saw a family looking to leave busy …
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Where is Kate Humble’s farm?
KATE Humble is getting ready for her new series of Escape To The Farm on Channel 5. Specialising in wildlife and science programmes, Kate , 52, invited cameras on to her farm for the first time in 2020. Where is Kate Humble's farm? Kate's farm can be found in Monmouth, a historic county town in Wales. The presenter and her husband Ludo moved to Monmouthshire in 2007, delighted to start a new life in the countryside after years of living in London. After initially planning to rent a house there, they fell in love with the Wye Valley and decided to purchase an old stone farmhouse with four acres of land. Humble by Nature is a 117 acre working farm which was set to be sold in 2010 after the last tenants retired. However, Countryfile host Kate and television producer Ludo felt it was a vital asset to the community and persuaded the council to let them take it on. After conducting renovations, Kate and Ludo began to run a business and the farm still remains an …
Tipping Point fans in stitches as Ben Shephard uses ‘filthy’ word in tense game
Tipping Point fans couldn't help but make fun of presenter Ben Shephard on Wednesday afternoon, after he said the word "danglers" quite a few times on the show. While describing the counters that dropped down from the machine because of a previous player, Ben continually used the word "danglers" to depict them, which left viewers at home quite surprised and fairly amused. Taking to Twitter, Tipping Point fans aired their opinions on the presenter's terminology. One fan penned: "Ben is being filthy today danglers long rods good shoves." While another amused fan questioned: "Alun left a few danglers?!" A third shocked viewer said: "Wonder if this is secretly a porn shoot, with all these mentions of bloody danglers!" "Two rounds to go, how much more filthy can Ben be?" A fourth asked. Earlier this year Ben received backlash from viewers after he used the words "sloppy seconds" to describe a player's position. While presenting the celebrity version of …
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Piers Morgan hints TV return in cryptic message five months after quitting Good Morning Britain
Piers Morgan has hinted that he’ll soon be returning to television screens with a cryptic post. The 56-year-old presenter, who quit Good Morning Britain earlier this after being challenged about comments he made about Meghan Markle , teased his comeback on social media. Piers shared an image of Leonardo DiCaprio raising a glass from a scene He added an emoji wearing sunglasses as his only comment, getting fans fired up that it means his return is on the way. ‘Piers Morning the NEW TV BREAKFAST SHOW,’ wrote one. ‘One host, 3 hours a day. News Views, Guests.’ (sic) Echoing a similar sentiment, another added: ‘Get back on our flippin screens Morgan.’ brutally shot down by Holly Willoughby Writing in his Mail column, Piers explained that the This Morning presenter swiftly rejected the idea when he jokingly got in touch with her. He wrote: ‘“Holly & Piers – CAN THEY SAVE GMB?” screams the new cover of Woman magazine. ‘I wouldn’t hold your breath …
Joe Swash returns to EastEnders as Mickey Miller after huge hint?
Joe Swash has dropped a huge hint on returning to EastEnders as Mickey Miller. Joe’s duration on the BBC One soap was cut short due to spending time in hospital while battling meningitis and encephalitis, which is a swelling of the brain. Taking a break in 2005, Joe struggled to get back into the role and left in 2008. He made a brief return in 2011 for Darren Miller and Jodie Gold’s wedding. He’s not been seen in Albert Square for ten years, but could that all change soon? ‘I’d love to do some more acting this year’, Joe told snack company Peperami. ‘I would go back to EastEnders as it was unfinished business. During my last stint, I caught meningitis, so I had to take a year off work. It meant I couldn’t get my character involved as much as I wanted to. If I did go back, I’d want to do it properly’. Could Mickey make a comeback? We think he’d fit in nicely! After playing Mickey, Joe has gone on to feature in a variety of different shows, and voices a …
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