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EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of May 26 reveal car crash horror, an old friend tries to make amends, and a new teen romance.

Zack Hudson’s (James Farrar) kidnap plot ends up in a car crash, Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) tries to make amends, and Avani Nandra-Hart (Aaliyah James) finds a new romance.

Zack Hudson’s Desperate Loan Request

Zack approaches Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) seeking a loan to facilitate his escape, but Ravi cautions him against crossing Nicola Mitchell (Laura Doddington). He tells him that she recently requested him to dispose of a body.

Zack shares his concerns with Linda Carter (Kellie Bright), who persuades him to report the matter to the police.

His tip-off results in Nicola’s arrest, and upon witnessing Harry Mitchell’s (Elijah Holloway) reaction, Zack reveals the truth about Barney Mitchell’s (Lewis Bridgeman) paternity, hoping that Harry will want him to ensure Barney’s safety.

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of May 12 tease exposés, fights, mixed signals and peacemaking.

Cindy Beale (Michelle Cotton) pulls off an exposé, Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiatra) and Ross Marshall (Alex Walkinshaw) fight, Harry Mitchell (Elijah Holloway) gets mixed signals and Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) attempts peacemaking.

Cindy Stirs Up Trouble For Kathy

Next week, Cindy continues to stir up trouble for Kathy Cotton (Gillian Taylforth), resulting in heartbreak for Jean Slater (Gillian Wright).

As Harvey Monroe (Ross Boatman) gets ready for the Slater camping trip, things go awry when Jean insists on not going without her daughter Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner), which frustrates granddaughter Lily Slater (Lillia Turner).

Although Harvey manages to persuade Stacey to join, Lily firmly states she doesn’t want her there.

In a fit of anger, Harvey storms off to the café in search of comfort from his secret lover Kathy, only to be met with indifference.

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of May 5 tease exposures, births, suspicions and more! Kathy Cotton’s (Gillian Taylforth) exposed, Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa) gives birth, Gina Knight’s (Francesca Henry) suspicious and more!

Cindy Exposes Kathy

Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) returns to Walford next week, and she won’t hold back on revealing Kathy’s attempt on her life!

It’s the engagement party for Lauren and Peter Beale (Thomas Law), but Lauren is anxious after their recent midwife appointment raised concerns about possible complications.

Her frustration grows when a preoccupied Peter steps away to take a call, while Kathy relocates the celebration to Harry’s Barn due to an issue at The Albert.

Gina recruits Mo Harris (Laila Morse), Jean Slater (Gillian Wright), and Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley) for assistance, but it’s evident they are not equipped for the task.

During the party, Lauren’s worries persist,...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of April 28 tease karma, tantrums, confessions and date requests.

Nicola Mitchell’s (Laura Doddington) karma comes back to bite, Priya Nandra-Hart (Sophie Khan Levy) throws a tantrum, Johnny Carter (Charlie Suff) confesses his feelings, and Harry Mitchell (Elijah Holloway) requests a date.

Nicola’s Karma Bites Back

In the upcoming scenes, Nicola must confront her past as her deadly secret continues to torment her.

Teddy Mitchell (Roland Manookian) presses Nicola for details regarding Shireen Bashar’s (uncredited) death.

When Teddy argues that their son Harry deserves to know the truth, Nicola fears it will push him over the edge.

Reluctantly, Teddy agrees to remain silent, but their younger son Barney Mitchell (Lewis Bridgeman) senses the tension between his parents and inadvertently makes Nicola reconsider her choices. Later, Teddy confronts Nicola, insisting she halt her current actions because he has a plan.

Nicola And...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of April 21 tease distressing discoveries, a murderer’s panic, a lonely teenager and a big decision.

Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) makes a distressing discovery, murderous Nicola Mitchell (Laura Doddington) panics, Avani Nandra-Hart (Aaliyah James) is lonely, and Kojo Asare (Dayo Koleosho) makes a big decision.

Distressing Discoveries

Phil is taken aback by a troubling revelation regarding the ailing Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley) in the upcoming week.

An Easter egg hunt is taking place in Albert Square, motivating Nigel to break free from Phil’s excessive protectiveness and demonstrate his capabilities.

When Yolande Trueman (Angela Wynter) encourages Nigel to don the Easter Bunny costume, things start off smoothly.

However, a misunderstanding occurs when Nigel mistakenly identifies young Hope Fowler (Isabelle Smith) as Clare Bates (Gemma Bissix), leading to a confrontation with Harvey Monroe (Ross Boatman).

This dispute prompts Harvey, Jean Slater (Gillian Wright), and...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of April 14 tease shocking visitors, a young girl’s torment, someone’s shocked and someone’s worried.

Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy) gets a shocking visitor, Avani Nandra-Hart (Aaliyah James) is tormented and Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) worries.

Sonia’s Shocking Visitor

Sonia is gearing up for a significant change next week, but her plans are abruptly interrupted by an unexpected visit from a mysterious stranger.

Mo Harris (Laila Morse) and Kim Fox (Tameka Empson) find themselves on the receiving end of Sonia’s anger when they bring a group of true-crime enthusiasts to her doorstep.

Frustrated, Sonia vents to Bex Fowler (Jasmine Armfield) about the surge of interest sparked by Bianca Jackson’s (Patsy Palmer) interview, unaware that one of the tour participants is observing her home.

After being kicked out of Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) and Alfie Moon’s (Shane Richie) flat,...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of March 17 tease worsening dementia, a standalone episode, someone’s busted, and two grieving ladies clash!

Nigel Bates’ (Paul Bradley) dementia worsens, a standalone Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) episode explores his hospital stay, Nicola Mitchell’s (Laura Doddington) busted, and Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) and Ruby Allen (Louisa Lytton) clash!

Nigel’s Dementia Worsens And Causes An Upsetting Mix-Up

Nigel’s condition creates a distressing scenario concerning Phil, as he grapples with memory issues stemming from young onset dementia.

After a particularly tough day, Nigel confides in Linda Carter (Kellie Bright), who has come to understand his diagnosis after witnessing him disclose it to Phil last month.

Unfortunately, the week takes a troubling turn when Honey Mitchell (Emma Barton) encourages Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick) to be truthful with Lexi Pearce (Isabella Brown) about Phil’s situation.

Billy, however, refuses and becomes furious when...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of March 10 tease someone panics, someone reveals a secret, someone makes a decision, and more.

Nicola Mitchell (Laura Doddington) panics, Tommy Moon (Sonny Kendall) reveals a secret, Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy) must make a decision, and more.

Nicola Panics

Nicola feels trapped as the weight of her secret grows heavier. To escape Zack Hudson (James Farrar) and the town of Walford, she attempts to plan a getaway to Spain, but Teddy Mitchell (Roland Manookian) declines to join her.

Things heat up when Sharon Watts (Leticia Dean) steps in after a strange encounter with Zack. This leads up to a confrontation with Nicola in front of Teddy, Harry Mitchell (Elijah Holloway), and Barney Mitchell (Lewis Bridgeman), who are confused by the rising tension.

Can Nicola hold on to her secret any longer? Or is it on the verge of being blown wide open?

Walford...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of March 3 tease guilty secrets, bombshell discoveries and more.

Sharon Watts (Leticia Dean) has a guilty secret, Zack Hudson (James Farrar) makes a bombshell discovery and more!

Sharon’s Hiding A Guilty Secret

Sharon is tormented by a heavy secret, and her heart sinks when she discovers that Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer) is aware of it. Determined to take charge of the situation, Sharon steels herself to confess.

However, just as she gathers the courage to speak out, unforeseen events thwart her plans. In a moment of desperation, she turns to Zack Hudson (James Farrar) and shares her hidden truth, struggling with her guilt.

But soon, Sharon learns their conversation wasn’t as private as she thought—Barney Mitchell (Lewis Bridgeman) has been listening in, and when he confesses, Zack confronts Barney at Harry’s Barn.

Just when tensions rise, Barney unexpectedly starts...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of January 20 tease Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy) makes a choice, Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) is duped, Reiss Colwell (Jonny Freeman) breaks down, and more!

George and Elaine Knight make a shocking discovery, while Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer) makes a desperate plan and Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) doesn’t know who to trust.

EastEnders Spoilers – The Knights Speak Up

Cindy is still living at Sonia’s place, grappling with her trust issues as she continues to ignore Peter Beale’s (Dayle Hudson) calls.

Things take a turn when Reiss urges her to search for a new home. Meanwhile, Peter is anxious about his mother’s well-being and ends up snapping at Kathy Cotton (Gillian Taylforth).

Later, Ian has a meaningful conversation with Cindy, encouraging her to drop by The Vic. Upon her arrival, Elaine, George, and Gina Knight (Francesca Henry) come together to express their genuine emotions.

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of January 6 tease seven scandalous spoilers! Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) seeks forgiveness, Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley) plots an exit, the Junior Knight (Micah Balfour) drama explodes, the Beale family gets updates and shocks, and more!

EastEnders Spoilers – A Brief Recap Of The New Year’s Eve Tragedy

The intense New Year saga unfolded with Suki Panesar (Balvinder Sopal) tying the knot with her true love, Eve Unwin (Heather Peace).

However, their joy was short-lived as the nefarious Nish Panesar (Navin Chowdhry) poisoned Eve and then dragged Suki into his chaotic downfall.

After provoking his son, Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara), into pushing him from a hotel balcony, Ravi thought he killed his former stepmother in addition to his father.

Fortunately, both Suki and Eve Panesar-Unwin managed to escape these life-threatening situations, alongside Denise Fox (Diane Parish), who also fell victim to Nish’s attacks.

EastEnders spoilers for the week of December 23 tease twelve twisty situations for the Christmas holidays! There’s chaos for the Beales and the Knights, a blue Christmas for Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) and Denise Fox (Diane Parish) is torn.

EastEnders Spoilers – Cindy’s Risky Move, The Walls Close In!

Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) is thrown into a state of panic as she realizes that a recording of her affair with Junior Knight (Micah Balfour) has ended up in the wrong hands!

With a blackmailer looming over her, threatening to reveal her secret, she feels compelled to take extreme measures to protect herself. As her anxiety grows, Cindy devises a shocking plan that leaves her family in disbelief.

Meanwhile, George Knight (Colin Salmon) decides he wants his loved ones gathered around him for Christmas Day and extends an invitation to Cindy and the Beales for dinner at The Vic.

However, the...

EastEnders spoilers and updates tease twelve tempting spoilers for the week of December 9-12! Peggy’s relaunches under new ownership, Linda Carter’s (Kellie Bright) drunken behavior worsens, Phil Mitchell (Steve MacFadden) spirals, and more!

EastEnders Spoilers – Peggy’s Relaunch

Teddy Mitchell(Roland Manookian) made the decision to purchase Peggy’s from Phil, hoping to demonstrate to his son Barney Mitchell (Lewis Bridgeman) that he was committed to a fresh start.

He aimed to leave his shady past behind by operating a legitimate business. However, his plans were thwarted when his ex-wife Nicola Mitchell (Laura Doddington) returned to town and presented Phil with a more enticing offer, seeking to undermine her former husband.

In the upcoming week, Nicola is preparing for the grand reopening of the bar, which she has renamed ‘Harry’s Barn’ in honor of their other son, Harry Mitchell (Elijah Holloway).

She was taken aback when Teddy...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of December 2-December 6 tease six scandalous spoilers! Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) gets a big ultimatum, Nicola Mitchell (Laura Doddington) manipulates, Martin Fowler (James Bye) makes a mistake, and more!

EastEnders Spoilers – Linda Carter’s Big Ultimatum

Next week marks a significant turning point for Linda (Kellie Bright) as her drinking spirals out of control, raising questions about her future.

Johnny Carter (Charlie Suff) is heartbroken when his younger brother, Ollie Carter (Harry Farr), reveals some troubling details about their mother’s drunken antics.

Linda soon finds herself intoxicated again, throwing out patrons from The Queen Vic right in front of Ollie.

When Johnny confronts her about the consequences of her behavior, Linda lashes out, grabs a bag, and decides to stay with Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean).

Sharon vows to support Johnny and address Linda’s issues, giving Linda a stern talking-to-however, Linda’s...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of November 11 tease someone makes trouble, someone’s hurt, someone’s lonely and more!

Bernie Taylor (Clair Norris) makes trouble for the six, Eve Unwin’s (Heather Peace) hurt, and Phil Mitchell’s (Steve McFadden) lonely.

EastEnders Spoilers – Bernie Taylor Makes Trouble And Confronts The Six

Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe) feels a wave of relief as she sees her daughter Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) embracing sobriety and concentrating on her recovery journey.

However, Linda’s optimism takes a nosedive with the unexpected return of Bernie; she warns that neither of them will be able to move forward.

Linda finds herself in a tough spot, having to clarify her botched confession regarding Keanu Taylor’s (Danny Walters) murder, while Bernie is furious Nish Panesar (Navin Chowdhry) is taking the blame.

In a fit of anger, Bernie heads over to confront Suki Panesar (Balvinder Sopal...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of November 4th tease Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) has a romance, and Harry Mitchell (Elijah Holloway) makes a threat.

Plus Teddy Mitchell (Roland Manookian) tries to impress his son, and Bianca Jackson’s (Patsy Palmer) in danger!

EastEnders Spoilers – Kat Kisses Alfie Moon-Is A Reconciliation Ahead?

Kat shares a fiery kiss with her ex-husband Alfie Moon (Shane Richie); could this be the start of a new chapter for them?

As she grapples with anxiety before the social services meeting regarding her son Tommy Moon (Sonny Kendall), Kat remains distant from Stacey (Lacey Turner) and Jean Slater (Gillian Wright).

In a bid to mend fences, Alfie pleads with Stacey for a ceasefire and deceives Kat into joining the other women at the Queen Vic.

Initially infuriated by his trickery, Kat’s anger softens when Alfie delivers a heartfelt speech, leading to a family reunion.

EastEnders spoilers for the week of October 21 tease it’s a big week coming up ahead for the gang.

Tommy Moon’s (Sonny Kendall) violence is exposed, Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) plots revenge, Harry Mitchell (Elijah Holloway) blackmails, and Teddy Mitchell (Roland Manookian) worries.

EastEnders Spoilers – Violence Exposed

A challenging week looms for Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) as her son Tommy’s aggressive behavior comes to light within the family.

Alfie Moon (Shane Richie) makes an unexpected early return from Birmingham, catching Kat off guard as she attempts to conceal her injury. He quickly notices her bruise, prompting Kat to fabricate a story about a wild night out with Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner).

As Alfie talks to Stacey, he begins to piece together the truth behind Kat’s deception, while Kat is furious with Tommy for misusing her credit card. Unbeknownst to them, Alfie is eavesdropping on their exchange, and...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of October 14 tease Denise Fox (Diane Parish) spills, Nish Panesar (Navin Chowdry) meddles, Junior Knight (Micah Balfour) plays games, and more!

Also, Freddie Slater (Bobby Brazier) tags along uninvited, Teddy Mitchell (Roland Manookian) lets someone down, Avani Nandra-Hart (Aaliyah James) worries, and Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) expresses concerns.

EastEnders Spoilers – Denise Fox Spills, Reveals Chelsea Fox’s Guilty Secret

Chelsea Fox (Zaraah Abrahams) instructs her mother to steer clear of Jack Branning (Scott Maslen), while Kim Fox (Tameka Empson) enthusiastically supports the idea of Denise and Jack getting back together.

Meanwhile, at the hospital, Amy Mitchell (Ellie Dadd) is frustrated with her slow recovery, leading to a heated argument with her older sister, Penny Branning (Kitty Castledine).

After their confrontation, Penny makes the decision to leave Walford and arrives home just as Denise and Jack are attempting to cheer up Amy.

As tensions rise,...

EastEnders spoilers for the week of September 23 tease someone’s lured into a trap, someone’s confronted, someone’s threatened and more!

Vinny Panesar (Shiv Jalota) is trapped, Reiss Colwell (Jonny Freeman) is confronted, Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) is threatened and more.

EastEnders Spoilers – Vinny Panesar’s Lured Into A Trap

Vinny Panesar (Shiv Jalota) is in danger next week because of his threatening father, Nish Panesar (Navin Chowdhry); will Vinny be able to escape?

Nish is working on a plan to frame Vinny for the chicken shop’s money laundering by arranging a cash exchange between Vinny and Harti (Jason Kavan) in the Square gardens.

Vinny ignores his mother Suki’s (Balvinder Sopal) warnings and follows Nish’s instructions, heading to a secret drop-off location.

Suki wants to meet Harti at the café, where Harti tells her that Nish has alerted the police, who will arrest Vinny when he shows up.

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of September 16 tease truth bombs, exposés, discoveries, decisions and more.

Anna Knight (Molly Rainford) tells her sister the truth, Avani Nandra-Hart (Aaliyah James) is exposed, Freddie Slater (Bobby Brazier) makes a discovery, and Anna makes a decision.

EastEnders Spoilers – Anna Knight’s Truth Bomb

Anna shares her excitement about her pregnancy with Gina Knight (Francesca Henry) and Gina plans to inform Bobby Beale (Clay Milner Russell) about the big news.

However, Gina quickly realizes that Anna has been dodging his calls and is hesitant to share the news with him. It soon becomes evident that Anna is not truly happy, as she confides in Gina that she feels unprepared for motherhood.

Concerned for her sister, Gina encourages Anna to consider all her possibilities. After some time thinking it through, Anna will come to a decision.

EastEnders Spoilers – Avani’s Exposed

Avani has been...

EastEnders spoilers for the week of August 19 tease shocking scenarios afoot. Reiss Colwell (Jonny Freeman) and Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy) are arrested, Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) gives an ultimatum, and Teddy and Harry Mitchell have a secret!

EastEnders Spoilers – Reiss In A Panic

Reiss is in a state of panic as the deadline for repaying Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) looms closer. In a desperate attempt to escape the pressure, he suggests to Sonia that they take a day trip together, but she declines.

However, she feels a warm sense of appreciation when Kathy Cotton (Gillian Taylforth) offers to host an engagement party for her.

Just then, an irate Phil shows up at their door, forcing Reiss to come clean to Sonia about his obligation to pay Phil today, which he can’t fulfill.

Thankfully, Teddy Mitchell (Roland Manookian) and Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) step in to diffuse the tension, and...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of August 5 tease twelve sneak peeks. Reiss Colwell’s (Jonny Freeman) secret is threatened, Suki Panesar (Balvinder Sopal) gets a shock visit, Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) is blackmailed, and more!

EastEnders Spoilers – Reiss Colwell’s Sinister Secret Threatened, Suki’s Shock Visit

Reiss is feeling anxious as he and his girlfriend Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy) await the results of the post-mortem examination following the death of Reiss’s wife Debbie Colwell (Jenny Meier).

Meanwhile, former legal eagle Eve Unwin (Heather Peace) may become suspicious when she spots Reiss with Debbie’s wedding ring.

On the other hand, Suki is in for a shock visit when her ex-husband Nish Panesar (Navin Chowdry) shows up at Walford East with Ayesha (Laila Rouass) the widow of Hardeep (uncast character).

Nish, who was imprisoned for Hardeep’s murder, has enlisted the help of his granddaughter Avani Nandra-Hart...

EastEnders spoilers and updates tease some shocking new twists for next week. Maya Houssain (Bharti Patel) is exposed, Davinder ‘Nugget’ Gulati (Juhaim Rasul Choudhury) collapses and will Teddy Mitchell (Roland Manookian) steal Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) from Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt)?

EastEnders Spoilers – Maya Houssain Exposed?

Harvey Monroe (Ross Boatman) and Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) were all set for a romantic evening until a message from Maya changes everything.

Harvey makes an excuse to Jean and meets Maya, who confesses she is selling her home to pay off debts.

Freddie Slater (Bobby Brazier) spots them together and tells Jean, who fears Harvey is being unfaithful.

Maya leaves behind a letter with a different address, prompting Harvey to investigate-he finds a distressed man at the new address and realized Maya’s troubles run deep.

Jean braces herself for a confession of infidelity, but Harvey surprises her with the truth; Harvey has learned a valuable lesson,...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of June 24 tease fans should get ready for six shocking twists, and more! Stevie Mitchell’s (Alan Ford) secret family arrives, Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) makes an outrageous move, and more drama unfolds!

EastEnders Spoilers – Stevie Mitchell’’s Secret Family Arrives, Just As Will Stevie Mitchell Attacks Him!

Stevie’s hidden family shows up and Phil crosses the line-a week full of drama involving the Mitchells unfolds on EastEnders, with Teddy Mitchell (Roland Manookian) and his sons unexpectedly showing up in Walford.

Billy Mitchell’s (Perry Fenwick) completely shocked-meanwhile, Stevie faces an attack from his grandson Will Mitchell (Freddie Mitchell), prompting Phil to step in.

And what brought this on-as suspicions mount against Phil from Billy and the rest of the Mitchells, Stevie sets out to uncover the true culprit who stole Lola Pearce-Brown’s (Danielle Brown) charity funds.

Despite Stevie’s questioning,...

In his latest podcast/interview, Kevin sits down for an exclusive chat with writer/director Roland Manookian (a name I am sure you will all have heard of) and up-and-coming actor Shane McCormick. They join Nerdly to chat about their new flick The Sun Also Rises, starring Gina Jones, Shane McCormick, Craig Fairbrass, Geoff Bell, Simon Manyonda, Eddie Webber, Josh Witcher, which is currently in post-production and will be dropping later this year.

‘The Sun Also Rises’ is the story of a woman (Raye) trapped in an abusive relationship with (Frank). The film charts her struggle to survive, her journey to escape, and how the cycle of violence affects all that come into contact with it.

Move Mountains Productions have released the official trailer for new film The Sun Also Rises, due for release in Summer. The Sun Also Rises is the directorial debut of a full-length film by Roland Manookian and is produced by Shane McCormick, Tom Gordon (Good Shout film collective founder), Josh Witcher and Franky Lankester (Ron Hopper’s Misfortune).

The film focuses on Raye (Gina Jones), a woman trapped in an abusive relationship. The film charts her struggle to survive, her journey to escape, and how the cycle of violence affects everyone who comes into contact with it.

The Sun Also Rises is a beautiful film with an ultimately positive message of redemption; it pays homage to the strength of the human spirit. The film draws inspiration from the Ernest Hemmingway book Fiesta: The Sun Also Rises, portraying Raye’s journey through the lens of a metaphorical bull run. Producer Shane McCormick...

Here’s Kev with a video review of Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins which is released in UK cinemas on September 3rd, courtesy of Signature Entertainment

When a down-on-his-luck Tony Tucker lands a job as a nightclub doorman after saving the owner’s grandson, he will do whatever it takes to rise to the top of the game. Teaming up with Essex heavyweight Bernard O’Mahoney at the height of the 1980s rave scene, Tucker could do no wrong. A voracious appetite for money, drugs, and a glamorous lifestyle soon develops, fueling his growingly audacious ventures and seeing him join forces with Pat Tate and Craig Rolfe to capitalise on the drug-boom. Packed with fights, revenges, and explosions, the ultimate origin story brings Rise of the Footsoldier full circle, and tackles many of the franchise’s previously unanswered questions.

Directed by Nick Nevern, Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins stars Vinnie Jones,...

Fifth instalment of the British crime franchise set for release in 2021.

Vinnie Jones has joined the cast of UK crime drama Rise Of The Footsoldier: Origins, which is set to begin shooting in October.

The fifth instalment in the popular franchise will explore how the notorious Essex Boys first united in the late 1980s. Directed by Nick Nevern, whose credits include The Hooligan Factory, who also co-wrote the script with producer Andrew Loveday, it will be released in the UK by Signature Entertainment in 2021.

Jones will play Bernard O’Mahoney, a real-life character who was associated with one of the three...

’Rise Of The Footsoldier: The Spanish Heist’ is being sold by Carnaby International.

In a deal finalised just before Afm, British gangster film Rise Of The Footsoldier: The Spanish Heist, which is being sold by Carnaby International, has been bought for North America by Vertical Entertainment, which is planning a theatrical release.

The film is a standalone prequel to the earlier Rise Of The Footsoldier crime action dramas and stars Craig Fairbrass, Terry Stone and Roland Manookian. Signature Entertainment is releasing in the UK on November 8 under the title Rise Of The Footsoldier 4: Marbella.

Carnaby International is also handling...

The fourth instalment of the franchise presents a further unedifying parade of guns, geezers and gore

It’s the mid-90s, and the pill supply is drying up at the Essex nightclub run by gangster hardman and newly minted ex-con Pat Tate (Craig Fairbrass), along with his henchpals Tony (Terry Stone) and Craig (Roland Manookian). Tate toodles over to Spain in search of revenge on past associate Harris (see the last Footsoldier film), only to find his nemesis is no more. Recently risen mobster Terry has taken over Harris’s place in the chain of command as well as his icy-hearted, coked-up lady friend.

Terry offers Tate an in on a big drug deal, if he can get his goofy underlings Tony and Craig to bring the cash over from the UK without losing it on the way on sex workers in Amsterdam. Much sniffing, shagging, snickering and throat slitting ensues,...

To celebrate the home entertainment release of Once Upon a Time in London which will be available on DVD from the 10th June 2019, we have a copy of the DVD up for grabs, courtesy of Signature Entertainment!

Gateway Films, Ratio Film & Signature Entertainment presents Once Upon A Time In London, starring Leo Gregory, Terry Stone, Jamie Foreman, footballer Jamie O’Hara, Union J’s Jj Hamblett, legendary boxer Joe Egan, Geoff Bell, Holly Earl, Nadia Forde, Kate Braithwaite, Roland Manookian, Josh Myers, Andy Beckwith, Ali Cook, Doug Allan, Justin Salinger, and Laura Carter (Celebrity Big Brother). Comedian Simon Munnery, and boxers Steve Collins and Frank Buglioni round out this amazing cast from all strata of the entertainment and sports worlds.

Once Upon a Time in London charts the epic rise and legendary fall of a nationwide criminal empire that lasted for three action-packed decades from the late 1930s. The one-time...

In his latest podcast/interview, host Stuart Wright talks to director Simon Rumley about his new film Once Upon a Time in London, which is on limited release across the UK now.

Once Upon a Time in London charts the epic rise and legendary fall of a nationwide criminal empire that lasted for three action-packed decades from the late 1930s. The one-time friends and partners in crime turned bitter enemies oversaw a fledgeling East End and Soho underworld responsible for brutal protection rackets, vicious lawbreaking, shocking corruption and glamorous associations, which paved the way for the notorious Kray twins to exert their dominance over the capital’s gangland realm.

Once Upon a Time in London stars Leo Gregory, Terry Stone, Holly Earl, Josh Myers, Nadia Forde, Roland Manookian, Andy Beckwith, Geoff Bell, and Jamie Foreman.

This true crime-inspired trudge through the cockney underworld is both misleadingly romanticised and too cheaply produced

Somehow, this true-crime-inspired gangster film brings to mind the 80s/90s concept of “heritage cinema”, a phrase that back in the day was applied to films by Merchant Ivory and any literary adaptation of the era. This particular period drama, however, has no ladies in crinolines sipping tea. Indeed, this recounting of the rise and fall of London mob boss Jack “Spot” Comer (Terry Stone) and his protege-cum-rival Billy Hill (Leo Gregory) mostly features lairy cockney men swearing and slicing each other up with cut-throat razors or finding even more inventive ways to inflict pain. But the film’s nostalgic posturing – where boozy nights in the pub were soundtracked by skiffle-band covers, £80 was a lot of money and all prostitutes were pretty – is just as misleading and romanticised as anything that Helena Bonham Carter...

Stars: Daniel O’Reilly, Danielle Harold, Stu Bennett, Vas Blackwood, Stephen Marcus, Steven Berkoff, Lauren Socha, Chris R. Wright, Huw Samuel, Roland Manookian | Written by Nick Nevern, Daniel O’Reilly | Directed by Christian James

Okay so on paper this reads as a low-budget British vampire-comedy set in a prison starring WWE Superstar Stu Bennett, The Dapper Laughs Guy and the legend that is Steven Berkoff… However only some… of this is true???

A short while ago I was asked to give Fanged Up a cheeky watch with the intentions of giving a short one paragraph critique for some reason or other. I was more than happy to oblige however I couldn’t wait for the movie to drop so I could really sink my teeth – get it – nto this movie and give you my honest review. Mostly because a lot of people checking out the film in the DVD section...

Simon Rumley (director of Red, White & Blue, Fashionista & Crowhurst) has begun a six week shoot on the brutal gangster thriller Once Upon a Time in London – for Gateway Films – which dramatises the violent reign of two of London’s most notorious gangsters, Billy Hill (Leo Gregory) and Jack ‘Spot’ Comer (Terry Stone), charting the legendary rise and fall of a nationwide criminal empire that lasted until the mid-fifties and which paved the way for the notorious Kray Twins and The Richardsons.

Director and co-writer Simon Rumley commented:

Having spent the last decade or so writing and directing thematically disparate but collectively extreme dramas, it makes absolute sense for me to progress to the gangster genre where love, lust, greed, paranoia, betrayal and violence are every day occurrences. The story of Jack Spot Comer, Billy Hill and their respective battles to become King of London’s Underworld has remained one of Britain’s most dynamic,...

Simon Rumley directs story of notorious criminals Billy Hill and Jack ‘Spot’ Comer.

Once Upon A Time In London, a British gangster drama from director Simon Rumley (The ABCs Of Death), has begun a six-week shoot in the English capital.

The film will tell the story of notorious criminals Billy Hill (played by Leo Gregory, pictured) and Jack Comer (Terry Stone), who were active in London’s organised crime scene from the 1920s to the 1950s.

An eclectic cast has been lined up for the feature, including Holly Earl, Dominic Keating, Geoff Bell, Jamie Foreman, Doug Allen, Andy Beckwith, Roland Manookian, Justin Salinger, Kate Braithwaite and Laura Carter.

Joining them are comedian Simon Munnery, boxers Frank Buglioni, a current British light heavyweight belt holder, Joe Egan, footballer Jamie O’Hara, singers Nadia Forde and Jj Hamblett (from band Union J), and magician Ali Cook.

Gateway Films (Anuvahood, The Messenger) is the lead production outfit on the project...

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Daniel O’Reilly, aka controversial comedy character Dapper Laughs, has wrapped shooting on his debut feature film as an actor, the vampire comedy Fanged Up.

Directed by Christian James (Stalled), the film’s cast also features Steven Berkoff (The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo), Lauren Socha (E4 series Misfits), Danielle Harold (Eastenders), former WWE wrestler Stu Bennett, and Joe Egan (Sherlock Holmes).

The film was shot entirely on location in Portsmouth. It follows a young rogue (O’Reilly) who is thrown into prison for the weekened, unaware that the guards are blood-sucking vampires and the inmates are their victims.

Fanged Up was produced by Terry Stone (Anuvahood) and Richard Turner (Nativity!), with Chris Howard (The Messenger) as executive producer. It was financed by film financer Investor Profit Portfolio and The Wealth Advisory.

O’Reilly co-wrote the screenplay with Nick Nevern (The Hooligan Factory) and Dan Palmer ([link...

*full disclosure: a DVD screener of this film was provided by producer Paul Tanter. **there are minor spoilers here. Director: Simon Phillips. Writers: James Crow and Simon Phillips. Cast: Nick Nevern, Kellie Shirley, Jenna Harrison, Con O'Neill, Peter Barrett, Roland Manookian, Lorraine Stanley, Mark Harris, Charlie Bond, Steven Berkoff, and Merveille Lukeba. Tagline: "Hooligan first, cop second." GBH is the latest film to come out of the United Kingdom from actor and director Simon Phillips and distributor Revolver Entertainment. The film is set during the London riots of 2011. In this setting, a love story develops between characters Damien (Nick Nevern) and Louise (Kelly Shirley). Violent events split them apart. The film offers an anti-violent message, but that message might be lost amongst all of the chaos occurring onscreen. Overall, GBH is an entertaining film with only a couple film elements hampering the film's full potential. If you did not know.

Here’s the new poster for The Rise and Fall of a White Collar Hooligan. The movie stars Nick Nevern (Adulthood, Terry), Simon Phillips (Jack Falls), Roland Manookian (The Football Factory, The Business), Billy Murray (Essex Boys, Rise of the Footsoldier), Rebecca Ferdinando (Bonded By Blood), Charlie Bond (Strippers vs Werewolves), Ricci Harnett (Rise of the Footsoldier) and is directed by Paul Tanter.

Synopsis: Casual football hooligan Mike Jacobs is going nowhere in life when he meets old friend Eddie Hill at a football match that turns nasty off the pitch. Under Eddie’s tutelage he soon finds himself inducted into the world of credit card fraud, where organised gangs withdraw hundreds of thousands of pounds from cash machines every night. As Mike becomes seduced by the money and women that come with his new lifestyle, the dangers increase and he soon finds events spiralling beyond his control.

Based on a true story,...

This is the Pure Movies review of Piggy, directed by Kieron Hawkes and starring Paul Anderson, Martin Compston, Josh Herdman, Neil Maskell, Louise Dylan, Roland Manookian, Jumayn Hunter and Ebony Gilbert. Written by Michael Holder for @puremovies Bleak realism, tough lives and urban gloom. Piggy, the debut feature from young writer-director Kieron Hawkes, is the kind of film for which critics play a game of chicken over who first uses the words “gritty British drama” (a hollow victory right there for others , if claimed). There’s violence, too, of course. At one point, the film’s title character stamps on a man’s head perhaps as many as 30 times; each and every blow causing such a crushing squelch that it wouldn’t be surprising to see the camera tilt down to a pile of pulverised watermelons.

Press on Features and Chata Pictures have just released the first trailer for their new movie, White Collar Hooligan (previously titled The Rise and Fall of a White Collar Hooligan). It’s written Paul Tanter who has previously worked on the ‘Jack’ series of movies. This time, he also takes on the role as Director to helm the movie based on a true story which the info on YouTube states is ‘made in the vein of The Football Factory and The Business by Nick Love.’

White Collar Hooligan stars Nick Nevern, Simon Phillips, Peter Barrett, Rebecca Ferdinando, Charlie Bond, Roland Manookian with Ricci Harnett and Billy Murray. It’ll be with us later this year so watch this space for more info.

Casual football hooligan Mike Jacobs is going nowhere in life when he meets old friend Eddie Hill at a football match that turns nasty off the pitch. Under...

Leading UK Indies Black and Blue Films and Press On Features have wrapped production on their latest co-production, a blisteringly violent hooligan picture in the tradition of The Football Factory, Green Street Hooligans and Rise of the Footsoldier.

The Rise and Fall of a White Collar Hooligan is written and directed by Paul Tanter (Jack Falls) and features a top ensemble genre cast including Nick Nevern, Simon Phillips, Roland Manookian, Billy Murray, Rebecca Ferdinando, Charlie Bond and Ricci Harnett.

Black & Blue Films MD Jonathan Sothcott said "we are delighted to be dipping our toe in the evergreen hooligan genre. I thought Jack Falls was a terrific looking picture and Paul Tanter has brought the same gritty realism and high production value to this new project. Boasting a great ensemble cast this is sure to be the must-see British crime movie in 2012."

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Casual football hooligan Mike Jacobs is going nowhere...

Filming has wrapped on the The Rise and Fall of A White Collar Hooligan, a "blisteringly violent" co-production of UK indies Black and Blue Films and Press On Features.

It's described as being in the tradition of The Football Factory, Green Street and Rise of The Footsoldier.

Two versions of the official poster are included here, along with the synopsis and cast information.

Written and directed by Paul Tanter (Jack Falls), the film features a top ensemble genre cast including Nick Nevern (Adulthood, Terry), Simon Phillips (Jack Falls), Roland Manookian (The Football Factory, The Business), Billy Murray (Essex Boys, Rise of the Footsoldier), Rebecca Ferdinando (Bonded By Blood), Charlie Bond (Strippers vs Werewolves) and Ricci Harnett (Rise of the Footsoldier).

Black & Blue Films managing director Jonathan Sothcott said: "We are delighted to be dipping our toe in the evergreen hooligan genre.

"I thought Jack Falls was a terrific-looking picture and...

Black and Blue Films and Press on Features have sent us the brand new poster and synopsis for their latest movie, ‘The Rise and Fall of A White Collar Hooligan’. The movie has just finished filming and we’re told the movie is ‘a blisteringly violent hooligan picture in the tradition of The Football Factory, Green Street and Rise of The Footsoldier’.

The Rise and Fall of A White Collar Hooligan stars Nick Nevern (Adulthood, Terry), Simon Phillips (Jack Falls), Roland Manookian (The Football Factory, The Business), Billy Murray (Essex Boys, Rise of the Footsoldier), Rebecca Ferdinando (Bonded By Blood), Charlie Bond (Strippers vs Werewolves), Ricci Harnett (Rise of the Footsoldier) and is directed by Paul Tanter who wrote all of the Jack Falls series of movies as well as directing the most recent and is really going from strength to strength.

I’ve placed the synopsis below for your...

When talking about British Film there are certain, unavoidable, assumptions one automatically makes. Those crisply enunciated words have long conjured pictures of rolling hills, heaving bosoms, mad Kings and foppish fools. An entire industry has been built upon the ever changing hair of Mr Hugh Grant and Jane Austen’s back catalogue has been taken advantage of in the parlour time and time again.

It is a world apart from those reliable old exports that we may find the Britain of gangster flicks. They populate a straight-to-dvd nether world which has scant regard for global recognition. These are not slick Ritchie flicks, attracting Hollywood stars to a middle-class vision of roughing it. These are honest to goodness, behind the scenes at the terraces, unflinching looks at a crude life of crime. A fist-full make it to limited big screen release bolstered by underworld faces, true-crime notoriety and boxing names. Few...

Dead Cert UK DVD ArtDead Cert is a United Kingdom shot film, which will have a World Premiere at London's 2010 Frightfest. Dead Cert translates to practically guaranteed, or dead certain and fans can see this feature on the big screen August 26th (only in UK). This flick will move to DVD also in the UK September 27th through Momentum Pictures. The film itself involves Romanian Vampires who have an eye for business and the London nightlife. Their insatiable hunger leads them to take out local mid-level gangsters and raqueteers with a fatal fanged bite. A trailer is available for those interested in the film along with a UK movie poster seen here.

The synopsis for Dead Cert here:

"A gang of tough London Hoods get more than they bargained for when a Group of Eastern European Businessmen make an offer to buy their Club, the Paradise. Refusing to take no...

Dead Cert is a an action horror film from the United Kingdom that has a violent trailer inside that shows a group of thugs taking on a city infested with vampires. Shot for $2.5 million, Dead Cert currently has no North American distribution, but Momentum Pictures will give the show a theatrical premiere in the UK sometime in 2010 (Uhm). Have an early look at a smart take on Vampires in one of UK's rougher inner cities.

The synopsis for Dead Cert here:

"A Gang of tough London Hoods get more than they bargained for when a Group of Eastern European Businessmen make an offer to buy their Club, the Inferno. Refusing to take no for an answer mayhem ensues as the ‘Businessmen’ turn out to be nothing less than a group of Vampires hell-bent on reclaiming what they consider to be ‘their’ property. Gangsters and Vampires battle it out for the ultimate prize…...

Just for the Record gets its DVD release today. The latest offering from British hard man movie veterans Raw Productions and Black and Blue Films represents quite a departure from the usual blokes, birds and bust ups you might expect from a glance at the impressive ensemble cast. Uniting honest-to-goodness Brit luvvies Rik Mayall and Steven Berkoff with genre regulars Danny Dyer, Craig Fairbrass, Billy Murray and Sean Pertwee, the mockumentary details, in flashback and anecdote, a doomed film shoot. A year after the collapse of low-budget flick Just for the Record, documentarian Andy Wiseman (Rik Mayall) sets out to uncover and capture the cause of the films demise. Along the way he encounters a cast of real-life characters so far-fetched it soon becomes horribly clear why the movie failed…

The film-within-a-film premise of Just for the Record is an interesting one and on paper the cast are strong. Though...

The main thing that separates HeyUGuys from other film sites is one of the things I value most about us – we aren’t obsessed with the Hollywood Blockbuster. While we enjoy the privilege of bringing you coverage of the popcorntastic openings of films such as Iron Man 2 and The Prince of Persia we also embrace the opportunity to support newer voices in British cinema. To that end we spent last night in Mayfair. We were not there shopping for fine designer goods, nor were we fine-dining from a quadruple starred plate. We were there to celebrate film – gritty British film. That film was Just for the Record and the night was about as gritty and Britty as you can get without a bulldog, a Union Jack, or George and his Dragon putting in personal appearances!

This joint production from Black and Blue Films and Raw Film Productions documents the...

Dead Cert is the latest movie from Raw Productions, the company behind the upcoming film industry mockumentary Just for the Record starring Rik Mayall, Danny Dyer, Craig Fairbrass and Sean Pertwee due for release in May. Dead Cert is gangster/vampire action horror, with Craig Fairbrass, Jason Flemyng, Dexter Fletcher and Steven Berkoff. The official synopsis reads:

Freddy Frankham thought he’d left the world of organised crime behind. But on the eve of the opening of his new venture, an upmarket gentlemen’s club called Paradise, Freddy finds himself drawn back into a life he’d rather leave in the past.

With an all-star cast that includes Craig Fairbrass, Billy Murray, Dexter Fletcher, Jason Flemyng, Andrew Tiernan, Janet Montgomery, Roland Manookian, Ciaran Griffiths, Lisa McAllister and Steven Berkoff, Dead Cert is a gangster film with a difference, and a roaring, rampaging antidote to the limp, romanticised vampires of modern horror films.