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Warwick Davis has been revealed as the first actor from the “Harry Potter” film franchise to reprise their role in the upcoming HBO Original series.

Davis will once again play Professor Filius Flitwick, one of the characters he originated in the universe. He also starred as Griphook, a goblin employed at the Gringotts Wizarding Bank. On the small screen, Griphook will be brought to life by Leigh Gill.

Additional cast members were also announced as part of the Back to Hogwarts celebration on Monday.

New Hogwarts students include:

Elijah Oshin as Dean Thomas, Finn Stephens as Vincent Crabbe, and William Nash as Gregory Goyle.

Dean was a member of Gryffindor House at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry alongside Harry, Hermione, and Ron. The half-blood wizard spent many years of his life unaware that his father was a wizard. He was played in the films by Alfred Enoch.

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Miriam Margolyes, who played Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter films, has revealed that her health is slowly declining due to heart issues.

The 84-year-old actress told the U.K.’s Weekend Magazine that she believes her weight and lack of exercise caused her condition.

“I’ve let my body down,” she admitted. “I haven’t taken care of it. I have to walk with a walker now. I wish I’d done exercise. It’s the most ghastly waste of time, except that it keeps you going. So, I’m foolish.”

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She then told the magazine that she “doesn’t have long left to live.

The Scotsman newspaper has announced the final winners of its annual Edinburgh Fringe First Awards for 2025. The Fringe Firsts recognise outstanding new writing premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe, across theatre, dance, physical theatre, musicals and opera. Awards have been announced by The Scotsman every Friday of the Festival Fringe - with the first five announced last week on 8 August, and the final winners revealed today, Friday 22 August, at a public event at the Pleasance Grand, presented by Miriam Margolyes. The first 5 winners of the Fringe Firsts 2025 were Jade Franks' Eat The Rich (but maybe not...

On Friday 22 August 2025, BBC Two broadcasts Miriam Margolyes Discovers New Zealand!

North Island Season 1 Episode 1 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Miriam Margolyes Discovers New Zealand” is titled “North Island.” In this episode, Miriam Margolyes sets off on an exciting road trip around New Zealand’s North Island. Viewers can expect to see stunning landscapes and vibrant cities as she explores this beautiful part of the country.

Miriam’s journey will take her through various towns and attractions, where she will learn about New Zealand’s rich heritage. The episode promises to highlight the unique culture and history that make the North Island special. Along the way, Miriam will meet...

New musical Hot Mess by Jack Godfrey and Ellie Coote has won this year's Popcorn Writing Award 2025. Run by film and theatre production company Popcorn Group, the annual awards celebrate bold, imaginative new writing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, offering a £6,000 prize fund, and career development support from both the Popcorn Group and BBC Writers. The winners were announced at a ceremony at the Pleasance Courtyard in Edinburgh today, 20 August 2025, with the awards presented by Miriam Margolyes. Hot Mess is a sharp, satirical musical that uses the language of pop, comedy, and romance to tackle urgent...

Updated to add One Day This Kid among the Top 10 Live Action Short Films Finalists and that Alexander Farah’s film earned Honorable Mention in the Best Live Action Film category. Previously: Four films have booked passage into the Oscar race after taking home awards at the prestigious HollyShorts festival in Los Angeles.

Trapped, a drama directed by Sam Cutler-Kreutz and David Cutler-Kreutz, won the Grand Prix Award. The short starring Javier Molina and Keith William Richards centers on a “high school janitor [who] runs into a series of dangerous obstacles.” Trapped also won Best Drama. Scroll for the full list of winners.

“At the end of the day, the thing that I’m most grateful for is just the film has resonated with so many people,” David Cutler-Kreutz told Deadline after winning the two honors. “The goal is that people see the film and find that it impacts them, that...

Miriam Margolyes is set to take viewers on an exciting journey in the first episode of her new series, “Miriam Margolyes Discovers New Zealand.” Titled “North Island,” this episode will air at 9:00 Pm on Friday, August 22, 2025, on BBC Two. As she travels across New Zealand’s North Island, Miriam will explore the rich culture and heritage of this beautiful country.

Throughout the episode, Miriam’s unique personality shines as she interacts with locals and learns about their traditions. Her journey will highlight New Zealand’s deep love for rugby, a sport she openly admits to loathing. This contrast adds a humorous twist to her adventure, making it both entertaining and insightful.

Viewers can expect stunning landscapes, fascinating stories, and Miriam’s candid commentary as she navigates through the North Island. From breathtaking scenery to heartfelt encounters, this episode promises to be a delightful start to a series that celebrates...

Emma Thompson recently admitted that she does not consider her work on the Harry Potter franchise a significant addition to her decorated creative resume.

Speaking at a Locarno Film Festival panel after the weekend’s Leopard Club Award event, Thompson spoke on a wide array of subjects, including the Monica Lewinsky controversy, being asked out by Donald Trump, and her role in Harry Potter.

In the series, Thompson played Sybil Trelawney, the Divination professor at Hogwarts who could read tea leaves and had some crucial prophecies about Harry Potter’s life.

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Despite the vital role her character plays, the actor herself wouldn’t list Harry Potter towards the top of her acting portfolio.

“This is not really an important part of my creative endeavor,” she said, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Emphasizing that very little was asked of her for the role,...

The Addams Family tree just got a little bigger. "Wednesday" season 2 marks the arrival of the oldest and trickiest member of the Addams clan, Grandmama Addams, and she's both a massive departure from previous iterations of the character while being brilliantly Tim Burton-branded all at the same time. Instead of the almost feral-looking, birds-nest-hair-wielding Grandmama we're used to, this version is a far more refined woman who seems more likely to ask her magic mirror who's the fairest of them all than spend her days stirring unsightly recipes over a cauldron. It makes sense, really, what with legendary British actor Dame Joanna Lumley taking on the role here.

Famous in the United Kingdom for her incredibly elegant voice, Lumley began her career in television in the British spy thriller series "The New Avengers", as well as appearing in one of the essential James Bond movies, "On Her Majesty's Secret Service,...

Scream Factory‘s October home video line-up includes 4K editions of End of Days, Black Sunday, and Nosferatu the Vampyre.

End of Days will be released on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray on October 7.

The 1999 action-horror film is directed by Peter Hyams (Timecop) and written by Andrew W. Marlowe (Hollow Man).

Disc 1 – 4K Uhd:

4K Scan From The Original Camera Negative Approved By Director/Cinematographer Peter Hyams (new) Presented In Dolby Vision Audio: DTS-hd Master Audio 5.1 Surround, DTS-hd Master Audio 2.0 Stereo Audio Commentary With Director/Cinematographer Peter Hyams

Disc 2 – Blu-ray:

4K Scan From The Original Camera Negative Approved By Director/Cinematographer Peter Hyams (new) Audio: DTS-hd Master Audio 5.1 Surround, DTS-hd Master Audio 2.0 Stereo Audio Commentary With Director/Cinematographer Peter Hyams “One Hell Of A Time: Peter Hyams At Universal” – Interview With Director/Cinematographer Peter Hyams (new) “You Will Bear Witness: Writing End Of Days” – Interview With Screenwriter Andrew W. Marlowe (new...

Chuck Lorre is basically the king of sitcoms, and honestly, if you’ve spent any time watching TV over the past three decades, you’ve probably laughed at his work. The guy’s been cranking out hit after hit since the ’90s, mastering that perfect blend of heart and humor that keeps us coming back for more.

From his early days dealing with network drama to becoming the mastermind behind some of television’s biggest phenomena, Lorre’s shows have this uncanny ability to find the funny in life’s messiest moments. With 12 original series spanning multiple networks and the streaming world, his work has evolved with the times while keeping that signature Chuck Lorre magic intact.

13. Frannie’s Turn (1992) Network: CBS | Seasons: 1 Promotional Poster of Frannie’s Turn (1992) | Credits: CBS

Before we dive into the official ranking, we need to acknowledge Chuck Lorre’s very first creation, the show that almost...

Miriam Margolyes has joined a growing chorus of former Harry Potterstars and Hollywood actors that have spoken out against J.K. Rowling's anti-transgender rhetoric. The actress, who portrayed Professor Pomona Sprout in two of the blockbuster film adaptations, shared her stance on the controversial author on a recent episode of the A Gay Old Time podcast. She made it clear that she doesn't agree with Rowling's opinions (which she deems "too harsh"), but also encouraged a "gentler" approach from those on both sides of the debate.

"I don't agree with her about the trans issue – I think her opinion is too harsh," Margolyes said of Rowling. However, she also expressed her disapproval of the reaction from those that do not align with her beliefs. "It's not good to be so furious. We should be gentler with each other. We're all oppressed by sections of the community. Let's just be kinder,...

Miriam Margolyes, who played Professor Sprout in the original Harry Potter series and is well-known in her native Britain, has become the latest Potter-affiliated person to offer an opinion on Jk Rowling's anti-transgender comments.

Interest in the franchise has renewed now that HBO is making a new version of Harry Potter, this time for TV. Margolyes made her comments while appearing on the podcast A Gay Old Time, via The Independent. “I don't agree with her about the trans issue – I think her opinion is too harsh,” she said of Rowling. But at the same time, she “didn’t like the fact that the trans community has reacted with such fury” to her.

Trans people and their allies have indeed reacted with fury to Rowling's actions. After the author celebrated a Supreme Court ruling that stated trans women were not women, actor Pedro Pascal - who has a transgender...

Miriam Margolyes is the latest Harry Potter alum to take a stance against J.K. Rowling‘s ongoing anti-transgender rhetoric.

The actress who played Professor Pomona Sprout in the big-screen franchise adaptation of Rowling’s YA novels called out the author for her “harsh” comments, as well as the “fury” it’s stoked at her from within the transgender community.

“I think her opinion is too harsh,” said Margolyes on the A Gay Old Time podcast, calling for civility on both sides of the debate.

“I really just feel supportive about this tiny group of people who are trans, and if they want me to use pronouns, I think it’s the right thing to do,” added Margolyes, who is openly gay. “If you can make people happy, do it.”

Other Harry Potter alums like Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint have denounced Rowling’s anti-trans comments, while Ralph Fiennes,...

The BBC documentary Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone breached one of the broadcaster’s editorial guidelines by failing to disclose a child’s connection to Hamas, a report published on Monday has found.

The corporation came under fire in February when one of the 13-year-old subjects in the film, a young boy called Abdullah Al-Yazouri, was found to be the son of Hamas’ deputy minister of agriculture.

The BBC pulled the doc from its streaming service, BBC iPlayer, and apologized for the “unacceptable flaws” in airing the program. It said at the time that production company Hoyo Films “assured [the BBC] that no payments were made to members of Hamas or its affiliates, either directly, in kind, or as a gift”.

A review by Peter Johnston — independent of BBC News and current affairs — was ordered and made available on Monday. The review team identified and considered 5000 documents from a 10-month production period,...

The HollyShorts Film Festival is pulling out all the stops for its 21st edition, assembling a powerhouse lineup featuring global music icon Stormzy, the late Michael Madsen, Viola Davis, Stephen Fry, Idris Elba, Letitia Wright and a host of other A-list talent.

Running Aug. 7-17 at the Tcl Chinese Theatres in Los Angeles, the festival will also stream globally via Bitpix, showcasing films selected from a record 7,000 submissions worldwide.

Stormzy stars in Academy Award winner Aneil Karia’s “Big Man,” while Viola Davis takes center stage as narrator of Emmai Alaquiva’s documentary “The Ebony Canal: The Story of Black Infant Health.” Idris Elba stars in the west coast premiere of “Victory,” the cinematic visual album from hip-hop icon Slick Rick, also featuring Nas and Giggs and directed by Meji Alabi. Stephen Fry stars alongside Miriam Margolyes in Lee Knight’s “A Friend of Dorothy.”

Among other marquee entries, Madsen...

“In my many years of making editorial calls across the BBC, this is as tough as it gets.” Those were the words of Tim Davie when he addressed the BBC’s employees on June 11 amid simmering discontent over Gaza. He could not have known then that it was about to get a whole lot harder.

The director general has endured a brutal week after the UK national broadcaster live-streamed scenes of Glastonbury act Bob Vylan chanting “death to the Idf” and moaning about “working for f***ing Zionists,” despite producers acknowledging before the festival that the punk band was at “high risk” of offending viewers.

The avoidable editorial error collided with Channel 4 broadcasting Gaza: Doctors Under Attack, a documentary that the BBC formally scotched just days earlier amid a rancorous dispute over the impartiality of the filmmakers involved in telling the stories of warzone medics. It aired Wednesday night...

Exclusive: Motorsports and basketball. Indianapolis has become a mecca for those activities as the home of the Indy 500 and the Pacers (who came up just short of winning the NBA crown this year). In recent years, Indianapolis has also become an important destination for cinephiles through the work of Heartland Film, the nonprofit that puts on the Heartland International Film Festival in October, and the Oscar-qualifying Indy Shorts International Film Festival in July.

Today, Heartland Film announced the lineup for the 8th edition of Indy Shorts, running from July 22-27 in the Indiana capital. More than 250 short films of virtually every genre will be showcased, among them 41 world premieres, 18 U.S. premieres and 113 Midwest premieres.

“Many of the premiering films have notable names,” the festival comments, including Imelda Staunton (The Most Powerful Human on Earth); André Holland (A Love Letter to M); Lena Headey (Long Pork); Domhnall Gleeson (Retirement Plan...

More than 600 actors, directors and journalists have signed an open letter to BBC Director-General Tim Davie demanding immediate scheduling of Gaza: Medics Under Fire, a documentary on healthcare teams operating amid conflict in Gaza. The appeal, coordinated by UK Screen Industry and the Britain Palestine Media Centre, features names such as Susan Sarandon, Mike Leigh, Harriet Walter and Channel 4 News International Editor Lindsey Hilsum.

Originally set for a January broadcast, the film was held back while the BBC examined Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone, another documentary withdrawn after revelations about its narrator’s links to Hamas. That review began in February and remains unresolved.

Letter authors argue that the delay of Gaza: Medics Under Fire reflects political interference. “Every day this project is postponed, the BBC shirks its duty to inform audiences and to honour those who risk their lives to save others,” the letter states. Among the...

Big names including Susan Sarandon, Mike Leigh and Harriet Walter have signed an open letter to the BBC urging the corporation to cease “the censorship of Palestinian voices” and air a documentary about medics in Gaza.

The documentary has been delayed while the BBC investigates events surrounding a separate show, Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone, after that show was pulled due to links between one of the narrators and Hamas.

Gaza: Medics Under Fire was created by a team including ex-Channel 4 news boss Ben de Pear and the team said last week that the screening had been delayed.

Today’s letter, which is also signed by Channel 4 News International Editor Lindsay Hilsum, Game of Thrones star Indira Varma and actor Miriam Margolyes, said: “It’s hard not to conclude that the BBC’s gatekeeping is rooted in racism. The message is clear: Programmes about the ongoing genocide,...

Oscar winner Susan Sarandon, acclaimed filmmaker Mike Leigh and Channel 4 international editor Lindsey Hilsum are among more than 600 prominent figures who have signed an open letter urging the BBC to broadcast the delayed documentary “Gaza: Medics Under Fire.”

The letter, addressed to BBC director-general Tim Davie, expresses “deep concern about the censorship of Palestinian voices” and calls for the immediate release of the documentary, which follows medical workers in Gaza. The signatories include 130 anonymous participants, with more than a dozen identified as BBC staff members.

“Gaza: Medics Under Fire” was produced by an award-winning team including Emmy and Peabody recipients Ben de Pear, Karim Shah and Ramita Navai. Originally scheduled to air in January, the documentary has been “indefinitely delayed” despite reportedly undergoing “rigorous editorial scrutiny” and multiple fact-checks.

“This is not editorial caution. It’s political suppression,” the letter states. “The BBC has provided no timeline, no transparency.

Miriam Margolyes & Stephen Fry Set For LGBTQ+ Short

Exclusive: Miriam Margolyes (Harry Potter franchise) will lead upcoming British short film A Friend of Dorothy, with Stephen Fry (Wilde), Alistair Nwachukwu and Oscar Lloyd (Stranger Things: The First Shadow) also starring. The film, which shot at The Charterhouse in London and a private home in Kensington & Chelsea, follows the titular Dorothy (Margolyes), an elderly woman living alone who unexpectedly strikes up a friendship with young neighbor JJ (Nwachukwu) when his football lands in her garden. It explores themes of loneliness in old age, intergenerational friendship and LGBTQ+ issues. Pic is the writing and directorial debut of actor Lee Knight, who also serves as executive producer. He is best known for appearing opposite to Ian McKellen in Prime Video’s Hamlet and for roles in two Harry Potter films. His Filthy Gorgeous Productions is making the short, in association with A Marlow’s Production,...

Netflix is doubling down on adaptations of classic novels, with the streamer officially greenlighting series version of “The Age of Innocence” and “Unaccustomed Earth.”

“The Age of Innocence” was written by Edith Wharton and was originally published in 1920. The limited series at Netflix is described as a “passionate and heart-rending will-they/won’t-they love triangle exploring themes of freedom, duty, identity and love in all its forms. This fresh take is true to Wharton’s novel but will speak to a new generation as we traverse the ballrooms and bedrooms of these young people, asking the question what is love — and what is lust? And should we ultimately be driven by our heads or by our hearts?”

Emma Frost — known for her work on shows like “The Spanish Princess,” “The White Princess,” and “The White Queen” — will write all episodes and serve as executive producer and showrunner. Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping,...

Netflix has ordered The Age Of Innocence, a limited series based on Edith Wharton’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Emma Frost has penned the adaptation and will serve as executive producer and showrunner on the Chernin Entertainment production.

The series was quietly greenlighted earlier this year and has been prepping for a fall start of production in Europe for a couple of months now. Netflix would not confirm the pickup to Deadline, instead opting to announce it on World Book Day.

A fresh take on Edith Wharton’s classic novel of forbidden love in 19th century New York, The Age Of Innocence is a will-they/won’t-they love triangle exploring themes of freedom, duty, identity and love in all its forms.

The project is clearly geared toward the wide global fanbase of Netflix’s hit period romance drama Bridgerton, also a book adaptation.

Frost executive produces with Peter Chernin,...

Everyone's experienced that one co-worker who insists on dropping an air biscuit around the printer and copier, loves to warm up the stinkiest fish in a microwave, or forgets to flush the toilet after they go. For actors and crew members, they too need to put up with other people's disgusting on-set habits. It could be anything from a refusal to take a shower on a daily basis to someone's butt adding unnecessary sound effects to every scene. Whichever way, it's a gross experience for the people who need to deal with the perpetrator and put up with whatever's going down.

What's surprising is how many top A-list talent possess these "special" quirks. For instance, Robert Pattinson and Brad Pitt aren't renowned for being the cleanest people on a film set, so it's probably best to apply a 20-meter radius when around them on a particularly hot day. Also, it's...

Exclusive: The production company that houses Angels In The Asylum, the beleaguered British indie film starring Simon Pegg, has effectively filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Aita Films Limited intends to appoint law firm Debenhams Ottaway to oversee the administration process. The development follows Angels In The Asylum halting filming halfway through its shoot after running out of cash, as Deadline revealed last month.

In the UK, company directors can put a firm into administration if it can’t pay its debts. Deadline has previously reported that Angels In The Asylum’s 150 crew members are owed at least £600,000 in wages, while suppliers are also out of pocket significantly.

The administration process is similar to Chapter 11 bankruptcy, but unlike in the U.S., where directors remain in control of the business, Debenhams Ottaway will take charge of Aita Films’ operations and will attempt to restructure the company financially so that it can pay creditors.

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This April, Netflix is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the highly anticipated conclusion to the psychological crime thriller drama series You to the brutal Tom Hardy action film Havoc. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Netflix this month and have an 80% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the seven best films that are coming to Netflix in April 2025 with an 80% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

The Age of Innocence (April 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 88% Credit – Columbia Pictures

The Age of Innocence is a historical romantic drama film directed by Martin Scorsese, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Jay Cocks. Based on the 1920 novel of the same name by Edith Wharton, the 1993 film is set in the 1870s and it follows Newland Archer, a wealthy...

Exclusive: Angels in the Asylum’s producers have sent a profuse apology to unpaid crew after Deadline revealed that the Simon Pegg indie film had to halt shooting amid funding issues.

In an email to colleagues on Friday morning, producers Rob Sorrenti and Heather Greenwood said they were “truly sorry that we find ourselves in this terrible situation.” They added: “It was never what we could possibly have imagined when we started this journey.”

Angels in the Asylum set out to tell an important story about women incarcerated against their wishes, but had to pause production indefinitely last month after running out of cash. Around 150 crew members are owed at least £600,000 in wages, suppliers have not been paid, and producers have also gone without a salary. A portion of cast pay was ringfenced in an escrow account under Equity union agreements.

The reasons for the financial strife are disputed. The...

Period drama Angels In The Asylum, starring Simon Pegg, has been forced to shut down as the production hits financial difficulties.

Starring Simon Pegg and Katherine Waterston, the British period drama Angels In The Asylum has been forced to stop filming due to cashflow difficulties. The directorial debut of filmmaker Rob Sorrenti, the film was midway through its month-long shoot when production was brought to an abrupt halt, according to a report published by Deadline.

Angels In The Asylum sounds like a passion project for those involved. Rob Sorrenti, a filmmaker previously known for his shorts and documentaries, began developing his feature in 2008, and after years of work, managed to attract an impressive cast. Pegg (pictured above in TV’s The Undeclared War) and Waterston are joined by Minnie Driver, Aurora Perrineau and Miriam Margolyes to name a few.

The film is based on the true story of a group...

Exclusive: Angels in the Asylum, a British indie film starring Simon Pegg and Katherine Waterston, has stopped shooting indefinitely after running out of cash midway through production, Deadline can reveal.

Angels in the Asylum was mounted without its financing fully in place and had to halt filming in February, 15 days into a month-long shoot. There is no clarity on when the £5M ($6.4M) production might restart as producers scramble to bring in new finance.

Angels in the Asylum set out to tell an important story about women incarcerated against their wishes, but has created a messy legacy in which crew members are said to be owed at least £600,000 in wages. A portion of cast pay was ringfenced in an escrow account under Equity union agreements.

Inspired by true events, Angels in the Asylum co-stars Minnie Driver, Lesley Nicol, Rose Williams, Aurora Perrineau, and Alex Jennings. Cush Jumbo and Miriam Margolyes were originally attached.

Miriam Margolyes On Schwarzenegger (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Miriam Margolyes never held back in interviews, and her take on working with Arnold Schwarzenegger was no exception. The Harry Potter actor once revealed a particularly foul experience with the action star while filming End of Days in 1999. According to her, Schwarzenegger intentionally passed gas in her face during a break between takes – an act she neither forgot nor forgave.

“He’s a bit too full of himself, and I don’t care for him at all,” Margolyes said on the I’ve Got News For You podcast. “He’s a Republican, which I don’t like. He was actually quite rude. He farted in my face. Now, I fart, of course, I do—but I don’t fart in people’s faces. He did it deliberately, right in my face.”

The scene in question had Margolyes playing Satan’s sister while Schwarzenegger...

The BBC’s director-general Tim Davie has admitted there were “unanswered questions” that should have been “followed up” over the company’s scandal-hit Gaza documentary.

Davie defended his journalists to the U.K.’s Culture, Media and Sport Committee and claimed no one needs “any prodding” on an independent investigation while speaking at a parliamentary inquiry in London.

Last week, the corporation apologized and removed Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone, about the lives of three children caught in the Israel-Gaza war, from its streaming service BBC iPlayer. It was discovered that one of the 13-year-old subjects, Abdullah Al-Yazouri, is the son of Hamas’ deputy minister of agriculture, leading to widespread accusations against the BBC, including being “manipulated by terrorists.”

“Nothing’s more important than we are trusted,” Davie began alongside board chair Samir Shah on Tuesday. “I think there’s a lot of frustration and disappointment. It’s not...

The fallout continues over the BBC’s airing of a documentary narrated by the son of a Hamas official.

Earlier this week, the corporation apologized and removed Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone, about the lives of three children caught in the Israel-Gaza war, from its streaming service BBC iPlayer. It was discovered that one of the 13-year-old subjects, Abdullah Al-Yazouri, is the son of Hamas’ deputy minister of agriculture.

A statement from the corp, which can be read in full here, said it takes “full responsibility” for “unacceptable flaws” in commissioning the program, stating that production company behind the doc Hoyo Films acknowledged that the BBC were not informed of Abdullah Al-Yazouri’s Hamas ties. The Sunday Times reported that the child was paid around £700 for his part in the film, given to him via his sister’s back account.

A BBC spokesperson told THR: “During the production process,...

The BBC has apologized after a documentary on the Israel-Gaza war featured narration from the son of a senior Hamas official.

The corporation has removed Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone from its streaming service BBC iPlayer, acknowledging “unacceptable flaws”. The film follows four teenage boys through the conflict in Gaza, and pro-Israel protestors have been in uproar after discovering one of the 13-year-old subjects, Abdullah Al-Yazouri, is the son of Hamas’ deputy minister of agriculture.

In a new statement on Thursday following a BBC board review, the corporation said: “BBC News takes full responsibility for these [flaws] and the impact that these have had on the Corporation’s reputation,” adding that there are “no plans to broadcast the programme again in its current form or return it to iPlayer”.

The full apology, which can be read here, says that while production company Hoyo Films have “assured us that no payments...

Actors Riz Ahmed, Ruth Negga, Carice van Houten and Peter Mullan and directorsSally El Hosaini,Penny Woolcock, Ken Loach and Mike Leigh are among the signatories of an open letter from industry professionals and journalists calling on the BBC to reinstate the documentary Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone on iPlayer.

The letter, which has garnered more than 450 signatures in less than 24 hours, calls on the BBC’s leadership to stand by the documentary “with confidence”, saying it represents “an essential piece of journalism, offering an all-too-rare perspective on the lived experiences of Palestinian children living in unimaginable circumstances”.

TheBBC...

The row over the BBC’s Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone documentary has just deepened.

Five hundred people from the entertainment world, including Match of the Day host Gary Lineker, Riz Ahmed, Ken Loach, Top Boy creator Ronan Bennett, and Game of Thrones actor Indira Varma, have put their names to a letter to BBC bosses calling on the corporation to “stop censorship on Palestine.”

The letter comes after the BBC removed from iPlayer the doc after it emerged that it was narrated by the son of a Hamas minister, information that the BBC said the doc’s producers failed to relay. The letter, which was also signed by actors Khalid Abdalla, India Amarteifio, Miriam Margolyes, Ruth Negga, and Juliet Stevenson, did not deny the narrator’s links to Hamas but said his father, Dr Ayman Al-Yazouri, served as Gaza’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture, a “civil service role concerned with food production.

Update: In the wake of the BBC acknowledging “serious flaws” in the production of its controversial documentary “Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone” and initiating a further review, Artists for Palestine UK, which had published a letter condemning the broadcaster’s decision to remove the film, have issued a statement.

Artists for Palestine UK said: “We are appalled that the BBC has chosen to give credence to a politicized campaign that sought to discredit a documentary about children’s experiences of unspeakable Israeli military violence, because one child’s father was deputy agriculture minister in Gaza. This disgraceful decision comes despite nearly 900 media figures having warned the BBC of the dangers of such an approach.

“Reports over the last week have detailed Israel’s detention and torture of hundreds of Gaza’s medical workers. The world has seen images of traumatized and emaciated Palestinian captives emerging from Israeli jails, some with limbs amputated.

Miriam Margolyes, Marvel, Role Rejection, Greed, Decision(Photo Credit – YouTube)

Miriam Margolyes didn’t just pass on Marvel; she ensured they knew exactly why. The Harry Potter alum, best known as the cheerful Professor Sprout, revealed that she rejected a role in Agatha after a blunt financial standoff. When Marvel offered her $600,000, she countered with an eye-popping demand: “I want a million pounds ($1.2 million).” Their response? “You can have half a million.” Her final answer? “No, I don’t want to do it.”

It wasn’t just about the money. Margolyes admitted little interest in revisiting the world of witches, saying, “I thought, ‘Oh god, not witches again because I’ve done that with Harry Potter.” Plus, she wasn’t keen on spending months in the U.S., particularly in Georgia, where Agatha filmed. Ultimately, she chalked up the decision to her nature: “Really, it’s a story about my greed rather than anything else.

Exclusive: Aurora Perrineau (Prodigal Son) has been tapped for an undisclosed role in Angels in the Asylum, an upcoming indie drama marking the feature debut of writer-director Rob Sorrenti.

Perrineau joins an ensemble which also includes Katherine Waterston, Simon Pegg, Minnie Driver, Cush Jumbo, Rose Williams and Miriam Margolyes, as previously announced.

Inspired by a BBC Newsnight exposé, the film tells the untold story of 50 women who were forcibly confined in isolation at Surrey’s Long Grove Asylum. Beginning in 1907, these women — deemed typhoid carriers — were imprisoned in the former psychiatric hospital, their lives shaped by fear, stigma, and medical injustice. Pic explores their struggle for freedom and dignity in the face of a system that saw them as threats rather than individuals, shedding light on a dark chapter in medical history.

Heather Greenwood, Marie-Elena Dyche and Charlotte Carey are producing the pic, currently shooting in the UK, with Parkland Pictures handling sales.

Global has announced today (Monday 13th January) a new podcast with the award-winning Lbc presenter and best-selling author James O’Brien.

Launching today, James O’Brien Daily features all the best bits from James’ weekday phone-in programme on Lbc packed into a 60-minute podcast. With the best calls, discussions and unmissable moments, the podcast has been created for people who are unable to listen to James’ Lbc show live or catch up on the whole programme on Global Player. Each episode will be uploaded in time for listeners’ evening commute or downtime at home.

James O’Brien is a well-known and hugely popular voice on Lbc, hosting the station’s weekday mid-morning programme from 10am to 1pm. He is currently celebrating his highest ever audience figures since the show began more than 20 years ago, with a record-breaking 1.5 million listeners each week.

James O’Brien Daily builds on the success of his weekly Global podcast,...

The upcoming HBO remake of the Harry Potter series could settle a long-running issue surrounding the original books and movies, but this approach may be too risky. Warmer Bros and HBO have advertised the new TV show as a book-faithful adaptation, but there are still limited details regarding how the series will be approached. The companies heard out a variety of pitches from writers, and Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod were ultimately chosen. Of course, the public doesn't yet know what sort of tone this duo chose for their new Harry Potter series, and there are a handful of possibilities.

There were similar questions when Warner Bros first began adapting Harry Potter to the screen in the 1990s. A handful of writers and directors were considered to lead the project, but it ultimately fell to Chris Columbus to adapt Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. This director's vision for The Wizarding World established the franchise,...

The Nightmare Before Christmas doesn’t explain or give hints about Jack Skellington’s backstory, but his appearance in another movie might have revealed he was a pirate. Directed by Henry Selick with a story by Tim Burton, The Nightmare Before Christmas was released in 1993 and introduced the audience to Jack Skellington, a skeleton who lives in Halloweentown and serves as its Pumpkin King, leading the yearly Halloween celebrations. Tired of doing the same things every year, Jack wanders through the forest and comes across the doors to other Holidays, and becoming fascinated by Christmas Town, he decides to bring Christmas to Halloweentown.

Thanks to his unique design and story, Jack Skellington has become part of pop culture and one of the most beloved animated characters – it’s no surprise, then, that Jack has appeared in other movies by Selick, from Tim Burton’s universe, and outside these worlds. One cameo appearance,...

Judy Davis, Miriam Margolyes, and Jacki Weaver will star as three older oddball nuns on a journey to New Zealand's South Island in Nat Boltt's directorial debut 'Holy Days', set to begin principal photography across the Tasman this month.

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“Riverdale” and “District 9” star Nat Boltt has lined up a trio of would-be nuns for her directorial debut.

“Holy Days,” a comedy based on the novel by author Dame Joy Cowley, will star Oscar nominee and Emmy, Golden Globe and BAFTA winner Judy Davis (“Husband and Wives”), BAFTA winner Miriam Margolyes (the “Harry Potter” franchise) and two-time Oscar and Golden Globe nominee Jacki Weaver (“Silver Linings Playbook”). Meanwhile, young rising star Elijah Tamati (“Deep Water”) plays a leading role, while Boltt — who directs from her own screenplay — will also star.

Blue Fox Entertainment has acquired worldwide rights — excluding New Zealand and Canada — to the the Ff Films and Lily Pictures feature, and will be launching sales at the upcoming AFM. Principal photography is slated to begin mid-November.

In “Holy Days,” three quirky older nuns hit the road looking for miracles but end up learning to drive like demons instead.

On Friday 25 October 2024, Channel 4 broadcasts The Last Leg!

Season 31 Episode 1 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The Last Leg” promises to be an entertaining mix of humor and commentary. This episode features the talented actress Miriam Margolyes, comedian Phil Wang, and musician Graham Coxon from the band Blur. They will join the show’s regular hosts, Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe, and Alex Brooker, for a lively discussion.

In this episode, the group will take a humorous and sometimes chaotic look at the biggest news stories of the week. Known for its unique blend of comedy and current events, “The Last Leg” often tackles serious topics with a light-hearted approach. With such a diverse lineup of guests, viewers can expect plenty of laughs and insightful commentary.

Miriam Margolyes is known for her sharp wit and engaging personality, while Phil Wang brings his own brand of comedy to the table. Graham...

BBC radio news presenter Nick Robinson isn’t the first, just the latest broadcaster to have to apologise after getting one partcular UK senior politician’s name wrong, and very rude, live on air.

The Sun newspaper reports that Robinson made the boo-boo Friday morning during the BBC’s flagship current affairs radio show The Today Programme.

Referencing the shadow chancellor Jeremy Hunt, Robinson said:

“When the Tories announced £12 billion in welfare cuts, and at the time the Labour Party ondemned that, they said that Rishi Sunak and Jeremy C**t had no idea where they’d get ‘the money, you’re going to do exactly the same aren’t you in this Budget?”

A few minutes later, the presenter spoke up to say:

“The eagle-eared amongst you have just pointed out that I repeated what was known as the (former presenter) Jim Naughtie error up until my last interview...

Key members of the Harry Potter cast are offering their tributes to Dame Maggie Smith after she recently passed away. Smith starred in the franchise as Professor McGonagall and stood by the young cast members throughout their childhoods and supported them as they faced exposure to worldwide criticism. Outside of the Harry Potter franchise, Smith earned two Academy Awards for an incredible career that saw her star in Downton Abbey, My House in Umbria, and The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969). She passed away on September 27 at 99 years old.

Major cast members have taken to Instagram to celebrate her life with heartfelt reactions. Check out some of their responses below:

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Tom Felton offered a detailed explanation of his respect for Smith, even sharing a story about her influence on him. When he was nearly kicked off the set...

When we think of the most handsome celebs in Hollywood, one name that always pops up is Leonardo DiCaprio. The 49-year-old has been the heartthrob of ladies since his Titanic and Romeo + Juliet days, but there’s more to the star than his good looks.

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Early in his career, DiCaprio sweated away hours on movie sets to bring the best out of his roles. However, sometimes he forgot to wash off that sweat, which caused problems for his co-stars, like Harry Potter actress Miriam Margolyes.

Miriam Margolyes once called out Leonardo DiCaprio for being smelly Miriam Margolyes as Professor Sprout in Harry Potter series| Warner Bros

Men often have a habit of overlooking self-care when chasing life goals. Leonardo DiCaprio, who worked hard to solidify his name in the golden pages of cinema, also found himself in the same predicament. His Romeo + Juliet...

Doctor Who season 15 has now added an Emmy winner to face off against Ncuti Gatwa's Fifteenth Doctor. Gatwa's era of the long-running BBC sci-fi series kicked off with 2023's seasonal special "The Church on Ruby Road," where he first joined forces with Millie Gibson's Ruby Sunday. The Doctor and Ruby's adventures took them to deep-space warzones, alternate timelines, the Beatlemania of the 1960s, and Regency-era England before life would lead to them parting ways with one another after an emotional Doctor Who season 14 finale.

While season 15 wrapped filming in May, Deadline has reported that The Good Wife star Archie Panjabi will appear in the series when it returns to Disney Plus and BBC One in 2025. It is unknown who Panjabi will play and how many episodes she will appear since the BBC keeps details under tight wraps. However, it is confirmed the role is a villainous character.

Earlier seasons of Blackadder were already popular. The scriptwriting was filled with pathos as well as humor. The last episode almost was a disaster, but saved by post-production.

British comedies have come to be known for their high standard of humor, while also filtering in pathos that can turn any comedic moment into a poignant one. Blackadder is perhaps one of the most striking examples that took audiences by surprise with a breathtaking ending. Rowan Atkinson's portrayal of the titular character isn't far short of being a defining moment in his career, albeit, Edmund Blackadder had a swift personality change after season 1 wasn't quite the success the creators had hoped for. Prior to becoming the dry, sarcastic lead that fans came to love, Blackadder was a bumbling fool who didn't get viewers on side. Baldrick had his wits about him, and it was down to him to provide guidance as a servant.