‘Code of Silence' review: Taut thriller with a deaf lead is a groundbreaking drama series
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Dramas that break new ground can come in all shapes and sizes. Still, the last place you'd expect to find boundaries being smashed is in an ITV crime drama.
It's long been considered unacceptable for characters with a disability to be played by actors without one, which was the norm back in the days of series like Ironside (wheelchair-using police chief) and Longstreet (blind insurance investigator).
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The Irish Sun
2 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Watch the moment Joe Lycett is stumped by ‘way too hard' Celebrity Catchphrase question – but could you guess it?
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He made it all the way to the super catchphrase, beating his fellow celebrities Nick Knowles and Chizzy Akudolu. But one catchphrase left him stumped, while viewers were shouting the answer at their TV screens. Could you have guessed it? The clue showed a map of three countries Italy, America and France, all walking on a road with grumpy faces. Joe made numerous unsuccessful guesses from "angry countries" to "angry countries running." Watch as legendary sitcom star is left stumped by tricky Celebrity Catchphrase puzzles Have you got it yet? Stephen revealed the correct answer was: cross-country running. Despite guessing it incorrectly, Joe still managed to walk away with £32,000 for his chosen charity. Meanwhile, execs at Channel 4 have had to press pause on Joe's hit comedy series Late Night Lycett. 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Irish Examiner
5 hours ago
- Irish Examiner
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Irish Independent
7 hours ago
- Irish Independent
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