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The Irish Sun
14 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Channel 4 announce Si King's ‘first major solo project' following co-star Dave Myers' tragic death
CHANNEL 4 have announced Si King's first major solo project since the death of his Hairy Bikers' co-star Dave Myers. Dave Advertisement 4 Si King's first major project since Dave Myers' death has been announced Credit: Getty 4 Dave sadly died last year following a two-year battle with cancer Credit: PA The upcoming four-part railway adventure series has been tentatively titled Top Of The Stops and will see Si delve into the huge network of over 2,600 train stations across the UK. Viewers will get to see the dad-of-four engage with various individuals who work hard to keep the hubs running smoothly. Si transport historian Siddy Holloway and architect Damion Burrows on his journey as the trio visit some of the UK's most iconic and unique train stations. Channel 4's senior commissioning editor for lifestyle, Clemency Green has expressed: 'As the rail network turns 200 years old, this series will spotlight the best of our country's engineering history in a different way. Advertisement READ MORE ON SI KING "We're honoured Si will be presenting his first series for More4, and Yeti will no doubt deliver a captivating series that viewers will love to escape into." Following the loss of his best friend and co-star, Si appeared in a final Hairy Bikers program called The Hairy Bikers: You'll Never Walk Alone, which aired on BBC Two in December last year. Going solo for the first time in his career after being part of a much-loved duo for the past 20 years, Si joined This Morning as a regular chef on their cooking segments. Ahead of You'll Never Walk Alone airing last year, Si opened up to The Sun and other publications about Advertisement Most read in News TV He revealed: 'It would be different because you know that was Dave and I. 'He's no longer with us so no it would have to be different. I would want it to be different." Hairy Bikers star Si King makes heartbreaking confession 10 months after Dave Myers's death - as he lands new ITV job Si, next before he added: "Of course it would need to be different but I'm really proud of is the legacy that Dave's left." Speaking about the importance of honouring his best pal's legacy, Si said: "The grief, it comes and goes. Advertisement "But it's important that I honour the Biker's legacy and it's important that that I also I also do you know do stuff that I want to do still. "Dave was very very clear and adamant - as I would want for him if the shoe was on the other foot." The Hairy Bikers - Looking back on their career Dave Myers and Si King, collectively known as the Hairy Bikers, were a popular presenting and cooking duo for 20 years. Sadly, Dave lost his battle with cancer in February 2024. Let's take a look back at the pair's TV journey. The Hairy Bikers Cookbook (2004-2008, BBC Two) The Hairy Bikers' Food Tour of Britain (2009, BBC Two) Strictly Come Dancing (Dave took part in 2013, BBC One) The Hairy Bikers' Asian Adventure (2014, BBC Two) The Hairy Bikers: Route 66 (2019, BBC Two) The Hairy Bikers Go North (2021, BBC Two) Dave first announced he was receiving treatment for cancer in May 2022, but did not specify what type he had been diagnosed with. He was married to Liliana Orzac, whom he met while filming Hairy Bikers in Advertisement The couple lived together in Kent before moving to Staffordshire in 2023, just months before he died. He was also a stepfather to her two children, Iza and Sergiu, from a previous relationship. 4 Si will star in a new four-part adventure railway series for Channel 4 Credit: Rex Features 4 The pair were on our screens together as the Hairy Bikers for two decades Credit: Alamy Live News Advertisement
Irish Independent
18 hours ago
- Irish Independent
Tanya Sweeney: Giving a mixtape was the 1990s equivalent of sliding into your crush's DMs with an aubergine emoji
I often joke that I'd almost – almost, but not quite – forgive some 800 years of oppression on the part of Great Britain if they'd only just let us have the BBC iPlayer. I thought of this again because I missed the start of the very fine BBC2 drama series Mix Tape, a drama that follows a man and woman across two timelines.
Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Irish Independent
Today's top TV and streaming picks: The Moors Murders, Valkyrie and Miley Cyrus
The Moors Murders: A Search for Justice BBC Two, 9pm Six decades on from the child murders that shocked Britain, this documentary sheds new light on the crimes of notorious serial killers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley. Destination X Destination X BBC One, 9pm Move over Race Across the World , there's a new reality travel competition on the block. Rob Brydon is our guide, while the competitors set out on the road trip of a lifetime — the catch is, they have no idea where they are, and must work it out from the clues they find en route. Pray for Our Sinners RTÉ One, 9.35pm Acclaimed feature-length documentary in which journalist and film-maker Sinéad O'Shea returns to her hometown of Navan to meet those who felt compelled to stand up against the Catholic Church and its approach to women and children. Valkyrie Valkyrie RTÉ2, 9pm Tom Cruise (above, with Carice van Houten) stars in this wartime thriller. He plays Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg, the German officer instrumental in the failed plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler in 1944. The all-star supporting cast includes Kenneth Branagh and Bill Nighy. Miley Cyrus: Something Beautiful Disney+, streaming now Are you over all the shark stuff (if you're not, Sharks Gone Viral is Disney+'s latest shark offering)? Then consider watching Miley as she dives back into her Disney roots with this fantastical pop opera featuring 13 original songs and a purportedly dazzling visual album. It's the closest you'll get to seeing her live given her well-documented dislike of touring. Shiny Happy People: The Teenage Holy War Shiny Happy People: The Teenage Holy War Prime Video, streaming now 'How do you know you're in a cult if it's your normal?' For most under the power of leader Ron Luce, believing you were meant to die a teen martyr for Christ was normal... It would appear there was so much for the Teen Mania Ministries escapees to unpack of their time at the church that Emmy-winning filmmakers Nicole Newnham and Cori Shepherd are back with a second season. They continue to focus on America's largest youth ministry, which attracted millions through wildly popular stadium shows known as 'Acquire the Fire'. Packed with Millennial-era energy and copious levels of cringe, the series captures massive crowds of teens swept up in fervent religious concerts, purity pledges, and missionary zeal — when all most of them needed was a decent regular rave to attend. Beneath the polished youth group image, it reveals rigid spiritual training, theatrical indoctrination, and emotional manipulation orchestrated by Luce. My Melody & Kuromi My Melody & Kuromi Netflix, streaming now Fellow Sanrio fans, rejoice! In this charming stop-motion series, celebrating their respective birthdays, (cooler) younger sister Kuromi hunts for My Melody's cake secret, triggering sweet chaos in Mariland. If you can't handle the kawaii burblings, consider watching on mute; it's worth it for the animation. A Normal Woman Netflix, streaming now A socialite's life unravels when a mysterious illness — and her family's disbelief (and latent misogyny) — push her to sabotage her perfect facade and uncover a darker, truer self. Happy Gilmore 2 Happy Gilmore 2 Netflix, streaming now Yay, 1990s nostalgia! Can you believe it took only three decades for a sequel to this Adam Sandler vehicle? That's either an exceedingly good or a not-so-good sign. It was also released straight to Netflix. Take from that what you will. Hitmakers Netflix, streaming now Twelve top songwriters and producers come together at high-stakes music camps to create hits for stars like John Legend, Shaboozey, and Lisa of Blackpink — revealing the creative tension and breakthroughs behind the music-making process (for humans). Trigger Trigger Netflix, streaming now This week's K-drama features the rising threat of illegal firearms and shootings; an unsettling shift in South Korea's typically gun-free landscape. TheFacebook Honeytrap: Catching a Killer Prime Video, streaming now A woman grappling with chronic illness helps track down her aunt's murderer from 6,000 miles away. How? By using fake profiles, unseen messages, and sheer determination, all from her couch in the UK. For yet more true crime on Prime, there's A Killer's Confession (Christopher Halliwell's, to be precise).
