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Edinburgh Live
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Balamory star confirms return in reboot after tearful visit to location
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A beloved face from the original Balamory crew has excitedly confirmed their return to the much-loved pre-school series on CBeebies. This comes after the BBC's announcement that the show is set for a "reboot" with a fresh "revamp". The nostalgic wave hit fans last year when it was revealed that Balamory would make a comeback over two decades after its final episode. The broadcaster shared that viewers could anticipate the reboot's arrival in 2026, marking the start of two newly commissioned series. The BAFTA-winning programme first graced our screens on the BBC children's channel back in 2002, capturing the hearts of many with tales from the fictional island community off Scotland's shores. After four successful series, the show wrapped up its storytelling in 2005. Among the cherished cast was Julie Wilson Nimmo, now 53, who portrayed the ever-engaging Miss Hoolie. As the narrator and a nursery teacher, Miss Hoolie was central to the show's charm and narrative drive. (Image: BBC) Julie has since taken to social media to confirm her involvement in the upcoming Balamory series. In a candid exchange on Instagram, following a post about her yoga activities, a fan queried: "Are you going to be in Balamory reboot?" To which Julie, having liked the comment, gave a succinct and affirmative reply: "Yup." The BBC previously hinted that the upcoming series would feature familiar faces from the celebrated show alongside a slew of fresh Balamory residents, although no casting specifics were released at that time. The quaint village of Tobermory served as the scenic backdrop for Balamory's original filming. It was declared last year that the fresh instalments could once again grace the same locale or perhaps a new setting in Scotland, with Rothesay being considered at the moment. On a nostalgic return to Tobermory during her BBC Scotland programme Jules and Greg's Wild Swim, where she explored wild swimming spots with spouse Greg Hemphill, Julie expressed sentimental sentiments. (Image: namaste_nimmo/Instagram) As she entered the charming village on the documentary, which aired last year, she disclosed to Greg: "This is magical." Her emotions ran high as she confessed: "I actually feel really emotional." Julie, who subsequently enjoyed photo opportunities with admirers, emoted: "I'm pure welling up." Speaking on the anticipated revival, Julie enthused: "It's the craziest and best news ever that Balamory is coming back. I seriously think this is bigger than the Oasis reunion. Everyone I know loves the show and has been missing it." In its initial announcement regarding the revamp last year, the BBC noted that the forthcoming series will unfold in the fictional town of Balamory, revolving around a nursery school and its educator, and mentioned an interest in revisiting "some" of the original ensemble, together with introducing "a host of new faces". Kate Morton, Head of Commissioning 0-6 for BBC Children's and Education, remarked: "A whole new generation will discover and enjoy Balamory as we bring families together with this new update for CBeebies. It will be a real treat for parents who grew up with the show to now introduce their little ones to the brightly coloured world getting to know a host of old and new characters together."
Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Balamory favourite Miss Hoolie confirms she'll return for show's reboot
Balamory actor Julie Wilson Nimmo has confirmed she'll reprise her role as Miss Hoolie in the CBeebies programme's forthcoming reboot. The 53-year-old actor played the kooky nursery teacher on the children's show, set in Tobermory, Scotland, for its duration from 2002 to 2005. It was announced in September last year that Balamory will be returning to TV screens in 2026, 15 years after the series originally drew to a close. Nimmo casually broke the news that she would appear on the show's return. Asked by a fan online if she'd be in the reboot, she replied: 'Yup.' In a previous interview with the Daily Record, Nimmo said the Balamory reboot was 'the craziest and best news ever,' adding the news of the forthcoming series return was 'bigger than the Oasis reunion'. The BBC has commissioned two new series of the show, with some of the original characters expected to return for the revamp. The two new series will consist of 10 episodes each, and further information and cast details will be announced in due course. Andrew Agnew, who played PC Plum on the programme, told BBC Radio Scotland's Lunchtime Live this month that he would be eager to appear. 'If they ask me to go back then I'll absolutely be there with bells on, I'm sure,' he said. 'But at the moment we're all just getting excited at the fact that it's happening. I don't think it would be the same if we weren't involved in it.' In 2022, Nimmo and Juliet Cadzow, who played Edie McCredie, spoke about their hopes for a reunion. 'It's weird when you think about it, because different bands get back together, and I was saying the other day, we were kind of like a band, our gang could get back together,' Nimmo told BBC Radio WM. The pair described their experience filming Balamory as 'such a lovely time for us all'. Cadzow, who is yet to be confirmed for the reboot, said: 'It was very magical and I was so proud to have been a part of something so special.'
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Myles Smith lifts lid on ‘crazy' Glastonbury and reveals ‘wild' backstage antics on Ed Sheeran's tour
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MYLES SMITH's feet haven't touched the ground since the release of his breakthrough EP You Promised Me A Lifetime last year. In the last few months alone, the Luton-born singer has been named as one of Time 100's most influential people, picked up a Brit Award, supported Ed Sheeran on his world tour and performed a huge show at Glastonbury. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 9 Myles Smith's feet haven't touched the ground since the release of his breakthrough EP You Promised Me A Lifetime Credit: Shutterstock Editorial As I chatted with him on site at Worthy Farm an hour after he finished, he had already filmed a segment for CBeebies kids' TV and was on his way to be interviewed by The One Show at the Park Stage. 'Physically, my feet haven't been on the ground a lot,' Myles told me with a grin. 'It's been crazy. 'I've toured the world two times in the last year. 'Mentally for me though, it's about being in the moment and enjoying the fact I'm getting to do the thing I've wanted since I was ten years old.' The power of his hits including my favourites Stargazing, Nice To Meet Ya and Wait For You, are propelling Myles to stardom. 'I thought Time 100 had made a mistake,' he said with a laugh. 'Maybe it's actually Time 1,000. 'I'm among Nobel Prize winners and scientists who have figured out the atom, which is pretty cool. I'm just really grateful for all of the work I've been doing and all of the messaging I've been trying to get out about funding in schools for music and being able to support grassroots venues. 'It's about really changing the infrastructure landscape of music in the UK and the world. Brit Awards 2025: Meet the Top Nominees 'I think I've gone a long way in helping with that.' Myles had to leave Glastonbury straight after his set to catch a flight to Stuttgart, to rejoin Ed on his tour. Of his Woodsies stage performance, he joked: 'It was the perfect balance of overwhelming and heat stroke. 'It's so f***ing hot.' Myles will be performing at Ed's three homecoming shows at Portman Road in Ipswich. He said: 'Backstage it's going to be rocking. 'It's going to be wild. 'We've been in France, Germany and everywhere the last few weeks, and to come home and do it all again is incredible. 'To do it with the ginger legend himself is even better.' SQUAD BID GETS KELLY ON SIDE FORMER Lioness Kelly Smith is backing a campaign to get more girls into football. She has teamed up with EE for its Everyone Needs A Squad initiative to coincide with the start of the Women's European Championships that get under way today. 9 Kelly Smith has teamed up with EE for its Everyone Needs A Squad initiative Credit: Supplied As a youngster I played with the brilliant England rugby star Emily Scarratt and loved being part of a team. New research has revealed 93 per cent of girls aged between 13 and 18 think being within a football set-up helps young women cope with the pressures of social media. I couldn't agree more. Grassroots football is so important and we need to get behind it. DJ VERNON KAY missed his Radio 2 show yesterday after being stuck on a train. Gary Davies was forced to step in and cover for the presenter. His Chiltern Railways service into the capital broke down and lost air con, only for a second train to also develop a fault. Vern wrote on Instagram: 'Send deodorant and coffee.' Thanks a bunch Rita RITA ORA might have been partying non-stop at Glastonbury – but she didn't forget what's important to her. The Heat singer wore this tiny bikini and huge belt paired with boots during one afternoon at the festival. 9 Rita Ora wore this tiny bikini and huge belt paired with boots during one afternoon at Glastonbury Credit: Rita Ora/Instagram She took time out to send a message and massive bunch of flowers to Glaswegian rising star Nyree Huyser. Rita, who mentored her on The Voice Australia, made the gesture to celebrate her two homecoming gigs in Scotland over the weekend. Nyree narrowly missed out on the 2023 final after being picked by Rita to be in her top three. It's not the first time Rita has been praised for not turning her back on talent show singers. X Factor winner Louisa Johnson also spoke of Rita's dedication to helping up-and-coming stars after she won the ITV show in 2015. Rita got her big break after making tea for staff at a record label, so she knows about the graft and dedication needed to make it big. THE secret fiancé of AJ Odudu has been revealed as an American art director called Peter Gibson. She announced the surprise engagement last month and it's now emerged the TV host has been making visits to the US to see him, although he is planning a move to the UK. The Big Brother star is now in Seattle, while they plan their future together. ISLAND EP IS A JOY FOR MAE MAE MULLER is returning to music with an impressive EP called My Island. I've had an early listen of the five-track project, which will be out on July 18, and it's the best music she's ever made. 9 Mae Muller is returning to music with an impressive EP called My Island Credit: Splash The singer, who represented the UK at Eurovision in 2023 with I Wrote A Song, said: 'I want people to feel the joy. 'Because that's what it's been for me – finding the joy again.' Meanwhile, Australian musician G FLIP has just announced that new album Dream Ride will be out on September 5, preceded by the single In Another Life on July 10. Miley wares it well MILEY CYRUS gave Naomi Campbell a run for her money in the supermodel stakes when they teamed up for her latest video. The pair, wearing black bodysuits, are in an abandoned warehouse for the visuals to Every Girl You've Ever Loved. 9 Miley Cyrus gave Naomi Campbell a run for her money in the supermodel stakes when they teamed up for her latest video 9 The pair, wearing black bodysuits, are in an abandoned warehouse for the visuals to Every Girl You've Ever Loved 9 Miley and Naomi together in the music video 9 The track is the latest to be released from Miley's album Something Beautiful It is the latest to be released from Miley's album Something Beautiful, and will form part of the companion film of the same name. It features videos to all 13 tracks and will be available to stream on Disney+ from July 30. They'll be hoping the new clip will help turn around the success of the record, because despite Naomi and Miley teaming up for a signing of their single in London last month, it has failed to chart. Perhaps Naomi should stick to the catwalk after all. Olivia's no big Ed OLIVIA RODRIGO is getting a name for herself as one of the most laid-back people in the music industry. And it's not hard to see why. 9 Olivia Rodrigo is getting a name for herself as one of the most laid-back people in the music industry Credit: Getty My insiders backstage at American Express Presents BST Hyde Park tell me organisers pulled out all the stops for Olivia and her special guest Ed Sheeran to make her feel relaxed on Friday night. 'Olivia's area had been decorated with wildflower plants to make it feel relaxing and summery for her and Ed,' my mole said. 'They even infused her water with strawberries to suit her tastes. 'But Olivia didn't need anything special. 'She just chowed down on boiled eggs and toast before the show and hung out with Ed. 'Her team arrived in ten blacked-out cars with a massive wardrobe of clothing but Olivia just chose one outfit and decided not to change again. 'Everyone was talking about how lovely and low key both her and Ed were.'
The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Myles Smith lifts lid on ‘crazy' Glastonbury and reveals ‘wild' backstage antics on Ed Sheeran's tour
MYLES SMITH's feet haven't touched the ground since the release of his breakthrough EP You Promised Me A Lifetime last year. In the last few months alone, the Luton-born singer has been named as one of Time 100's most influential people, picked up a Brit Award, supported Ed Sheeran on his world tour and performed a huge show at Glastonbury. As I chatted with him on site at Worthy Farm an hour after he finished, he had already filmed a segment for CBeebies kids' TV and was on his way to be interviewed by The One Show at the Park Stage. 'Physically, my feet haven't been on the ground a lot,' Myles told me with a grin. 'It's been crazy. 'I've toured the world two times in the last year. 'Mentally for me though, it's about being in the moment and enjoying the fact I'm getting to do the thing I've wanted since I was ten years old.' The power of his hits including my favourites Stargazing, Nice To Meet Ya and Wait For You, are propelling Myles to stardom. 'I thought Time 100 had made a mistake,' he said with a laugh. 'Maybe it's actually Time 1,000. 'I'm among Nobel Prize winners and scientists who have figured out the atom, which is pretty cool. I'm just really grateful for all of the work I've been doing and all of the messaging I've been trying to get out about funding in schools for music and being able to support grassroots venues. 'It's about really changing the infrastructure landscape of music in the UK and the world. Brit Awards 2025: Meet the Top Nominees 'I think I've gone a long way in helping with that.' Myles had to leave Glastonbury straight after his set to catch a flight to Stuttgart, to rejoin Ed on his tour. Of his Woodsies stage performance, he joked: 'It was the perfect balance of overwhelming and heat stroke. 'It's so f***ing hot.' Myles will be performing at Ed's three homecoming shows at Portman Road in Ipswich. He said: 'Backstage it's going to be rocking. 'It's going to be wild. 'We've been in France, Germany and everywhere the last few weeks, and to come home and do it all again is incredible. 'To do it with the ginger legend himself is even better.' SQUAD BID GETS KELLY ON SIDE FORMER Lioness Kelly Smith is backing a campaign to get more girls into football. She has teamed up with EE for its Everyone Needs A Squad initiative to coincide with the start of the Women's European Championships that get under way today. 9 As a youngster I played with the brilliant England rugby star Emily Scarratt and loved being part of a team. New research has revealed 93 per cent of girls aged between 13 and 18 think being within a football set-up helps young women cope with the pressures of social media. I couldn't agree more. Grassroots football is so important and we need to get behind it. DJ VERNON KAY missed his Radio 2 show yesterday after being stuck on a train. Gary Davies was forced to step in and cover for the presenter. His Chiltern Railways service into the capital broke down and lost air con, only for a second train to also develop a fault. Vern wrote on Instagram: 'Send deodorant and coffee.' Thanks a bunch Rita RITA ORA might have been partying non-stop at Glastonbury – but she didn't forget what's important to her. The Heat singer wore this tiny bikini and huge belt paired with boots during one afternoon at the festival. 9 She took time out to send a message and massive bunch of flowers to Glaswegian rising star Nyree Huyser. Rita, who mentored her on The Voice Australia, made the gesture to celebrate her two homecoming gigs in Scotland over the weekend. Nyree narrowly missed out on the 2023 final after being picked by Rita to be in her top three. It's not the first time Rita has been praised for not turning her back on talent show singers. X Factor winner Louisa Johnson also spoke of Rita's dedication to helping up-and-coming stars after she won the ITV show in 2015. Rita got her big break after making tea for staff at a record label, so she knows about the graft and dedication needed to make it big. THE secret fiancé of AJ Odudu has been revealed as an American art director called Peter Gibson. She announced the surprise engagement last month and it's now emerged the TV host has been making visits to the US to see him, although he is planning a move to the UK. The Big Brother star is now in Seattle, while they plan their future together. ISLAND EP IS A JOY FOR MAE MAE MULLER is returning to music with an impressive EP called My Island. I've had an early listen of the five-track project, which will be out on July 18, and it's the best music she's ever made. 9 The singer, who represented the UK at Eurovision in 2023 with I Wrote A Song, said: 'I want people to feel the joy. Because that's what it's been for me – finding the joy again.' Meanwhile, Australian musician G FLIP has just announced that new album Dream Ride will be out on September 5, preceded by the single In Another Life on July 10. Miley wares it well MILEY CYRUS gave Naomi Campbell a run for her money in the supermodel stakes when they teamed up for her latest video. The pair, wearing black bodysuits, are in an abandoned warehouse for the visuals to Every Girl You've Ever Loved. 9 9 9 9 It is the latest to be released from Miley's album Something Beautiful, and will form part of the companion film of the same name. It features videos to all 13 tracks and will be available to stream on Disney+ from July 30. They'll be hoping the new clip will help turn around the success of the record, because despite Naomi and Miley teaming up for a signing of their single in London last month, it has failed to chart. Perhaps Naomi should stick to the catwalk after all. Olivia's no big Ed OLIVIA RODRIGO is getting a name for herself as one of the most laid-back people in the music industry. And it's not hard to see why. My insiders backstage at American Express Presents BST Hyde Park tell me organisers pulled out all the stops for Olivia and her special guest Ed Sheeran to make her feel relaxed on Friday night. 'Olivia's area had been decorated with wildflower plants to make it feel relaxing and summery for her and Ed,' my mole said. 'They even infused her water with strawberries to suit her tastes. 'But Olivia didn't need anything special. 'She just chowed down on boiled eggs and toast before the show and hung out with Ed. 'Her team arrived in ten blacked-out cars with a massive wardrobe of clothing but Olivia just chose one outfit and decided not to change again. 'Everyone was talking about how lovely and low key both her and Ed were.'
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Balamory star emotional as she rejoins CBeebies show after reboot
Balamory, which starred the likes of Julie Wilson Nimmo as Miss Hoolie, is set to return after the BBC announced last year that it had commissioned two new series for CBeebies A cast member from the original Balamory has announced that they will be part of the pre-school show's return on CBeebies. It comes after the BBC announced plans for a "reboot" of the show, which is said to be getting a "revamp". It was announced last year that Balamory would be revived more than 20 years since it last aired. The broadcaster said at the time that the reboot is expected to launch in 2026 with the first of two new series that it had commissioned. The BAFTA -winning show, which launched on the BBC children's channel in 2002, focused on the fictional island community off the coast of Scotland. It ran for four series before coming to an end two decades ago in 2005. It included Julie Wilson Nimmo, now 53, who played Miss Hoolie, among its cast. Miss Hoolie, who acted as the narrator of each episode, was introduced as a nursery teacher and remained the lead character throughout. Julie has now confirmed that she will be back for the new series of Balamory. She shared the news in response to a fan who asked about the prospect in the comments section of a post about the actor doing yoga on Sunday. The fan asked in the comments section on Instagram over the weekend: "Are you going to be in Balamory reboot?" Julie, who liked the comment, addressed the prospect in a reply. She simply responded to the fan: "Yup." It was previously suggested by the BBC that the new series will feature characters from the original show, as well as introducing a host of new residents of Balamory. No casting details were included in the initial announcement, though. Balamory had been filmed in the village of Tobermory. It was announced last year that the new series will either be filmed in the same location or elsewhere in Scotland, with the prospect of Rothesay mentioned at the time. Julie returned to Tobermory at the end of her BBC Scotland show Jules and Greg's Wild Swim, in which she toured wild swimming locations with her husband Greg Hemphill. She teased then that she felt emotional being back. Whilst arriving into the village, she told her husband on the docuseries, which aired last year: "This is magical." She added: "I actually feel really emotional." Julie, who later took photos with fans, then said: "I'm pure welling up." Speaking about the reboot, Julie said: "It's the craziest and best news ever that Balamory is coming back. I seriously think this is bigger than the Oasis reunion. Everyone I know loves the show and has been missing it." When the BBC first announced the revival last year, it said that the new series will be set in the fictional Balamory, with stories "centred around a nursery school and their teacher." It added that it's interested in "some" of the original characters being included alongside "a host of new faces". Kate Morton, Head of Commissioning 0-6 for BBC Children's and Education, said at the time: "A whole new generation will discover and enjoy Balamory as we bring families together with this new update for CBeebies. It will be a real treat for parents who grew up with the show to now introduce their little ones to the brightly coloured world getting to know a host of old and new characters together."
