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Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Death in Paradise star favourite to play lead detective in new Benidorm-based spin-off series
EXCLUSIVE: Channel 5 has announced a new Death in Paradise-style series called Death in Benidorm - and a former Death in Paradise star is the favourite to play the lead detective Neil Morrissey, known for his role as a murder suspect in Death in Paradise, is currently tipped to be the lead detective in the spin-off series, Death in Benidorm. Channel 5 unveiled plans for the new series earlier this week, which bears a striking resemblance to Death in Paradise but is set in Benidorm. The channel has yet to reveal when the series will air or who will star in it. However, the plot for Death in Benidorm revolves around Detective Dennis Crown, who "has swapped the chaos of the UK for a quieter life running a bar in Benidorm". The series teases: "But when tourists start turning up dead, he's reluctantly drawn back into detective work-egged on by his barmaid Rosa, a crime drama superfan," reports the Express. "With Dennis's real-world experience and Rosa's encyclopaedic TV knowledge, each episode sees the duo tackling a new murder in paradise, whilst trying to remain on the right side of the local Spanish cops." While no official announcements have been made, bookmakers have been speculating about who could play the lead detective, and Neil is the favourite. Neil has starred in popular shows such as Men Behaving Badly, Death in Paradise, and Line of Duty. He played murder suspect, Disco Biscuit, also known as Duncan Roberts, in the BBC drama starring Kris Marshall. Mike Reading, spokesperson at Betway, stated: "Neil Morrissey is the current favourite to be cast as the lead detective in Death in Benidorm. As a household name with a strong track record in other shows, Morrissey brings the right mix of humour, emotional depth and recognisability, if the producers are aiming to turn heads and draw in ratings." He went on to say: "Hot on his heels is Mark Benton, a Channel 5 favourite who could easily fit into the role of Dennis Crown. Benton's everyman appeal and proven charm in Shakespeare & Hathaway would slot perfectly into the tone of a light-but-meaningful coastal crime drama. "For now, though, the latest odds suggest it's Morrissey who looks most likely to be sipping sangria while solving sun-drenched secrets!". Death in Benidorm will air on Channel 5.
Daily Mirror
26-06-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
Best waterside pubs along Britain's rivers perfect for sunny weekends
Ahead of the sizzling weather, boat hire firm Drifters - which offers over 500 boats for hire from 40 locations across England, Scotland and Wales - has put together its list of the best river and canalside pubs in the country More scorching sunny days are on the way, which means now is the time to plot out a perfect afternoon in a pub garden. After a miserably wet start to the summer, June has turned into an absolute scorcher. The Met Office declared the hottest day of the year so far on Saturday (June 21) afternoon as Charlwood in Surrey reached 33.2C. Since then, the sweltering heat has dropped off a little as figures hovered around a more bearable low to mid-20s today (June 23). However, the blisteringly hot days and sticky nights in bed look like they will soon return. According to a weather map by WXCharts, which uses Met Desk data, temperatures will have creeped back up to 30C by 6pm on Monday, June 30. Surrounding counties, including Surrey, Essex, Hertfordshire and Berkshire, will still enjoy temperatures around 28C to 29C. Ahead of the sizzling weather, boat hire firm Drifters - which offers over 500 boats for hire from 40 locations across England, Scotland and Wales - has put together its list of the best river and canalside pubs in the country. 1. The Bridge Inn, Chirk Bank in Shropshire You can reach this popular watering hole on the Llangollen Canal on a short break from Chirk, Trevor or Blackwater Meadow. Also known as The Trap, the historic Bridge Inn is on the 11-mile stretch of the Llangollen Canal designated a UNESCO World Heritage site and has views of the magnificent Chirk Aqueduct. 2. The Boat Inn, Gnosall in Staffordshire This traditional family run pub on the banks of the Shropshire Union Canal can be reached on a short break from Brewood. It has a patio area overlooking the canal and is renowned for its homemade pies and fish and chips. 3. The Fleur de Lys, Lowsonford in Warwickshire Famous for its pies, this 17th century country pub in the pretty village of Lowsonford, has extensive gardens alongside the Stratford Canal. Boaters can reach it on a short break from Wootton Wawen. 4. The Plume of Feathers, Barlaston in Staffordshire Co-owned by the actor Neil Morrissey, this popular pub on the Trent & Mersey Canal offers homemade food and locally brewed beers. There's an outdoor dining area overlooking the canal and boaters can reach it on a short break from Stoke-on-Trent or Great Haywood. 5. The Cutter Inn, Ely in Cambridgeshire Boaters can reach this popular riverside pub on the Great River Ouse to the east of Ely on a short break from Drifters canal boat hire base at Ely. The Cutter Inn has an outdoor terrace for al fresco drinking and dining with excellent river views. 6. The Dundas Arms, Kintbury in Berkshire This traditional country pub and hotel on the banks of the Kennet & Avon Canal can be reached on a short break from Aldermaston. It has a large waterside beer garden, perfect for summertime al fresco drinking and dining. 7. The Bridge Inn, Ratho in Midlothian This historic pub and hotel on the banks of the Union Canal near Edinburgh can be reached on a short break from Falkirk. There's a dining terrace overlooking the canal, and home-grown fruit and vegetables are served from the pub's walled garden. 8. The Hollybush Inn, Denford in Staffordshire Converted from an old flour mill, the Hollybush Inn on the Caldon Canal at Denford serves homemade food, award winning ales and has a large canalside garden overlooking the Staffordshire Moorlands. Canal boat holiday-makers can reach the Hollybush Inn on a week-long break from Stoke-on-Trent.
The Sun
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Men Behaving Badly's Leslie Ash, 65, makes rare public appearance using a pink walking stick at London's Lido Festival
MEN Behaving Badly star Leslie Ash used a pink walking stick during a rare public appearance at Lido Festival. Leslie, 65, played the role of Debs Burton on the popular 1990s sitcom. 3 Her character was the love interest to Tony Smart, played by Neil Morrissey. She attended the festival in Victoria Park, London, alongside her husband, former footballer Lee Chapman. The actress opted for a casual look, with a white shirt, dark blue denim jeans and pink trainers. In 2004, while in hospital, Leslie contracted a 'deadly strain' of the MRSA superbug due to an abscess on her spinal column. It left her with a devastating injury - 25 per cent of her spine damaged. Leslie was initially told she would never walk again, but she has managed to defy the odds and now only relies on a stick at certain times. She previously told The Sun: 'It was a nightmare. Twenty five per cent of my spine was damaged by the abscess I had on my back from the epidural. 'That happened to be the part that connects with my brain and gives me my balance. If I shut my eyes, I have no idea where I am. "If someone walks into me it wouldn't take much for me to be knocked off my feet so I carry the stick as a warning. She added: 'I was in and out of hospital for 15 years and it left me depressed. They put me on antidepressants for a long time. Men Behaving Badly's Leslie Ash admits you 'probably couldn't make' sitcom in today's cancel culture as she gives health update 'I wouldn't advise anyone to go on antidepressants — work it out, talk to someone but don't go on those pills because they just numb you. 'You don't feel happy, you don't feel sad, you are just in a zone. Then you find it difficult to get out of that zone. 'I was so frightened to come off them because I was using them as pain relief and worried I would be left really low and depressed. I've come through it now.' Leslie is also known for starring opposite Phil Daniels in 1979 film Quadrophenia. Last year, she opened up about whether Men Behaving Badly could made today. Best BBC comedies A BBC boss called on the industry to "save our sitcoms", but the corporation has a history of fantastic shows. We look back at some of the best to ever grace the screen. Fawlty Towers (1975-1979) - Only two series were made of the beloved institution. However, the cultural impact of the series starring John Cleese and Connie Booth spans decades. It follows rude and intolerant Basil Fawlty (Cleese) as he attempts to improve the reputation of his hotel. Only Fools and Horses (1981-2003) - The show was crowned by some as the best British sitcom of all time by a TV poll in 2004. Seven series were broadcast on BBC until 1991 with additional sporadic Christmas specials airing until 2003. Sir David Jason starred as ambitious market trader Derek "Del Boy" Trotter whilst Nicholas Lyndhurst played his younger half-brother Rodney. Set in working-class Peckham in south-east London, it follows the highs and lows of the lives of the Trotters', in particular their brazen attempts to get rich. Blackadder (1983 - 1989) - Four series were made of the iconic show, created by Richard Curtis and Rowan Atkinson. Each series spans a different historical period as anti-hero Edmund Blackadder (Atkinson) tries to better himself in each society. Accompanied by his dogsbody Baldrick (Tony Robinson), trouble always ensues. A TV poll in 2004 found that Blackadder was voted the second-best British sitcom of all time Absolutely Fabulous (1992 - 2012) - Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley star as failing PR guru Edina 'Eddie' Monsoon and alcoholic fashionista Patsy Stone. The pair embark on heavy-drinking sessions and abuse drugs in a desperate attempt to stay 'hip'. Eddie constantly chases bizarre fads and fails to lose weight whilst her disappointed and neglected daughter Saffy (Julia Sawalha) looks on. Little Britain (2003 - 2006) - The premise is simple. A sketch show which features different British people from all walks of life that are engaged in all sorts of comical scenarios. Starring Matt Lucas and David Walliams, the pair created iconic pop culture characters. Viewers loved obnoxious council estate teenager Vicky Pollard, morbidly obese scrounger Bubbles Devere, slimming coach Marjorie Dawes, despondent office worker Carol Beer, disgraced politician Sir Norman Fry, of course the iconic Lou and Andy! The Catherine Tate Show (2004-2015) - A sketch show starring the likes of Catherine Tate. She made iconic characters such as rowdy schoolgirl Lauren Cooper with her line 'Am I bovvered?'. Other characters featured Bernie the nurse, the aga saga woman, complaining couple Janice and Ray, and of course her infamous 'Nan', Joannie Taylor. The last character herself spawned multiple specials and even a movie. Gavin and Stacey (2007 - Present) The series tells the story of Gavin (Matthew Horne) and Stacey (Joanna Page). The pair embarked on an online and telephone romance for six months. But when they finally decide to be together properly, their friends and family get in the way. Ruth Jones and James Corden created the beloved show, which has been going for over a decade. The 2019 Christmas special was the most-watched comedy in 17 years and the most-viewed non-sporting event in a decade. She told Richard Madeley: "You probably couldn't make it today. "It is good to re-watch. People should learn where we come from. "It's different but it's so funny." Leslie added: "It's a shame [it couldn't be made now.] "It's of our time. But men were like that in those days, I am sorry to say!"
Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Netflix fans captivated by British thriller 'full of twists and turns' - raving that 'it kept them guessing until the very end' and binge-watching every episode 'in one sitting'
Netflix fans are captivated by a British thriller 'full of twists and turns', gushing about how 'it kept them guessing until the very end' and binge-watching every episode in one sitting. Love Rat, first released to Channel 5 in March last year, follows Emma (Coronation Street 's Sally Lindsay), a woman at a crossroads in later life. Just divorced from husband Pete (Men Behaving Badly's Neil Morrissey) and estranged from her daughter, she grows tired of mundane everyday life. In search of escape, she travels to Cyprus on holiday where she quickly embarks on a whirlwind romance with handsome, rich hotel owner Niko (Gerald Kyd) - but not all is as it seems. Emma suddenly finds herself scammed out of her life savings - and enlists her ex to help get them back. Fans have taken to film review and catalogue site IMDb to admire the four-part series, initially seemingly some fun in the sun, which turns into a psychological thriller. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. One commenter said: 'When you first watch episode one, you think it's going to be about a general love rat romance on holiday, stealing money etc. 'It's from episode two onwards it then becomes so much more!' Another added: 'It's one of the drama highlights of 2024 and certainly one of Channel 5's better drama offerings. 'I thoroughly enjoyed it. Not often these days do I binge watch a show. 'Full of twists and turns. Expect the unexpected. It's loaded with suspense and keeps you guessing until the very end.' Someone else, who could recommend watching it one sitting, said: 'A realistic scenario of psycho narcissistic abuse lurks behind the series' true plot twist. 'This series has moments of suspense well-played. Well done to [the] actors involved in this... Great series.' Love Rat was only uploaded to Netflix last weekend - but it has quickly soared up the charts and is currently the third most-watched programme on the streamer in the UK. Fans have taken to film review and catalogue site IMDb to admire the four-part series, initially seemingly some fun in the sun, which turns into a psychological thriller Its recent resurgence in popularity comes despite a series of negative fan reviews (pictured) it has received since its initial release last year Its recent resurgence in popularity comes despite a series of negative fan reviews it has received since its initial release last year. One said: 'Love Rat had potential as a fun thriller but it's let down by poor acting, clunky direction and low-budget production. 'The plot is implausible, the pacing drags and character development is shallow. Sally Lindsay tries her best but the script gives her little to work with.' Speaking to WhatToWatch ahead of the show's release last year, Sally - known as Shelley Unwin on ITV soap Coronation Street - said of her character Emma: 'Stealing your money is horrific but stealing your heart is unforgivable. 'The scam is like an emotional theft. It's about manipulation. Niko's lit fires in her and unleased something that hasn't been there for years and suddenly, he's gone.' She continued: 'We represent the everywoman and everyman this affects. When I was in Cyprus, we heard stories about it happening to people. It's sad how prolific it is.' Her co-star Neil, who plays her ex-husband, agreed, adding he had even fallen victim to a scam once himself. He once received a fake text message saying a parcel had not been delivered - and suddenly found £100 having been taken from his bank account. Neil fortunately managed to get the money back because he contacted his bank quickly: 'You feel foolish but these people are clever.' The popularity of Love Rat comes after another Netflix thriller captured viewers' attention too. The Madness, an eight-part limited series available to watch on the streamer, has been hailed as 'addictive', 'twisty' and 'worthy of a binge'. It delves into the tale of news commentator Muncie Daniels (Colman Domingo) who discovers the dead body of a 'notorious white supremist,' according to the synopsis. He soon finds himself caught up in the homicide investigation and is framed for the murder. The programme has received rave reviews since it premiered back in 2024 and has a respectable 76 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes. FandomWire described The Madness as 'a strong political, psychological chess match worthy of a binge'. The Telegraph, meanwhile, rated the series four out of five stars and dubbed it 'instantly addictive'.
Daily Mail
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Netflix fans captivated by British thriller ‘full of twists and turns' - raving that ‘it kept them guessing until the very end' and binge-watching every episode ‘in one sitting'
Netflix fans are captivated by a British thriller 'full of twists and turns', gushing about how 'it kept them guessing until the very end' and binge-watching every episode in one sitting. Love Rat, first released to Channel 5 in March last year, follows Emma (Coronation Street 's Sally Lindsay), a woman at a crossroads in later life. Just divorced from husband Pete (Men Behaving Badly's Neil Morrissey) and estranged from her daughter, she grows tired of mundane everyday life. In search of escape, she travels to Cyprus on holiday where she quickly embarks on a whirlwind romance with handsome, rich hotel owner Niko (Gerald Kyd) - but not all is as it seems. Emma suddenly finds herself scammed out of her life savings - and enlists her ex to help get them back. Fans have taken to film review and catalogue site IMDb to admire the four-part series, initially seemingly some fun in the sun, which turns into a psychological thriller. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. One commenter said: 'When you first watch episode one, you think it's going to be about a general love rat romance on holiday, stealing money etc. 'It's from episode two onwards it then becomes so much more!' Another added: 'It's one of the drama highlights of 2024 and certainly one of Channel 5's better drama offerings. 'I thoroughly enjoyed it. Not often these days do I binge watch a show. 'Full of twists and turns. Expect the unexpected. It's loaded with suspense and keeps you guessing until the very end.' Someone else, who could recommend watching it one sitting, said: 'A realistic scenario of psycho narcissistic abuse lurks behind the series' true plot twist. 'This series has moments of suspense well-played. Well done to [the] actors involved in this... Great series.' Love Rat was only uploaded to Netflix last weekend - but it has quickly soared up the charts and is currently the third most-watched programme on the streamer in the UK. Fans have taken to film review and catalogue site IMDb to admire the four-part series, initially seemingly some fun in the sun, which turns into a psychological thriller Its recent resurgence in popularity comes despite a series of negative fan reviews (pictured) it has received since its initial release last year Its recent resurgence in popularity comes despite a series of negative fan reviews it has received since its initial release last year. One said: 'Love Rat had potential as a fun thriller but it's let down by poor acting, clunky direction and low-budget production. 'The plot is implausible, the pacing drags and character development is shallow. Sally Lindsay tries her best but the script gives her little to work with.' Speaking to WhatToWatch ahead of the show's release last year, Sally - known as Shelley Unwin on ITV soap Coronation Street - said of her character Emma: 'Stealing your money is horrific but stealing your heart is unforgivable. 'The scam is like an emotional theft. It's about manipulation. Niko's lit fires in her and unleased something that hasn't been there for years and suddenly, he's gone.' She continued: 'We represent the everywoman and everyman this affects. When I was in Cyprus, we heard stories about it happening to people. It's sad how prolific it is.' Her co-star Neil, who plays her ex-husband, agreed, adding he had even fallen victim to a scam once himself. He once received a fake text message saying a parcel had not been delivered - and suddenly found £100 having been taken from his bank account. It delves into the tale of news commentator Muncie Daniels (Colman Domingo, pictured) who discovers the dead body of a 'notorious white supremist', as per the synopsis Neil fortunately managed to get the money back because he contacted his bank quickly: 'You feel foolish but these people are clever.' The popularity of Love Rat comes after another Netflix thriller captured viewers' attention too. The Madness, an eight-part limited series available to watch on the streamer, has been hailed as 'addictive', 'twisty' and 'worthy of a binge'. It delves into the tale of news commentator Muncie Daniels (Colman Domingo) who discovers the dead body of a 'notorious white supremist,' according to the synopsis. He soon finds himself caught up in the homicide investigation and is framed for the murder. The programme has received rave reviews since it premiered back in 2024 and has a respectable 76 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes. FandomWire described The Madness as 'a strong political, psychological chess match worthy of a binge'. The Telegraph, meanwhile, rated the series four out of five stars and dubbed it 'instantly addictive'.
