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Wales Online
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
BBC will remove 'one of its finest' WWII dramas in days
BBC will remove 'remarkable' World War II drama fans say is 'one of their finest' in days The second series of the acclaimed World War II drama is currently available to stream on BBC iPlayer, but not for long BBC iPlayer enthusiasts have just a short window left to immerse themselves in one of the most compelling historical dramas of recent times. Featuring a host of familiar faces from British television and cinema, this evocative Second World War series brings to life key events from the era. As the conflict rages across Europe, the destinies of various ordinary people become entwined in unexpected ways. The second instalment of World on Fire, with Jonah Hauer-King of Doctor Who fame at the helm as British interpreter Harry Chase, is available on BBC iPlayer but will disappear after Wednesday (16th July). Audiences have under two days to delve into the critically acclaimed six-part saga, reports the Mirror. This acclaimed drama offers a unique look at ordinary lives during WWII (Image: BBC ) Article continues below Crafted by Peter Bowker, the drama boasts an impressive 84 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, signalling widespread acclaim from television reviewers. According to the consensus on the review aggregator: "Though at times more style than substance, World on Fire's layered storytelling never steps on itself, leaving room for its excellent ensemble and gorgeous set-pieces to fill in any narrative gaps." Echoing the sentiment, a five-star Google review from an enthusiast reads: "Outstanding gritty realistic..... superbly acted with 3 plots running at the same time. "BBC is the only organization that can make a series like this and it is one of their best." Another viewer remarked: "Engrossing and exciting, World on Fire brings us into the lives of civilians in Britain, Poland, France and Germany during World War Two. "The compelling central characters experience the cruelties and heroism of life under fascism but from completely fresh angles. "Eye opening and great acting. Leslie Manville on superlative form." Scott Bryan commented on the programme: "It's deeply haunting, this first episode is set in 1939 and the lack of knowledge that the characters have about how the war will unfold, in this awful momentous period in history; the anxiety really builds. World on Fire will be removed from iPlayer this Wednesday (Image: BBC ) "It's a remarkable form of storytelling; from different sides, different locations, people from different classes, sexualities and at the end of the day what it shows really well is 'war was hell'. It's absolutely a Must Watch." An audience member on RT posted: "A really engaging storytelling with an excellent execution. The cast was quite interesting. "I really love the multilanguage aspect of the show. It really shows the world to its viewers. "This adds a layer of authenticity and realism, especially it shows the story is set in a real culturally diverse environment." In addition to Hauer-King and Manville, the second series of World on Fire boasts a stellar cast including Julia Brown, Blake Harrison, Ewan Mitchell and Mark Bonnar. With only a few hours left before the second series is taken down, will you be spending an evening this week catching up on this captivating historical drama? Article continues below World on Fire series 2 is available on BBC iPlayer until Wednesday, 16th July.
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
BBC viewers have days to binge ‘deeply haunting' war drama
A brilliant new war drama is about to be removed from BBC iPlayer BBC viewers only have a couple of days to binge-watch one of the best recent historical dramas available on iPlayer. Starring several major names from the world of British TV and film, this stunning Second World War series dramatises several pivotal moments from the conflict. While battles are fought across Europe, the lives of several ordinary citizens intertwine in surprising ways. World on Fire's second series, which features Doctor Who 's Jonah Hauer-King leading the drama as British interpreter Harry Chase, is currently on BBC iPlayer - but not for long. It's set to be removed this Wednesday (16th July), giving viewers less than two days to catch up on this acclaimed six-part series. The drama, created by Peter Bowker, currently has an impressive 84 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating rave reviews from TV critics. The aggregator's critical consensus reads: 'Though at times more style than substance, World on Fire's layered storytelling never steps on itself, leaving room for its excellent ensemble and gorgeous set-pieces to fill in any narrative gaps.' A five-star Google review from a fan concurred: 'Outstanding gritty realistic..... superbly acted with 3 plots running at the same time. 'BBC is the only organization that can make a series like this and it is one of their best.' Another said: 'Engrossing and exciting, World on Fire brings us into the lives of civilians in Britain, Poland, France and Germany during World War Two. 'The compelling central characters experience the cruelties and heroism of life under fascism but from completely fresh angles. 'Eye opening and great acting. Leslie Manville on superlative form.' Scott Bryan said of the show: 'It's deeply haunting, this first episode is set in 1939 and the lack of knowledge that the characters have about how the war will unfold, in this awful momentous period in history; the anxiety really builds. "It's a remarkable form of storytelling; from different sides, different locations, people from different classes, sexualities and at the end of the day what it shows really well is 'war was hell'. It's absolutely a Must Watch.' And an audience member on RT posted: 'A really engaging storytelling with an excellent execution. The cast was quite interesting. 'I really love the multilanguage aspect of the show. It really shows the world to its viewers. 'This adds a layer of authenticity and realism, especially it shows the story is set in a real culturally diverse environment.' In addition to Hauer-King and Manville, the second season of World on Fire features an incredible line-up featuring Julia Brown, Blake Harrison, Ewan Mitchell and Mark Bonnar. With just a matter of hours until the second series is removed, will you be catching up on this riveting historical drama with an evening binge this week? World on Fire series 2 is available on BBC iPlayer until Wednesday, 16th July.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nate Smith Was Eating and Drinking Too Much. Then, He Made a Major Change: 'I Was Killing Myself' (Exclusive)
Musician Nate Smith says he knew he needed to cut back on alcohol and switch to a healthier diet after he "got pretty heavy" in recent years By partying less and making small tweaks to his diet — like eating more protein and changing his coffee order — Smith tells PEOPLE he has since lost 55 lbs. Smith says he hopes to lose more, but is "way happier" now and feels better than he used toNate Smith knew he had a weight problem. 'I feel like the last few years I got pretty heavy,' Smith, 39, tells PEOPLE in an exclusive interview from his home outside of Nashville. 'Every day, I would look in the mirror and I just felt bad about myself. I just was so depressed, and literally, I didn't like the way I looked. I didn't like the way my clothes fit. It's something I've been sad about for a long time.' Smith also knew that there was a time when he was drinking far too much. 'Last year and the year before were a blur,' admits Smith, who burst on the country music scene back in 2022 with his number one hit 'Whiskey on You.' He says, 'I was drunk so often at shows. I was trying to find an escape, and literally that was my thing. It was the funnest time of my life, but I didn't realize I was killing myself. You can't party every day. It has to be a treat, especially if you want to be here for the long haul.' But last fall, fate seemed to step in at just the right moment, when the country music hitmaker was diagnosed with a respiratory infection that had him paying attention to his health for the first time in a long time. 'I was eating healthy for two days and I thought we might as well just do it now,' he recalls of the beginnings of his weight loss journey. 'I was kind of over it.' So, at the urging of his brother, Smith began a high protein diet and started counting calories. 'But I was still struggling,' remembers Smith, whose current single is the top 20 flamethrower 'Fix What You Didn't Break.' 'I mean, I like white mochas in the morning at Starbucks," he says with a laugh. "But I started just reducing the pumps of the mocha. And then eventually I did sugar-free vanilla. Now I do sugar-free vanilla and a half and half in my coffee, and I don't even think about it. Smith says he's "not dieting" — instead, he's "just making little changes.' And those little changes have resulted in a 55-pound weight loss so far for the 'World on Fire' hitmaker. 'I feel like a whole new person,' exclaims Smith, who will head out this summer with fellow country music powerhouse Jason Aldean on his Full Throttle Tour. Certainly, Smith admits that weight battles have long run in the family. But in recent years, they all have begun to fight back. 'My mom sort of led the charge, since she's been doing aerobics for years,' Smith recalls. 'And then my brother [social media influencer Kyle Smith, otherwise known as Tasty Shreds] went high protein and low calorie and lost 80 pounds.' And while Smith says he still wants to lose more weight, some things will never change. 'I hate working out more than anything in the world,' he laughs. 'I don't run. I just can't relate to someone who says they love to run.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. But all jokes aside, the battle is still very real for the musician. 'I still struggle with some binge eating,' says Smith, quick to point to a dirty macaroni and cheese pot in his sink from the night before. 'And if I want to have it, I'm going to have it. But I want to find a way to make it a treat versus a lifestyle thing. If I decide I'm going to have mac and cheese, it's OK.' 'I'm not even close to my goal,' Smith continues, 'but I'm way happier where I'm at, and I feel like better about the way I look.' Read the original article on People
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Doctor Who Boss Teases Ruby Sunday's Return — Including a Never-Before-Seen [Spoiler] Scene
Ruby Sunday resurfaces Saturday, when the fourth episode of the new Doctor Who season streams on Disney+. In the episode 'Lucky Day,' we see Ruby Sunday (played again by Season 14 companion Millie Gibson) face life back on Earth without the Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) in her orbit. Then, when a dangerous new threat emerges, Ruby works with UNIT to save her new boyfriend, Conrad (World on Fire's Jonah Hauer-King), from its terrifying power. More from TVLine Jeremy Renner Explains Hawkeye Season 2 Hold-Up, Says He Was Offered 'Half the Money' to Return Andor Creator Tony Gilroy Shrugs Off That Star Wars 'First' in Episode 6, Stands by 'Tough' Cinta Decision Andor: Adria Arjona Says That Bix's 'Accumulation of Traumas' Will Test Her and Cassian Moving Forward 'Lucky Day' represents 'a chance to find out what happens to a companion once you leave the Doctor's life,' showrunner Russell T Davies tells TVLine. 'What happens to your life? And also, will you ever find a man you love as much as that man? What boyfriend is ever go to live up to that?' It helps more than a bit, though, when said beau is played by Hauer-King, whose credits including playing Eric to Halle Bailey's Ariel in 2023's live-action The Little Mermaid. 'He's just wonderful,' Davies enthuses. 'How could you not cast that man as a romantic lead?' Beyond that existential question of filling the Doctor-shaped hole in her heart, Davies reminds that Ruby at the end of last season 'left the TARDIS to find her own life. She'd just discovered her [biological] mother, a family she never knew she's had, so to have a whole episode focused on her is a compliment to how much we love Millie [Gibson]. There are many 19-year-old actors you could give an entire episode to, and this is that for her.' The show is Doctor Who, however, so 'we find inventive ways to weave the Doctor in,' Davies promises, adding: 'There's a glimpse of the Doctor/Ruby story we never saw before,' set during Season 14. 'It's very, very clever.' As TVLine previously reported, 'Lucky Day' is not Gibson's only appearance this season. 'She also does come in in the finale, and we get the absolute joy of Ruby and [new companion] Belinda (played by Varada Sethu) together,' Davies previews. What's more, 'Millie has a scene toward the end of the finale that's absolutely her finest scene yet.' Want scoop on , or for any other TV show? Shoot an email to , and your question may be answered via Matt's Inside Line! Best of TVLine Summer TV Calendar: Your Guide to 85+ Season and Series Premieres Classic Christmas Movies Guide: Where to Watch It's a Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, Elf, Die Hard and Others What's New on Netflix in June
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Whiskey On You' singer Nate Smith to perform on opening day of NYS Fair
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — You've waited long enough. Country star Nate Smith has been announced as Suburban Park's opening day concert. Smith will kick off Central New York's most iconic 13-day event on Wednesday, August 20, at 8 p.m. 'I can't wait to get The Fair started with one of Country music's brightest stars in Nate Smith,' said Julie LaFave, Fair Director. He is known for his songs, 'World on Fire,' 'Fix What You Didn't Break,' 'Wreckage,' and more. 'Smith, who was named the Academy of Country Music's New Male Artist of the Year, Billboard's Rookie of the Year, and Amazon's Breakthrough Country Artist in 2024, has become one of music's most widely searched artists with over 2.2 billion career streams to date,' said the Fair. In total, the Fair's 2025 Chevrolet Music Series will feature 41 national recording acts. There will be a daily 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. concert at Chevy Court (located near Gate 1), and an 8 p.m. concert each evening at Suburban Park. Artist: Place: Time: Date: Nate Smith Suburban Park 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20 Cheap Trick Chevy Court 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21 Steve Miller Band Suburban Park 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21 Kidz Bop Chevy Court 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 Kameron Marlowe Chevy Court 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 O.A.R Suburban Park 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 Busta Rhymes Suburban Park 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24 Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone Chevy Court 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26 Sister Hazel Chevy Court 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26 Red Hot Chilli Pipers Chevy Court 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27 Maddie & Tae Chevy Court 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28 DJ Pauly D Chevy Court 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29 Shaggy Suburban Park 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
