Casualty star Derek Thompson bags new BBC role amid show exit after 37 years

Fat Friends star Richard Ridings is almost unrecognisable in his latest TV role, almost 20 years after the hit show aired on ITV.The actor is best known for playing Alan Ashburn in the TV series about a slimming club.The show first aired in 2000 and also featured the likes of Gaynor Faye and Gavin & Stacey stars Ruth Jones, James Corden, Sheridan Smith and Alison Steadman. It wrapped in 2005 but today, Richard looks very different with his new bald look and more casual attire. But there's one thing that everybody will probably recognise about him, and that's his voice.

Frank Skinner has announced his departure from Absolute Radio after 15 years at the station.The broadcaster and comedian, 67, has been on Absolute Radio since 2009 and was inducted into the Radio Academy Hall of Fame in December 2015. He has hosted the Saturday breakfast slot The Frank Skinner Show, alongside co-hosts Emily Dean and Pierre Novellie, and also hosts Frank Skinner’s Poetry Podcast, which will continue for two more series.

“This Is Spinal Tap,” were spotted filming the movie’s long-awaited sequel last week in New Orleans. McKean, 76, dressed in a red velvet suit and donned a long blonde wig, photos obtained by The Post reveal.

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor The Federal Communications Commission has hit Nexstar Media Group and its business partner Mission Broadcasting with a $1.2 million fine and an order to sell WPIX-TV New York or other stations to come into compliance with longstanding station ownership limits. The commission on Thursday issued a 42-page decision in its probe of Nexstar’s ties to Mission Broadcasting and whether their business agreement violated the FCC‘s reach limit on TV station ownership. The commission’s concluded that Nexstar’s near-total oversight of WPIX’s operations gave the station giant effective control of precious TV industry real estate — a full-power broadcast TV station in the nation’s largest market.

It's been just days since Charlie Fairhead's emotional departure from Casualty, which left fans devastated. Now it seems another legend might be leaving the show – hot on the heels of Charlie actor Derek Thompson, who quit after 38 years. A gripping trailer hints at tough times ahead for Dylan Keogh, played by William Beck, as he's seen handing over his ID badge in a moment of despair.

The first teaser trailer for Jeff Bridges‘ new limited series has been released!

Adrian Chiles has shared his heartbreak after his father passed away.The TV presenter revealed his dad Peter Chiles died age 86 in early March in a tear-jerking column for The Guardian. Adrian, 56, who formerly hosted BBC's The One Show, explained that his father has suffered a fall and fractured his shoulder on 20 January. Having been discharged from A&E, a few days later he was taken to a "rural community hospital" and passed away six weeks later on 9 March.

Thirteen years on since his iconic turn in Channel 4's Shameless, David Threlfall is barely recognisable with his grey hair and bushy beard in the new ITV drama Passenger.The 70 year old actor, who was famous for playing Frank Gallagher in the irreverent comedy series, looked worlds away from his old character in new photos snapped on set. In pictures from the upcoming show, David stars as Jim Bracknell, and was spotted wearing a hi-vis jacket, brown beanie hat and orange shirt - a far cry from his former alter-ego Frank, who was often spotted with a can and cigarette in hand, and best known for sporting long brown hair.

After almost four decades on the BBC medical drama Casualty, Derek Thompson’s final scenes as Charlie Fairhead were aired on Saturday 16 March and fans were emotional to say the least. During the episode on Saturday 9 March, Charlie was stabbed by a patient (played by Hollyoaks actor Angus Castle-Doughty). And viewers were left fearing soap icon, Charlie, would be killed off as his life was left hanging in the balance.

David Potts might be best known for his reality TV stints, but the Celebrity Big Brother favourite has also set his sights on a brand new career.The 30-year-old first rose to fame on Ibiza Weekender in 2016 and later its successor Kavos Weekender – which follows contestants in their twenties as they spend time at a Greek hotel resort. But the star has been thriving on CBB and forming friendships with the likes of Louis Walsh, Strictly pro dancer Nikita Kuzmin, and former Love Island star Ekin-Su Cülcüloglu. In fact, before even heading into the house, David admitted to being a “natural born leader” and compared himself to Mufasa from The Lion King.

Sam Thompson and Josie Gibson appeared in high spirits as they reunited at the Cheltenham Festival, just a few months after their stints in I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! The pair have teamed up to report on the races for This Morning. For the occasion, former Made in Chelsea star Sam, 31, sported a smart suit, but not one to miss out on any fun, he paired this with a jockey hat, goggles, and a whip.

Love Island beauty Arabella Chi has offered fans a sneak peek into her chic new London apartment. Amid swirling rumours of a split with partner Adam Maxted, the reality star, 32, took to social media to showcase her stylish abode and drop a cryptic hint about "new beginnings." In the snapshots shared on her Instagram, Arabella flaunted the sleek interior of her modern home, treating her followers to glimpses of her contemporary kitchen and the breathtaking city views from her apartment.

Janelle Brown is emotional after an overwhelming show of fan support in the wake of her son Garrison’s untimely death.

told Scripps News on Monday, adding that her son was already having a bad day before the incident. “There was a lot of yelling and screaming.”According to Lisa, several drivers who were stuck behind the pair called 911. “The police got there, and they asked Jake some questions,” she said.

After 38 years of playing nurse Charlie Fairhead, Casualty ’s longest-running star, Derek Thompson, is bidding an emotional farewell to the hit medical drama, after his shock stabbing by a patient. With viewers waiting to find out whether Charlie survives, the 75-year-old actor – the only remaining member of the original cast of the drama, which began on 6 September 1986 – says his final scenes mark the end of an era.

Sunetra Sarker is best known for her role as Dr Zoe Hanna on BBC's long-running medical drama series, Casualty. She regularly appeared on the series from 2007 to 2016 and made a short-lived return in 2018.

Casualty viewers are getting ready to say goodbye to an icon as Derek Thompson – who plays Charlie Fairhead – is bowing out after 38 on the show. Derek, 75, is arguably the most recognisable face from the show after starring in it since the very first episode back in 1986 and being the only remaining original character. His final scenes will air across two special episodes, airing on 9 and 16 March – but he won't be off screens for long.

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There have been some really upsetting and shocking TV series exits of 2024, so far.

Outlander's Lauren Lyle is among those cast as part of the forthcoming factual drama Lockerbie. The six-part series will focus on the harrowing events of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing.