Gladiator's Legend's life off screen from PE teacher past to stunning wife

Ever since James Chase arrived on our screens as Thomas ’Tom’ King back in April 2023, the 28 year old actor has quickly become a firm favourite among Emmerdale fans. Whether it was his swoon-worthy looks or his enigmatic personality, James’ portrayal quickly intrigued many viewers about what may lay in store for the character in the coming months.

The Apprentice has returned for its 18th series, and one of the contestants is Dr Asif Munaf who has a lot to prove after facing the brutal boardroom last week in the bottom three. Some viewers might remember him from another business TV show, Dragons' Den, where he tried to get a £50,000 investment for his Smoothie brand DATE.

For over twenty years, Irish actor Allen Leech has been delighting audiences with his phenomenal performance skills and stellar on-screen presence, with the much loved star dabbling in everything from period dramas to Oscar winning movies throughout his impressive career. But while most of us will know him best for playing Tom Branson in Downton Abbey, or his memorable turn as Paul Prenter in Bohemian Rhapsody, this week fans will be able to catch Allen in a brand new drama for Channel 5, called Too Good To Be True.

Comedian Aisling Bea is back on our screens, starring in Channel 4's new romantic drama, Alice & Jack. The six-part series tells the story of two people who fall head over heels for one another after meeting on a blind date. Aisling plays Lynn, Jack's wife and mother of his child.

Silent Witness star Neil Pearson has led a successful career from a series of established TV roles to starring in a hit movie alongside Renée Zellweger and Hugh Grant.The hit BBC drama Silent Witness, which was first aired in 1996, follows a group of forensic scientists as they investigate ghastly crimes in a bid to catch those responsible.The last episodes, titled King’s Cross Part 1 and 2, will air this week as the team investigates the crime of a killer dubbed The King’s Cross Serial Killer after a mass grave is discovered underneath the London Underground station. In a gripping end to the latest series, Neil joins the team as DI Steve Tudor, assisting CS Sheila Court in helping uncover the truth.

Netflix's One Day traces the love story of Emma Morley and Dexter Mayhew over two decades.The students speak for the first time on 15 July 1988 and each episode finds them a year older on the anniversary of that date, but how have their lives changed in that time? Taking on the lead roles in the 14-part series based on the novel by David Nicholls are This Is Going To Hurt star Ambika Mod and The White Lotus actor Leo Woodall. Speaking about her huge new role, Ambika said: “To be in the series adaptation is really special. I’ve been a big fan of the novel for years." As Ambika returns to our screens, let's take a look inside the actor's life...

Adventurer and TV presenter Ben Fogle is back on our screens tonight with his new showBen Fogle: New Lives in the Wild.The programme, airing at 9pm on Channel 5, sees Ben visiting Sri Lanka to stay with Naveen and Anke at their home in the country's highlands. Undoubtedly his family is incredibly proud of his latest project, including his wife Marina.The couple have been happily married for 17 years and share two children, Ludovic Herbert Richard, born in 2009, and Iona, born in 2011. Marina, who was previously known as Marina Hunt, co-founded The Bump Class, a business that offers guidance and antenatal classes to expectant mums.

Emmerdale's Nicola King, played by Nicola Wheeler, has been at the heart of some major soap dramas. But away from the cameras, her life is quite different. Known for her bold and outspoken character on screen, she recently faced backlash from fans after a controversial storyline involving her daughter Angelica's shocking New Year's Eve confession.

The Traitors star Evie Morrison is “so proud” to be the last Scot standing in the final five as the BBC show reaches its nail-biting climax tonight.

Scottish comedian Kevin Bridges has been announced as this year's host for the Teenage Cancer Trust event at the Royal Albert Hall. The stand-up comedian, 37, will host "A Night of Comedy" on Tuesday, 19 March with performances from Rob Beckett, Paul Chowdhry, Joe Lycett, Joanne McNally and Seann Walsh, plus special guests who are yet to be announced.This night is a part of the week-long event that will take place at the Royal Albert Hall from 18 March to 24 March to help raise vital funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust charity.There will also be performances from The Who with Orchestra, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Young Fathers and The Chemical Brothers to name a few at the star-studded event.

Since The Traitors kicked off earlier this month, we've been getting to know the contestants hoping to walk away with the huge cash prize. Jasmine Boatswain is one of the Faithfuls hoping to weed out the last of the remaining Traitors ahead of the final on Friday, 26 January. Away from the show, hosed by Claudia Winkleman, it looks as though Jasmine goes by a different name.

Since The Traitors kicked off earlier this month, we've been getting to know the contestants hoping to walk away with the huge cash prize. Mollie Pearce is one of the Faithfuls hoping to weed out the last of the Traitors ahead of the final on Friday, 26 January. Disability model Mollie, 21, from Bristol, has a stoma bag after being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis when she was just 11 years old.This is a long-term condition where the colon, the large intestine, becomes inflamed.

Sonali Shah, known for presenting on BBC's Escape to The Country and Magic FM, has had quite the journey. From reading news on BBC children's Newsround to presenting on BBC's world news, she's had a successful career in journalism. But there's more to Sonali than meets the eye.

For the best part of 60 years, Sir David Jason has been delighting viewers of all ages with his impeccable on-screen presence and finesse for commanding an audience. Whether it was tickling a childish funny bone with kids comedy series Do Not Adjust Your Set, delighting viewers as wheeler-dealer Del Boy Trotter in Only Fools and Horses, or getting to grips with his inner detective as DI Jack Frost in A Touch of Frost — there’s no denying that David has become a firm fan favourite in countless households.

Claire Sweeney, who stars as Cassie Plummer in Coronation Street, is set to lace up her skates as she competes on Dancing on Ice. Speaking about her participation on the ITV show, she confessed to Prima magazine: "I wanted to challenge myself. You get little vulnerabilities and anxieties with menopause and you start to lose your bottle as you get older, so I want to conquer some fears and get my confidence and chutzpah back." As reported by the Nottingham Post, Claire also expressed excitement about joining the ice skating show.

Bargain Hunt presenter Caroline Hawley is one of the most experienced antiques experts, but away from the BBC show, is married to a famous footballer and has a wholesome guilty pleasure. Caroline joined the team of Bargain Hunt during the summer of 2013 after working on BBC's show Flog It! for a year.

Fay Ripley has come a long way from her early days selling men's clothes door-to-door and is now one of the UK's most loved actresses. After graduating from Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 1990, Fay landed a role in a pantomime version of Around the World in 80 Days. From there, her career took off.

Sally Lindsay has carved a prominent place in the British entertainment scene, charming audiences across the years. Beyond her on-screen success in popular shows like Coronation Street, Loose Women, and Still Open All Hours, Sally's life off-screen is a fascinating journey. While best known for her acting prowess, Sally also had a brief foray into the music scene with her school choir's Christmas number one hit.

With the latest series of Grantchester now unfolding on our screens, fans of the popular detective series will no doubt be savouring every minute of star Tom Brittney ’s time on screen, before he departs the show at the end of Series 9. The 32 year old actor is best known for playing Reverend Will Davenport in the hit period series alongside co-star Robson Green, a role he has held since 2019. But sadly Tom has announced his intention to move onto pastures new at the end of the next series which is currently being filmed and is slated to air some time next year.

As The Repair Shop once again returns to our screens with another batch of priceless treasures to be restored, Jay Blades is once again at the helm of the show, which first started back in 2017. From antique treasures to beloved soft toys, Jay has continually delighted viewers at home with his ability to repair any item brought into the shop, with the help of his expert team of craftsmen and skilled labourers.