#Guilt BBC Scotland

[feelingsofaithless]

I've got a confession to make. Guilt (2019-2023)

[allthefights]

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BBC and Netflix release first-look at forthcoming drama The Bombing of Pan Am 103

“This was an act of war, and now we are to find out who we’re fighting.”

Six-part series shares the untold story of the Scottish and American investigators who sought to bring the perpetrators to justice.

The untold story of the Scots-US investigation into the bombing of a passenger flight over the small Scottish town of Lockerbie in 1988, and the devastating effect it had on the community and the families who lost loved ones.

The BBC and Netflix have released first-look pictures of The Bombing of Pan Am 103, the forthcoming drama based on the true story of the bombing of a passenger flight over the small Scottish town of Lockerbie in 1988 and the quest to bring the perpetrators to justice.

On 21 December 1988, flight Pan Am 103 was en route from Heathrow to JFK when a bomb exploded in its hold over Lockerbie, killing 270 people, including 43 British citizens and 190 Americans. It was the worst-ever terror attack on British soil and the first major act of terrorism against US citizens.

Made by World Productions, with lead writer Jonathan Lee, the six-part series follows the untold story of the Scots-US investigation into the attack and the devastating effect it had on the small town and the families who lost loved ones. From the initial exhaustive search for evidence on the ground in Scotland, via the US and Malta to the trial at Camp Zeist in 2000, the series leads up to the upcoming new trial in the US. The Bombing of Pan Am 103 also highlights the human impact on the investigators, the families and the Lockerbie community as it sought to rebuild and connect with bereaved families around the world.

The cast includes Connor Swindells (SAS Rogue Heroes, Sex Education), Patrick J. Adams (Suits, A League of Their Own), Merritt Wever (Unbelievable, Severance), Peter Mullan (Ozark, Payback), Tony Curran (Mary & George, Mayflies), Douglas Hodge (The Great, Catastrophe), Eddie Marsan (The Power, Ray Donovan), Nicholas Gleaves (After The Flood, The Rising) Lauren Lyle (Karen Pirie, Vigil), Andrew Rothney (The Undeclared War, Traces), Phyllis Logan (Downton Abbey, Guilt), Cora Bissett (Annika, Shetland), Kevin McKidd (Greys Anatomy, Six Four), Parker Sawyers (Spy/Master, P-Valley), James Harkness (The Sixth Commandment, The Victim), Molly Geddes (Dinosaur, Where We Stop), Khalid Laith (Vigil, Cobra), and Amanda Drew (The Gold, Wolf).

Alongside acclaimed novelist and screenwriter Jonathan Lee as lead writer, two episodes are written by Scottish screenwriter Gillian Roger Park. The 6 x 60 series is produced by World Productions (United, the story of the Munich air disaster, and Anne, the drama about Hillsborough mother and justice campaigner Anne Williams) in association with MGM Television (The Devil’s Confession: The Lost Eichmann Tapes, Fargo) and Night Train Media (Rogue Agent, Catch me a Killer). The Bombing of Pan Am 103 was initially developed by MGM Television and Night Train Media.

The Bombing of Pan Am 103 is coming soon to BBC iPlayer and BBC One in the UK, followed by Netflix globally. The producer is Julia Stannard (United, War and Peace, Anne) and Michael Keillor (Chimerica, Roadkill, Best Interests) is the director.

The project was developed by filmmaker Adam Morane-Griffiths whose research includes extensive interviews with Scottish police officers and representatives from United States investigative agencies, many of whom have never previously shared their stories. Producers and writers also spoke to many of the families and loved ones of the victims. Their stories revealed the impact the bombing had on their lives and the heroic activism that followed - resulting in lasting change to the way authorities approached security, safety and duty of care towards those involved in mass fatality incidents.

Filming took place on location in Scotland, Malta and Toronto.

The executive producers are Simon Heath and Roderick Seligman for World Productions; Steve Stark and Stacey Levin for Toluca Pictures, Adam Morane-Griffiths, Sara Curran, Herbert L. Kloiber for Night Train Media, Jonathan Lee, Michael Keillor; and Gaynor Holmes for the BBC. The co-executive producer is Joe Hill. Mona Qureshi and Manda Levin are leading for Netflix. The Bombing of Pan Am 103 is produced by World Productions, an ITV Studios company, in association with MGM Television and Night Train Media.

Notes

The Bombing of Pan Am 103 was previously announced under the title of Lockerbie.

Watch #TheBombingOfPanAm103 on #iPlayer from 18 May #PanAm103 #Lockerbie

Posted 2nd May 2025

[scotianostra]

Happy Birthday funny man Greg McHugh born 5th January 1980 in Edinburgh.

Greg’s father was a civil servant, and his mother a teacher, he has two big brothers. He attended St Peter’s RC primary school and then St Thomas of Aquin’s High, about a mile from Morningside where he grew up.

Greg studied business at Stirling University and was interested in studying Sports Science but instead was successful in gaining a place at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.

His first TV role was in an episode of Still Game in 2002, since then he has appeared on our screens in many shows including Rab C Nesbit, Fresh Meat and the excellent The A word.

Greg is best known in Scotland as Gary Tank Commander, which he writes and starred in three series for the BBC We last saw him as the creepy villain Teddy in the excellent dark comedy Guilt. Greg also joined series 2 of The Cockfields along with last months birthday boy fellow Scot, and another Geg, Gregor Fisher. The pair also paired up in the sitcom Only Child, which I thought got off to a slow start, but I was glad to stick with it, and in the end I enjoyed to the point I actually cared about the characters. Next up for Greg is a short film called Faithfull described as heart-warming live action short film focusing on the evolution of a young Scottish girl, a mythical faerie Cú-Síth, and a little-known Scottish folktale.

Greg is currently starring in the Panto, Jack & the Beanstalk at His Majesty's Theatre Aberdeen, which finishes it's run today.

[princeloww]

-Campbell and his mother used to be super close, especially when he was young and before his illness became obvious. Whenever he started struggling and becoming harder to manage, I think a rift was created in their relationship -- particularly because I think his mother blames herself for Campbell's issues. Campbell's dad says that she's worried sick. She's literally made herself unwell with worry for Campbell - yet we never once see her visit. Maybe she can't bear to, because despite loving him so much, she feels responsible for his illness; a guilt that accidentally pulls Campbell even further away from her, because it comes across as being ashamed of him. She pulls away and becomes a shell of herself because she's so worried and worries that she did something wrong to cause his illness - which leads to Campbell also pulling away, for obvious reasons.

-For some reason when I'm writing her I always imagine her a bit like Francine? I always write her with dark curly hair and I have no idea why. Since she's literally made herself ill with worry, I imagine she's a bit frail and not herself half of the time. She's eaten up with guilt over what she perceives as a parental failing, to the degree where she's sick and barely herself. In one of my fics, I wrote in a specific detail that she would often pretend to watch the TV, while just zoning out in that general direction, because she's so lost in thought. Campbell basically calls her a loony as well, for the aforementioned sick with worry thing - so maybe she does display some traits of mental illness?? Because he would know what he's talking about, really

-Especially in the play, Campbell has very clear issues with his father. He literally shouts at him to fuck off (or is it fuck you? not sure) in the play. There is definitely major tension there, and I get the vibe that while his dad might be well-meaning, he completely misunderstands Campbell's disorder and doesn't make any effort to understand it. I think this leads to further stress and conflict between them, and therefore more stress for Campbell's mother. It's a sticky situation, when someone's parents make no effort to understand or accommodate for their needs. Campbell's dad wants him to get a proper job and squash his dreams just like he did. Campbell is all about dreams. That shit is not going to end well.

-Campbell's dad is also just really mean for no reason in the play its so sad. I hate that guy. I imagine he has a bad temper, especially when it comes to Campbell's behaviour (possibly in the lead up to his hospitalisation) - so his temper and stubbornness combined with Campbell's mother's guilt would create tension between them as well, possibly causing disagreements WHICH, terrible cycle, would probably only fuel Campbell more. Leading to an entire dysfunctional, stressful situation that 1) can lead to a person being hospitalised and 2) can create even more misunderstanding and a lack of empathy.

-I think that really, Campbell's mother feels very deeply about him and has his best interest at heart, but due to the times and where they are (Glasgow in 1994) lacks the proper guidance on how to deal with that sort of situation.

-Also for angsty fanfiction reasons, on a less foundational note, I definitely think his parents fought a lot and really struggled to properly manage his disorder when he was still living at home. Something had to have gone on for him to actually be sent to the hospital. I know in the play it's the whole BBC Scotland thing, but - again, primarily for angsty fanfiction reasons - I think it's gotta be more than that.

-So, for summary, I think that Campbell and his mother used to be very close - but they've drifted apart because she feels responsible for his illness and thinks she did something wrong while raising him. This obviously alienates Campbell, creating a rift in their relationship - combined with the fact that she never visits, he easily gets the impression that she is embarrassed of him.

-And angst and issues follow idk im too tired to conclude this idk where im going. also this is all headcanons and mostly not based on actual facts. i am jumping all over the place to every possible conclusion

i have so many headcanons about campbell bains mother and you WILL be hearing about it

[thatwasntaquestion]

- Phyllis Logan as Maggie Lynch on GUILT S3 "Don't make the mistake to think that Im weakened. [...] I've never been fucking stronger."

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Moyo Akandé as Tina Hicks

Appeared in the Scottish series Guilt.

[gingesbecray]

https://gingesbecray.com/guilt-s1e01-recap/

I’ve started recapping BBC Scotland’s new show Guilt starring Mark Bonnar and Ruth Bradley, it’s sort of hilarious

https://gingesbecray.com/guilt-s1e01-recap/

[bwthornton]

#Drama Award-winning drama Guilt @mrneilforsyth set to return for a second series on BBC Two and BBC Scotland @mark_bonnar Jamie Sives BBC Media Centre

https://stratford-upon-avon-theatre.blogspot.com/2020/07/drama-award-winning-drama-guilt.html

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BBC Sherlock:

Sherlock Holmes

♡ Danger Night's - Sherlock never really cared what the drugs did to him, until he saw what they were doing to you.

♡ Different - You find out that Sherlock Holmes is rather endearing whilst drunk.

♡ Sentiment - Sherlock says something he regrets. But can you forgive him for it?

♡ I'm Here - After suffering from a panic attack, you're shocked to see just how far Sherlock is willing to go to ensure you're alright.

♡ Those Three Simple Words - Three times you told Sherlock Holmes you loved him, and that one time he told you he loved you too.

♡ Meet the Parents - During a visit to Baker Street, you finally get to meet Sherlock's parents. Embarrassment ensues.

In Black and White - Everything is black and white until you share your first touch with your Soulmate. When you brush hands with Sherlock Holmes, you can suddenly see in colour. But it would appear that you do not have the same effect on him. (Soulmate!AU)

The Ghost of You - Reichenbach AU in which Sherlock never survived the fall. But despite being dead, he just can't seem to leave Baker Street. Or rather, he just can't seem to leave you.

Just a Reminder - It's been three years since the fall. But after yet another nightmare, you find yourself in need of some reassurance.

Look the Part - After being invited to a classy ball by Mycroft with no choice but to attend, you have your fair share of reasons as to why you’d rather not go. Luckily, Sherlock knows how to solve the problem.

♡ Deep Water - When a case goes wrong and leaves you in a bad way, guilt begins to get to Sherlock, who’s holding himself accountable.

♡ His Remedy - You are one of the few people that can handle Sherlock when he has had a bad day. In fact, you're the only one.

His Last Vow - You can't stop Sherlock from falling apart, but you can certainly help pick up the pieces.

It’s Just a Head Cold - Sherlock may be a brilliant detective, but he's a bloody awful doctor. 

The Right One - Sherlock’s previous experiences with love left a few cracks. But you’re more than happy to help mend them.

♡ I Took Care Of It - Mycroft is horrified to discover that one of his old insults no longer applies to his little brother.

♡ Safe and Sound - When things take a violent turn for the worst at a crime scene, Sherlock discovers two very important things. One, he can’t live without you. And two, he’s willing to do anything to avoid having to.

Bite the Bullet - One well-aimed bullet puts everything into perspective for Sherlock. 

Darling It's Cold Outside - A snowstorm falls over London and you're left trapped at 221B with Sherlock. It doesn't sound all that bad, but keeping Sherlock entertained poses as a challenge.

♡ Touch Starved - It's taken you a while to realise. But Sherlock Holmes is a very touch starved man.

♡ Always On My Mind - Sherlock's mind is a cursed thing that decides to torture him with everything he fears most whilst he tries to rest.

Train of Thoughts - When there are no cabs available you and Sherlock take the underground train home.

The Key Code - Intelligence is nothing without a little common sense.

Cutting it Close - A new case leads you and Sherlock to investigate an abandoned track on the London underground.

Comfort - Finding comfort in his arms after a long day

SFW Alphabet - with Sherlock Holmes

A random one shot - Sherlock is stabbed and reacts exactly as you'd expect him too

♡ brother dearest - Mycroft had never considered himself to be overprotective. However, he isn't overly pleased with how smitten his little brother is with you...

♡What a lovely inconvenience - Sherlock Holmes pushes your buttons like no one else. So when a case leaves you stranded in a hotel room with only one bed you worry that Scotland Yard might have a new murder case on their hands.

Marvel:

Bucky Barnes

Rainy Sunday Mornings are for Talking - You get to enjoy a particularly rainy morning cuddled up with your boyfriend. But you also get to talk to Bucky about something you know has been bothering him for quite some time.

Secret Book Club - Bucky's got a new book and he just can't seem to put it down.

♡ I've Got You - Bucky's recovery from his time as the winter soldier was a long road. But the final challenge proves to be the toughest.

♡ Right a Wrong - You, Sam and Bucky get to work repairing Sam’s family boat. Turns out the boat isn’t the only thing in need of fixing. But with help from you and Sam, Bucky figures some stuff out.

Right a Wrong (Part Two) - You help Bucky make amends and things start to look up for the both of you.

I Remember All Of Them - Bucky has a nightmare and it leads to a late night conversation.

Steve Rogers

We'll Meet Again - After you are drafted into the war, you struggle to break the news to your boyfriend, Steve. (Pre-Serum!Steve)

We'll Meet Again (Part Two) - Having been sent to war in Europe and captured by Hydra, you've given up all hope of ever seeing Steve again. But little do you know that he's been doing everything in his power to find you.

Little Talks - The world is desperate for a new Captain America. Amidst all the drama and conflict, you decide to speak with the one person who always stirred you on the right path.

Stucky x Reader

* Let Us Show You - You begin to question your self worth and your place within the relationship. But Steve and Bucky are quick to show you just how much they love you.

I Missed You - After one long and tiresome mission, Steve and Bucky want nothing more than to go home and cuddle up with their girl.

Happy 4th of July - After almost seventy years spent apart and so many missed celebrations, you finally get to celebrate the 4th of July with your boys again.

Baby, It's Cold Outside - You spend a cold morning cuddled up with your boys.

Loki Laufeyson

♡ Headcanons - for Loki Falling for a Shy/Quiet Reader.

Music and Mischief - aka the kind of music Loki listens to and the role it plays in your relationship.

True Love - “You're an asshole, but I love you.�� (Song Prompt)

What He Doesn't Know Won't Hurt Him - You and Loki had been doing a fairly decent job at keeping your relationship a secret from the other members of the team, specifically your father. But what happens when word finally gets out?

Fire and the Flood - A powerful enemy uses a spell that turns Loki into a brainwashed puppet and a danger to the team. However, you’re willing to do whatever it takes to save him from himself.

♡ Riptide || Masterlist - Loki's curiosity had always drawn him to the shore, despite his father's warnings. And when he meets a young woman at the waters edge, he takes a risk that will change everything. (Merman!Loki AU)

♡ What Is and What Should Never Be - Loki is forced to watch both his past and his future and he only realises what he had once it's gone.

Enjoy the Little Things - Whilst stranded on Lamentis and attempting to reach the ark, the weight of the situation begins to set in on you. Loki decides to comfort you with a little magic.

The End of the Line - As the sacred timeline descends into chaos, Loki returns to the TVA and searches for the one person he knows will still be there for him.

♡ Sweet Little Thing - A relationship between a frost giant and a human is one not many thought could be maintained. But you and Loki make it work. (Jötun!Loki)

After the After Party - Loki wakes the morning after one of Thor's parties and feels the unfortunate consequences that follow a night of drinking. (Jötun!Loki)

Headcanons - for dating Jötun Loki. (Jötun!Loki)

Protective - When one drunken idiot refuses to leave you alone, Loki intervenes. (Jötun!Loki)

The Eyes of the Beholder // Masterlist - Loki has spent years in solitude, hidden away in the mountains south of Athens. Having been cursed by the gods for his trickery, anyone that sets eyes on him shall turn to stone. But what happens when an unfortunate mortal wanders into his domain?

Solace - The weight of the world begins to bear down on you but you do not have to carry it alone.

Stephen Strange

Midnight Miseries, Muttered Comforts - Plagued by nightmares, you seem to be the only thing keeping Stephen tethered to reality.

♡dream a little, dream of me - You're met with the realisation that in order to save the world you'll have to lose your own.

*Patience is a Virtue - You decide to tease Stephen whilst he is busy. Big mistake.

Stark Relevations - Relevation; an act of revealing or communicating a divine truth. Or the one where Stephen finally remembers you.

The Moon Knight System

♡ From Dust - (Steven Grant x Reader) Inside an ancient Egyptian tomb, Steven finds his courage.

♡ Smoke and Mirrors - (Steven Grant x f!Reader x Marc Spector) Harrow, ushabti, gun, pain... that's the last thing you remember. When you open your eyes again, you can't tell if the world you've awoken to is a plane of death, a nightmare or a reality you've tried to suppress.

♡ The Truth is Rarely Kind - (Marc Spector x f!Reader x Steven Grant) (second installment to ‘Smoke and Mirrors’) By the grace of a begrudged god, you are resurrected. But before you can return to Marc and Steven, there is something Khonshu believes you need to see.

♡* Praise Worthy - (Steven Grant x f!Reader) You accidentally call Steven your ‘good boy’ and he loses his goddamn mind.

Oh, Little Horned One of the Old Oak Tree - (Steven Grant x Reader) Becoming the avatar of an ancient Celtic god came with some unforeseen side affects; side affects which you are yet to tell Steven about.

Little Runaway - (Jake Lockley x Reader) “you heading home, carinõ?” “Not exactly.”

You decide to run and leave everything behind you, but the cabbie you've hailed to drop you to the airport might just change your mind.

Concerning Lockley - (Steven Grant x Reader x Marc Spector x Jake Lockley) (third installment to ‘Smoke and Mirrors’) A year has passed since the events in Cairo and two things cannot remain hidden for much longer; the truth and a third alter.

Good Omens:

Crowley

Demon's are Drama Queens - All couples fight. But not all couples are made up of a human and a demon respectively.

Headcanons - for Crowley pining for and finally confessing his love for Angel!Reader

♡ Iris - “When everything's made to be broken, I just want you to know who I am.” Or, Crowley finally decides to tell you, his human lover, that he is a demon. He's justifiably terrified.

Ineffable husbands x Reader

♡ Two Turtle Doves - There is no greater comfort than spending a cosy, wintery evening in the embrace of your favourite angel and demon.

Ugly Christmas Jumpers - Sometimes love is wearing the ugly Christmas jumper your partner gifted you.

Middle Earth:

Thorin Oakenshield

♡ Avert Your Eyes from Your Demise, Though Lovely It May Be - In which giant spiders aren't the only threat Mirkwood has to offer.

♡ The Beauty of Chance - Whilst finding respite in Beorn's home, certain relevations are had. Or; you and Thorin do a little more than just talk things through.

Iron Chains and Other Precious Metals - Erebor has been reclaimed. But a dark, sinister curse lays over the riches of the mountain, a curse that Thorin succumbs to all too quickly. As the dragon sickness takes its toll, you try desperately to keep the peace.

Our Flag Means Death:

Izzy Hands

Noceur (n.) - to find comfort in the dark - You'd reached the genius conclusion that you couldn't have nightmares if you simply didn't sleep. Izzy isn't a fan of your logic.

Edward Teach

Just thinking about kissing Edward Teach

See also:

Roy O'Bannon from Shanghai Noon/Knights

Nothin' Short of a Miracle - The last person Roy knew that caught tuberculosis didn't see the next month. But you're strong and Roy doesn't plan on giving up on you as long as you're still fighting.

Masterlists

starks-hero masterlist 2.0 - My second masterlist containing all my fics for my favourite actors and celebrities.

16 Days of Christmas Masterlist 2021 - a collection of christmas and wintery themed fics.

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‘Oldies are doing well’ Phyllis Logan hails older generations as Downton helps BritsDOWNTON Abbey star Phyllis Logan says it was “fabulous” to be reunited with the cast and production crew to shoot a second film due out early next year. The sequel follows on from the events of the first film released two years ago, which was set in 1927 with Robert and Cora Crawley, the Earl and Countess of Grantham, receiving a visit from King George V and Queen Mary during a royal tour of Yorkshire. Filming of the second film, which sees Dominic West, Hugh Dancy and Laura Haddock join original stars including Dame Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery and Elizabeth McGovern, started at Highclere Castle in Hampshire in April and finished in June. Phyllis, 65, who has portrayed Downton housekeeper Mrs Hughes in all six series of the original ITV drama and reprised the role for both films, said: “It was fabulous to be reunited with the cast again, we had such a lovely time, but it was over far too quickly. “During the six seasons that we did (for TV) we usually started filming in the February and finished in the autumn, so we had a good six months of each other, and now it is curtailed into a matter of weeks, so it was done a bit too quickly but we had a great time. “There is lots of nice, really fun stuff in it, I must say and some lovely star turns.” Phyllis, who is also the narrator of fly-on-the-wall TV show The Highland Vets, which starts its fourth series on Channel 5 tomorrow (MON) night, believes period dramas like Bridgerton and Downton have provided much-needed escapism during the past 18 months of the Covid-19 pandemic. She says: “With the likes of Downton Abbey it looks so magnificent, the costumes are magnificent and the mores of the time are different where you don’t air-kiss and have to be suited and booted, and straight-laced, well certainly outwardly.. who knows what they got up to behind closed doors. “But we try to show some of this too and the public just can’t get enough of this type of costume drama. “Everyone has been bingeing or re-bingeing on their favourite shows just to give them a sense of normality. “If you can watch Bridgerton, if you can watch Downton Abbey, or your favourite comedy show, you think the world is ok now, or get a sense that life is continuing in a fashion.” Downton has also led the way in using older actors in prominent roles at a time when TV and film has been criticised for being ageist. Phyllis says: “It’s been fabulous and long may this continue. With Dame Maggie (Smith), Dame Penelope (Wilton), myself and Jim Carter, the oldies are doing well.” Her husband Kevin McNally, who is also 65, is best known for portraying Joshamee Gibbs in all five Pirates of the Caribbean films but joined the cast of Downton for its second series on ITV as Horace Bryant. Phyllis says: “It was nice to have my husband in Downton as well but it was very peculiar the way it happened. “He was on set at one point and said I have just been offered this job and I said ‘oh, what is it?’ And he said Downton Abbey, and I said ‘very funny, what’s the job?’ And he said Downton Abbey and I said ‘oh come on, I haven’t got time, I’ve got to go back on set’. And he was being serious. “They did not even tell me they were going to offer it to him and I thought they should have run it past me first, surely.” She adds: “And it ended up with most of the scenes we were involved in being together, which was unusual. “In normal circumstances as he was playing a posh person and I was playing the housekeeper as usual, I thought our paths would never cross but the way the storyline worked we were always together. “So sometimes we got picked up in a car together to bring us to the castle and it felt like ‘bring your husband to work day’, so I thought ‘what is going on?’” Phyllis, who also starred as Lady Jane Felsham in Lovejoy with Ian McShane for eight years, met Kevin, who portrayed Bernard Ingham in The Crown last year, when they co-starred in mini-series Love and Reason in 1994. Since then they had only appeared together in short films and an episode of comedy show Rab C Nesbitt until their joint stint in Downton, but Phyllis says she would be happy to work together again in the future. And Kevin’s help was vital when it came to recording the narration for The Highland Vets, which follows the vets, nurses and receptionists at DS McGregor & Partners veterinary practice in Thurso, Caithness, as they treat animals in the remote northern tip of the UK mainland. After recording the first couple of episodes of series one in a studio in London’s Soho, Phyllis has been forced to do her narrations since the first lockdown in March last year from the study of her home in west London. She says: “Kevin was my sound engineer for the Highland Vets. They sent all this equipment and I was so useless at using it that Kevin was thankfully around and on hand to be my sound engineer.” The fourth series of the Highland Vets, which contains seven hour-long episodes, starts with the vets treating a young Common seal spotted struggling on a beach by a walker. She adds: “I haven’t done many narrations. I enjoy this one because it is such a lovely programme, there is always something different cropping up, so it is a pleasure to do it.” As a result of the repeated lockdowns for the pandemic she has yet to travel up to Caithness to meet the staff at the vets. But Prince Charles did pay them a visit during a two-day tour of Scotland, where he is known as the Duke of Rothesay, at the end of last month (JULY). Unfortunately the TV cameras were not there at the time but wearing a kilt, he was welcomed by senior vet and director Guy Gordon, who introduced him to his team, including Katie Reiss, 22, who had only started work a few days earlier. Ms Reiss said: “It’s an unorthodox start to work! We spoke about my training at Edinburgh University and chatted about how the vets have been really helpful integrating me into work. “He (Charles) said to stick at it and not lose hope because I have wanted to be a vet since I was a wee kid.” Guy says: “We felt honoured that Prince Charles was keen to visit our veterinary practice to meet the staff and learn about what we do. “He stayed with us for about 45 minutes chatting about aspects of our work with genuine interest and insight. “The light drizzle didn’t dampen this special occasion nor cause him to hurry, he took time to engage with everyone. “So they have the royal seal of approval.” She adds she loves getting to see The Highland Vets before anyone else to do its narration. “There are a few sad bits that do not go to plan but it is so heartfelt.. and the fact that they are in that location which is absolutely spectacular, that they all love it, they love their lives, their jobs, their workmates, their animals. “It’s just beautiful and lovely and life-affirming stuff, even when things go wrong.” Phyllis also stars in a film, The Last Bus, with Timothy Spall which they shot two years ago but has just been released. It tells the story of an old man whose wife has just died using his free bus pass to travel to the other end of the UK, where they originally lived, with her ashes in a small suitcase. She will also be seen in the second series of BBC drama Guilt, which is due to air later this year. *The new series of The Highland Vet starts tomorrow at 9pm on 5Select. Source: Sunday Express

[allthefights]

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BBC Reveals Release Date And New Pictures For New Crime Drama Rebus

Rebus, a new crime series based on the best-selling Inspector Rebus novels by Ian Rankin, will launch on Friday 17 May, the BBC has announced. All episodes will be available on BBC iPlayer from 6am, with episode one airing on BBC Scotland on Friday 17 May and on BBC One on Saturday 18 May.

Written for the screen by Gregory Burke (’71, Six Four), Rebus reimagines the iconic character John Rebus as a younger Detective Sergeant, drawn into a violent criminal conflict that turns personal when his brother Michael, a former soldier, crosses the line.

New pictures released by the BBC show Richard Rankin (Outlander, The Replacement) in the titular role, Brian Ferguson (The Ipcress File, Spanish Princess) as John’s brother, Michael, and Lucie Shorthouse (Line of Duty, Ten Percent) as Rebus’s investigation partner, Detective Constable Siobhan Clarke.

Previously announced cast also include Amy Manson (The Nevers, The Diplomat), Neshla Caplan (The Rig, Scot Squad), Noof Ousellam (Vigil, Guilt), Stuart Bowman (The Serpent, Bodyguard), Caroline Lee Johnson (Trying, Ridley), Sean Buchanan (Censor, Mary Queen of Scots), Thoren Ferguson (The Midwich Cuckoos) and Michelle Duncan (Baptise, Elizabeth is Missing).

Shaken after a violent encounter with gangster Ger Cafferty, Edinburgh detective John Rebus finds himself at a psychological crossroads. At odds with a job increasingly driven by corporate technocrats, involved in a toxic affair he knows he needs to end, and all but supplanted in his daughter’s life by his ex-wife’s wealthy new husband, Rebus begins to wonder if he still has a role to play – either as a family man or a police officer.

In a time of divisive politics and national discord, Rebus’s ex-soldier brother Michael, who’s broke, desperately crosses the line in order to provide for his family, and Rebus starts to question if the law still has meaning, or if everyone is reverting to an older set of rules. And if so, why shouldn’t he do so too?

Rebus (6x45’) is written by Gregory Burke and is adapted from the best-selling novels by Ian Rankin. The six-part series is directed by Niall MacCormick (Complicit, The Victim, Wallander) and Fiona Walton (Shetland, Annika) and is produced by Angela Murray. Eleventh Hour Films’ Paula Cuddy, Jill Green and Eve Gutierrez are the Executive Producers of the series, alongside Tomas Axelsson and Isabelle Hultén for Viaplay, director Niall MacCormick, writer Gregory Burke and author Ian Rankin. Rebus is produced by Eleventh Hour Films and is distributed internationally by Viaplay Content Distribution. This production of Rebus was supported by Screen Scotland.

Image credits

Header image: Still from Rebus showing Richard Rankin as John Rebus, courtesy of the BBC.

Image 1: Rebus poster, courtesy of the BBC

Image 2: Still from Rebus showing Lucie Shorthouse and Richard Rankin as Siobhan Clarke and John Rebus, courtesy of the BBC

Image 3: Still from Rebus showing Brian Ferguson and Richard Rankin as Michael and John Rebus, courtesy of the BBC

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Posted 1st May 2024

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Happy Birthday Scottish actress Ellie Haddington born February 17th 1955 in Aberdeen.

While Ellie Haddington mightn’t be a well known name, I am confident that looking at her pics you will agree she is what we Scot’s call a weel-kent face. There’s not a great deal online about her background, Ellie Haddington was born in Aberdeen, the daughter of a poetry-reciting paper mill worker from Perthshire who had five daughters,she was offered a place to study at Glasgow’s Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (now the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland) but decided against instead she studied at the Bristol Old vic in the mid 70’s she has however been in more than a few well know TV series and films.

Here credits include Muck and Brass, Cracker and Wycliffe before a decent stint in Coronation in the 90’s she appeared in over 40 episodes as doctors receptionist Josie Clarke who had an affair and relationship with Don Brennan and lived at number 5 the street, I must admit I have no recollection of the character.

The first time I recognised Ellie is playing May McCann in the brilliant Edinburgh drama Looking aftr JoJo with Bobby Carlyle, Kevin McKidd and Ewan Stewart amongst others.

Most of her older movie roles have been of the TV sort, apart from Mrs. Esposito in Fantastic Beasts and where to find Them.

Other TV roles include a major part as Governor Joy Masterton in Bad Girls, Taggart, The Bill, New Tricks are other major dramas Ellie has been seen in as well as a regular in  both Foyles War and Ripper Street. More recently she was in the London drama Motherhood and the excellent comedy mini series Guilt set in Edinburgh and also starring Mark Bonnar

The last few years has seen Ellie in a few of movies, Enola Holmes in 2020 Operation Mincemeat  in 2021, then Plebs: Soldiers of Rome last year. Ellie also returned in the BBC 2 sitcom Motherland for a Christmas special last December. Next up for our birthday girl is a BBC thriller series The Following Events are Based on a Pack of Lies.

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David Tennant makes his first ever venture into playing the tyrannical Scottish King.

The new radio production of Shakespeare's famous play will be broadcast in two parts - today at 3pm with the second part premiering at the same time tomorrow (Sunday 24th April). 

2023 will be the 400th anniversary of the publication of Shakespeare's First Folio which contained 36 of his plays. Macbeth is thought to have been written in 1603.

A brave Scottish general named Macbeth receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders the reigning King Duncan and takes the Scottish throne for himself. He is then wracked with guilt and paranoia. Forced to commit more and more murders to protect himself from enmity and suspicion, he soon becomes a tyrannical ruler. The bloodbath and consequent civil war swiftly take Macbeth and Lady Macbeth into the realms of madness and death.

Cast: Macbeth: David Tennant Lady Macbeth: Daniela Nardini Banquo/Caithness: Stuart McQuarrie Macduff: Alec Newman Lady Macduff/3rd Witch/Apparition: Naana Agyei Ampadu Malcolm/3rd murderer: Owen Whitelaw Ross: Stuart Bowman Lennox: John Hollingworth Duncan/Old Man/2nd Murderer: Ron Donachie Porter/Angus: Forbes Masson Captain/1st Murderer/Siward: Fergal Mcelherron Doctor: Richard Wilson Menteith/Seyton/Donalbain: Jos Vantyler Young Siward: Ty Tennant 1stWitch/Apparition/Gentlewoman: Genevieve Gaunt 2nd Witch/Apparition/Servant: Ayesha Antoine Young Macduff: Alexander Ryan

Music by 0171 Sound design by Joe Bedell-Brill

Produced and Directed by Clive Brill A Brill production for BBC Radio 4