The One Show's Alex Jones says 'oh no' as guest lets slip BBC series 'huge twist'
The One Show's Alex Jones says 'oh no' as guest lets slip BBC series 'huge twist'
Alex Jones and Roman Kemp were back on The One Show when they chatted to Welsh star Sian Gibson about the return of her comedy series
Welsh a actress Sian Gibson joined the latest edition of The One Show, chatting about her hit BBC comedy series The Power of Parker's come back when she accidentally revealed a "huge twist".
Alongside her fellow actor Conleth Hill, Sian was there to spill the beans on the second series of their show that premiered in 2023. Set in 1990s Stockport, it weaves the tale of Martin Parker (played by Hill), who struggles to balance his mounting debts, familial duties to his wife (portrayed by Rosie Cavaliero), and his clandestine affair with Kath.
During the conversation with hosts Alex Jones and Roman Kemp, viewers learnt from Conleth that upon returning to the programme, Martin has experienced a "huge fall from grace", which is, according to him, exacerbated by Kath.
Alex Jones and Roman Kemp chatted to Sian and Conleth
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But it was Sian who jumped in saying: "Kath makes everything worse but there's lots of twists and turns and there's a huge twist in one of the episodes which means that Kath and Diane, her sister, played by lovely Rose Cavaliero, and Martin all have to work together."
Alex swiftly jumped in to prevent any further spoilers with an exasperated "Oh no!" as Sian confessed: "But we can't say what happens," reports the Express.
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Sian, also known for her role in Peter Kay's Car Share, divulged that while her character Kath now lives with Martin, she has started to doubt their relationship, lamenting that he has "lost his sparkle" and swapped his suits for fleeces. In hopes of rekindling that lost charm, Kath pushes Martin towards returning to work.
The sitcom, located within the confines of an electronics retailer, brought about shared laughter between hosts Alex and Roman as co-creator Sian confessed her fondness for such stores.
She reminisced: "Do you remember in the olden days if you wanted a kettle you had to go to one shop for everything electrical, you couldn't shop around. It were magical, these places with everything there."
Sian Gibson appeared on The One Show to talk about The Power of Parker
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The One Show's Monday episode followed an unexpected hiatus the previous Friday due to a significant reshuffle of the BBC schedule. Ordinarily broadcast every weekday at 7pm on BBC One, the popular show was displaced by The Chelsea Flower Show coverage on Friday, May 23.
The shift in scheduling was announced during Thursday's edition of the show when Angellica Bell, stepping in as host, held back tears after they celebrated a charity worker in the One Big Thank You feature.
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Carole Hughes from Stamford's three-year-old daughter Anna died from a brain tumour and the programme shared the touching story of how Carole, alongside her husband Rob, founded Anna's Hope in tribute to their child. Their organisation aids in securing specialised therapies, such as occupational, physiotherapy, and speech and language sessions for youngsters affected by brain tumours.
In an act of gratitude and recognition for Carole's dedication, she was greeted by none other than Angellica and Joanna Lumley with a uniquely named flower dedicated to Anna at The Chelsea Flower Show.
The One Show airs weeknights on BBC One at 7pm
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