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Wales Online
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Ruth Jones joins Saltburn and Game of Thrones stars in new BBC series
Ruth Jones joins Saltburn and Game of Thrones stars in new BBC series The BBC confirmed the new series is being produced by Welsh production company Bad Wolf and is also being shot in Wales Ruth Jones will star as Mrs Bennet in the series adaptation of The Other Bennet Sister (Image: Kate Green, Getty Images ) Gavin & Stacey star and co-creator Ruth Jones is starring in a brand new BBC series alongside Saltburn star Richard E. Grant and Game of Thrones actress Indira Varma. The BBC confirmed that the stellar cast would be starring in new TV drama The Other Bennet Sister, which is an adaptation of Janice Hadlow's novel. The new show is being produced by Welsh production company Bad Wolf and is also being shot in Wales. On Tuesday, June 17, the BBC confirmed that filming had commenced in Wales on the 10-part series. They also confirmed that Ruth Jones and Richard E. Grant would be starring as Mr and Mrs Bennet while Indira Varma and Heads of State star Richard Coyle would play Mr and Mrs Gardiner, Mary's worldly aunt and uncle. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter. Also starring in the series are Laurie Davidson, who recently starred in ITV's A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story, and Dónal Finn, who will star as Mr Ryder and Mr Hayward respectively. Article continues below Previously it was announced that Ella Bruccoleri, who has starred in BBC's Call the Midwife and Netflix's popular period drama Bridgerton, would play Mary Bennet. Jane Austen fans will be glad to know the series will also introduce the rest of the Bennet sisters – Jane, Lizzie, Kitty, and Lydia – as well as other notable Austen characters from the Pride and Prejudice world Caroline Bingley and Mr Collins. Content cannot be displayed without consent The synopsis of the series reads: "The Gardiners take Mary under their wing as governess to their three children – Marianne (Roisin Bhalla), George (Reggie Absolom), and Rebecca (Jasmine Sharp) – introducing her to an exciting new social world that includes Mr Hayward, Mr Ryder, and Ann Baxter. "This adaptation explores and expands the world of Pride and Prejudice through the often-overlooked perspective of Mary Bennet." The director of BBC Drama, Lindsay Salt, confirmed the series would be aired in 2026 and available to watch on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK. Article continues below
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Gavin & Stacey star lands new drama role - which gets Pam's seal of approval
Ruth will star in new BBC adaptation alongside Richard as Jane Austen's Mr and Mrs Bennet, following Alison Steadman into the big role Ruth Jones is to follow in the footsteps of her Gavin & Stacey co-star Alison Steadman by taking on Jane Austen's iconic character of Mrs Bennet in a major new BBC series. The comedy favourite will play the Pride & Prejudice matriarch in The Other Bennet Sister alongside Richard E. Grant, 68, who has revealed that playing the role of Mr Bennet is a lifelong ambition. One show insider said: 'It's long been known that this was on Richard's bucket list and he leapt at the opportunity when the BBC approached him. Ruth was similarly enthusiastic over playing a character who is about as far from Nessa as it is possible to be. She's overjoyed to be swapping her leather mini skirt and boots for a crinoline and bonnet.' The 10-part drama is an adaptation of Janice Hadlow's novel, which explores and expands the world of Pride and Prejudice through the often-overlooked perspective of Mary Bennet, played by former Call the Midwife star Ella Broccoleri. In the story Mary is given the epic love story nobody predicted for her. It takes her from her family home in Meryton to the soirees of Regency London and the peaks and vales of the Lake District - all in search of independence, romance and, most elusive of all, self-love and acceptance. Britain's best-loved comedy actress Ruth, 58, is fast becoming a BBC costume drama stalwart, having previously appeared in Little Dorrit and Tess of the d'Urbervilles. Gavin & Stacey, which she co-wrote with James Corden, drew to a close with 21million viewers at Christmas. Steadman, who plays Nessa's best friend Stacey's mother-in-law Pam Shipman, was previously Mrs Bennet in the BBC's award-winning 1995 Pride & Prejudice adaptation, starring Colin Firth as Mr Darcy and Jennifer Ehle as Elizabeth Bennet. Writer Sarah Quintrell says: "I'm thrilled to be telling the story of Mary - the other Bennet sister - exploring what it is to come of age when you're the odd one out.' Saying she herself had been an 'awkward, anxious' teen, she added: 'I grew up watching the BBC's wonderful Austen adaptations. It's the stuff every writer dreams of and I can't wait to bring this beautiful story to screen - not least, for all the Marys out there.' Producer Jane Tranter, of Bad Wolf, said that she'd landed the 'ensemble cast of our dreams' for the new series, which is part of the BBC's celebration of Austin's 250th anniversary, adding: 'We have been working behind the scenes on The Other Bennet Sister for many years now, and Janice's brilliantly observed characters have lived and grown in our imaginations throughout that time as Sarah has been working on the scripts. So our actors had a lot to live up to - and I can honestly say that this is the ensemble cast of our dreams. Each one brings something new and exciting to the world of Austen. And all of us at Bad Wolf are delighted to be making a drama that brings such joy.' BBC drama boss Lindsay Salt said it was a joy to see cameras rolling on the 'vibrant, witty and clever' new take on Jane Austen's world, which also stars Coupling's Richard Coyle and Game of Thrones actress Indira Varma. She added: 'With a pitch perfect cast led by Ella, Ruth and Richard, The Other Bennet Sister will be an irresistible treat for viewers when it launches on the BBC next year." Varma and Coyle play Mr and Mrs Gardiner, Mary's worldly aunt and uncle who take her on as a governess to their three children - introducing her to an exciting new social world that includes Ann Baxter, played by Doctor Who companion Varada Sethu. Another famous character is the simpering Mr Collins, who will be played by Ryan Sampson, who wrote and starred alongside Danny Dyer in Sky comedy Mr Bigstuff. Filming has started in Wales on the BBC1 series, due to air on Sunday nights next year.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sen. Michael Bennet holds virtual roundtable for 'Republican Dangers to SNAP'
WESTERN SLOPE, Colo. (KREX) – Lately, there has been speculation from the federal level that there will be funds cut from SNAP benefits. On Thursday, Senator Michael Bennet held a virtual roundtable to discuss the quote 'Republican Dangers to SNAP.' Bennet states, 'I hope for the smaller cut; it would be better, you know, if we had to take one and not the other.' Communities around Colorado are on their toes regarding the outcome of possible SNAP benefit cuts. The virtual roundtable included community members around the Centennial State alongside Senator Bennet. 'As I said earlier, [SNAP] is going to be on the receiving end of this unfunded mandate,' Bennet said. Bennet says the president passed the bill, which will need 51 Senate votes to pass in the Senate before being finalized. 'I don't know what the choices that he's going to be able to assemble to get that majority vote are, but I will keep everybody on this call informed as I begin to hear what's going on,' Bennet said. WesternSlopeNow reached out to the Mesa County Department of Human Services, and the Economic Assistance Director, Melissa Schierland, sent a statement saying, 'This is pending federal legislation, and no changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have been finalized. We are closely monitoring the situation. If the program changes, we will communicate directly with our clients to ensure they receive clear guidance and support. Our priority remains helping families meet their basic needs and access the resources they rely on.' State Senator Janice Rich of District 7 states, 'I think that it has been a successful program, and I guess I would hate to see it be cut, you know, a lot, because over the years, it has lifted over 70,000 people out of the poverty line.' State Senator Rich says it's been reported that 9.9% of people use the SNAP program in the state. Meanwhile, WesternSlopeNow reached out to the Colorado Department of Human Services about how these cuts could affect the rest of the state. A representative sent us a statement saying in part, 'As of March 2025, approximately 334,000 Colorado households and 617,000 people receive monthly benefits. In 2024, almost one million individual Coloradans received SNAP, half of whom were children, 10% of whom were older Americans, and 15% of whom were Americans with disabilities. Minimizing food insecurity has positive impacts, including increased physical and mental health.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sen. Bennet, Colorado advocates slam GOP-proposed cuts to food assistance
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet speaks to Colorado food access advocates during a remote roundtable Thursday about proposed federal food assistance cuts. (Delilah Brumer/Colorado Newsline) Democratic U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet joined a roundtable Thursday with Coloradans who would be hurt by proposed cuts to federal food assistance. They ranged from a grocery store manager in rural Baca County to a farmer from Wellington, north of Fort Collins. The conversation comes as Congress considers billions of dollars of cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which provides monthly support for low-income families to buy groceries. '(Cuts) would have a material effect on communities throughout Colorado, both urban and rural,' Bennet said. 'It's going to affect everybody, no matter where they live, and at a time when they need, desperately, help to just feed their families.' SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX The House narrowly passed its version of the GOP tax and spending bill last month, which for the first time would require states to shoulder some of the cost of SNAP — up to 25% — starting in 2028. Members of Colorado's House delegation voted along party lines for the bill, with the GOP in favor and the Democrats opposed. Senate Republicans are pushing for more moderate SNAP cuts compared to their House counterparts. 'These cuts would be devastating,' Bennet said during the remote roundtable. 'Now we know what the scope of the Senate cuts are versus the House cuts, and in either case, it's the largest cuts that have ever been proposed.' On Wednesday, Senate Agriculture Chairman John Boozman said the Senate GOP plan would result in federal savings of '$52 or $53 billion.' Both chambers' plans would tie the percent of the cost burden of SNAP on a state to the rate of that state's payment errors. Under the Senate plan, states with error rates at 5% or lower would continue to pay nothing for SNAP, while states with error rates at 10% or higher would pay for 15% of benefits, Boozman said. The Senate plan would also create two levels for states with error rates between 5% and 10%. Colorado's SNAP payment error rate is 8.61% as of 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This puts Colorado on a better track than the national average, which is 11.7%. Laurel Smith, a farmer in Larimer County, said any SNAP cuts would mean a significant loss of revenue and 'a reduced quality of life for the community.' 'For my farm stand and my farmers market booth, 65% of my revenue comes from SNAP sales, that's how much our community members desire SNAP,' said Smith, who herself used SNAP benefits when she was in her 20s to supplement her food budget. Libby Triebel, a single mother of four who lives in Colorado Springs, said she often 'barely scrapes by,' even with SNAP, which gives recipients an average of $6.16 per day for food. 'I do my best, and I make sure (my kids) don't go a day without having their stomachs full,' Triebel said. '(Cuts) would be harmful, on these families out here that are just making it by to survive, and these kids don't deserve that.' About 159,000 Coloradans could lose SNAP benefits under House Republicans' tax and spending bill, according to an analysis released Thursday by the left-leaning Center for American Progress. SNAP cuts are largely unpopular among Colorado voters, though many want to see lower error rates. Just 19% of Colorado voters want to see Congress decrease spending on SNAP, while 46% want to see it increase, 29% want it to stay about the same and 6% are unsure, according to a poll released Tuesday by Healthier Colorado. During the roundtable, food bank leaders warned that any cuts to SNAP would add a greater burden on their organizations, which are already stretched thin. For Thai Nguyen, the founder of Kaizen Food Rescue, feeding Coloradans is deeply personal. Nguyen, who was a refugee and homeless in her youth, knows what it's like to not have access to healthy, fresh produce. Through her organization, she works to pay forward the help that she received from SNAP. Kaizen Food Rescue has served food to more than 57,000 people in the Denver metro area so far this year. 'We're trying to just pretty much empower our communities and create a sense of belonging,' Nguyen said. Regardless of potential SNAP cuts, Kaizen Food Rescue is already reeling, after a $20 million Environmental Protection Agency grant it had been awarded for an on-site farm was recently revoked, according to Nguyen. As congressional budget negotiations continue, Bennet urged the roundtable members to continue to push for the nutritious food support they want to see for their communities. 'Please continue to lead this fight, to champion this fight,' Bennet said. 'It's a fight worth having.' SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
Express Tribune
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Taron Egerton reportedly returns to dating scene after split with Chloe Bennet
Taron Egerton is back on the dating scene, reportedly seeking romance on the celebrity dating app Raya, following a potential split from actress Chloe Bennet. As per DailyMail The Rocketman star, 35, was recently spotted on the app after moving to Los Angeles, suggesting his relationship with Bennet has ended just months after it became public. Egerton and Bennet, known for her role in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., were first seen together in December, enjoying a romantic stroll in New York City. The couple had reportedly been dating secretly for several months, with their relationship confirmed only a short time before their public outing in the Big Apple. They had also spent time in both the US and the UK, with insiders describing their bond as private yet strong. However, the emergence of Egerton's Raya profile, where he mentioned he was visiting London but resides in LA, has led to speculation that the couple has called it quits. The profile also included a music track, Lou's Tune by DARGZ, suggesting a change in his personal life. -Instagram. This marks Egerton's return to the app after his previous split from long-term girlfriend Emily Thomas in 2022. The actor, who had been in a relationship with Thomas for several years, had deleted all traces of her from his social media following their breakup, citing strained schedules as a cause. He had also used Raya after the 2022 split to ease back into dating. As Taron navigates his personal life, he appears to be open to new connections, continuing his journey following the end of his recent romance with Bennet.
