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Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Outrageous star had ‘mental block' delivering her ‘offensive' dialogue
Actress Joanna Vanderham admits she had difficulty wrapping her head around her character's fascist views in the new period drama, Outrageous Outrageous star Joanna Vanderham admits she was uncomfortable with some of the dialogue she had to say as historical fascist figure Diana Mitford in the new series. U and U&Drama's six-part period drama reveals more about the life of iconic author Nancy Mitford (played by Bessie Carter) and her five sisters. In the 1930s, with war looming and women struggling to find a place in society outside the home, the Mitfords stood out as rebels and pioneers amongst their aristocratic peers. However, their rise to notoriety threatened to fracture the family as both Diana and their younger sister Unity (Shannon Watson) began to associate with British Fascists and Nazis. Reach caught up with Vanderham at Outrageous' London premiere and asked if she found the role of a notable Nazi sympathiser challenging. 'Absolutely,' she said. 'Diana has a couple of lines that refer to what was happening at the time, and I personally found them quite difficult to deliver. 'I'm usually really quick to learn lines, they go in in an instant. But, for some reason, there was like a mental block of, 'I don't want to say this!' 'So some of those political lines, those were hard to say.' Written by Sarah Williams, this new period drama is a must-watch for fans of Downton Abbey, but be warned - it's a historical series like no other. Outrageous takes an unflinching look at the role of British aristocrats in the years leading up to the Second World War, proving not everyone was on the right side of history. Viewers will also get to know one of the most infamous wealthy families of the 20th Century better than ever before. 'What's so remarkable about Sarah's writing is so much of it is about what's between the lines and what's unsaid, the subtext of it,' Vanderham added. 'Which a) I think is really British, but b) when you have a family, you can have those silent communications and the little nods that's sort of like, 'Go on, do it', 'Go on, say it', 'Oh my God! You're not going to say that!' And it's just all silent. 'That's what lends itself to the fact that this was a real family and we were just really lucky to get to spend time together beforehand to really create that camaraderie.' The riveting new series is now streaming completely for free, so there's no excuse not to get totally scandalised by this shocking corner of history. Outrageous is available to stream on U, U&Drama and Britbox.
New York Post
3 days ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Cardinals vs. White Sox odds, picks: MLB picks, predictions Tuesday
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The Cardinals visit the White Sox, and I haven't been this excited since Mrs. Stitches renewed her subscription to Britbox. Matthew Liberatore goes for the Redbirds. Liberatore has lost three in a row, and the numbers have the fans back in St. Louis shouting, 'Give me Liberatore or give me death!' He's killed the Cards, giving up 16 runs on 24 hits over those 14 frames. The American League-worst Chisox counter with Shane Smith, who has won back-to-back games, allowing just one run over 11 ¹/₃ innings. Play $50 on Pope Leo's White Sox (+125, FanDuel). Cardinals southpaw Matthew Liberatore. Jeff Curry-Imagn Images Learn all you need to know about MLB Betting This one was over faster than you can say, 'OK, let's put on Britbox.' Two pitches into the game, Sandy Alcantara served up a meatball to Trea Turner, and it landed somewhere on South Beach. Max Kepler also took Superstorm Sandy deep, and the Phillies microwaved the Fish, 5-2. Back-to-back losses have us at -246 danugglas. Why Trust New York Post Betting The one and only Stitches has been handicapping baseball, daily, for the Post since 2019. Miraculously, he has finished in the black twice. But wait there's more. He showed his versatility by winning the Post's NFL Best Bet crown last year.
Boston Globe
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
This week's TV: ‘We Were Liars,' ‘The Gilded Age,' and a new show from the creator of ‘Dawson's Creek'
The cast of "Outrageous," about the Mitford family. Olly Courtney, Courtesy of Britbox 'Outrageous' Thursday on BritBox: The six fabulous and infamous Advertisement ' ," season 2 Thursday on Apple TV+: English majors, pull out your copy of the unfinished 1938 Edith Wharton novel, or simply follow along in the sumptuous second season of the Apple TV+ historical romance. As the seasons turn, wealthy American debutantes continue to seek titled and entitled though cash-poor husbands across the pond in the 1870s — and then cope with the consequences. A delicious mashup of clashing cultures within the societally-sanctioned bartering of American beauties who then have to survive and thrive in a Gilded Age high society that welcomes the money, but not necessarily the manners, of the nouveau riche newcomers. Advertisement 'The Waterfront' Thursday on Netflix: It's 'Yellowstone' on the North Carolina coast as the dysfunctional Buckley family tries to maintain the fortunes of their cash-strapped maritime empire amid industry downturns, family conflicts, and bare-knuckle brawls. Kevin Williamson, the man behind 'Scream' and 'Dawson's Creek,' created the family saga, casting Maria Bello ('NCIS') as tough matriarch Mae Buckley opposite square-headed Holt McCallany ('Mindhunter') as her husband Harlan. Where there's 'Smoke on the Water' as a theme song, there's fire. 'Grenfell Uncovered' Friday on Netflix: The streamer's original documentary examines the June 2017 blaze in London's high-rise tower, Grenfell. The worst British residential conflagration since the Blitz in World War II killed 72. But was the fire in any way inevitable? An electrical fault in a fourth-floor refrigerator sparked the incident, but that was only the beginning. The documentary uncovers and catalogs the many choices made by the building management, inspectors, and construction executives, compounded by government and rescue mistakes and miscommunications, that led to the calamity — and could have been avoided. 'The ," season 3 Sunday at 9 p.m. on HBO then streaming on Max: The highly anticipated period drama from Julian Fellowes returns in the 1880s. From their Fifth Avenue mansion, the ambitious Russell family (Carrie Coon, Morgan Spector, Taissa Farmiga, and Harry Richardson) continue their social ascent, cutting into the privileges of the old money class personified by sisters Agnes Van Rhijn (Christine Baranski) and Ada Brook (Cynthia Nixon). Cast newcomers include Leslie Uggams, Merritt Weaver, and Bill Camp. Advertisement Thelma Adams is a cultural critic and the author of the best-selling historical novel 'The Last Woman Standing,' about Josephine Marcus, the Jewish wife of Wyatt Earp.
AU Financial Review
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- AU Financial Review
BBC-owned Britbox renews big bet on the British niche viewer
The BBC is betting big on people paying more for first-run British content, adding three live channels and new shows in a relaunch of Britbox a year after taking full control of the niche streaming service and months after pulling channels from Foxtel. Britbox is vastly expanding the number of shows it has, adding three new live broadcasts – BBC First, BBC Entertain and BBC Select – and upgrading its user interface in the biggest overhaul since it arrived in Australia in 2020. It is hoping die-hard fans of British shows will pay to watch new seasons first on the platform.
Tom's Guide
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
How to watch 'Code of Silence' online – stream the Rose Ayling-Ellis drama from anywhere
"Code of Silence" is brand-new crime drama that packs a punch. Former "Strictly" winner Rose Ayling-Ellis stars as a young deaf woman whose lip-reading abilities become central to a covert police sting's potential success. Here's how to watch 'Code of Silence" online from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for free. "'Code of Silence" season 1 premieres May 18 at 9 p.m. BST in the U.K..• U.K. (May 18) — ITVX (free)• U.S. (from July) — Britbox (7-day trial) • Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk-free Recently single Alison Brooks (Ayling-Ellis) has just moved back in with her mum in Canterbury and is working multiple jobs to make ends meet. A whip-smart and determined young deaf woman working in the police station canteen, Alison and her remarkable lip-reading skills soon come to the attention of detectives looking to bring down the Redman gang, back on the criminal scene after a hiatus and causing trouble. Brought into the investigation by DS Ashleigh Francis (Charlotte Ritchie; "Ghosts", "You") and DI James Marsh (Andrew Buchan; "Black Doves", "Broadchurch"), Alison finds herself in over her head as she forms a dangerous bond with gang member Liam Barlow (Kieron Moore; "Vampire Academy"). Creator and writer Catherine Moulton's ("Baptiste", "Hijack") twisty drama, in which she drew on her own experiences with lip-reading and hearing loss, places deaf, disabled and neurodiverse representation front and center of the action. Ayling-Ellis and Fifi Garland, her on-screen mother Julie, are both deaf and communicate in sign language in the show. Drama fans in the U.S. can watch "Code of Silence" from July. The new episodes drop in the U.K. on Sunday, May 18. Read on and we'll tell you how you can stream "Code of Silence" from anywhere. "Code of Silence" begins on Sunday, May 18 at 9 p.m. in the U.K. and episodes will air weekly in the same slot for six weeks. All episodes will also be available to stream live and on demand on ITVX for free. You can also catch up on the first four seasons. You'll need a valid TV license to stream content live. Outside of the U.K. when it's on? Use a VPN to get around the geo-restrictions that will prevent ITVX from working. Scroll down for more information and instructions. Thanks to the wonders of the best VPNs, "Code of Silence" (2025) should be available to Brits no matter where they are. The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you find yourself. Our favorite is NordVPN – and you can find out why in our NordVPN review. There's a good reason you've heard of NordVPN. We specialize in testing and reviewing VPN services and NordVPN is the one we rate best. It's outstanding at unblocking streaming services, it's fast and it has top-level security features too. With over 7,000 servers, across 110+ countries, and at a great price too, it's easy to recommend. Get 70% off NordVPN with this deal Using a VPN is incredibly simple. 1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite. 2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.S. and want to view a British service, you'd select U.K. from the list. 3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to ITVX and stream "Code of Silence" for free. Episodes of "Code of Silence" will be available to stream on Britbox (7-day free trial) from July in the U.S. A subscription to Britbox costs $8.99 a month after the free trial ends. Brits traveling in the U.S. could look in to using a VPN to stream for free, just as they would back home. You can use Britbox to watch "Code of Silence" down under from July. It costs AU$9.99 per month, with a seven-day free trial. Remember, if you're traveling and geo-blocking won't let you connect to the streaming platforms you use back home, purchasing a VPN will allow you to watch "Code of Silence" online, no matter where you are. Britbox is also streaming "Code of Silence" in Canada from July. Brit abroad in Canada? Signing up to NordVPN (save 70%) will help you access your preferred streaming service when you're overseas. English actor Rose Ayling-Ellis has been racking up the credits since winning "Strictly Come Dancing" in 2021. Deaf since birth, she shot to fame as Frankie Lewis in British soap "Eastenders" from 2020 to 2022 and has since appeared in "Ludwig", "Reunion" and "Doctor Who" but "Code of Silence" is her first in a starring role. There is. Follow this link to the ITV press office's official trailer for the brand-new crime drama "Code of Silence". Around Hertfordshire, England, with filming in St Albans, Watford and in various locations around the county. Somewhat confusingly, though, the show is actually set in Canterbury, Kent. We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.
