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The Sun
2 hours ago
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- The Sun
Small English market town on the edge of the Cotswolds that tourists forget about – despite being in two huge TV shows
TUCKED away in Wiltshire is a historic market town used as a backdrop for famous TV series starring Aidan Turner and David Tennant. Corsham in Wiltshire has once again been turned into a TV backdrop, but it still isn't the most popular spot in the Cotswolds. 5 5 The Cotswolds town has cobbled stone cottages, grand country manors and a quaint high street full of independent shops. Its old-fashioned look makes it the perfect backdrop for period dramas - which is why it's been used by two separate productions. The cast of Rivals have most recently returned to Corsham according to the BBC with stars like David Tennant, Emily Atack and Danny Dyer returning to the town. In the high street, the shop fronts have been tweaked to appear in the time period of the late 1980s. The local Boots has been turned into an old-fashioned Waitrose and the town hall has been transformed into a polling station. Classic cars have also been seen lining the streets to give the impression of the 1980s. This isn't the first time that Corsham has seen A-list actors in its streets, it was where half of Poldark was filmed. Corsham was transformed into 18th century Truro when Aidan Turner, dressed as Captain Ross Poldark, came to the town. During this time, there were horses in the streets, cattle and even sheep. The Flemish Weaves pub was the base for the leading actors, while the extras ended up staying at the Town Hall. Poldark: Series 4 trailer starring Aidan Turner 5 5 While Corsham may appear to be a classic Wiltshire town, there is one big difference - the peacocks. Around the town there are peacocks that roam the streets freely. Their actual home is in Corsham Court, but they do sometimes head into the town too. There are plenty of extravagant places too including Corsham Court. The privately owned stately home has a huge art collection, there are also huge gardens - which you can explore for a fee of £12.50. Another is 23 Pickwick which is a Grade II listed country home in Corsham - and you can even book it out. It has a sweeping staircase, an open fire and sash windows. The cottage is a short drive away from the Georgian Spa town of Bath, which features in many of the outdoor scenes in Bridgerton. The city of Bath is just a 30-minute drive, which is where parts of the Bridgerton series were filmed, and it's the only UNESCO site in the country. In Corsham is also home to The Pound Arts theatre where locals regularly put on performances. There are also comedy shows, busking and showings of films. Here's a Bridgerton-like manor that you can stay in with all your mates in the UK - with its own lake and cinema room. And Sun Travel visited the tiny English village you can only visit once a year. 5
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Emily Atack celebrates son Barney's first birthday with heartfelt family and pregnancy snaps: 'I've dreamt of you my whole life'
Emily Atack has paid tribute to her son Barney on his first birthday. The 35-year-old actress and her boyfriend Alistair Garner welcomed their only child into the world in June 2024, and she took to Instagram on Friday to mark their 'beautiful' son's special day. Emily shared photos that highlighted Barney's first year - including from when the star gave birth to him, and recent pictures of the trio enjoying family life. Captioning the images on Instagram, she wrote: 'Happy 1st birthday to our son Barney James Garner. The Baby Barn Owl. 'I've dreamt of you my whole life. It was always you. I love you beyond words, our beautiful, BEAUTIFUL boy. 'You are so cherished my heart could burst.' The former Inbetweeners star also posted a photo of Barney resting on Alistair's chest on her Instagram Stories. She captioned the post with: 'One whole year of our baby Barnicle. 'These beginning sleepy, dazed and disorientated days that merged into one still feel like yesterday.' Some of Emily's celebrity pals flocked to the comments section of her photo carousel post to send their well-wishes to the youngster. Her fellow I'm A Me Out Of Here! 2018 campmate Fleur East wrote: 'Wow! A whole year? Amazing!! Happy birthday Barney xxx.' Former Countdown assistant host Carol Vorderman penned: 'Happy ONETH birthday Barney.' Capital Breakfast radio show presenter Sian Welby - who marked her baby daughter Ruby's first birthday in June 2024 - said: 'Awwwww! Happy birthday!' And the former Love Island host Laura Whitmore commented: 'Happy birthday Barney you legend! X' Emily first announced her pregnancy, via an Instagram post, in December 2024. She wrote: 'I've never been so happy and utterly terrified at the same time. 'Every day is mixed with thrill, fear, joy, hysteria, topped off with a lot of vomiting - a bit like when you've just stepped off of the Oblivion at Alton Towers on a hangover. 'I've got to know my body on such an insane level. It's made me appreciate the one I've been given so much, I'm doing my absolute best to make it a home for the little squid I'm growing. 'We can already sense the baby is reclined on a mattress of peanut butter and jam sandwiches in there, demanding more chocolate buttons. 'I'm so happy to be writing all of this to you all. You've always stuck by me through the years - do stick around to watch me enter my mum era.'
BBC News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Disney's Rivals star David Tennant films in small town
Filming for a TV adaptation of one of Dame Jilly Cooper's novels has returned to a Wiltshire was used as a location for the first series of Rivals, which stars actors David Tennant, Emily Atack and Danny Dyer, among others.A number of shops have had their fronts tweaked as the series is set in the1980s, with Boots being turned into an old-fashioned Waitrose and the town hall being transformed into a polling station."It's really exciting to see the town so vibrant," said shopkeeper Daisy Coppin. Jewellers Coppins has been transformed into Cotchester Jewellers for the Coppin said she had been notified about the filming a few weeks ago and the shop was able to stay open."I think it's really good for the town in general. It raises the profile, it gets us some notification everywhere," she the shop was in the background of shots for the first series, she hopes it will feature more prominently this time. Matt Booker runs The Corsham Toy Shop and said it was a "bonus" when something was filmed in the remembered once having an actor in full Victorian costume buying Lego sets for another production."People love it. It brings trade to the town. Tourists come and find where things were filmed and take photos," Mr Booker added that filming for BBC series Poldark had been a "massive boon" in the past. Not only have many businesses on High Street had sign changes, but the streets of Corsham have also been lined with classic Disney Plus adaption of Rivals is based on Jilly Cooper's best-selling Rutshire Chronicles author previously said she had "adored seeing the world fall in love with her beloved characters".
Daily Mail
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Emily Atack shares loved-up snap with boyfriend Alistair Garner a year after welcoming son Barney
Emily Atack shared a loved-up Instagram snap on Firday with her boyfriend Alistair Garner as she enjoyed a sunny day off work in Bristol. Looking happier than ever, the couple cosied up outside while Emily, 35, enjoyed a glass of rosé wine. Keeping it casual in black sunglasses, Emily wore a loose brown shirt and up-do that perfectly accentuated her freckled skin. She captioned the snap: 'A lovely day off yesterday in sunny Bristol. Don't tell monkey [PG Tips].' The Inbetweeners actress has been dating Alistair since 2022 and the happy couple welcomed son Barney last June. While Emily chooses to keep her relationship out of the spotlight, she does provide fans with the occasional insight. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Emily recently shared more snaps of the family enjoying a holiday in the Cornish village of Mevagissey, revealing that son Barney is a big fan of pasties. The couple have known each other since they were children after Emily's mother is the sister of Alistair's stepmother Jane Garner. She explained that they had hoped to have a family of their own after a year of dating and discovered her pregnancy in November 2023 when she realised she had missed a period. She told The Times: '[Alistair] joked, "Let's buy a pregnancy test then" We did and I was pregnant. 'It was the happiest, most perfect day of my life. Not long afterwards, he packed all his stuff in a van in Manchester where he lived and arrived at my house.' The actress explained that shortly after this, they bought a house together and Barney conveniently arrived the day after they finished unpacking. The sweet snap comes after Emily was recently announced as the new face of PJ Tips after signing a reported six-figure deal. The actress, who shot to fame as Charlotte Hinchcliffe on The Inbetweeners, has joined the household brand's much-loved Monkey in new adverts as he comes out of retirement. Her new role sees her replace TV comic Johnny Vegas, 54, who famously fronted the tea campaign alongside Monkey for several years. Emily's new role comes as her memorable performance in the smash hit series Rivals, which has been nominated at the 2025 BAFTA TV Awards. The new reality-TV-inspired advert, titled At Home with Monkey, follows Monkey's new life with his wife, Alice M, played by Emily. The pair share two children, Earl and Chai, and are starring in a fictional reality TV show sharing the highs and lows of marriage. 'We met on that celebrity dance show didn't we, he just took my breath away,' Emily says whilst looking at Monkey, poking fun at Strictly Come Dancing. The pair then take a leaf out of David, 50, and Victoria, 51, Beckham's book as they recreate a viral moment from their Netflix documentary. The family had fans in hysterics last October thanks to a scene in the documentary which saw David poke fun at his wife's claim about her 'very working class' roots. David interrupted, incredulous, and asked Victoria to be honest to which she replied: 'I am!' He then repeatedly asked Victoria to reveal what car her dad used to drive her to school in. The Spice Girl eventually gave in and said: 'OK. In the '80s, my dad had a Rolls-Royce.'
Daily Mail
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Emily Atack sports voluminous 80's hair and flashes her pins in a navy pencil skirt as she joins Danny Dyer on the set of Rivals series two
Emily Atack caught the eye with her voluminous 80's hair and leg-flashing pencil skirt as she filmed series two of Rivals in Gloucestershire this week. The actress, 35, plays the 'extremely promiscuous' wife of the Deputy Prime Minister, Sarah Stratton, in the racy Disney+ series. And Emily got right back into character, sporting a chic striped skirt and form-fitting navy skirt teamed with black boots as she strutted around the set. The TV personality oozed glamour, with her retro look completed with huge hair, red lips and gold jewellery. Emily was joined on set by polo boot-clad Danny Dyer, who was back in his role as self-made electronics businessman Freddie Jones. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The actress, 35, plays the 'extremely promiscuous' wife of the Deputy Prime Minister, Sarah Stratton, in the racy Disney+ series The former EastEnders star, 47, sported a burgundy hoodie,white trousers and knee pads, not to mention his character's signature moustache. Elsewhere on the set, Katherine Parkinson, 47, donned a floral blue dress beneath a huge pink-lined camouflage coat as she reprised her role as romance novelist Lizzie Vereker. While David Tennant, 54, was back in his role as Lord Tony Baddingham, having made a made a sensational return to filming earlier this month after the last series ended on a shock cliffhanger, leaving fans wondering if he will ever return. The final episode of series one saw Doctor Who star David's character struggle with Cameron Cook (Nafessa Williams) in dramatic scenes. He was hit on the head, seemingly killed and giving rival Rupert the opportunity to blackmail. But in a shock turn of events, David is back and looking alive and well as he mingled on set in a dapper navy blazer. His onscreen rival Alex Hassell was also seen on set, sporting polo gear as he reprised his role as Rupert Campbell-Black. Last year, The Inbetweeners star Emily was praised for her racy performance in the raucous Disney+ series Rivals, stripping off for nude tennis scenes and lingerie-clad romps in the new 'bonkbuster'. All within the first 25 minutes of the first episode, viewers are treated to a raunchy sex montage - which sees Emily strip down to black lingerie. The TV personality oozed glamour, with her retro look completed with huge hair, red lips and gold jewellery Last year, The Inbetweeners star Emily was praised for her racy performance in the raucous Disney+ series Rivals, stripping off for nude tennis scenes and lingerie-clad romps The actress then strips naked to play tennis with Alex Hassell's character Rupert Campbell Black, who is also starkers. Emily is completely nude in the eye-popping scene, where she protects her modesty with a just tennis ball and racket. She previously stressed that she was unbothered by the prospect of baring all, explaining on The Chris Myles Show on Radio X that she was more intimidated by the thought of playing tennis. 'It was so funny, because when they sent me the script, they said, "You know, you're going to have to play tennis naked." That was one of the things they said. And I said, "Disney, there is no way on Earth you're going to get me to play tennis!" 'That's genuinely what I was worried about. I was like, "No way!" But yeah. So, once I got past all that bit, read the script, I was like, "Yeah, this is made for me, this role." Those roles come along very rarely, and it just spoke to me.' Set in 1986, Rivals follows the cut throat world of television, including the tense rivalry between Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell) and Lord Tony Baddingham (David Tennant). Disney+ teased the happy news of Tony's return last month, sharing an Instagram snap of David's name card and script at a table read, with the caption: 'Did someone ask for a Rivals update?' The period drama - which is based on author Jilly Cooper's novel of the same name - premiered in the UK on streaming service Disney+, as well as in the US on Hulu back in October 2024. His onscreen rival Alex Hassell was also seen on set, sporting polo gear as he reprised his role as Rupert Campbell-Black Elsewhere on the set, Katherine Parkinson, 47, donned a floral blue dress beneath a huge pink-lined camouflage coat as she reprised her role as romance novelist Lizzie Vereker The actress looked very cosy as she sported the enormous coat teamed with slouchy boots Gary Lamont ws back in his role as Charles Fairburn Rivals became a huge hit with viewers and many were desperate to know if there would be a second series. Then back in December 2024, the renewal was confirmed and in May a first look at the new series was shared on social media. Author and executive producer Dame Jilly Cooper said of the news: 'I'm utterly sex-static filming for the second season is upon us. 'It was magical working with Happy Prince and Disney+ on the first season and seeing everyone fall head over heels for my beloved characters.
