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South Wales Guardian
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Stephen Mulhern dropped from £1m Butlin's magic show
Stephen Mulhern will not return to perform at the chain's centres at Minehead, Bognor Regis and Skegness beyond this summer. The 48-year-old's deal with the holiday centres was reported to be valued at around £1 million. Mulhern had worked as a Redcoat at Minehead Butlin's between 1995 and 1996 before he broke into TV work. A post shared by Butlin's (@officialbutlins) As reported by Somerset Live, a spokesperson for Mulhern said: 'Stephen has absolutely loved being part of the Butlin's family – performing his stage shows in front of thousands of holiday makers across the country and the relationship with Butlin's remains hugely positive. "This change allows Stephen to explore new opportunities in the family holiday space – something he's incredibly passionate about.' A Butlin's spokesperson said: 'Stephen has been an incredible part of the Butlin's experience and continues to be a valued member of the family. 'Stephen's much-loved live show won't return in 2026 after three fantastic years, but we're thrilled to be working together on ongoing projects this autumn.' The show is continuing for 2025, with dates at Minehead as well as Bognor Regis and Skegness. Families can choose a 'Summer Holidays Feat Stephen Mulhern' package to ensure they get to see him, which runs on selected school holiday breaks. Recommended reading: Oasis' Liam and Noel reunite for new Adidas collaboration and fans 'want it all' Only Fools and Horses fans blast 'terrible' episode branded the show's 'worst' Call the Midwife confirms return of star as fans say 'he's back where he belongs' Stephen Mulhern is a TV presenter, entertainer and magician who got his start in the media by presenting on CITV with shows like Finger Tips and Tricky TV. He's also worked on Britain's Got More Talent, Saturday Night Takeaway, Catchphrase and In For a Penny. In recent years, he's helmed coverage of ITV's reboot of Deal or No Deal and You Bet!
Rhyl Journal
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Stephen Mulhern dropped from £1m Butlin's magic show
Stephen Mulhern will not return to perform at the chain's centres at Minehead, Bognor Regis and Skegness beyond this summer. The 48-year-old's deal with the holiday centres was reported to be valued at around £1 million. Mulhern had worked as a Redcoat at Minehead Butlin's between 1995 and 1996 before he broke into TV work. A post shared by Butlin's (@officialbutlins) As reported by Somerset Live, a spokesperson for Mulhern said: 'Stephen has absolutely loved being part of the Butlin's family – performing his stage shows in front of thousands of holiday makers across the country and the relationship with Butlin's remains hugely positive. "This change allows Stephen to explore new opportunities in the family holiday space – something he's incredibly passionate about.' A Butlin's spokesperson said: 'Stephen has been an incredible part of the Butlin's experience and continues to be a valued member of the family. 'Stephen's much-loved live show won't return in 2026 after three fantastic years, but we're thrilled to be working together on ongoing projects this autumn.' The show is continuing for 2025, with dates at Minehead as well as Bognor Regis and Skegness. Families can choose a 'Summer Holidays Feat Stephen Mulhern' package to ensure they get to see him, which runs on selected school holiday breaks. Recommended reading: Oasis' Liam and Noel reunite for new Adidas collaboration and fans 'want it all' Only Fools and Horses fans blast 'terrible' episode branded the show's 'worst' Call the Midwife confirms return of star as fans say 'he's back where he belongs' Stephen Mulhern is a TV presenter, entertainer and magician who got his start in the media by presenting on CITV with shows like Finger Tips and Tricky TV. He's also worked on Britain's Got More Talent, Saturday Night Takeaway, Catchphrase and In For a Penny. In recent years, he's helmed coverage of ITV's reboot of Deal or No Deal and You Bet!
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Goodnight Sweetheart fans will finally discover what happened to Gary Sparrow after show's controversial axe
The fate of its return lies solely in the hands of its fans and supporters the answer Goodnight Sweetheart fans will finally discover what happened to Gary Sparrow after show's controversial axe Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GOODNIGHT Sweetheart fans will finally get the answers they have been searching for thanks to a brand new project in the works. Viewers of the programme will learn the fate of Gary Sparrow after many questions were left unanswered following the show's controversial axing by the BBC. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Goodnight Sweetheart is being revived Credit: BBC 3 The story of Gary Sparrow will continue in a new book Credit: BBC The programme, starring Nicholas Lyndhurst of Only Fools and Horses fame, originally ran from 1993 until 1999. Fans were left over-the-moon when it made a one-off comeback in 2016 with many who worked on the show hoping that it paved the way for another full-length series but the BBC failed to commission it for anything else. Now, the show's writing duo, Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran, have teamed up to pen a new novel to explore what happened to Gary after the end of the TV programme. But the pair have already been forced to call upon fans help. The writers are aiming to raise £30,000 via a crowd-funding site in order to bring the book to life. At the time of publication, this petition had already amassed a whopping £11,500 in donations from 211 supporters. The book will only be published if the fund manages to reach the target amount. Teasing what is to come in the novel, a synopsis reads: "The new book will begin a little before the events of the 2016 televised story, Many Happy Returns, because though Gary's life since the end of the war has been mundane, in the spring of 1962, things are starting to heat up when Marilyn Monroe sings at President Kennedy's birthday party in that skin-tight dress. "When Gary first met Phoebe, he told her the girl he left behind in L.A. went by the name of Marilyn Monroe. "It was just his little private joke. It had never occurred to him that he would be living in the past, married to Phoebe when Marilyn became an international sex symbol in the 1950s. The Nineties sitcom Goodnight Sweetheart returned for a one-off special set in 1962 "For years, every time Phoebe's seen Marilyn on the silver screen, her insecurities have overwhelmed her. "What if Gary were to go back to Hollywood to regain the love of his life? "That is, until Marilyn's shock death at the age of 36, which brings all of Phoebe's old feelings back to the surface." Speaking of their decision to pen a new book and their hopes for its publication, authors Laurence and Maurice said: "Of all the shows we have ever written, Goodnight Sweetheart has the biggest and most devoted fanbase. "We were thrilled at the audience response to the 2016 special. Like our fans, we want to know what happened next to Gary Sparrow and his two families. "And now, Idiot Box [publishers] are giving us and you the chance to find out!" The TV show's premise followed Gary Sparrow as he lived a double life being able to time-hop between 1990s London and the Second World War in the 1940s.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Goodnight Sweetheart fans will finally discover what happened to Gary Sparrow after show's controversial axe
GOODNIGHT Sweetheart fans will finally get the answers they have been searching for thanks to a brand new project in the works. Viewers of the programme will learn the fate of Gary Sparrow after many questions were left unanswered following the show's controversial axing by the BBC. 3 Goodnight Sweetheart is being revived Credit: BBC 3 The story of Gary Sparrow will continue in a new book Credit: BBC The programme, starring Nicholas Lyndhurst of Only Fools and Horses fame, originally ran from 1993 until 1999. Fans were left over-the-moon when it Now, the show's writing duo, Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran, have teamed up to pen a new novel to explore what happened to Gary after the end of the TV programme. But the pair have already been forced to call upon fans help. Read More on Comedy The writers are aiming to raise £30,000 via a crowd-funding site in order to bring the book to life. At the time of publication, this petition had already amassed a whopping £11,500 in donations from 211 supporters. The book will only be published if the fund manages to reach the target amount. Teasing what is to come in the novel, a synopsis reads: "The new book will begin a little before the events of the 2016 televised story, Many Happy Returns, because though Gary's life since the end of the war has been mundane, in the spring of 1962, things are starting to heat up when Marilyn Monroe sings at President Kennedy's birthday party in that skin-tight dress. Most read in News TV "When Gary first met Phoebe, he told her the girl he left behind in L.A. went by the name of Marilyn Monroe . "It was just his little private joke. It had never occurred to him that he would be living in the past, married to Phoebe when Marilyn became an international sex symbol in the 1950s. The Nineties sitcom Goodnight Sweetheart returned for a one-off special set in 1962 "For years, every time Phoebe's seen Marilyn on the silver screen, her insecurities have overwhelmed her. "What if Gary were to go back to Hollywood to regain the love of his life? "That is, until Marilyn's shock death at the age of 36, which brings all of Phoebe's old feelings back to the surface." Speaking of their decision to pen a new book and their hopes for its publication, authors Laurence and Maurice said: "Of all the shows we have ever written, Goodnight Sweetheart has the biggest and most devoted fanbase. "We were thrilled at the audience response to the 2016 special. Like our fans, we want to know what happened next to Gary Sparrow and his two families. "And now, Idiot Box [publishers] are giving us and you the chance to find out!" The TV show's premise followed Gary Sparrow as he lived a double life being able to time-hop between 1990s London and the Second World War in the 1940s. 3 Writers Maurice and Laurence are bringing the character back Credit: Getty
Glasgow Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Only Fools and Horses script reveals lost scene from 1996
The Heroes & Villains Christmas Special from 1996 featuring the iconic scenes of Del Boy and Rodney dressed up as Batman and Robin was once voted the UK's favourite festive show of all time. The pair, played by David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst, dress up as the cartoon characters for a fancy dress party and inadvertently thwart a mugging on route. But now, an extended scene has been discovered nearly 30 years on, thanks to a script that belonged to the late Roger Lloyd Pack who played Trigger. Only Fools and Horses – Heroes & Villains extended scene It appears that Del and Rodney's antics as Batman and Robin continued to cause chaos. The script revealed that the extended scene shows Del later chasing down a mugger and knocking him unconscious with his suitcase full of hooky gear. The Sun reports that in the cut scene, it is scripted that a policeman then arrives and Del tells him "It's alright officer, I caught him, he's over there!" But the policeman then walks over to the two men and arrests Rodney instead of the mugger. The 155-page script is set to go up for sale at Bristol-based Auctioneum. Auctioneer Andy Stowe described it as "comedy history, in black and white." Speaking to The Sun, Only Fools fan Mr Stowe said he had started to find lines that he didn't recognise while reading through the script. Another scene that never made it into the episode involves Del and Rodney rushing out of their flat just as a consignment of dodgy alarm clocks go off. They go to Del's Capri Ghia to find the group of muggers loitering around it but they are scared off as Del and Rodney arrive to the noise of the alarms going off in the background. Who did Sheree Murphy play in Only Fools and Horses? One of the muggers was played by actress-turned-presenter Sheree Murphy, who later went on to become a household name as fan favourite Tricia Dingle in Emmerdale. It was Sheree's first TV appearance as a small but notable part as the mugger, two years before she got the role in Emmerdale. The script has been signed by other members of the cast including David Jason himself and the late John Challis, who played Boycie. Recommended reading: The Sun reports that the vendor is a private collector who acquired the script from the Only Fools & Horses Society. The script is estimated to sell for between £2,000 and £3,000. Roger Lloyd Pack had also marked his lines with black ink. The sale takes place on June 30.
