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Daily Mirror
4 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
Ray Winstone slams 'rude' star he wanted to 'knock out' as he reignites feud
Ray Winstone didn't hold back on his thoughts on a fellow Hollywood actor as he hit out at the veteran for being 'rude' during their time on set together Ray Winstone reignited a huge Hollywood actor, 68, branded fellow star Jack Nicholson"rude" and slammed him for being "up his own a***" 20 years after the pair's initial falling out. The Quadrophenia actor starred alongside Jack in the Oscar-winning flick The Departed in 2006. However, despite the film's huge success, the two stars did not see eye-to-eye during production. And now, almost two decades on, it's clear Ray's thoughts of the 88-year-old icon haven't changed. He blurted out his thoughts in an open chat with Eamonn Holmes and Paul Coyte's podcast Things We Like with Eamonn & Paul. After Eamonn bluntly asked him for his thoughts on his fellow actor, Ray admitted the pair's issues. " We just didn't get on," he said. "I just found him... Listen, he's getting older, and maybe there are a lot of things going on with him. I didn't like him, I thought he was so far up his own a*** it was unbelievable. And he was very rude. " Ray went on: "He was very rude to me, he was rude to my wife, if he had been a younger man, I'd have definitely knocked him out." And after he admitted he is "brilliant at what he does," he said he "can't make an excuse for him". "y grandfather was an old man, but he was a gentleman. He was a lovely man. "So f*** him, basically. Really. Why should I say I like him? I don't. You ask me the question, you get the answer." Ray and Jack worked alongside each other in the film directed by Martin Scorsese. While Ray took on the role of mob handyman Arnold 'Frenchie' French, Jack was the mob boss. Speaking of their fall out back in 2014, Ray confessed: "Me and Jack did not seem to get on too well. Maybe he was going through a funny time." Saying they "didn't click," he continued: "'Everyone else loves him to death – I just wanted him to be a great guy. We just did not click." He later also told The Independent he wasn't a fan of arrogance, but confessed: "He's not the first person I've clashed with. He won't be the last." While Ray's thoughts on the actor are clear, others have been more full of praise for The Shining star. Morgan Freeman previously fondly remembered working with him in The Bucket List (2007). Talking to IMDb, he said: "I think we all have a private bucket list. It may not be written down, but I'm constantly checking them off. I just checked off Jack Nicholson. Every day was a holiday because I've been praying at the temple of Jack ever since Five Easy Pieces."
Scottish Sun
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Men Behaving Badly's Leslie Ash, 65, makes rare public appearance using a pink walking stick at London's Lido Festival
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MEN Behaving Badly star Leslie Ash used a pink walking stick during a rare public appearance at Lido Festival. Leslie, 65, played the role of Debs Burton on the popular 1990s sitcom. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Leslie Ash is well known for her role in Men Behaving Badly Credit: Rex Features 3 The actress used a pink walking stick while attending Lido Festival Credit: Eroteme Her character was the love interest to Tony Smart, played by Neil Morrissey. She attended the festival in Victoria Park, London, alongside her husband, former footballer Lee Chapman. The actress opted for a casual look, with a white shirt, dark blue denim jeans and pink trainers. In 2004, while in hospital, Leslie contracted a 'deadly strain' of the MRSA superbug due to an abscess on her spinal column. It left her with a devastating injury - 25 per cent of her spine damaged. Leslie was initially told she would never walk again, but she has managed to defy the odds and now only relies on a stick at certain times. She previously told The Sun: 'It was a nightmare. Twenty five per cent of my spine was damaged by the abscess I had on my back from the epidural. 'That happened to be the part that connects with my brain and gives me my balance. If I shut my eyes, I have no idea where I am. "If someone walks into me it wouldn't take much for me to be knocked off my feet so I carry the stick as a warning. She added: 'I was in and out of hospital for 15 years and it left me depressed. They put me on antidepressants for a long time. Men Behaving Badly's Leslie Ash admits you 'probably couldn't make' sitcom in today's cancel culture as she gives health update 'I wouldn't advise anyone to go on antidepressants — work it out, talk to someone but don't go on those pills because they just numb you. 'You don't feel happy, you don't feel sad, you are just in a zone. Then you find it difficult to get out of that zone. 'I was so frightened to come off them because I was using them as pain relief and worried I would be left really low and depressed. I've come through it now.' Leslie is also known for starring opposite Phil Daniels in 1979 film Quadrophenia. Last year, she opened up about whether Men Behaving Badly could made today. Best BBC comedies A BBC boss called on the industry to "save our sitcoms", but the corporation has a history of fantastic shows. We look back at some of the best to ever grace the screen. Fawlty Towers (1975-1979) - Only two series were made of the beloved institution. However, the cultural impact of the series starring John Cleese and Connie Booth spans decades. It follows rude and intolerant Basil Fawlty (Cleese) as he attempts to improve the reputation of his hotel. Only Fools and Horses (1981-2003) - The show was crowned by some as the best British sitcom of all time by a TV poll in 2004. Seven series were broadcast on BBC until 1991 with additional sporadic Christmas specials airing until 2003. Sir David Jason starred as ambitious market trader Derek "Del Boy" Trotter whilst Nicholas Lyndhurst played his younger half-brother Rodney. Set in working-class Peckham in south-east London, it follows the highs and lows of the lives of the Trotters', in particular their brazen attempts to get rich. Blackadder (1983 - 1989) - Four series were made of the iconic show, created by Richard Curtis and Rowan Atkinson. Each series spans a different historical period as anti-hero Edmund Blackadder (Atkinson) tries to better himself in each society. Accompanied by his dogsbody Baldrick (Tony Robinson), trouble always ensues. A TV poll in 2004 found that Blackadder was voted the second-best British sitcom of all time Absolutely Fabulous (1992 - 2012) - Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley star as failing PR guru Edina 'Eddie' Monsoon and alcoholic fashionista Patsy Stone. The pair embark on heavy-drinking sessions and abuse drugs in a desperate attempt to stay 'hip'. Eddie constantly chases bizarre fads and fails to lose weight whilst her disappointed and neglected daughter Saffy (Julia Sawalha) looks on. Little Britain (2003 - 2006) - The premise is simple. A sketch show which features different British people from all walks of life that are engaged in all sorts of comical scenarios. Starring Matt Lucas and David Walliams, the pair created iconic pop culture characters. Viewers loved obnoxious council estate teenager Vicky Pollard, morbidly obese scrounger Bubbles Devere, slimming coach Marjorie Dawes, despondent office worker Carol Beer, disgraced politician Sir Norman Fry, of course the iconic Lou and Andy! The Catherine Tate Show (2004-2015) - A sketch show starring the likes of Catherine Tate. She made iconic characters such as rowdy schoolgirl Lauren Cooper with her line 'Am I bovvered?'. Other characters featured Bernie the nurse, the aga saga woman, complaining couple Janice and Ray, and of course her infamous 'Nan', Joannie Taylor. The last character herself spawned multiple specials and even a movie. Gavin and Stacey (2007 - Present) The series tells the story of Gavin (Matthew Horne) and Stacey (Joanna Page). The pair embarked on an online and telephone romance for six months. But when they finally decide to be together properly, their friends and family get in the way. Ruth Jones and James Corden created the beloved show, which has been going for over a decade. The 2019 Christmas special was the most-watched comedy in 17 years and the most-viewed non-sporting event in a decade. She told Richard Madeley: "You probably couldn't make it today. "It is good to re-watch. People should learn where we come from. "It's different but it's so funny." Leslie added: "It's a shame [it couldn't be made now.] "It's of our time. But men were like that in those days, I am sorry to say!"
The Irish Sun
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Men Behaving Badly's Leslie Ash, 65, makes rare public appearance using a pink walking stick at London's Lido Festival
MEN Behaving Badly star Leslie Ash used a pink walking stick during a rare public appearance at Lido Festival. Leslie, 65, played the role of Debs Burton on the popular 1990s sitcom. 3 Leslie Ash is well known for her role in Men Behaving Badly Credit: Rex Features 3 The actress used a pink walking stick while attending Lido Festival Credit: Eroteme Her character was the love interest to Tony Smart, played by Neil Morrissey. She attended the festival in Victoria Park, London , alongside her husband, former footballer Lee Chapman. The actress opted for a casual look, with a white shirt, dark blue denim jeans and pink trainers. In 2004, while in hospital, Leslie contracted a 'deadly strain' of Read more on Leslie Ash It left her with a devastating injury - 25 per cent of her spine damaged. Leslie was initially told she would never walk again, but she has managed to defy the odds and now only relies on a stick at certain times. She 'That happened to be the part that connects with my brain and gives me my balance. If I shut my eyes, I have no idea where I am. Most read in News TV "If someone walks into me it wouldn't take much for me to be knocked off my feet so I carry the stick as a warning. She added: 'I was in and out of hospital for 15 years and it left me depressed. They put me on antidepressants for a long time. Men Behaving Badly's Leslie Ash admits you 'probably couldn't make' sitcom in today's cancel culture as she gives health update 'I wouldn't advise anyone to go on antidepressants — work it out, talk to someone but don't go on those pills because they just numb you. 'You don't feel happy, you don't feel sad, you are just in a zone. Then you find it difficult to get out of that zone. 'I was so frightened to come off them because I was using them as pain relief and worried I would be left really low and depressed. I've come through it now.' Leslie is also known for starring opposite Phil Daniels in 1979 film Quadrophenia. Last year, she opened up about whether Men Behaving Badly Best BBC comedies A BBC boss called on the industry to "save our sitcoms", but the corporation has a history of fantastic shows. We look back at some of the best to ever grace the screen. Fawlty Towers (1975-1979) - Only two series were made of the beloved institution. However, the cultural impact of the series starring Only Fools and Horses (1981-2003) - The show was crowned by some as the best British sitcom of all time by a TV poll in 2004. Seven series were broadcast on BBC until 1991 with additional sporadic Christmas specials airing until 2003. Gavin and Stacey (2007 - Present) The series tells the story of Gavin ( She told Richard Madeley: "You probably couldn't make it today. "It is good to re-watch. People should learn where we come from. "It's different but it's so funny." Leslie added: "It's a shame [it couldn't be made now.] "It's of our time. But men were like that in those days, I am sorry to say!" 3 The festival took place at Victoria Park in London Credit: Eroteme
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Scotsman
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Quadrophenia, a Mod Ballet, Edinburgh review: 'brings mods and rockers back to life'
With a talented cast, arresting design and a phenomenal score, this show captures what it was like to be young at an important cultural moment, writes Kelly Apter Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Quadrophenia: A Mod Ballet, Festival Theatre, Edinburgh ★★★★ When something iconic starts life in one genre and evolves into another, it always comes with challenges. Books turned into TV programmes never quite match our imagination, and in the case of Quadrophenia, a Mod Ballet, you have to leave your celluloid memories behind and embrace the show on its own terms. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Quadrophenia, a Mod Ballet | Johan Persson Replicating the 1979 film on stage, with its huge fight on Brighton promenade, pulsating dance club scene and engine-revving motorcycles and scooters, would be impossible. That said, however, this new production certainly gives it a good go. It's very much Pete Townshend's baby: he wrote the storyline (and the original album) but has clearly handed over the reins to specialists to deliver his vision, in particular the arresting video design, which fills the entire stage with the choppy waters below Beachy Head, amongst other locations. Similarly, Townsend's wife, Rachel Fuller (along with Martin Batchelar) has turned The Who's album into a phenomenal orchestral score, which does much of the emotional heavy lifting. Quadrophenia, a Mod Ballet | Johan Persson Directed by Rob Ashford, this production focuses in on lead character Jimmy's mental health issues, and we often see him surrounded by four aspects of his personality - the tough guy, the lunatic, the romantic, and the hypocrite - which gives choreographer Paul Roberts an interesting palette of moves to work with. Roberts and Ashford also take a deep dive into the lacklustre relationship between Jimmy's parents, which bears poignant fruit. Sign up to our FREE Arts & Culture newsletter at Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Despite this, the show doesn't make us feel quite as much as we should, which is a shame. What it does do, though, is capture what it was like to be young at this moment in British history: the energy, the rivalries, the disillusionment and love affair with fashion. The talented 22-strong cast never falters, bringing mods and rockers back to life through dynamic group scenes, a sensual imagined ménage à trois, and some dramatic cliff-edge moments, as Jimmy wrestles with his future.
Scotsman
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Dancers take to the Royal Mile ahead of Scottish premiere of ballet version of 1970s cult classic film
The ballet was inspired by the 1979 film of the same name Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Dancers took to Edinburgh's Royal Mile ahead of the Scottish premiere of a ballet version of cult classic film Quadrophenia. The ballet, performed from today at the city's Festival Theatre, will recreate the story told in the 1979 film inspired by a best-selling album by the Who. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The dancers recreated a moment from the film of the same name. Pic: Lisa Ferguson | Scotsman Originally an album recorded by The Who, it quickly became an iconic and multi-million selling success, which defined a generation. In 1979, it inspired the cult classic feature film of the same name.
