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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'I loved the 90s. Take me back' star of BBC comedy set ....in the 90s
Star and co-writer of BBC comedy Power of Parker simply loved the 90s. Sian Gibson is back as Kath in series 2 of the series, set in the 1990s. She said: "I loved the 90s. Take me back." In series 2, Kath, Martin and her sister Diane are all trying their best to get along. Martin (Conleth Hill) is down on his luck, Diane is running Parker's with Sandy Copper (Steve Pemberton) and Kath just wants everyone to be happy. But Kath's constant interfering changes all of their lives forever. They'll need to depend on each other now more than ever, but who do they trust? This is what Sian, the star of Car Share with Bolton's Peter Kay has to say about series 2, now showing on BBC and iPlayer Tell us where we pick up with Kath in Series 2? The series is set two years later in 1992 and Kath thinks she has exactly what she always wanted in life. She's living with Martin and finally has her man to herself, and she's also rekindled her relationship with her sister, Diane. She should be living the dream, but instead she's worried that Martin has 'lost his sparkle' now he's not the boss of his own electrical store, and she is still feeling guilty for betraying Diane. There's a power shift between Martin and Diane, and Kath feels stuck in the middle of them both. Kath thinks if she can sort out Martin and Diane's problems then everyone will be happy, and they can all live happily ever after. Unfortunately, her interfering doesn't go to plan and she manages to make everything worse, throwing them all into chaos. How has Kath's relationship with Martin and Diane changed since Series 1? Kath and Diane have put their differences behind them and are getting to know each other again and actually getting on! Kath wants to make it up to Diane for having an affair with her husband. (So yeah, she has a lot of making up to do! ) Kath has never really stood up for herself but she won't let anyone hurt her sister and will happily stand up for Diane whatever the cost. This is all much to the annoyance of Martin who hates his girlfriend being mates with his ex wife, meaning Kath is having to sneak around behind his back to see Diane. Kath and Martin are scraping a living on Kath's wage, but Kath has never been money motivated and loves that she now has Martin all to herself with their relationship now out in the open. Kath senses that Martin isn't happy with his new arrangement and does what she can to try and make him happy. Kath has always been the eternal optimist and just wants her happy ending, but the cracks are starting to show now and she is questioning her life choices and who she can trust. READ MORE: 'I'd turn the whole internet off': Star of The Power of Parker as it airs TONIGHT BBC comedy The Power of Parker recap and ending explained ahead of series 2 Everything to know as BBC comedy The Power of Parker returns for series 2 Do you have a favourite moment from filming? This is a massive cliche, but we have such an amazing cast, crew and production team that every day was such a laugh. I feel very lucky to work with such lovely people - I can't really call it work! What can we expect from Kath in this series? It's a rollercoaster for Kath in this series, she's all over the place. In her quest to put everything right for everyone else, she has a fight at a party, gets into trouble with her dad, leans on her old friends for advice and meets a blast from her past. She's got a lot going on this series! How was the writing process for this series? Did you always know you wanted to take the characters in a new direction? Paul and I love writing this series, we know each other so well and know what will make each other laugh which is usually spending our days stuck down a YouTube rabbit hole watching early 90s Top Of the Pops episodes. Knowing the characters more this time really helped, and we knew we had to raise the stakes for the characters and increase the jeopardy. We've also added some new characters, Mic and Ash, played by Diane Morgan and Navin Chowdhry who are both fabulous and take the series in a completely new direction. Do you have a favourite outfit from Series 2? Our costume team were fantastic, and all the costumes and accessories were vintage from 1992 and earlier. Kath wears a particularly fabulous red dress in one episode but let's just say there's a lot of lycra and a lot of Spanx were used in the making of this series. What were you doing in 1992? I was starting my A-Levels in 1992. The world was my oyster. I was a wannabe goth, with dyed cherry red hair, Doc Martins and an array of band t-shirts like The Cure, The Smiths and Pearl Jam. I was using fake ID to go to Indie Nights at the local nightclub but in reality, I liked nothing better than wearing sequins and dancing to show tunes in my bedroom. What's one thing from 1992 you'd like to bring to the present day? I can't name just one thing. T'Pau, Quantum Leap, Body Shop's Dewberry Oil.. I loved the 90s. Take me back.
Wales Online
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Sian Gibson fears turning 50 because she loathes her looks
Sian Gibson fears turning 50 because she loathes her looks undefined (Image: (Image: BBC) ) Sian Gibson dreads turning 50 in 2026. The actress feels lucky to be alive, but she wants to feel more youthful because she loathes her looks. In an interview with the i newspaper, she explained: "I feel like I'm having a bit of a crisis about it. "People say that we should feel lucky to still be here and of course that is true. "But I also want to be selfish and say, 'I hate my face, I would love to go out without a bra on, I want my 25-year-old body back." Despite her wish to look more youthful with age, Sian is happy with her life in North Wales with her husband Ian and their 12-year-old daughter Gracie. She said: "I'm just happy with the way things are. Article continues below "I absolutely love my job, but real life is hard. I've got real people problems - they're the things to worry about. "I go to work to have a laugh." Sian is starring in BBC One's The Power of Parker - a sitcom that tells the story of businessman Martin Parker (Conleth Hill), whose world shatters when his wife Diane (Rosie Cavaliero) discovers he had a fling with her sister Kath (Sian), and that dangerous men, whom Martin borrowed cash from, come demanding at his door. The second series of the 1990s-based show - which is co-written by Sian and Paul Coleman - is set in 1992, and Kath and Martin have become content in their relationship, while Diane is running his electronics shop in a male-dominated environment. Sexism was referenced because that is how life was back then. Sian explained: "We didn't write it with any agenda. We didn't include it to make any sort of point. That's just what it was like then. "I worked in a golf club, so I've seen that type of man and I wasn't offended. "I'd be offended if my daughter worked somewhere and a man spoke to her like that now." Kath and Diane do not regard themselves as "strong women", but they try to be confident when they are "struggling" to be taken seriously. Article continues below Sian said: "Neither would paint themselves as strong women, but they give as good as they get, even when they are struggling to be taken seriously. "It's the men we're mocking, not the women."
Scotsman
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Not Going Out series 14: who is in the cast
Not Going Out is back with a new series - but there will be a few Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter 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... Not Going Out is back with a new series on the BBC. The long-running show will celebrate its 20th anniversary next year. But who is in the cast after a major change? Lucy and Lee are back for another season of hijinks as Not Going Out prepares to return. The show marked its 100th episode back in 2023 and is now gearing up for a new series. The brainchild of stand-up comedian Lee Mack, it has featured many familiar faces from the comedy world over the years. However there is set to be a big shake-up to the cast for the new season. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Lee Mack told British Comedy Guide : 'Once again I'm very grateful that the BBC have trusted in us to keep alive the studio sitcom. I grew up watching this genre of sitcom on the BBC, and to be part of it myself is still a dream come true.' Who is in the cast of Not Going Out series 14? Lee Mack and Sally Bretton | BBC The show will be undergoing a few big changes for the new season. According to British Comedy Guide just two of the cast have been confirmed for the latest episodes. Not Going Out's latest season will also see Lee and Lucy swapping their 'empty nest' in the suburbs for the countryside. What could possibly go wrong? Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Lee Mack - Lee Sally Bretton - Lucy In recent seasons, Not Going Out has also included actors such as Hugh Dennis and Abigail Cruttenden. The early years of the show also featured the likes of Miranda Hart and Tim Vine. Away from Not Going Out, Lee Mack is the host of quiz show The 1% Club on ITV - which he also created. Sally Bretton has recently reprised her role as Martha Lloyd from Death in Paradise in its spin-off Beyond Paradise. What time is Not Going Out on TV? The first episode of series 14 of the long-running BBC show is set to debut tonight (June 13). It is due to begin at 9pm and will last for 30 minutes. Not Going Out will be broadcast on BBC One and also iPlayer. It will be followed by the latest episode of The Power of Parker. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The preview for the episode, via Radio Times , reads: 'Lee and Lucy make plans to vacate their suburban 'empty nest' property. The pair view a property that Lucy loves when, embarrassingly, Lee needs the toilet. 'Before he can use it however, a second buyer turns up to take a look at the property. To dissuade him from putting in an offer, Lee pretends to be the vendor.'
Scotsman
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Not Going Out series 14: who is in the cast
Not Going Out is back with a new series - but there will be a few Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, 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... Not Going Out is back with a new series on the BBC. The long-running show will celebrate its 20th anniversary next year. But who is in the cast after a major change? Lucy and Lee are back for another season of hijinks as Not Going Out prepares to return. The show marked its 100th episode back in 2023 and is now gearing up for a new series. The brainchild of stand-up comedian Lee Mack, it has featured many familiar faces from the comedy world over the years. However there is set to be a big shake-up to the cast for the new season. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Lee Mack told British Comedy Guide : 'Once again I'm very grateful that the BBC have trusted in us to keep alive the studio sitcom. I grew up watching this genre of sitcom on the BBC, and to be part of it myself is still a dream come true.' Who is in the cast of Not Going Out series 14? Lee Mack and Sally Bretton | BBC The show will be undergoing a few big changes for the new season. According to British Comedy Guide just two of the cast have been confirmed for the latest episodes. Not Going Out's latest season will also see Lee and Lucy swapping their 'empty nest' in the suburbs for the countryside. What could possibly go wrong? Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Lee Mack - Lee Sally Bretton - Lucy In recent seasons, Not Going Out has also included actors such as Hugh Dennis and Abigail Cruttenden. The early years of the show also featured the likes of Miranda Hart and Tim Vine. Away from Not Going Out, Lee Mack is the host of quiz show The 1% Club on ITV - which he also created. Sally Bretton has recently reprised her role as Martha Lloyd from Death in Paradise in its spin-off Beyond Paradise. What time is Not Going Out on TV? The first episode of series 14 of the long-running BBC show is set to debut tonight (June 13). It is due to begin at 9pm and will last for 30 minutes. Not Going Out will be broadcast on BBC One and also iPlayer. It will be followed by the latest episode of The Power of Parker. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The preview for the episode, via Radio Times , reads: 'Lee and Lucy make plans to vacate their suburban 'empty nest' property. The pair view a property that Lucy loves when, embarrassingly, Lee needs the toilet. 'Before he can use it however, a second buyer turns up to take a look at the property. To dissuade him from putting in an offer, Lee pretends to be the vendor.' Have you got a story you want to share with our readers? You can now send it to us online via YourWorld at . It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
Leader Live
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Peter Kay's Car Share star Sian Gibson on her acting career
Sian Gibson, from Mold, is best known for her collaboration with comedian Peter Kay in BAFTA Award winning series, Car Share. And it was that, she says, which led to her acting career getting back on track, having virtually given up on the dream. Gibson recently sat down with Woman's Hour presenter Kylie Pentelow to discuss that and the upcoming return of the hit BBC comedy 'The Power of Parker' in which she also stars. That returns for a second series on Friday (May 30) and also stars the likes of Conleth Hill and Steve Pemberton. Gibson co-wrote the show and stars as Kath, a mobile hairdresser by trade and the devoted mistress of her sister's husband. Set around the fortunes of the Parker family's electrical shop in 1990s Stockport, the next instalment sees a shift of power between the trio of Kath, her sister Diane and the object of their affection, Martin Parker. Speaking on Woman's Hour, Gibson talked of how Peter Kay's Car Share led to other opportunities for her acting-wise, after she had been working in a call centre. She said: "Like many other actors, the work's not always there. I was very lucky when I left college that I could still play teenagers, but then I hit my 30's and the work really dried up. I wasn't getting any auditions. "I was very lucky that Peter Kay's carshare came along and that Peter thought of me. I was very very lucky to have a friend who supported me like that." TOP STORIES She added: "It was a massive sliding doors moment, because I live in north Wales, where I live its not the centre of the entertainment world. "I was happy, I wasn't absolutely gutted that this could be the end of the career or the dream. "But, I still live in the same place, the same village, so things haven't changed that much."
