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The life-changing injury that turned a young footballer into an actor

A teacher saw a spark no one else did after a painful injury.

Newcastle Herald

What you need to know about Red Nose Day

Red Nose Day returns on Friday, 20 March from 7pm on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, and the official BBC YouTube channel, aiming to raise vital funds for essential services in the UK and globally. The evening of entertainment will be hosted by Davina McCall, joined by comedy stars such as…

The Independent UK

Anna Friel's stalking ordeal

Anna Friel felt “threatened” and fearful during her three-year stalking ordeal and it made her feel as "though I have to look over my shoulder all the time".

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Anna Friel tells court of ordeal as stalker given 15-year restraining order

Phil Appleton, 71, made subject to order preventing him contacting actor and banning him from certain areas

The Guardian - UK

Actress Anna Friel tells court stalker made her feel ‘threatened and shocked’

Phil Appleton, 71, was handed a restraining order of 15 years and a community order of 24 months on Thursday after he stalked the actress.

Evening Standard

Anna Friel lost her entire wardrobe when she split from Darren Day

Actress Anna Friel has confessed she lost her entire wardrobe when she split from her former boyfriend Darren Day because she left all her clothes behind at his home when they broke up.

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Concerns over ‘gaps’ in police support for stalking victims in England and Wales

Campaigners say system remains ‘postcode lottery’ after NPCC report finds varying levels of provision across forces

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Thursday Murder Club trailer offers first look at David Tennant’s character

The adaptation, based on the book series by Richard Osman, follows a crime-busting group of retirees.

Evening Standard

Man who was ‘fixated’ with Anna Friel ordered not to contact her before sentence

Phil Appleton, 71, sent numerous messages, visited the actress’s home address on several occasions and left ‘unwanted’ gifts.

Evening Standard

‘Fixated’ man who stalked Anna Friel for three years bailed ahead of sentencing

Phil Appleton, 71, has been ordered by a judge not to contact Friel ahead of his sentencing next month

The Independent UK

Stalker ‘fixated’ with Anna Friel ordered to stay away from actor’s home

Phil Appleton, who has been diagnosed with erotomania, was due to stand trial before pleading guilty

The Guardian - UK

Man, 71, who stalked actress Anna Friel bailed ahead of sentencing

Phil Appleton sent ‘numerous messages’, visited the actress’s home address on several occasions and ‘left unwanted gifts’, a court heard.

Evening Standard

Is Unforgivable based on a true story? Real inspiration behind the BBC drama Jimmy McGovern felt 'compelled' to write

Featuring an all-star cast and drawing on challenging but important issues of our time, viewers have been wondering if Unforgivable was inspired by real events

Woman & Home

What Unforgivable teaches us about trauma and forgiveness

Jimmy McGovern’s powerful feature-length drama is not only a masterclass in acting, but it also makes us question our own ability to forgive

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The Independent UK

Anna Friel hopes harrowing drama ‘Unforgivable’ sparks empathy in viewers

Anna Friel hopes viewers respond to Jimmy McGovern's Unforgivable with "respect and kindness."

Evening Standard

The devastating story behind Jimmy McGovern’s Unforgivable: ‘A letter that haunted him’:

BBC’s harrowing new drama began with a mother’s plea and shines a light on the failures families face after abuse

The Guardian - UK

Unforgivable review – Jimmy McGovern’s mesmeric new drama is even better than Adolescence

This rich, subtle and sophisticated look at child sexual abuse features a stellar cast putting in faultless performances. Its lack of easy answers feels exactly right

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TV tonight: our highlights for Thursday, July 24, including Unforgivable

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The Guardian - UK

‘I danced my little bottom off!’ Anna Friel on a rejuvenating Oasis gig – and her new Jimmy McGovern drama

She lost a loved one and is about to appear in Unforgivable, a harrowing story about paedophilia. After this ‘rollercoaster of emotions’, says the actor, a Jane Austen or a romcom has to be next

The Guardian - UK

Summer sizzlers! It’s the 20 hottest TV shows of the season

Steamy love affairs! Joanna Lumley as the Addams Family gran! Liz Hurley’s big cash giveaway! Here are all the best shows coming your way

The Conversation

Six TV moments that changed British LGBTQ+ history – and what we can learn from them

The past two decades have seen a notable rise in LGBTQ+ representation on TV. Recent shifts, however, seem to threaten that progress. LGBTQ+ characters continue to meet tragic ends on screen – while off-screen, queer shows are being cancelled, media companies in the US have joined others in rolling back…

Evening Standard

Man, 71, denies stalking actress Anna Friel for nearly three years

Phil Appleton, from Windsor, pleaded not guilty to stalking causing serious alarm or distress.

Evening Standard

Celebrity osteopath caught spying on changing university students 'agrees to cooperate with police'

Torben Hersborg appeared in court and has agreed to cooperate with police combing through his electronic devices

Evening Standard

Celebrity osteopath under further police investigation after admitting voyeurism

Torben Hersborg has boasted celebrity clients including Caroline Wozniacki and Anna Friel.

Evening Standard

E.Pellicci: How the East End icon is capturing its magic in a celeb-packed podcast

A bastion of the old East End, the historic caff is telling its story with a few favourite regulars, owners Anna and Nev tell David Ellis

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