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February 28, 2021 - 19:29 GMT Emmy Griffiths All the new and returning faces joining Jason Watkins and Tala Gouveia for series two of the hit murder mystery drama ITV detective drama McDonald & Dodds returns this weekend, and we're so excited to see what series two has in store. MORE: McDonald and Dodds: everything we know about series two The show follows Jason Watkins and Tala Gouveia as an unlikely duo thrown together to solve complex crimes  – and discover that they need each other more than they ever expected. So who are all the new and returning faces joining the stars for series two? Keep reading to find out... Loading the player... WATCH: Did you watch series one of the murder mystery? Tala Gouveia as DCI McDonald As an ambitious, driven police officer, Tala said that it was a "fantastic" part to play. Speaking about her character she said: "She is a great female lead and as a young woman of colour, is the boss of a middle-aged white man. That’s partly what drew me towards it. It’s a little bit different and not necessarily the representation I have seen growing up or watching detective shows." Tala Gouveia as McDonald She continued: "There have always been women on screen but often they have been there to support the storyline of the men. However, the women in McDonald and Dodds are very much part of it. They are there to support the story, not support another character's storyline." Tala has previously starred in Go Jetters, Cold Feet and Plebs. Jason Watkins - DS Dodds Jason Watkins plays DS Dodds, a quiet and unassuming officer with a clever mind who has the opposite approach to McDonald. Viewers will recognise the actor from his many crime drama roles including Line of Duty, Des and Safe House. He also played Prime Minister Harold Wilson in season three of The Crown . Jason Watkins as Dodds Opening up about his … [Read more...] about McDonald & Dodds: Meet the cast of series two of the ITV detective drama

February 26, 2021 - 16:36 GMT Eve Crosbie The actor starred in a five-minute sketch to mark the 20th anniversary since Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps first aired Death in Paradise actor Ralf Little has reunited with one of his former co-stars - and fans can't get enough! MORE: Ralf Little reveals Death in Paradise had alternative ending after show's major cliffhanger To mark the 20th anniversary since Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps first aired on the BBC , the actor treated fans to a short sketch showing him call up his old mate played by Will Mellor. Written by the show's original creator Susan Nickson, the sketch sees the two reprise their roles as Jonny and Gaz and reveals that Jonny didn't actually die in a shark attack. See the clip below! Loading the player... WATCH: Ralf Little and Will Mellor reprise their Two Pints of Lager roles to celebrate the show's anniversary There was even a reference to actress Kathryn's Drysdale's recent role in the Netflix series Bridgerton . "She's just pretending to be French… but her frocks are to die for," Gaz said when asked what Louise has been up to. MORE: Gavin and Stacey's James Corden and Ruth Jones break silence over show's future MORE: See the stars of Death in Paradise and their families MORE: Death in Paradise stars shocked while being introduced to Ralf Little's new family member The five-minute video ends with Ralf's character Jonny asking to borrow some money so he can come back to the UK, hinting that the show could return in the future for new episodes. Given that we've seen revivals of some of the BBC's most loved sitcoms, such as The Vicar of Dibley and Gavin and Stacey in recent years, we wouldn't be surprised. One hopeful fan wrote: "Loved this show!! Hope they do another episode after watching this," while another said: "Oh please please bring it back!!!" … [Read more...] about Death in Paradise’s Ralf Little reunites with former co-star – and it’s epic

February 28, 2021 - 20:28 GMT Eve Crosbie Get to know the new Irish's drama's impressive homegrown talent here ... We love nothing more than a BBC drama, and brand new thriller Bloodlands , which started last week, is one we feel is going to have us glued to our seats for the foreseeable future. MORE: Viewers notice the same thing in first episode of Bloodlands The series, produced by Line of Duty' s Jed Mercurio, follows police detective Tom Brannick as he hunts for a legendary assassin known who has wreaked havoc on Northern Ireland for more than 20 years. So who will be joining lead actor James Nesbitt for the show? Meet the Irish's drama's impressive homegrown talent here... Loading the player... WATCH: Have you started watching Bloodlands? James Nesbitt as Tom Brannick James Nesbitt takes on the lead role of DI Tom Brannick, a police officer with more than 20 years of experience - and a tragic connection to the mysterious assassin known only as 'Goliath'. James Nesbitt as Tom Brannick The BAFTA-nominated actor is known for his many television roles including Cold Feet, The Missing, Stan Lee's Lucky Man and Jekyll . He also starred as the dwarf Bofur in The Hobbit trilogy. Speaking about the show, James said: " It is a classic Jed Mercurio thriller, where you're not really sure what's going on, with many different stories interwoven into it. I think it will keep viewers on the edge of their seats." Charlene McKenna as Niamh McGovern Playing Tom's partner on the force DS Niamh McGovern is Charlene McKenna, who is best known for her roles in R ipper Street, Merlin and Vienna Blood. Charlene McKenna as Niamh McGovern Describing what it was like shooting the show in Ireland's breathtaking islands, she said: "Northern Ireland in deep winter on the coast is always challenging... We were so cold it was hard to speak at times, as our lips … [Read more...] about Bloodlands: Meet the cast of new BBC drama starring James Nesbitt

February 22, 2021 - 11:51 GMT Emmy Griffiths Viewers were quick to take to Twitter to discuss the new series Bloodlands aired on Sunday night, and viewers took to Twitter with many saying the same thing about the hit show and it's connection to Channel 4's hit series Derry Girls . MORE: Keeping Faith season three is nearly here - get the first look The series, which follows police detective Tom Brannick as he hunts for a legendary assassin known as 'Goliath', also stars Ian McElhinney and Kathy Kiera Clarke, both of whom also star in the comedy series. Loading the player... WATCH: Have you started watching Bloodlines? Taking to Twitter to discuss the cast members, one person joked: "This is a nice Derry Girls reunion, pls can Sister Michael be a gangland boss or something #Bloodlands." Another joked: "There’s obviously a limited supply of Northern Irish actors. We’re working our way through the Derry Girls cast #bloodlands." MORE: 47 must-watch movies to check out on Netflix this week MORE: 24 shows to get excited about in 2021 MORE: Hugh Dennis teases new Outnumbered series with on-screen wife Claire Skinner A third person added: "Just watched the first episode of #Bloodlands there.  A bit slow to start but great end to the first episode. Good to see they're helping the cast of Derry Girls through furlough." Ian McElhinney also stars in Derry Girls The show was an instant hit with many viewers, with one writing: "Thoroughly thoroughly enjoyed #Bloodlands @BBCOne tonight. It was @jed_mercurio at his all-time best, leaves us guessing, quizzing everyone. The cast absolutely superb, for me it was the incredible direction, cinematic shots, throughout." Another added: "Wow!!! What a fantastic first episode - I KNEW this would be good, but I think it’ll be great!! James Nesbitt is so believable." Others were less sure about the new drama, with … [Read more...] about Bloodlands: viewers notice the same thing about new BBC drama

I Got a Story to Tell achieves something notably slicker than your average Biggie murder story Photo: George DuBose At the heart of “ Juicy ,” one of hip-hop’s most indelible rags-to-riches anthems, is the world-beating joy of a Black boy from Brooklyn realizing his dreams are finally within reach. The lilt in the voice of the 21-year-old Notorious B.I.G. as he detailed quality of life improvements that new fame allowed — a Super Nintendo and a Sega Genesis, a nice television and a leather couch to watch it on, bottles of champagne at the ready — is perfectly infectious. The boasts are modest, signs of the bleakness of prospects for inner city youth who didn’t come from great means, many of whom would never find chances to experience the world past streets they grew up in. “Juicy” plays with a familiar formula: As with early rap gems like Sugar Hill Gang ’s “Rapper’s Delight,” the Treacherous Three’s “Feel the Heartbeat,” or the Funky 4 + 1’s “That’s the Joint” and “Rappin and Rocking the House,” “Juicy” lifts its unstoppable bounce off a popular cookout anthem, New York post-disco icons Mtume’s “Juicy Fruit,” reimagining the music of the artist’s childhood as a launchpad for more adult concerns. What sets the Ready to Die staple apart from similar moments of pride throughout hip-hop history is that at the time of recording, things weren’t yet “all good” for Biggie. He had cut his teeth doing an impressive array of guest appearances by the summer of 1994, when he released the lead single from his debut album, most notably on remixes to Bad Boy and Uptown Records affiliates Craig Mack and Mary J. Blige’s “Flava in Ya Ear,” “Real Love,” and “What’s the 411?” He’d already shined on 1993’s “Party and Bullshit” and stole the show on “A Bunch of Niggas,” the closer on the Heavy D and the Boyz highlight Blue Funk . He’d been in The Source , the bible of 20th-century hip-hop, in 1992 thanks to his impressive demo tape. He didn’t have a hit record … [Read more...] about Biggie’s Story Finally Gets a Proper Retelling