ITV has announced the cast for the brand new series from Fat Friends creator Kay Mellor. Girlfriends will star Phyllis Logan (Downton Abbey), Zoë Wanamaker (Mr Selfridge) and Miranda Richardson (Mapp & Lucia) as three women – Linda, Sue and Gail – each pushing 60 and struggling to cope with what life has to throw at them. The … >
Here we take a look at some of Doctor Who‘s famous guest stars who you might not have recognised… Peter Kay as The Abzorbaloff in ‘Love & Monsters’ Zoe Wanamaker (Harry Potter, My Family) as Lady Cassandra in ‘The End of the World’ and ‘New Earth’ Ian McKellen (The Hobbit, X-Men) as … >
Kicking things into high gear for this action packed finale, the episode launches us straight into the board meeting, postponed from last week’s episode, as Harry battles wits with Loxley and the Board. It’s a brilliant sequence, tightly directed and well played by all involved as Loxley’s true motives and behaviour are exposed as he … >
Returning to our screens for a full season after a 16-year absence, Doctor Who managed to pull in a wealth of talent for its 21st century debut. Some of the faces, such as Anna Maxwell Martin (The Bletchley Circle), Noel Clarke (Kidulthood), Jo Joyner (EastEnders) and Eve Myles (Broadchurch) have gone on to greater success; … >
A ‘Sale of The Century’ extravaganza throughout the store is the focus of this week’s episode. Pushed by his declaration to give the shareholders a much higher return on their investment, Harry bulk buys products to boost profits. However, the decision does not go down well with the local press, other retailers or the Selfridges … >
Period drama Mr Selfridge returns to ITV for ten new episodes, starring Emmy award-winning American actor Jeremy Piven. The drama is inspired by the life of charismatic American entrepreneur, Harry Gordon Selfridge, whose business in London’s Oxford Street has become a much-loved institution. Season 3 picks up in 1919 just after the end of World … >
Events at Selfridges pick up three weeks on from last week’s drama as the store launches its ‘Britain At Play’ theme to commemorate the signing of the post-war peace treaty. However, it’s not at all peaceful behind the doors of the famous department store. Nancy Webb (Kelly Adams) continues her deception with Harry, but it’s … >
ITV has commissioned a fourth season of Mr Selfridge. Jeremy Piven (Entourage) and Katherine Kelly (Coronation Street) will return for ten new episodes next year. Inspired by the turbulent life of charismatic American retail entrepreneur, Harry Gordon Selfridge, Mr Selfridge launched in January 2013. Season 3 is airing at 9pm on Sunday nights on ITV. … >
Still reeling from the loss of one of their own, the Selfridges staff gather round to pay their respects as the death has a profound effect on all concerned. However, loss – as a key theme of the episode – is something all the characters experience this week in one way or another. Violette and … >
A charity party to raise funds for the Selfridge’s Homes for Heroes Estate is the backdrop to the aftermath of last week’s events, providing even more drama for the staff and family at Selfridges. Jeremy Piven continues to shine, with some lovely dramatic moments here that showcase how settled he is in the skin of … >