News about Lesley Manville

Suddenly incest is all the rage in the West End. Two eye-popping examples have landed this week alone. One stars Mark Strong and Lesley Manville , in a retelling of the father- killing, mother-loving king of Thebes, Oedipus. The other sees former Doctor Who Jodie Whittaker in a misconceived reworking of John Webster's gruesome Jacobean tragedy The Duchess Of Malfi - in which the titular Duchess is sexually assailed by her twin brother. Both come in the wake of Alexander Zeldin's modern re-spin of the tale of Oedipus's daughter Antigone, The Other Place, which opened at the National Theatre last week.

She never fails to turn heads on an outing.  And Cate Blanchett ensured all eyes would be on her as she attended a screening of her new film Rumours during the 68th BFI London Film Festival at BFI Southbank on Sunday.  The Australian actress, 55, displayed her quirky sense of style as she clashed colours while walking the red carpet. 

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There are losers, there are bad losers and then there is Rebekah Vardy, who is in a loser class of her own. If Rebekah were competing at the Flop Olympics , Eddie the Eagle would be pinning the Golden Dud medal on her impressive embonpoint as we speak.

Ludwig hit screens to rave reviews last week - with fans hailing the irreverant murder mystery as 'the next Jonathan Creek' after just one episode. The show, which stars David Mitchell, 50, hit BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Wednesday and fans are already obsessed. In the new series, David plays John 'Ludwig' Taylor, an introverted and reclusive puzzle setter, who against his better judgement, is dragged into an exciting adventure after his identical twin brother goes missing. If you've already binged the series - possible since all episodes are available to stream - you may be looking for your next murder mystery fix. Here's our pick of the genre's five best contenders to scratch the itch.

The BBC have confirmed the return of an acclaimed crime thriller that has been hailed as 'one of the all-time great television dramas' in a new announcement. The broadcaster revealed that a third series of the hit show is in the works after the success of its first two. The show was such a fan favourite that the first episode of the latest series has been watched by more than 6.5 million viewers so far.

Travis Kelce could have a big future in Hollywood after making his acting debut in Ryan Murphy's 'Grotesquerie' horror series, according to co-star Niecy Nash. The Kansas City Chiefs superstar landed a role in Murphy's new show alongside the likes of Nash, Courtney B. Vance, Lesley Manville and more, with the pilot episode set to air next Wednesday at 10pm ET on FX. And ahead of next week's premiere, Nash has explained why Kelce will enjoy plenty of further success in the acting business after being left 'pleasantly surprised' by his talent.

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end stars in the horror fiction alongside Niecy Nash-Betts, Courtney B. Vance, Lesley Manville, Micaela Diamond, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, and Raven Goodwin. Grotesquerie's pilot episode will premier on FX on Wednesday, September 25 at 10pm ET. The series will consist of 10 episodes that will be available for streaming one day later on Hulu. While his character in the series is yet to be revealed, Kelce provided the intro for the official trailer before appearing twice in the teaser.

Cate Blanchett looked elegant as she arrived at a photocall for Disclaimer during the 81st Venice International Film Festival, Italy on Thursday.  The actress, 55, who stars as journalist Catherine Ravenscroft in the series, wore a quirky polka dot suit for the event.  She teamed the black and white oversized blazer with a matching pair of wide leg trousers.

Cate Blanchett shared a sweet moment with her daughter Edith, nine, before taking to the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday. The actress, a regular at the annual event, attended the star-studded opening premiere for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, but not before taking in the festivities with her little girl. Cate and Edith were spotted watching the red carpet from a balcony, snuggling up as they enjoyed the spectacular view.

From Wolf Hall's long-awaited final act to a riotous Jilly Cooper romp, these are the upcoming television treats you won't want to miss. Our expert has rounded up the 20 most exciting dramas, thrillers, comedy and true crime shows coming to screens this autumn. So if you're going to be after something new to watch as the nights draw in, look no further...

Never have parsnips sounded more ominous. Monica Dolan as the grieving matriarch of a gangland family, fixed her enemy with a sweet smile over the dining table and gestured to a roast turkey. 'What are you going to cook with that, Daphne?' she asked. 'Oh parsnips, lovely. How will you do them?' Nothing could be less threatening, you might think? But the manic glint in Ma's eye warned everyone: one wrong word and it wouldn't only be the turkey that was stuffed.

BBC viewers have urged others to binge watch the first season of Sherwood, before the acclaimed show returns to screens on Sunday. The must-watch thriller is set in an 80s Nottinghamshire community who are still dealing with the after-effects of the miners' strike. It then sees two shocking murders hit an already broken community - leading to one of the largest manhunts known to British history. 

The title, a historical role that is currently held by a councillor to promote the city, has long been associated with the Robin Hood villain, the Sheriff of Nottingham. Graham's BBC drama Sherwood, which is inspired by real events and set in the Nottinghamshire mining village where he grew up, stars David Morrissey and Lesley Manville with Three Girls actress Ria Zmitrowicz joining as the Sheriff.

The actress, 68, who played Princess Margaret in the later series of the Netflix hit, revealed she felt 'exposed and vulnerable' when filming for her 1981 comedy play Rita, Sue And Bob Too.  The story sees teenage babysitters Rita and Sue embarking on an affair with Bob, their employer and was later adapted into a film. 

The Australian actress, 55, will star alongside the English comedian, 52, in a tense new series called Disclaimer, based on the 2015 novel by Renee Knight. Cate and Borat star Sacha will be joined on screen by the likes of Oscar winner Kevin Kline, Maleficent star Lesley Manville and Aussie Kodi Smit-McPhee.

The Netflix show has landed nods for best limited series, competing against Fargo, Lessons in Chemistry, Ripley and True Detective: Night Country. Scottish comedian Richard Gadd has three nominations - for acting, writing and producing the global hit.

If you're looking for something to help you mark the anniversary of the historic D-Day landings on Thursday then look no further. Our critics have picked out 30 must-watch shows and films on demand which you won't want to miss. From classics such as The Longest Day, to D-Day: The Unheard Tapes - which brings stories of bravery to life using unheard audio - there will be something for everyone  looking to commemorate 80 years since our heroes fought on the beaches.

Marisa Abela stunned in a classy ensemble as she attended the star-studded premiere of Back To Black in New York City on Tuesday. The Barbie star, 27, portrayed the role of the iconic late singer, Amy Winehouse, in Sam Taylor-Johnson's latest biopic - which has been slammed by critics as a 'poor piece of filmmaking.' The movie is slated to officially hit theaters later this week on May 17 - and also stars Eddie Marsan, Lesley Manville and Jack O'Connell.

The 2024 BAFTA TV Awards saw a slew of stars awarded with prestigious prizes at The Royal Festival Hall in London on Sunday night. But the ceremony itself failed to come out on top in the battle of the ratings, as it was only the fifth most watched programme of the night. According to overnight reports, the star-studded show - which aired on BBC One - had an average audience of 2.6 million and peaked slightly higher, at 3 million - the lowest in two years.

The Baftas this year had all the promise of glitz, glamour and glowing outfits from those who are used to having cameras pointed at them all year round. Household names gathered at the Royal Festival Hall in central London yesterday evening for a night filled with celebration and joy.   And while some stars such as Hannah Waddingham and Alex Scott brought their A-game to the event, others fell short with their looks. Here, Femail takes a look at the worst-dressed celebrities at the Bafta Awards this year. Pictured from L-R: Lesley Manville, Helena Bonham Carter, Matt Richardson and Annabel Scholey.

The Saturdays singer, 35, flashed her toned stomach in an elegant pink two-piece ensemble, which showcased her incredible figure.  The chic ensemble consisted of a baby pink cropped blouse with padded shoulders and a matching floor-length skirt which featured ruched detailing at the centre. 

Amber Rose Gill effortlessly turned heads in a revealing dress while heading to the BAFTA Television Awards in London on Sunday. The former Love Islander, 26, displayed her incredible physique as she slipped into a black see-through lace maxi dress which hugged her curves. The very racy number left little to the imagination, as she flashed matching black underwear and bandeau.The TV personality exuded style in the floral number which she paired with fingerless opera gloves.

The former Made In Chelsea star, 37, put on a very leggy display in a satin olive green gown with a daring thigh-high split.