1983: Ryan's Hope's Pat bonded with Faith.
1984: Guiding Light's Alan attempted to escape from San Rios.
1990: Hope Brady returned on Days of our Lives.
2011: One Life to Live's Viki battled with her alters."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1961: On The Edge of Night, Mike Karr (John Larkin) spared with District Attorney Austin Johnson (Larry Weber) at Judith Marceau's (Joan Harvey) murder trial.
1984: Guiding Light's Alan attempted to escape from San Rios.
1990: Hope Brady returned on Days of our Lives.
2011: One Life to Live's Viki battled with her alters."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1961: On The Edge of Night, Mike Karr (John Larkin) spared with District Attorney Austin Johnson (Larry Weber) at Judith Marceau's (Joan Harvey) murder trial.
- 4/27/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
The stars of Waterloo Road, both past and present, have paid tribute to the show after confirmation that it will end in 2015.
The BBC announced earlier today (April 2) that the long-running school drama will conclude with its tenth series.
Cast members from the show's nine series so far have taken to Twitter to praise the show for its championing of young talent ahead of the final series, which will begin later this year.
Waterloo Road axe: Is it the right decision? - Have your say
Take a look at some of the reactions below:
Laurie Brett (plays Christine Mulgrew)
It's been an amazing few years on @WaterlooRoad love my Wr family.Cant wait to film Christine's final 10 eps. The final eps will be fab!! Xx
— Laurie Brett (@LauriebrettX) April 2, 2014
Lisa Riley (played guest/recurring character Tina Allen)
So sad @WaterlooRoad is finishing I am so proud to have been...
The BBC announced earlier today (April 2) that the long-running school drama will conclude with its tenth series.
Cast members from the show's nine series so far have taken to Twitter to praise the show for its championing of young talent ahead of the final series, which will begin later this year.
Waterloo Road axe: Is it the right decision? - Have your say
Take a look at some of the reactions below:
Laurie Brett (plays Christine Mulgrew)
It's been an amazing few years on @WaterlooRoad love my Wr family.Cant wait to film Christine's final 10 eps. The final eps will be fab!! Xx
— Laurie Brett (@LauriebrettX) April 2, 2014
Lisa Riley (played guest/recurring character Tina Allen)
So sad @WaterlooRoad is finishing I am so proud to have been...
- 4/2/2014
- Digital Spy
Waterloo Road star Rebecca Ryan has criticised the show's forthcoming move to Scotland, branding the decision a "massive shame". The actress, who is currently filming her final scenes as Vicki MacDonald, spoke out following the news that the drama will be leaving its home of Rochdale next year. Yesterday, the BBC announced that an "explosive" storyline airing in early 2012 will result in a group of existing teachers and pupils setting up a new independent school in Scotland, which will also use the Waterloo Road name. Ryan told the Manchester Evening News: "This is a massive, massive shame. It will change the whole dynamic of the show and people know Waterloo Road as a northern school. The show will not be the same and it will not have the same appeal to the viewers. "Most of the cast, especially the pupils, are based in the North (more)...
- 8/24/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
A new term starts at Waterloo Road in the first week of May when the school drama returns for its 7th series.
25 year old Oliver Lee joins the cast as new boy Aiden Scotcher, the son of the new site manager, Rob Scotcher played by Robson Green. He catches the eye of Jess (Linzey Cocker) – but it's her friend Vicki (Rebecca Ryan) who's got his attention.
Oliver, from Manchester, was first known for his role as gay teenager Josh Jones in the television series Hollyoaks: In the City in 2006 and has since had roles in indie feature films Awaydays and Powder, as well as writing and directing his own feature McQueen.
He and his Waterloo Road co-star Linzey Cocker have a baby girl Bow, born in January this year.
25 year old Oliver Lee joins the cast as new boy Aiden Scotcher, the son of the new site manager, Rob Scotcher played by Robson Green. He catches the eye of Jess (Linzey Cocker) – but it's her friend Vicki (Rebecca Ryan) who's got his attention.
Oliver, from Manchester, was first known for his role as gay teenager Josh Jones in the television series Hollyoaks: In the City in 2006 and has since had roles in indie feature films Awaydays and Powder, as well as writing and directing his own feature McQueen.
He and his Waterloo Road co-star Linzey Cocker have a baby girl Bow, born in January this year.
- 4/15/2011
- by noreply@blogger.com (ScreenTerrier)
- ScreenTerrier
Russell Kane and Katie Price have been named as the first two acts to reach this year's Let's Dance For Comic Relief final. Comedian Kane received the most public votes for his performance of Beyoncé's 'Crazy In Love', leading him to declare that the honour was "more of a punishment, really". Price was put through by judges Frank Skinner and Graham Norton, after finishing in the top three with Waterloo Road's Rebecca Ryan and Philip Martin-Brown. Reflecting on the model's rendition of 'I Want To Break Free' by Queen, complete with Freddie Mercury-style fake moustache and armpit hair, and the school drama stars' (more)...
- 2/19/2011
- by By Naomi Rainey
- Digital Spy
N-Dubz stars, Dappy, Fazer and Tuliza, have shown their football skills. The three singer joined other celebrities at 2010 Soccer Six tournament at Charlton Athletic Football Club in London, England on Monday, May 31.
At the match, Dappy was seen wearing a yellow T-shirt, while his bandmate Fazer donned a long-sleeved T-shirt and gloves, serving what appears to be a goalkeeper. However, in another shot, Fazer was also seen showing off his skill in kicking the ball, away from the goal post.
Tuliza, in the mean time, looked lovely in her ponytail and black-and-white uniform. Tuliza played along with British singer Su Elise Nash, Natalie Emmanuelle and Kierston Wareing, who all sported the same uniform as Tuliza did.
Tuliza, Nash, Emmanuelle and Wareing competed against British actress/model Kaya Scodelario and actress Rebecca Ryan. Other beauties who joined the celebrity-studded football games were The Cheeky Girls stars, Monica Irimia and Gabriela Irimia,...
At the match, Dappy was seen wearing a yellow T-shirt, while his bandmate Fazer donned a long-sleeved T-shirt and gloves, serving what appears to be a goalkeeper. However, in another shot, Fazer was also seen showing off his skill in kicking the ball, away from the goal post.
Tuliza, in the mean time, looked lovely in her ponytail and black-and-white uniform. Tuliza played along with British singer Su Elise Nash, Natalie Emmanuelle and Kierston Wareing, who all sported the same uniform as Tuliza did.
Tuliza, Nash, Emmanuelle and Wareing competed against British actress/model Kaya Scodelario and actress Rebecca Ryan. Other beauties who joined the celebrity-studded football games were The Cheeky Girls stars, Monica Irimia and Gabriela Irimia,...
- 6/1/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
HBO, Warner Bros. and writer-producer John Wells (The West Wing, Third Watch) are teaming on an American version of the popular British blue-collar TV dramedy, Shameless. In Britain, Shameless is regarded as one of the most innovative TV dramas of the past decade because of its unvarnished and sometimes hilarious take on life in the British underclass. It was created by Paul Abbott and stars David Threlfall, Gerard Kearns, Elliott Tittensor and Rebecca Ryan. It is set on a public housing estate in the northern English city of Manchester, the series’ leading character is incompetent but lovable Frank, an alcohol and drug abuser living on the margins of society who is the head of the chaotic Gallagher clan. Abbot and Wells have been working to get an American version made for a few years. At one point it was set up at NBC starring Woody Harrelson. Abbott was also behind...
- 1/6/2009
- by James Cook
- TheMovingPicture.net
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