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Renegade Nell
''Renegade Nell'' (formerly ''The Ballad of Renegade Nell'') is a British historical fantasy action adventure television series written by Sally Wainwright and starring Louisa Harland. Produced by Lookout Point for Disney+, the series premiered on 29 March 2024., It tells how, in a fantasy version of 18th-century England, Nell Jackson (Harland) is framed for murder and becomes a highwaywoman—the most feared person in the country. With the help of a magical sprite called Billy Blind, Nell realizes that her destiny is bigger than she ever imagined. Cast * Louisa Harland as Nell "Nelly" Jackson, a young fugitive * Adrian Lester as Robert Hennessey, Earl of Poynton * Nick Mohammed as Billy Blind, a fairy that grants Nell her powers * Bo Bragason as Roxy Trotter, Nell's younger sister * Enyi Okoronkwo as Rasselas, a young stable boy * Craig Parkinson as Sam Trotter, Nell's father * Florence Keen as George Trotter, Nell's youngest sister * Frank Dillane as Charles Devereux, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of speculative fiction involving magical elements, typically set in a fictional universe and sometimes inspired by mythology and folklore. Its roots are in oral traditions, which then became fantasy literature and drama. From the twentieth century, it has expanded further into various media, including film, television, graphic novels, manga, animations and video games. Fantasy is distinguished from the genres of science fiction and horror fiction, horror by the respective absence of scientific or macabre themes, although these genres overlap. In popular culture, the fantasy genre predominantly features settings that emulate Earth, but with a sense of otherness. In its broadest sense, however, fantasy consists of works by many writers, artists, filmmakers, and musicians from ancient mythology, myths and legends to many recent and popular works. Traits Most fantasy uses magic (paranormal), magic or other supernatural elements as a main Plot (narrative), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Murder
Murder is the unlawful killing of another human without justification or valid excuse, especially the unlawful killing of another human with malice aforethought. ("The killing of another person without justification or excuse, especially the crime of killing a person with malice aforethought or with recklessness manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life.") This state of mind may, depending upon the jurisdiction, distinguish murder from other forms of unlawful homicide, such as manslaughter. Manslaughter is killing committed in the absence of ''malice'',This is "malice" in a technical legal sense, not the more usual English sense denoting an emotional state. See malice (law). brought about by reasonable provocation, or diminished capacity. ''Involuntary'' manslaughter, where it is recognized, is a killing that lacks all but the most attenuated guilty intent, recklessness. Most societies consider murder to be an extremely serious crime, and thus that a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jacobitism
, war = , image = Prince James Francis Edward Stuart by Louis Gabriel Blanchet.jpg , image_size = 150px , caption = James Francis Edward Stuart, Jacobite claimant between 1701 and 1766 , active = 1688–1780s , ideology = * Legitimist support for the senior line of the Stuarts * Indefeasible dynastic right * Divine right of kings * Irish nationalism * Scottish nationalism , leaders = , leader1_title = Military leaders , leader1_name = , headquarters = , area = British Isles , size = , allies = *Papal States (Until 1788) , opponents = Jacobitism (; gd, Seumasachas, ; ga, Seacaibíteachas, ) was a political movement that supported the restoration of the senior line of the House of Stuart to the British throne. The name derives from the first name of James II and VII, which in Latin translates as ''Jacobus''. When James went into exile ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Newgate Prison
Newgate Prison was a prison at the corner of Newgate Street and Old Bailey Street just inside the City of London, England, originally at the site of Newgate, a gate in the Roman London Wall. Built in the 12th century and demolished in 1904, the prison was extended and rebuilt many times, and remained in use for over 700 years, from 1188 to 1902. For much of its history, a succession of criminal courtrooms were attached to the prison, commonly referred to as the "Old Bailey". The present Old Bailey (officially, Central Criminal Court) now occupies much of the site of the prison. In the late 1700s, executions by hanging were moved here from the Tyburn gallows. These took place on the public street in front of the prison, drawing crowds until 1868, when they were moved into the prison. History In the early 12th century, Henry II instituted legal reforms that gave the Crown more control over the administration of justice. As part of his Assize of Clarendon of 1166, he r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Herne The Hunter
In English folklore, Herne the Hunter is a ghost associated with Windsor Forest and Great Park in the English county of Berkshire. He is said to have antlers growing from his head, ride a horse, torment cattle, and rattle chains. The earliest mention of Herne comes from William Shakespeare's 1597 play ''The Merry Wives of Windsor'', and it is impossible to know how accurately or to what degree Shakespeare may have incorporated a real local legend into his work, though there have been several later attempts to connect Herne to historical figures, pagan deities, or ancient archetypes. Legend The earliest written account of Herne comes from Shakespeare's play "The Merry Wives of Windsor" (believed to have been written around 1597). Officially published versions of the play refer only to the tale of Herne as the ghost of a former Windsor Forest keeper who haunts a particular oak tree at midtown in the winter time; he is said to have horns, shake chains and cause cattle to produce b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amanda Brotchie
Amanda Brotchie, born in Melbourne, Victoria), is an Australian director known for '' Picnic at Hanging Rock'' (2018), '' Mr Black'' (2019), '' Girlboss'' (2017), and '' Lowdown'' (2010-2012). She is also a writer, producer and linguist. Career Brotchie co-created the multi-award winning series '' Lowdown'' (ABC, BBC 4), through the company High Wire Films, which she founded with producer, Nicole Minchin, and her husband, writer, producer and actor, Adam Zwar. Other TV shows Brotchie has directed include '' Picnic at Hanging Rock'' ( Showcase, Amazon), '' Girlboss'' (Netflix), '' A Place to Call Home'' ( Showcase, Acorn TV), ''The Letdown'' Series 2 ( ABC, Netflix), ''Squinters'' ( ABC), and '' Mr Black'' (Network 10), created by Adam Zwar, which she wrote on and set up. Theatre credits include ''The Inner Sanctum'', which she directed, and ''Headlock'', which she wrote and directed, and which was nominated for a Green Room Award for Writing.. Brotchie directed the multi-aw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Futon Critic
''The Futon Critic'' is a website that provides articles and information regarding prime time programming on broadcast programming, broadcast and cable television, cable networks in the United States. The site publishes reviews of prime time programming and interviews of people in the television industry, as well as republishing Nielsen ratings data reports and press releases provided by television networks. ''The Futon Critic'' was founded by Brian Ford Sullivan in 1997. History Brian Ford Sullivan, CEO of Futon Media, registered ''The Futon Critic'' on January 14, 1997. From its founding, the site has published reviews on prime time programming, as well as interviews its staff conducted with members of the television industry. The site also contains sections of articles dedicated to republishing press releases, network schedules and Nielsen ratings data, which have been cited by articles on websites such as ''The Huffington Post'' and TV by the Numbers. Its publications of Niel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashna Rabheru
Ashna Rabheru (born 1996/1997) is an English actress. On television, she is known for her roles in the Channel 4 drama ''Indian Summers'' (2015–2016) and the BBC Three horror series '' Red Rose'' (2022). Early life and education Rabheru was born in Basingstoke and grew up in the Brighton Hill area. She has a brother. Rabheru attended Queen Mary's College. She took classes at the Hunt Academy for Young Actors (HAYA) and the Identity Drama School. She balanced sitting her AS-Levels with filming ''Indian Summers''. She went on to graduate from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts in Acting. Career At the age of 17, Rabheru signed with Identity Agency Group and subsequently landed her debut television role in the Channel 4 drama ''Indian Summers'', which premiered in 2015, as Shamshad Dalal, a role she would play for both series. After graduating from drama school, Rabheru made her professional stage debut in ''Trojan Horse'' at the 2018 Edi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iz Hesketh
Iz Hesketh (born 22 September 1997) is a British actress and drag performer, best known on television for portraying Kitty Draper in long-running British soap opera, ''Hollyoaks.'' On stage she is notable for portraying Margot in Legally Blonde at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, originating the role of Pythio in Europe in ''Head Over Heels'' at the Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester and performing as her drag persona ''Seriah Sis''. On television, she also stars as Valerian in the 2024 British historical adventure series, Renegade Nell on Disney+. Career After graduating from Urdang, Hesketh embarked on the UK/European Tour of ''The Book of Mormon'' in which she toured across five venues: Palace Theatre (Manchester), Theater 11 (Zürich), Sunderland Empire, Bristol Hippodrome, and Birmingham Hippodrome from June 2019 to March 2020 when the tour was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. During the COVID-19 lockdown, Iz participated in (as her drag persona ''Seriah Sis'') ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anne, Queen Of Great Britain
Anne (6 February 1665 – 1 August 1714) was Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland from 8 March 1702 until 1 May 1707. On 1 May 1707, under the Acts of Union, the kingdoms of England and Scotland united as a single sovereign state known as Great Britain. Anne continued to reign as Queen of Great Britain and Ireland until her death. Anne was born in the reign of Charles II to his younger brother and heir presumptive, James, whose suspected Roman Catholicism was unpopular in England. On Charles's instructions, Anne and her elder sister Mary were raised as Anglicans. Mary married their Dutch Protestant cousin, William III of Orange, in 1677, and Anne married Prince George of Denmark in 1683. On Charles's death in 1685, James succeeded to the throne, but just three years later he was deposed in the Glorious Revolution of 1688. Mary and William became joint monarchs. Although the sisters had been close, disagreements over Anne's finances, status, and choice of acquai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jodhi May
Jodhi Tania May (''née'' Hakim-Edwards; 8 May 1975) is a British actress. She remains the youngest recipient of the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival, for ''A World Apart'' (1988). Her other film appearances include ''The Last of the Mohicans'' (1992), '' Sister My Sister'' (1994), and ''A Quiet Passion'' (2016). Early life May was born Jodhi Tania Hakim-Edwards in 1975 in Camden Town, London.England & Wales, Birth Index: 1916-2006 atabase online/ref> Her name was later legally changed to Jodhi Tania May. Her mother, Jocelyn Hakim, is an art teacher of French-Turkish descent who as a student arranged to marry artist-designer Malcolm McLaren to obtain citizenship, paying him £50 to marry her in a Lewisham register office in 1972. They later divorced, a move that cost McLaren's grandmother £2,000. May has not publicly identified her father, besides stating he is German. She was educated at Camden School for Girls. May first acted at the age of 12 for '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Craig Parkinson
Craig Parkinson (born 11 March 1976) is an English actor and podcaster. He is perhaps best known for his roles as Shaun in the E4 series '' Misfits'', twins Jimmy and Johnny Kray in the ITV series ''Whitechapel'', and DI Matthew "Dot" Cottan in '' Line of Duty''. He has also acted in several independent films, including '' Control'', '' Soulboy'', '' The Unloved'' and '' Four Lions''. Early life Parkinson was born on 11 March 1976 in Blackpool, Lancashire. He began acting at an early age in school plays. He studied at Blackpool and The Fylde College before moving to London aged 17 to attend the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. Acting career Parkinson's early roles were small parts in long-running British television series such as '' Dalziel and Pascoe'', ''The Bill'', and ''Holby City''. He made his film debut in '' Control'' (2007), a biopic of Joy Division singer Ian Curtis in which he played the role of Tony Wilson. He starred in the 2008 independent film ''The Taxiderm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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