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Central Junior Television Workshop
The Television Workshop, formerly known as the Central Junior Television Workshop, is a British organisation that offers training for young people in performance skills for television, film, radio and theatre. Open to anybody between the ages of 7 and 21, the selection process takes place via an audition which is held each spring. History The Central Junior Television Workshop was originally set up by Central Independent Television in 1983 to act as a casting pool for young talent in their broadcasting region in the The Midlands, English Midlands.Bhagat, Adrian"Adrian Bhagat put some questions to Ian Smith"''LeftLion.co.uk'' (retrieved: 13 August 2009) The Workshop has two branches, the original one based in Nottingham and another based in Birmingham, which opened a year later in 1984. The Workshop has been known as several different names, including the Central Junior TV Workshop, Carlton Junior TV Workshop, ITV Junior TV Workshop and most recently simply the Television Workshop. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Central Independent Television
ITV Central, previously known as Central Independent Television, Carlton Central, ITV1 for Central England and commonly referred to as simply Central, is the ITV (TV network), Independent Television franchisee in Midlands, the English Midlands. It was created following the restructuring of Associated Television, ATV and officially began broadcasting on 1 January 1982. The service is owned and operated by ITV plc under the licensee of ''ITV Broadcasting Limited''. Historically Central made a major contribution to the ITV network schedule – especially in entertainment and drama – but today its main responsibility is the regional news service. History Background During the 1970s Associated Television, ATV, the previous Midlands licence holder, was often criticised for its lack of regional output and character. Although ATV had purpose-built a modern colour production complex in the centre of Birmingham, most of its major productions were recorded at its main studios at ATV E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erin Kellyman
Erin Mae Kellyman (born 17 October 1998) is a British actress. On television, she gained prominence through the Channel 4 sitcom '' Raised by Wolves'' (2015–2016) and the BBC series '' Les Misérables'' (2018), '' Don't Forget the Driver'' (2019), and ''Life'' (2020). She has since starred in the Disney+ series '' The Falcon and the Winter Soldier'' (2021) and '' Willow'' (2022). Her films include '' Solo: A Star Wars Story'' (2018) and '' The Green Knight'' (2021). Early life Originally from Tamworth, Staffordshire, Kellyman attended Birmingham Ormiston Academy, The Rawlett School and was a graduate of the Nottingham Television Workshop. Erin's mother, Louise, is of Irish ancestry, and her father, Charles, is of Afro-Jamaican descent. Career Kellyman appeared in '' Raised by Wolves'', written by Caitlin Moran and her sister Caroline Moran for Channel 4. She also appeared in the 2016 BBC sitcom ''The Coopers Vs The Rest'' with Tanya Franks and Kerry Godliman, about a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Molly Windsor
Molly Windsor is an English actress. Her breakthrough role was in the 2009 Channel 4 television film '' The Unloved'', and she has appeared in '' Oranges and Sunshine'' (2010) and '' The Runaways'' (2019). She is best known for her performance in the 2017 BBC miniseries '' Three Girls'', for which she won the 2018 BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress; in 2017, she was also named a ''BAFTA Breakthrough Brit''. Early life Windsor was discovered by the writer and director of BAFTA-winning '' The Unloved'', Samantha Morton, in a local drama school and casting agency, Rama Young Actors. Windsor attended the Nottingham Actors Studio, a not-for-profit CIC organisation, and the Television Workshop, and has signed a contract with London-based talent agency, the Artists Partnership. Career Windsor's first professional acting role was in 2009 as Lucy Manvers in the television movie '' The Unloved'' at age 11. ''The Times'' described her character as "played with an unsettling stillness". S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eliot Otis Brown Walters
Eliot Otis Brown Walters (born 4 February 1993) is a British actor, known for his role as Ryan in the BBC television drama '' Summerhill'' about the school by the same name. Career Eliot started acting when he was eight and has been a member of the ''Central Junior Television Workshop'' (which also produced Oscar-nominated film star Samantha Morton) ever since. His first starring role was in 2002, where he was featured in the movie '' Once Upon a Time in the Midlands''. In 2004, Eliot had his second starring role in children's drama, '' Help! I'm a Teenage Outlaw'' shot in Czech Republic but he had to have his appendix removed two weeks into filming. In 2006, Eliot had a guest appearance in Murphy's Law and in 2007 Eliot had another guest appearance in the film '' Control''. In 2008, Eliot landed the role of Ryan in BAFTA Award-winning children's drama, '' Summerhill'' and he subsequently won the Children's BAFTA Award in the category Breakthrough Talent for his role in the se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lauren Socha
Lauren Marie Socha (born 9 June 1990) is an English actress. She rose to prominence during her role as Kelly Bailey in the E4 comedy-drama television series '' Misfits'', for which she won a BAFTA TV Award in the Best Supporting Actress category. She is also known for her role as Lauren in the Channel 4 television film '' The Unloved''. Early life Socha was born in Derby, Derbyshire to Robert and Kathleen (née Lyons) Socha. Her mother is English and her father was British of Polish/Italian parents. She has an older brother, Michael Socha, also an actor. She attended St. George's RC Primary School, Burton College and St. Benedict's Catholic School and Performing Arts College, Derby. She trained at the Central Junior Television Workshop based in Nottingham. Career Socha was first recognised by agents and casting directors when she attended a local drama workshop, having been inspired by her older brother. This led to her being cast as the lead in the Arctic Monkeys' video ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bella Ramsey
Isabella May Ramsey (born September 2003) is an English actor. They are known for their breakthrough role as young noblewoman Lyanna Mormont in the HBO fantasy television series '' Game of Thrones'' (2016–2019) and Ellie in the HBO post-apocalyptic drama series '' The Last of Us'' (2023–present). They received nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award for the latter. Ramsey played Mildred Hubble in the 2017 CBBC series '' The Worst Witch'', voiced the title role in the Netflix animated series '' Hilda'' (2018–2023), and starred in the 2022 historical comedy film '' Catherine Called Birdy''. The latter earned them a nomination for the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Young Performer. Early life Isabella May Ramsey was born in Nottingham in September 2003. They underwent secondary education via the online school King's InterHigh. Ramsey started acting as a hobby at the age of four, through the Loughborough branch of Stagecoach Theatre A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kia Pegg
Kia May Pegg (born 29 June 2000) is an English actress and television presenter. She portrayed Jody Jackson in the British children's drama show '' Tracy Beaker Returns'' (2012), as well as the spin-off series '' The Dumping Ground'' (2013–2022). Then from 2022 to 2024, Pegg appeared in the BBC soap opera '' Doctors'' as receptionist Scarlett Kiernan, for which she received award nominations at the RTS Midlands Awards, the British Soap Awards and the ''Inside Soap'' Awards. She also began occasionally presenting episodes of '' Saturday Mash-Up!'' for CBBC in 2022. Life and career Pegg was born in Birmingham on 29 June 2000 to boxing trainer and promoter, Jonathan and Rachel Pegg and has two younger brothers. Pegg began training at Birmingham Stage School Showbiz and the Television Workshop. Her first acting appearance was in an advertisement showing how to perform swine flu protocols. In 2008, she made an appearance on '' The Legend of Dick and Dom'', followed by a role ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack O'Connell (actor)
Jack O'Connell (born 1 August 1990) is an English actor. He first gained recognition for playing James Cook in the British television series '' Skins'' (2009–2010, 2013). He is also known for his roles in the coming-of-age film '' This Is England'' (2006), the horror-thriller '' Eden Lake'' (2008), the television dramas '' Dive'' (2010) and '' United'' (2011), and the Netflix Wild West miniseries '' Godless'' (2017), for which he received a Critics' Choice Television Award nomination. O'Connell gave critically acclaimed performances in the independent films '' Starred Up'' (2013) and '' '71'' (2014), garnering nominations for the British Independent Film Awards. He subsequently starred as war hero Louis Zamperini in the war film '' Unbroken'' (2014), and received the BAFTA Rising Star Award. He has since starred in the thriller '' Money Monster'' (2016), the biographical drama '' Trial by Fire'' (2018), the BBC miniseries '' The North Water'' (2021), the BBC series '' S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Safia Oakley-Green
Safia Grace Oakley-Green (born June 2001) is an English actress. She won a British Independent Film Award and a Scottish BAFTA for her performance in the horror film '' Out of Darkness'' (2022). She was named a 2023 ''Screen International'' Star of Tomorrow. Early life Oakley-Green was born in Southwark, London before moving to Derbyshire. She trained at the Television Workshop in Nottingham. , she was studying psychology at university. Career In 2021, she appeared in the horror short film '' Requiem'' alongside fellow Television Workshop alumna Bella Ramsey. The short picked up increased attention after Ramsey's performance in the HBO television series '' The Last of Us'' raised her profile. Oakley-Green made her feature film debut in the 2021 biopic '' The Colour Room'' for Sky Cinema alongside Phoebe Dynevor. She made her television debut as Cinderella Jackson in the 2022 BBC One crime drama '' Sherwood''. Also in 2022, she starred in the Scottish caveman horror '' Ou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samantha Morton
Samantha Jane Morton (born 13 May 1977) is an English actress. She is known for her work in independent film with dark and tragic themes, particularly in period dramas. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including the BAFTA Fellowship, a British Academy Television Award, BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, and nominations for two Academy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Morton was a member of the Central Junior Television Workshop in her native Nottingham and began her career in British television in 1991. She appeared in the ITV (TV network), ITV series ''Band of Gold (TV series), Band of Gold'' (1995–1996) and the BBC miniseries ''The History of Tom Jones: a Foundling (TV series), The History of Tom Jones: a Foundling'' (1997). Morton's early film roles include ''Emma (1996 TV film), Emma'' (1996), ''Jane Eyre (1997 film), Jane Eyre'' (1997), and ''Under the Skin (1997 film), Under the Skin'' (1997). She received two Academy Award nom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anjli Mohindra
Anjli Mohindra () is an English stage, screen and voice-over actress and writer. She is best known for her television roles as Rani Chandra in the ''Doctor Who'' spin-off '' The Sarah Jane Adventures'' (2008–2011) and would-be suicide bomber Nadia Ali in ''Bodyguard'' (2018). Her other television roles include Surgeon Lieutenant Tiffany Docherty in ''Vigil'' (2021), Detective Constable Josie Chancellor in '' Dark Heart'' (2016–2018) and Archie in '' The Lazarus Project'' (2022–2023). Early life Mohindra was born in London to immigrant parents of Indian descent. She grew up in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, apart from a four-year period on a military base in Germany, where she was the only ethnic minority child out of 2,000 students at an Armed Forces school. According to Mohindra, her family is Hindu Punjabi. Her father was raised in Kenya when it was a British colony and had a clerical job in the British Army for several years. Her mother was born in Punjab, Ind ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ewan Mitchell
Ewan Robert Mitchell is an English actor. He is best known for his roles in the medieval series '' The Last Kingdom'' (2017–2022), the BBC war drama '' World on Fire'' (2019–2023), and the HBO fantasy series '' House of the Dragon'' (2022–). Mitchell has also appeared in the films '' High Life'' (2018) and '' Saltburn'' (2023). Personal life Mitchell has stated he grew up in the suburbs of Derby and that he has an older brother. As his family could not afford drama school fees, Mitchell enrolled at a two-year vocational school before being accepted at 17 to train at the Central Junior Television Workshop in Nottingham. Career Mitchell began his acting career in 2015, upon graduating high school, appearing in the short films ''Stereotype'' (2015) and ''Fire'' (2015) and ''Wedged'' (2015). He later had a minor role in the film ''Just Charlie'' (2017) and appeared in a supporting role in '' High Life'' (2018) also starring Robert Pattinson. In 2023, Mitchell portrayed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
