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Saffron Hocking
Saffron Olivia Hocking (born 5 January 1994) is a British actress. She is known for her roles in the BBC series White Gold (2018) and the Netflix series ''Top Boy'' (2019–2023), the latter of which earned her a British Academy Television Award nomination. Early life Hocking is from Greenwich, South East London. She graduated from the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts (ALRA) in 2014. Career Upon graduating from ALRA, Hocking was cast in Richard Bean's 2014 play ''Pitcairn'', which had its world premiere at the Minerva Theatre, Chichester before having a run at Shakespeare's Globe and going on tour with Out of Joint. The following year, Hocking made her television debut with guest appearances in the BBC one series '' Doctors'' and '' Partners in Crime''. Hocking played Lima in the 2016 Irish miniseries ''Smalltown'' and had a recurring role as Emma Lyndsey in the first series of the BBC Two sitcom ''White Gold'' in 2017. She also had a small role in the Acorn TV police procedura ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greenwich
Greenwich ( , ,) is a town in south-east London, England, within the ceremonial county of Greater London. It is situated east-southeast of Charing Cross. Greenwich is notable for its maritime history and for giving its name to the Greenwich Meridian (0° longitude) and Greenwich Mean Time. The town became the site of a royal palace, the Palace of Placentia from the 15th century, and was the birthplace of many Tudors, including Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. The palace fell into disrepair during the English Civil War and was demolished to be replaced by the Royal Naval Hospital for Sailors, designed by Sir Christopher Wren and his assistant Nicholas Hawksmoor. These buildings became the Royal Naval College in 1873, and they remained a military education establishment until 1998 when they passed into the hands of the Greenwich Foundation. The historic rooms within these buildings remain open to the public; other buildings are used by University of Greenwich and Trinity Lab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
London Kills
''London Kills'' is a British police procedural television series, written and created by Paul Marquess, that premiered on Acorn TV on 26 February 2019 in the United States. One of Acorn TV's first original commissions, ''London Kills'' centres around an elite murder investigation squad in London, headed up by DI David Bradford (Hugo Speer), an experienced detective whose judgement is called into question following the unexpected disappearance of his wife. The series - newly commissioned by AMC Networks for its 4th season - follows on from Marquess' former London-based police procedural series '' Suspects'', and aside from the cast, features a number of striking similarities, including a documentary-style feel and an ad-lib script allowing the cast to partially improvise their lines based upon a given synopsis. Outside the United States, the series was originally slated for broadcast on Channel 5, although the broadcaster later pulled out of the deal. The BBC subsequently pur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hedda (upcoming Film)
''Hedda'' is an upcoming American drama film written and directed by Nia DaCosta, based on the play ''Hedda Gabler'' by Henrik Ibsen. Cast * Tessa Thompson as Hedda Gabler * Imogen Poots * Tom Bateman * Nina Hoss * Nicholas Pinnock * Finbar Lynch * Mirren Mack * Jamael Westman * Saffron Hocking Production It was announced in July 2022 that Nia DaCosta was writing and directing a reimagination of Henrik Ibsen's play. In April 2023, Tessa Thompson was cast to star in the film, and will also serve as a producer. In June, Eve Hewson, Callum Turner, Nina Hoss and Nicholas Pinnock were added to the cast. In January 2024, Imogen Poots, Tom Bateman, Finbar Lynch, Mirren Mack, Jamael Westman, and Saffron Hocking joined the cast of the film. Pre-production commenced in November 2023. Principal photography began in the United Kingdom The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Europe, off the n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Goldfish Problem
"The Goldfish Problem" is the first episode of the American television miniseries ''Moon Knight'', based on Marvel Comics featuring the character Moon Knight. It follows Steven Grant as he begins to learn of his dissociative identity disorder (DID) and the deadly mystery involving Egyptian gods his other identity, Marc Spector, is involved in. The episode is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), sharing continuity with the films of the franchise. It was written by head writer Jeremy Slater and directed by Mohamed Diab. Oscar Isaac stars as Marc Spector / Moon Knight and Steven Grant, alongside May Calamawy, Karim El-Hakim, F. Murray Abraham, and Ethan Hawke. Slater joined the series in November 2019 to serve as head writer and executive produce, while Diab joined in October 2020 to direct four episodes of the series. Filming took place at Origo Studios in Budapest, with location filming throughout Hungary and in Slovenia. "The Goldfish Problem" was released on Disne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strangeways Here We Come (film)
''Strangeways Here We Come'' is an English comedy drama, written and directed by Chris Green, in which a group of residents in a council estate decide to defeat a cruel loan shark that has been making their lives miserable. It was filmed in Salford. The name is taken from the Smiths’ album of the same name. Cast * Elaine Cassidy as Steph * James Cooney as Ollie * Oliver Coopersmith as Aaron * Chanel Cresswell as Becki * Perry Fitzpatrick as Marvin * James Foster as Brian * Saffron Hocking as Sian * Michelle Keegan as Demi * Stephen Lord as Nolan * Mark Sheals as Max * Lauren Socha as Shelley * Ania Sowinski as Jean * Nina Wadia as Lucy * Ste Johnston as Gary Background The film's writer and director, Chris Green, said: “This was made by someone who lived there. Growing up on Spike Island we saw a lot of violence. I can honestly say that 90 per cent of what you see in that film is true - its stuff I’ve seen, stuff I’ve experienced or know about. Apart from the murder, o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Refuge (United Kingdom Charity)
Refuge is a United Kingdom charity providing specialist support for women and children experiencing domestic violence. It was founded by author and men's rights activist Erin Pizzey. Refuge provides a national network of specialist services, including emergency refuge accommodation ( refuges), community outreach, independent domestic violence advocacy (IDVAs), culturally specific services and a team of child support workers. Refuge also runs the Freephone 24-Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline. The National Domestic Abuse Helpline is only available for women. Founded in 1971 as the modern world's first safe house for women and children escaping domestic violence, in Chiswick, West London, it is the largest domestic violence organisation in the United Kingdom. On any given day, Refuge’s services supports thousands of women and children. The charity says it is committed to working towards a world where women and children can live in safety, free from fear. History Erin P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Devil's Hour
''The Devil's Hour'' is a British drama thriller television series created by Tom Moran, and executive produced by Steven Moffat through his production company Hartswood Films. The series consists of six episodes, and premiered on 28 October 2022 on Amazon Prime Video. In November 2022, the series was renewed for a second and third season. Plot Lucy Chambers is a social worker dealing with family and relationship woes. She wakes every night at exactly 3:33 AM, after experiencing terrifying visions during the so-called devil's hour between 3 AM and 4 AM. Her eight-year-old son is withdrawn and emotionless. Her mother speaks to empty chairs. Her house is haunted by the echoes of a life that is not her own. Lucy's name is inexplicably connected to a string of brutal murders in the area, and she is drawn into the hunt for a serial killer. Cast and characters * Jessica Raine as Lucy Chambers, a social worker suffering from insomnia * Peter Capaldi as Gideon Shepherd, a mysterious ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime is a paid subscription service from Amazon which is available in various countries and gives users access to additional services otherwise unavailable or available at a premium to other Amazon customers. Services include same, one- or two-day delivery of goods and streaming music, video, e-books, gaming and grocery shopping services. In April 2021, Amazon reported that Prime had more than 200 million subscribers worldwide. History Early history In 2005, Amazon announced Amazon Prime as a membership service offering free two-day shipping within the contiguous United States on all eligible purchases for an annual fee of $79 () and discounted one-day shipping rates. Amazon launched the program in Germany, Japan and the United Kingdom in 2007; in France (as "Amazon Premium") in 2008, in Italy in 2011, in Canada in 2013, in India in July 2016, in Mexico in March 2017, in Turkey in September 2020, in Sweden in September 2021, and in Poland in October 2021. Amaz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moon Knight (miniseries)
''Moon Knight'' is an American television miniseries created by Jeremy Slater for the streaming service Disney+, based on the Marvel Comics featuring the character of the same name. It is the sixth television series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) to be produced by Marvel Studios, sharing continuity with the films of the franchise. It follows Marc Spector and Steven Grant, two alters of a man with dissociative identity disorder (DID), as they are drawn into a mystery involving Egyptian gods. Slater serves as head writer with Mohamed Diab leading the directing team. Oscar Isaac stars as Marc Spector / Moon Knight and Steven Grant / Mr. Knight, with May Calamawy, Karim El Hakim, F. Murray Abraham, Ethan Hawke, Ann Akinjirin, David Ganly, Khalid Abdalla, Gaspard Ulliel, Antonia Salib, Fernanda Andrade, Rey Lucas, Sofia Danu, and Saba Mubarak also starring. The series was announced in August 2019, with Slater hired in November. Diab was hired to direct four episodes in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Disney+
The Walt Disney Company, commonly known as Disney (), is an American multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate headquartered at the Walt Disney Studios complex in Burbank, California. Disney was originally founded on October 16, 1923, by brothers Walt and Roy O. Disney as the Disney Brothers Studio; it also operated under the names the Walt Disney Studio and Walt Disney Productions before changing its name to the Walt Disney Company in 1986. Early on, the company established itself as a leader in the animation industry, with the creation of the widely popular character Mickey Mouse, who is the company's mascot, and the start of animated films. After becoming a major success by the early 1940s, the company started to diversify into live-action films, television, and theme parks in the 1950s. Following Walt's death in 1966, the company's profits began to decline, especially in the animation division. Once Disney's shareholders voted in Michael Eisner as the head ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Riches (TV Series)
''Riches'' is a British drama television series created by Abby Ajayi, starring Deborah Ayorinde, Hugh Quarshie, and Sarah Niles. It premiered on 22 December 2022 in the United Kingdom, first on ITVX before airing on ITV (TV network), ITV at a later date. It premiered on Amazon Prime Video in the United States on 2 December 2022. Synopsis Stephen Richards, a self-made man, has built a cosmetics empire and become a strong advocate for Black-owned businesses. After he has a heart attack, there is a fight for control over his empire. His family's secrets come to the forefront, and the lives of his children from his two marriages begin to collide. Cast * Deborah Ayorinde as Nina Richards * Hugh Quarshie as Stephen Richards * Sarah Niles as Claudia Richards * Brendan Coyle as Gideon Havelock * Hermione Norris as Maureen Dawson * Adeyinka Akinrinade as Alesha Richards * Ola Orebiyi as Gus Richards * C.J. Beckford as Andre Scott-Clarke * Nneka Okoye as Wanda Richards * Emmanuel Imani a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ITVX
ITVX (formerly ITV Hub) is a British online video-on-demand service operated by ITV. The service offers predominantly features content from ITV1, as well as ITV Digital channels and some licensed content. The service was known as ITV Player from its inception until 2015. On 23 November 2015, ITV gave the app (ITV Player) and the website (ITV.com) a revamp, it was renamed 'ITV Hub'. , the service has at least 30 million registered users. ITVX was rolled out on 17 November 2022, and it officially launched on 8 December. ITVX will have substantially more exclusive programming than ITV Hub, positioning ITV's digital offering more in line with its competitors - the BBC and Channel Four Television Corporation. ITVX includes access to BritBox and a selection of FAST channels, which will see programmes such as ''The Chase'' and ''Hell's Kitchen'' have their own virtual linear channels. History The service started out as a website before being extended to television and other platfo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
