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Skins Redux
'' Skins'' is a British teen drama created by father-and-son television writers Bryan Elsley and Jamie Brittain for Company Pictures. The seventh and final series, entitled ''Skins Redux'', began airing on E4 on 1 July 2013 and ended on 5 August 2013. The final series sees the return of several characters from the first two generations of the show. Summary Notably, all of the characters featured have undergone enormous personality changes since their last appearances: Effy has cast her party-hard lifestyle and issues aside, and has become more mature and ambitious. Naomi has lost much of her ambition as a principled young woman and is now a layabout and stoner. Emily has become more confident. Cassie has overcome her mental issues, but has become solitary, serious, principled and tired, and Cook has become much more subdued, serious and calculated, as a result of having spent years on the run. In addition, the series leaves behind its traditional setting in Bristol, moving to L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
E4 (TV Channel)
E4 is a British free-to-air public broadcast television channel owned and operated by Channel Four Television Corporation. The "E" stands for ''entertainment'' and the channel is primarily aimed at the 16–34 age group (similarly to BBC Three, ITV2, 5Star, Sky One, Universal TV, Comedy Central and Dave). Programmes currently shown on the channel include ''Hollyoaks'', ''Made in Chelsea'', '' Coach Trip'' (and its Halloween spin-off ''Celebrity Ghost Trip''), The most successful broadcast of the channel to date was on 11 October 2010 when an episode of '' The Inbetweeners'' received over 3.7 million viewers.BARB, vi/ref> History E4 was announced in 1999, when Channel 4 announced a £100 million deal to acquire the first run pay TV rights to popular American series ''Friends'' and '' ER'' from Sky One; the deal was meant to strengthen the new channel. Rights to both shows were originally owned by Channel 4 upon their 1995 UK debuts, but became shared with Sky a year late ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Martin (director)
Charles Martin is a British television producer. In 2007, he was awarded a British Academy Children's Award. He made his film directorial debut with '' S.M.A.R.T. Chase'' in 2017. Filmography Director *The original ''Big Brother'' Eye Logo (2000) *'' The Giblet Boys'' (2005) *'' My Life as a Popat'' **"Juvenile Delinquent" (2007) **"Ghost" (2007) **"Girlfriend" (2007) **"Tit for Tat" (2007) *''The Sarah Jane Adventures'' **"Warriors of Kudlak" (2 parts, 2007) **" The Lost Boy" (2 parts, 2007) *'' Skins'' Series 2 (2008) **Episode 9 - "Cassie" (Bryan Elsley)" **Episode 10 - "Everyone" (Jack Thorne)" *'' Skins'' Series 3 (2009) **Episode 1 - "Everyone" (Bryan Elsley) **Episode 5 - "Freddie" (Ben Sciffer) **Episode 7 - "JJ" (Bryan Elsley) **Episode 8 - "Effy" (Lucy Kirkwood) **Episode 9 - "Katie and Emily" (Malcolm Campbell and Bryan Elsley) *''Married Single Other'' (2010) **"Episode 4" **"Episode 5" **"Episode 6" *'' Being Human'' Series 2 (2010) **"Episode 6" **"Episode 7" **"Ep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lucien Laviscount
Lucien Leon Laviscount (; born 9 June 1992) is an English actor. He appeared in teen drama ''Grange Hill'' in 2007. He later appeared in ITV's ''Coronation Street'' (2009) and BBC One's '' Waterloo Road'' (2010–11). In 2015, Laviscount played a regular character, Earl Grey, in the first season of the horror comedy '' Scream Queens'' on FOX. In 2017–18, he starred in Sony Crackle’s crime comedy-drama '' Snatch''. Laviscount also starred as Alexander Cabot in The CW series '' Katy Keene''. Laviscount became a regular cast member in the Netflix series '' Emily in Paris'' in 2021. He plays Emily's love interest Alfie, a banker from Britain. Early life Laviscount was born in Burnley, Lancashire, and grew up in Read, Ribble Valley in Lancashire. He was born to Eugene Laviscount, a body builder of Antiguan descent and Sonia Laviscount who is of English descent. He attended Ribblesdale High School in Clitheroe, where he was awarded 10 GCSEs, and was also a member of Car ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liam Boyle (actor)
Liam Boyle (born 19 September 1985) is a British actor. Early life Boyle was born in Bolton, Greater Manchester on 19 September 1985, and grew up in Heywood, Greater Manchester, England. Career It was in his final preparations for a teaching degree at University that Boyle was spotted by a casting director at an open audition for a film. Instead of going to the final interviews for his degree he made the decision to go to the recalls for the film, which fell on the same day. He was trained in drama at the Oldham Theatre Workshop. Whilst at college Boyle was auditioned by the casting agent David Shaw for a film called '' Love + Hate'', getting a small role in the film as ''Steve''. He has since appeared in various TV and film roles, including the awarding series '' The Street'', ''Instinct'' and ''Land Girls''. His most well known performance was as Elvis in the movie '' Awaydays''. In December 2021, he joined the cast of ''Emmerdale ''Emmerdale'' (known as ''Emmerdale Fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Cook (Skins)
James Cook known as Cook is a fictional character in the British teen drama '' Skins''. He is portrayed by Jack O'Connell. In the third series, his true emotions are explored and it is revealed that his womanizing violent lifestyle is in fact a smoke screen to cover up his real feelings. His actions often cause trouble and create havoc, affecting those around him. In the fourth series, he begins to change his ways after a conversation with his solicitor and when he begins to realize the consequences of his actions, most notably witnessing his younger brother begin to follow in his footsteps. His life takes a whole other direction when he investigates the disappearance of his best friend in series four's final episodes. Characterisation Cook is an outgoing, sexually promiscuous, and in many ways self-destructive young man, who appears to have come from a troubled family background. He is an impulsive 17-year-old at the start of the series. He loves to have a good time and is const ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skins Rise
"Skins Rise" is a feature-length episode of the E4 television series '' Skins''. Airing in two parts in 2013, the episode was the third and final episode of the specially-commissioned seventh season intended to bring the series to a close, and the final episode of the series. While in its initial six-year run ''Skins ''was a teen drama about the lives of Bristolian teenagers, "Skins Rise" like the two previous episodes, "Skins Fire" and "Skins Pure", is a filmically and tonally distinct drama which revisits one of the show's characters as they face adulthood. "Skins Rise" focuses on the character of James Cook ( Jack O'Connell). Once a hedonistic womaniser and troublemaker in the third and fourth series of ''Skins'', Cook was last seen fighting his friend Freddie's murderer, the outcome of which was left as a cliff-hanger. In the present day, Cook is living in Manchester Manchester () is a city and the metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester, England. It had an estim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neil Morrissey
Neil Anthony Morrissey (born 4 July 1962) is an English actor, businessman, narrator, and television presenter. He is perhaps best known for his roles as Rocky in ''Boon (TV series), Boon'', and Tony in ''Men Behaving Badly''. Other notable acting roles include Deputy Head Eddie Lawson in the BBC One school-based drama series ''Waterloo Road (TV series), Waterloo Road'', and Nigel Morton in ''Line of Duty''. Morrissey also provided the voice of the Bob the Builder (character), titular character, Lofty, Roley, and others in ''Bob the Builder''. Early life Morrissey was born in Stafford, Staffordshire on 4 July 1962, the third of four sons of Irish parents who were both psychiatric nurses. Neil, aged 10, and his brother Stephen, aged 12, stole sweets and stationery from a shop. In court, a magistrate issued a care order and the pair were sent to separate Orphanage, children's homes, Neil spending most of his time (six years) at Penkhull Children's Home, from 1974. under the care of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olly Alexander
Oliver Alexander Thornton (born 15 July 1990) is an English singer, actor and List of LGBTQ rights activists, LGBTQ activist who rose to prominence as the lead singer of the English pop band Years & Years, who achieved two No. 1 albums on the UK Albums Chart, a No. 1 single and five Top 10 entries on the UK Singles Chart. Between 2021 and 2023 he continued to release music under the name until their dissolution in 2024. During their career Years & Years were nominated for six Brit Awards. As an actor he rose to critical acclaim for his performance as Ritchie Tozer in the Channel 4 drama series ''It's a Sin (TV series), It's a Sin'' (2021), earning Best Actor nominations at the British Academy Television Award for Best Actor, British Academy Television Awards, Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Movie/Miniseries, Critics' Choice Television Awards and Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Performance in a New Scripted Series, Independent Spirit Awards. Alexander ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cassie Ainsworth
Cassandra "Cassie" Ainsworth is a fictional character in the British television series '' Skins'', portrayed by actress Hannah Murray. Cassie is one of the central characters in the first and second series of the show and is known for her quirky, delicate personality and her struggles with mental health, particularly anorexia. As a character, Cassie is portrayed as sweet, introspective, and often withdrawn, yet her vulnerability and sensitivity make her one of the most complex and poignant figures in the series. Cassie is introduced as a free-spirited and often ethereal teenager, with a love for food, fashion, and daydreaming. However, beneath her eccentric behaviour, Cassie battles with deep emotional issues, including an eating disorder, which becomes a central aspect of her character arc. Her struggle with anorexia and her journey toward self-acceptance are depicted with sensitivity, making Cassie’s character both heart-wrenching and relatable. Throughout the series, Cassie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skins Pure
"Skins Pure" is a feature-length episode of the E4 television series '' Skins''. Airing in two parts in 2013, "Skins Pure" was the second of three feature-length episodes of a specially commissioned seventh series to bring the series to a close. While in its first six series ''Skins'' was a teen drama focusing on the life of Bristolian teenagers, "Skins Pure", as with previous episode "Fire", is a filmically and tonally distinct drama revisiting one of the show's characters as they adjust to adulthood. "Skins Pure" focuses on the character of Cassie Ainsworth (Hannah Murray), a main character in the show's first two series. Formerly a daydreaming party girl with a number of mental problems, Cassie has put many of her problems behind her, and waitresses at a café in London after having spent several years travelling around America with Sid Jenkins (Cassie's on and off boyfriend from the first two series who travelled to America to find her at the end of the second series). In the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Craig Roberts
Craig Haydn Roberts (born 21 January 1991) is a Welsh actor and director. He is best known for lead roles as Oliver Tate in the coming-of-age comedy-drama film ''Submarine'' (2010) and David Meyers in the series ''Red Oaks'' (2014–2017), and for playing Rio Wellard in the television series '' The Story of Tracy Beaker'' (2004–2006). Early life Roberts was born on 21 January 1991, the son of Alison (Bishop) and Haydn Roberts. He was raised in Maesycwmmer, Caerphilly and attended Lewis School, Pengam. Roberts has a sister, Chelsea, and two half-sisters, Natalee and Angharad. Career Roberts began his television career in the dramas ''Care'' (2000) and ''Little Pudding'' (2003). After these he was given roles in the series '' The Story of Tracy Beaker'' (2004–2006) and ''Casualty'' (2005–2008), and played vampire fanatic Robin Branagh in '' Young Dracula'' (2006–2008). He also appeared in the dramas ''Kiddo'' (2005) and ''Scratching'' (2006). On stage, Roberts toured B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lara Pulver
Lara Pulver (born 1 September 1980) is an English actress, best known for playing Erin Watts in the BBC spy drama '' Spooks'' and Irene Adler on BBC's TV adaptation '' Sherlock''. She won the 2016 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical in the West End's revival of '' Gypsy''. Early life and education Pulver was born in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England on 1 September 1980 and grew up in the village of Longfield in Kent. Her father is from a Jewish family; her mother converted to Judaism when they married. She has a sister, Erika, who is four years older and works as a teacher. Pulver attended the National Youth Music Theatre between 1994 and 1998, as well as The Liz Burville Dance Centre, Bexley. In 1997, she began studying at the Doreen Bird College of Performing Arts, and graduated in 2000. Career Pulver was nominated for the 2008 Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for the role of Lucille Frank in the first West End production of the m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
