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The Project (film)
''The Project'' is a BBC two-part 2002 television drama, directed by Peter Kosminsky from a script by Leigh Jackson. The series presented a fictionalised account (though said to be closely based on research), seen through the experiences of three young activists, of developments in the Labour Party and its progress into Blairism, from the party's failure to win the 1992 General Election through its election victory in 1997 to its re-election victory in 2001. The first part, "Opposition", was first shown on 10 November 2002, with the second part "Government" shown the next night (divided into two parts), both on BBC One. The cast included Matthew Macfadyen, Naomie Harris and Paloma Baeza. BBC, 2002 The series was shown by the Franco-German network |
Peter Kosminsky
Peter Kosminsky (born 21 April 1956) is a British writer, director and producer. He has directed Hollywood movies such as '' White Oleander'' and television films like ''Warriors'', ''The Government Inspector'', '' The Promise'', ''Wolf Hall'' and ''The State''. Biography Kosminsky was born in London in 1956 to Jewish parents. He was educated at the Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School and the University of Oxford, where he studied chemistry under John Danby of Worcester College, Oxford and was elected JCR President. He spent much of his time at the university involved in student theatre, where he was treasurer of the Oxford University Dramatic Society. He produced ''Twelfth Night'' for the OUDS which toured to northern France and starred a young Hugh Grant. On graduation in 1980, he joined the staff of the BBC in London as a general trainee, alongside Kevin Lygo (now head of studios at ITV), Dominic Cameron (former managing director of ITV.com) and Peter Salmon (former Control ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Derek Riddell
Derek Riddell (born 11 January 1967) is a Scottish television and theatre actor. He is best known for the portrayal of Richard Cawood in the BBC One television series '' Happy Valley''. He is also known for '' Gentleman Jack'', '' Industry'' and '' The Missing''. He has guest-starred in ''Doctor Who'', ''Ugly Betty'', ''Silent Witness'', '' Waterloo Road,'' and ''Shetland''. Early life Riddell was born in Glasgow, the son of teacher and former actress Hope Ross and former St Mirren and Berwick Rangers footballer Ian Riddell. He graduated from the University of Strathclyde with a degree in business, before training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, graduating in 1990. Career After finishing drama school, Riddell was cast in the BBC Scotland production '' Strathblair'' and guest-starred in a number of popular TV shows such as ''Taggart'', ''Casualty'' and ''The Bill''. His big break came in the critically acclaimed Channel 4 series '' The Book Group'' and the c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hannah Yelland
Hannah Yelland (born in 1976) is a British-born actress. She lives and works in the United States. Early life Hannah Yelland was born in Hammersmith, west London, and brought up in Richmond, Surbiton and East Molesey. She is the daughter of British actor David Yelland. Yelland was educated at local state comprehensive schools, followed by St. Catharine's College at the University of Cambridge, where she studied English. Career She appeared onstage with her father, in a 2007/08 revival of '' The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby''. Her other stage work includes starring as Laura in the Broadway production of ''Brief Encounter'', for which she was nominated for a 2011 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Play. In April 2012, Yelland made her debut at Dublin's Gate Theatre, appearing in the title role in ''My Cousin Rachel'', in an adaptation by Joseph O'Connor. Most recently, she played Hermione in the critically acclaimed production of ''The Winter's Tale'', direct ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Birkin
David Tristan Birkin (born 21 November 1977) is a British artist working with photography and performance art. He is a Senior Lecturer at London College of Communication, University of the Arts London. Birkin is the co-founder of Visible Justice, a research platform for artists, activists, writers, journalists, photographers, filmmakers, and human rights lawyers working at the intersection of visual culture and social justice. He has also worked as a motion picture and theatre actor. Education Birkin studied human sciences and anthropology at Oxford University (1996–1999). He completed an MA at the Slade School of Fine Art (2009–2011) with a scholarship from the Arts and Humanities Research Council. He is currently a PhD candidate in the Department of Visual Cultures at Goldsmiths College, University of London. Birkin was a fellow of the Art and Law Program in New York (2011–2012) and the Independent Study Program at the Whitney Museum of American Art (2012–2013). He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Will Knightley
Kevin William Knightley (born 23 April 1946) is an English television and stage actor. Early life Knightley was born on April 23, 1946 in London, England. Career He has primarily worked on the stage, and is a founding member of London's Half Moon Theatre. In addition to acting, he has performed voice-over work. He has had TV appearances in ''The Bill'', ''A Touch of Frost'', ''Midsomer Murders'' and various adverts. In 2009, he appeared in the BBC drama '' A Short Stay in Switzerland''. In 2004, he appeared on the British series ''Rosemary & Thyme'' in the episode "Orpheus in the Undergrowth" as character Jeremy Pearson. He is the father of composer Caleb Knightley (b. 1979) and actress Keira Knightley (b. 1985). Personal life Knightley married Scottish playwright Sharman Macdonald in 1976, together they have 2 children, including actress Keira Knightley. Selected credits *''EastEnders'' (2014) as Henry Summerhayes *'' A Short Stay in Switzerland'' (2009) as Dr Jack ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christina Cole
Christina Cole (born 8 May 1982) is an English actress known for portraying Cassie Hughes in the Sky One supernatural television series '' Hex''. Early life Born in London, Cole is the eldest of three siblings. She has a sister, Cassandra, and a brother, Dominic. Her mother is a telecentre manager and her father is a driving instructor.''He Knew He Was Right'' Press Pack BBC Press Office. 2004-03-30 Cole trained at the , graduating in 2002. Career Cole won the role of Clarissa Payne in ''[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emma Pierson
Emma Jane Pierson (born 30 April 1981) is an English actress. Her appearances in television programmes include the role of Anna Thornton-Wilton in the BBC television drama ''Hotel Babylon (BBC series), Hotel Babylon'', and ''SunTrap'', ''Days Like These (TV series), Days Like These'', ''Beast (TV series), Beast'', ''I Saw You'', ''Charles II: The Power and The Passion'', ''The Worst Week of My Life'', ''Bloodlines (TV series), Bloodlines'', ''Coupling (British TV series), Coupling'', ''Time Gentlemen Please'', ''Dead Boss'' and ''Killing Eve''. Early life and education The daughter of a nurse and a Royal Navy submariner, Pierson was born Emma Jane Pierson on 30 April 1981 in Plymouth, Devon. Her father, Charles, was stationed at Faslane Naval Base on the River Clyde, Clyde where Emma spent the first four years of her life. When she was in her teens, Pierson lived with her parents and three siblings in North Bradley, near Trowbridge, Wiltshire, attending Grittleton House Sch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tristan Sturrock
Tristan Sturrock (born 1967) is a British theatre, television and film actor. He has worked with the theatre company Kneehigh for 30 years. He played Colin Hedges in the drama series '' Bad Girls'' during its fifth, sixth and seventh series between 2003 and 2005, and the role of Zacky Martin in ''Poldark'' in all five seasons, which aired from 2015 to 2019 in the UK. He has performed in many productions including ''Brief Encounter'' on Broadway and ''Mayday, Mayday'', an autobiographical solo project which he wrote and performed internationally. Early life and career Tristan Sturrock was born in 1967 and raised in Upton Cross, Cornwall. Sturrock's career commenced in theatre in 1986 when he joined the international touring theatre group, Truro-based Kneehigh Theatre. Throughout his stage career, he has played leading roles on Broadway, the West End and the National Theatre. He starred as Dr. Alec Harvey in ''Brief Encounter'' which is perhaps one of his most notable performance ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danielle McCormack
Danielle Marie McCormack (born 18 September 1983) is an English actress and singer/songwriter and musician. McCormack is best known for playing Mel Barker on the TV show ''My Parents Are Aliens'' on CITV between 1999 and 2004, leaving after series 6 for a career in the music industry. She did however appear in the 2005 link episode " Thanks for All the Earthworm Custard", the last episode of series 7. McCormack was born in Yorkshire. Indicates age 26 at that time. She is also an accomplished singer/songwriter and has also written a number of tracks with Geordie Walker of Killing Joke, which were released online. Filmography Theatre *''Oliver Oliver may refer to: Arts, entertainment and literature Books * ''Oliver the Western Engine'', volume 24 in ''The Railway Series'' by Rev. W. Awdry * ''Oliver Twist'', a novel by Charles Dickens Fictional characters * Ariadne Oliver ...'' at the London Palladium (1996) *''Beauty and the Beast'' (2011) *''Cinderella'' (20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Avery
Alexander Richard Avery (born 6 August 1971) is an English actor. Beginning his career in 1999, he has appeared in numerous television series, films and stage productions. Alongside appearing in productions for the Royal Shakespeare Company, Avery has had notable stints in ''Holby City'', ''The Bill'' and ''EastEnders'', as well as portraying villain Graham Elton in the BBC soap opera ''Doctors''. Life and career Alexander Richard Avery was born on 6 August 1971 in Bristol. Avery's family has been involved in wine trade for over 200 years. In 1999, Avery made his television debut in the first series of the BBC medical drama series ''Holby City''. He portrayed the recurring role of Carl until the second series. A year later, he made his film debut in '' Quills'', as well as beginning his stage career, appearing in '' Another Country''. He also appeared in ''A Tender Prayer'' at the Bristol Old Vic later in 2000. In 2001, he appeared in four episodes of ''The Bill'' as Special C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexandra Gilbreath
Alexandra Gilbreath (born 28 March 1969) is an English actress, born in Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire and trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Life and career Widely known for her work both in film and on television, Gilbreath is an Associate Artist with the Royal Shakespeare Company, gaining notice in productions of ''Romeo and Juliet'', '' As You Like It'', '' The Taming of the Shrew'' (for which she received a Helen Hayed Award nomination for Best Actress), ''The Tamer Tamed'', '' The Winter's Tale'' and ''Merry Wives: the Musical''. She was nominated for an Olivier award as Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Olivia in the RSC's '' Twelfth Night'', directed by Greg Doran, which played at the Duke of York's Theatre in the West End in 2010. She was also awarded the 1996 Ian Charleson Award for her performance as the title character in '' Hedda Gabler'' for the English Touring Theatre. Gilbreath's work on the BBC television series '' Mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crispin Bonham-Carter
Crispin Daniel Bonham-Carter (born 23 September 1969) is an English actor, theatre director, and educator. He was appointed Assistant Head at the Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet, in 2019. His best known acting role is that of Mr. Bingley in the 1995 television miniseries ''Pride and Prejudice''. His work directing young actors at LAMDA, the Guildhall and the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and working at the National Youth Theatre inspired him to train as a teacher. He is a member of the Bonham Carter family. Early life and education Bonham-Carter is the son of Peter Bonham-Carter and Clodagh Greenwood, and the grandson of Rear Admiral Sir Christopher Bonham-Carter. He is a third cousin once removed of actress Helena Bonham Carter and her brother, Edward. He was educated at Stancliffe Hall prep school in Derbyshire then Glenalmond College, and graduated in 1992 from the University of St Andrews with a degree in classics. In 2011, he represented his former university ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |