Warning: contains spoilers for Line of Duty series six, episode two.
From the Brink’s-Mat Robbery, to predatory sex offender Jimmy Savile, the scripts for police drama Line of Duty are peppered with mention of real-world criminal cases. Blending reality and fiction cements the show’s naturalism and feeds into each series’ themes.
Series six revolves around the investigation into the murder of fictional journalist Gail Vella, played by Andi Osho. The first episode opens just over a year since Vella was fatally shot outside her home, in which time no suspects have been charged. The officer leading the investigation is suspected of a cover-up, which is thought to explain the lack of progress on the case, and brings Line of Duty’s anti-corruption leads into proceedings.
In episode two, a likely motive for Vella’s murder is uncovered. The journalist was investigating links between police corruption and organised crime,...
From the Brink’s-Mat Robbery, to predatory sex offender Jimmy Savile, the scripts for police drama Line of Duty are peppered with mention of real-world criminal cases. Blending reality and fiction cements the show’s naturalism and feeds into each series’ themes.
Series six revolves around the investigation into the murder of fictional journalist Gail Vella, played by Andi Osho. The first episode opens just over a year since Vella was fatally shot outside her home, in which time no suspects have been charged. The officer leading the investigation is suspected of a cover-up, which is thought to explain the lack of progress on the case, and brings Line of Duty’s anti-corruption leads into proceedings.
In episode two, a likely motive for Vella’s murder is uncovered. The journalist was investigating links between police corruption and organised crime,...
- 3/28/2021
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
ITV's Tonight: The Rise of Discount Supermarkets was Friday's highest rated show outside of soaps.
Exploring the success of budget supermarkets such as Aldi and Lidl, Tonight was seen by an average audience of 4.73m (24.3%) viewers at 8pm on ITV.
ITV's evening continued with 2.63 million (13%) for drama series Lewis at 9pm, while Pierce Brosnan's James Bond movie Die Another Day played to 877k (10.1%) at 10.35pm.
Have I Got News for You continued to be a ratings success for BBC One, attracting 4.01 million (19.4%) at 9pm. This week's show was hosted by Crimewatch presenter Kirsty Young.
It was followed by 3.09 million (15.7%) for Room 101 at 9.30pm, while 3.21 million (24.2%) tuned in to watch Julie Andrews, Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill on The Graham Norton Show at 10.40pm.
BBC One's evening kicked off with an average audience of 3.22 million (18.1%) for The One Show at 7pm, followed by 2.6m (12.8%) for Rhs Chelsea Flower Show...
Exploring the success of budget supermarkets such as Aldi and Lidl, Tonight was seen by an average audience of 4.73m (24.3%) viewers at 8pm on ITV.
ITV's evening continued with 2.63 million (13%) for drama series Lewis at 9pm, while Pierce Brosnan's James Bond movie Die Another Day played to 877k (10.1%) at 10.35pm.
Have I Got News for You continued to be a ratings success for BBC One, attracting 4.01 million (19.4%) at 9pm. This week's show was hosted by Crimewatch presenter Kirsty Young.
It was followed by 3.09 million (15.7%) for Room 101 at 9.30pm, while 3.21 million (24.2%) tuned in to watch Julie Andrews, Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill on The Graham Norton Show at 10.40pm.
BBC One's evening kicked off with an average audience of 3.22 million (18.1%) for The One Show at 7pm, followed by 2.6m (12.8%) for Rhs Chelsea Flower Show...
- 5/23/2014
- Digital Spy
The list of celebrities taking part in the latest Pointless specials has been announced.
Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman will be joined by famous faces for six new primetime episodes of the hit game show, kicking off on Saturday, April 12.
The first special will have a 1970s theme, with Wizzard and Yes stars Roy Wood and Rick Wakeman facing actors Paul Henry and Madeleine Smith, and Sally Thomsett and Anna Karen, and children's television stars Ed Stewart and Sally James.
Elsewhere, Sir Geoff Hurst and George Cohen MBE will team up in the World Cup special, facing Peter Shilton and Steve Bull, Hope Powell and Casey Stoney, and Graeme Le Saux and commentator Jonathan Pearce.
The Eurovision Pointless special is a thing to behold, with Bucks Fizz's Cheryl Baker and Mike Nolan trying to prove their wits against Martin Lee and Sonia Evans, Dana and Johnny Logan, and Jemini's Chris Cromby and Gemma Abbey.
Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman will be joined by famous faces for six new primetime episodes of the hit game show, kicking off on Saturday, April 12.
The first special will have a 1970s theme, with Wizzard and Yes stars Roy Wood and Rick Wakeman facing actors Paul Henry and Madeleine Smith, and Sally Thomsett and Anna Karen, and children's television stars Ed Stewart and Sally James.
Elsewhere, Sir Geoff Hurst and George Cohen MBE will team up in the World Cup special, facing Peter Shilton and Steve Bull, Hope Powell and Casey Stoney, and Graeme Le Saux and commentator Jonathan Pearce.
The Eurovision Pointless special is a thing to behold, with Bucks Fizz's Cheryl Baker and Mike Nolan trying to prove their wits against Martin Lee and Sonia Evans, Dana and Johnny Logan, and Jemini's Chris Cromby and Gemma Abbey.
- 4/2/2014
- Digital Spy
In what is being called a breakthrough in a long and frustrating crime, British Metropolitan Police are said to be targeting three burglars for their possible involvement in the 2007 disappearance of British girl Madeleine McCann, who was snatched from her hotel room in the Portuguese town of Praia da Luz on May 3, 2007. News about the trio, which was accompanied by reports that key arrests were finally imminent, followed a letter sent by the Crown Prosecution Services to authorities in Portugal on Friday, seeking permission to conduct interviews in connection with the case, reports CNN. "The letter is a significant development.
- 1/14/2014
- by Stephen M. Silverman
- PEOPLE.com
Our most enduring stories reflect the nocturnal picturehouse of our subconscious
Interviews with the horror novelist James Herbert – and, after his death on Wednesday, obituaries – revealed two crucial autobiographical details: that he was prone to shockingly vivid dreams, and was brought up as a Roman Catholic. Herbert's acknowledgement of nightmares as a contribution to stories that sold 54m copies is striking because any tally of the profits made from popular entertainment over the last two centuries suggests a clear link between the most enduring forms of storytelling and the most frequent features of the nocturnal picturehouse of our subconscious.
If the images created in the heads of sleepers were downloaded, it's likely that the majority of narratives would be: sexual/romantic fulfilment, comic misunderstanding or humiliation, horrifying pursuit and capture, and the continued presence of our beloved dead. And these scenarios best fill the cinema and literature industry tills when...
Interviews with the horror novelist James Herbert – and, after his death on Wednesday, obituaries – revealed two crucial autobiographical details: that he was prone to shockingly vivid dreams, and was brought up as a Roman Catholic. Herbert's acknowledgement of nightmares as a contribution to stories that sold 54m copies is striking because any tally of the profits made from popular entertainment over the last two centuries suggests a clear link between the most enduring forms of storytelling and the most frequent features of the nocturnal picturehouse of our subconscious.
If the images created in the heads of sleepers were downloaded, it's likely that the majority of narratives would be: sexual/romantic fulfilment, comic misunderstanding or humiliation, horrifying pursuit and capture, and the continued presence of our beloved dead. And these scenarios best fill the cinema and literature industry tills when...
- 3/23/2013
- by Mark Lawson
- The Guardian - Film News
Rav Wilding has revealed that he is dating Loose Women producer Jill Morgan. The Crimewatch Roadshow presenter met Morgan earlier this year, and is already looking ahead to the future. "It is early days for us but I'm very happy. I would like kids in the future, yeah," he is quoted as saying in The Sun. "I've got two sisters who both have kids and I love being an uncle to them. So we'll just have to see what happens." He added: "I love working with kids, too. (more)...
- 7/10/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
The BBC has announced a special episode of Crimewatch focusing on the recent UK riots. The 30-minute episode, titled Riots Caught on Camera: A Crimewatch Special, will be presented by Crimewatch host and former police officer Rav Wilding. The programme will appeal for viewers to help identify many rioters and looters that were caught on camera during the violence. Wilding will also visit the areas of the UK that were affected by the riots. BBC One's Question (more)...
- 8/12/2011
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Rav Wilding has set up a Twitter account to help the authorities identify those involved in the ongoing London riots. The Crimewatch presenter and ex-police officer launched @RiotCCTV this afternoon and told members of the public to send photographs of rioters to the feed to help his former colleagues. Wilding said: "Rather than send your cctv stills to my personal site please send to @riotcctv that I've just set up, and will pass to police. "Thanks for all your submissions to @RiotCCTV we need it to be in one place to view/ID them.... stay safe." The Twitter feed describes itself as a "temp (more)...
- 8/9/2011
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
Kate Garraway has reportedly quit her role as entertainment editor on Daybreak. The presenter, who was the only GMTV host to secure a role on its replacement, will leave when her contract runs out in September. Possible replacements are said to include Crimewatch's Rav Wilding. Garraway's exit is thought to have come as a blow to her colleagues and follows the resignation of her former husband and the show's editor Ian Rumsey last week. "Kate is a very popular member of the team so this is a huge blow. Morale really is at an all-time low," an insider told the Daily Star (more)...
- 7/17/2011
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
Losing jewelry is devastating to any woman. Now imagine it was a 10-carat diamond Tiffany band ring that wasn't just lost, but stolen right in front of you! That's what happened to Sharon Osbourne in 2004, but we're happy to say that Ozzy's wife has been reunited with her rock—thanks to a TV show. Sharon was so distraught after the loss of her ring, she had put up a £100,000 reward for its return, and someone was paying attention. The Sun reports that the ring, worth £2million, was featured on the BBC1 show Crimewatch. Presenter Kirsty Young said, "Let's just talk about this little beauty here, quite a bobby dazzler...If you recognize that...
- 7/14/2011
- E! Online
London, July 14: Sharon Osbourne was overjoyed after her long-lost 200,000-pounds wedding ring turned up on BBC show Crimewatch.
The ten-carat diamond Tiffany band, which was nicked by masked raiders during a 2million-pound burglary in 2004, appeared on BBC1's Crimewatch.
"Let's just talk about this little beauty here - quite a bobby dazzler," the Sun quoted the show's presenter Kirsty Young as saying.
"If you recognise that incredible ten-carat ring or anything else,.
The ten-carat diamond Tiffany band, which was nicked by masked raiders during a 2million-pound burglary in 2004, appeared on BBC1's Crimewatch.
"Let's just talk about this little beauty here - quite a bobby dazzler," the Sun quoted the show's presenter Kirsty Young as saying.
"If you recognise that incredible ten-carat ring or anything else,.
- 7/14/2011
- by Abhijeet Sen
- RealBollywood.com
Former Celebrity Big Brother winner Chantelle Houghton has told new! magazine that she’s “not scared” of falling in love with her fellow former CBB victor Alex Reid.
27 year old Chantelle, who split from Crimewatch host Rav Wilding earlier this year after branding their relationship “a mistake”, said of Alex, “It’s still very early days. We’ve not said that word yet.
“But I’m definitely not scared of falling in love again.”
Describing Alex as “breathtaking” she went on to say that her relationship with Alex made her feel “protected”.
She added, “Some people say there was hardly any time between Alex and Rav. But what should I do?
“Say, ‘I really like this guy,’ but sit there and stick my head in the sand for six months because I’ve just come out of a relationship, or do I go for it?”
“We’ve got a lot in common.
27 year old Chantelle, who split from Crimewatch host Rav Wilding earlier this year after branding their relationship “a mistake”, said of Alex, “It’s still very early days. We’ve not said that word yet.
“But I’m definitely not scared of falling in love again.”
Describing Alex as “breathtaking” she went on to say that her relationship with Alex made her feel “protected”.
She added, “Some people say there was hardly any time between Alex and Rav. But what should I do?
“Say, ‘I really like this guy,’ but sit there and stick my head in the sand for six months because I’ve just come out of a relationship, or do I go for it?”
“We’ve got a lot in common.
- 7/5/2011
- by Sarah
- Unreality
Rav Wilding has denied accusations that he was verbally abusive to ex-lover Chantelle Houghton as a result of steroid use. The Crimewatch presenter split with the Celebrity Big Brother winner in April after a "disturbing" public row. Sources have since claimed that Wilding, a former soldier and police officer, would often "flare up and go berserk" at Houghton after taking physique-boosting drugs. An insider told The Mail on Sunday: "Chantelle and Rav were having problems and just before he went to Norway she told him, 'You need anger management, you need to stop taking steroids'. "He used to flare up and go berserk and Chantelle realised they couldn't ignore a blazing row that they had before he went away, but they did have a lot of arguments. "She has got her wedding dress [from her marriage to Samuel (more)...
- 5/22/2011
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Rav Wilding has reportedly told Chantelle Houghton that he wants to rekindle their romance. The pair split earlier this month after pictures of them arguing were published in a tabloid newspaper. The Crimewatch presenter accused Houghton of using him for publicity and was told to take a holiday by unimpressed BBC bosses. However, he has apparently since called the Celebrity Big Brother winner to arrange a reunion. "The call came out of the blue," a friend told The People. "To say (more)...
- 5/1/2011
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
A group of singleton stars could find themselves paired off with a hot love match on a new reality show. The primetime dating series will see unlucky-in-love celebrities invited on to discuss their likes and dislikes, while a computer comes up with their perfect match. With newly single Chantelle Houghton - who split from 'Crimewatch' presenter Rav Wilding earlier this month - Calum Best, Big Brother's John James Parton and 'The Only Way Is Essex' star Chloe Simms all reportedly set to appear, the show could create a new wave of hot celebrity couples. An insider told the Daily Star newspaper: "There are...
- 4/28/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
Rav Wilding reportedly broke up with Chantelle Houghton after she tipped off the paparazzi about their location. According to sources, Wilding broke into a rage during their picnic earlier this month because the 27-year-old had told photographers about their romantic date in the park. Onlookers commented that Houghton looked "terrified" while the Crimewatch presenter made angry gestures in her direction. An insider told Now: "Rav had no idea the photographers were there and because Chantelle arranged the (more)...
- 4/27/2011
- by By Kristy Kelly
- Digital Spy
Chantelle Houghton has said that she is still "devastated" by her break-up from Rav Wilding. It was suggested last week that the Celebrity Big Brother star first learned of the split via Twitter, though friends of Crimewatch host Wilding rejected the claims. Speaking at the launch of her Vardo clothes shop in Essex, Houghton told Heat: "I don't know if I can even be bothered to wake up tomorrow. "It's been a horrible, horrible time. It's awful. (more)...
- 4/26/2011
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
Friends of Chantelle Houghton have claimed that she only found out she had been dumped by Rav Wilding when he broadcasted it on Twitter. The 27-year-old Celebrity Big Brother contestant, who had been dating Crimewatch presenter Wilding for six months, was said to be "utterly shocked" when she read his posts on the microblogging site. The couple were spotted having an "aggressive" argument in Richmond Park last week, shortly after which Wilding Tweeted that they were "no longer in a relationship". Houghton's friend told The Sun: "In her mind she was really upset and obviously trying to work out what (more)...
- 4/22/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Friends of Chantelle Houghton have claimed that she only found out she had been dumped by Rav Wilding when he broadcasted it on Twitter. The 27-year-old Celebrity Big Brother contestant, who had been dating Crimewatch presenter Wilding for six months, was said to be "utterly shocked" when she read his posts on the microblogging site. The couple were spotted having an "aggressive" argument in Richmond Park last week, shortly after which Wilding Tweeted that they were "no longer in a relationship". Houghton's friend told The Sun: "In her mind she was really upset and obviously trying to work out what (more)...
- 4/22/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Chantelle Houghton has spoken out about her relationship with "aggressive" Rav Wilding. The former Celebrity Big Brother housemate, who dated Crimewatch presenter Wilding for six months before they were spotted having a public argument last week, said that she has found their split very "painful". Houghton told The Mirror: "You give six months of your life to someone - you don't expect this treatment. Everyone could see it was aggressive. I've had such a horrible week - it's been the toughest of my life. "For a girl, especially, it's been horrible. No girl wants to go through this. I find it really painful to talk about. I'm hurt - and I don't feel (more)...
- 4/22/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Chantelle Houghton has opened up about her recent split from Rav Wilding.
The former Celebrity Big Brother star was seen arguing with the Crimewatch presenter in a London park last week and claims that she didn’t know she and Rav had split, until he announced it on Twitter.
She has since said that their blazing row demonstrates Wilding’s “aggressive” nature and told The Mirror:
“You give six months of your life to someone – you don’t expect this treatment. Everyone could see it was aggressive. I’ve had such a horrible week – it’s been the toughest week of my life.
“For a girl, especially, it’s been horrible. No girl wants to go through this. I find it really painful to talk about. I’m hurt – and I don’t feel good at the moment.
The 27-year-old beauty – who was formerly married to fellow ‘Celebrity Big Brother...
The former Celebrity Big Brother star was seen arguing with the Crimewatch presenter in a London park last week and claims that she didn’t know she and Rav had split, until he announced it on Twitter.
She has since said that their blazing row demonstrates Wilding’s “aggressive” nature and told The Mirror:
“You give six months of your life to someone – you don’t expect this treatment. Everyone could see it was aggressive. I’ve had such a horrible week – it’s been the toughest week of my life.
“For a girl, especially, it’s been horrible. No girl wants to go through this. I find it really painful to talk about. I’m hurt – and I don’t feel good at the moment.
The 27-year-old beauty – who was formerly married to fellow ‘Celebrity Big Brother...
- 4/22/2011
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Crimewatch host Rav Wilding has reportedly faced questioning by BBC bosses over press reports about his private life. According to The Mirror, the 33-year-old was called in after pictures showed him rowing with Chantelle Houghton in a South London park. The ex-policeman later confirmed the end of his four-month relationship with the Big Brother star, claiming that it "wasn't the genuine thing I thought it was". The paper claims that, while Wilding does not face losing his job, he has been told to "go on holiday" to sort things out. "For many executives, Crimewatch (more)...
- 4/20/2011
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
Chantelle Houghton and Rav Wilding have announced their split.
The ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ star and the ‘Crimewatch’ presenter first started dating at the end of 2010 but were seen loudly arguing in London’s Richmond Park over the weekend, and onlookers reported that Chantelle was in floods of tears, as the row got out of hand.
Writing on twitter, Rav said: “Wanted to clarify situation after speculation 2day. Sadly Chantelle & I are no longer in a relationship as I’ve had to draw a line under it.
“It’s been a really difficult week and a lot has gone on, & I appreciate everyone’s kind words. The relationship wasn’t what I wanted so badly and wasn’t the genuine thing I thought it was.
“It’s so upsetting as I genuinely & truly loved Chantelle, but the publicity side isn’t always reflective of the truth. All I ask is that...
The ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ star and the ‘Crimewatch’ presenter first started dating at the end of 2010 but were seen loudly arguing in London’s Richmond Park over the weekend, and onlookers reported that Chantelle was in floods of tears, as the row got out of hand.
Writing on twitter, Rav said: “Wanted to clarify situation after speculation 2day. Sadly Chantelle & I are no longer in a relationship as I’ve had to draw a line under it.
“It’s been a really difficult week and a lot has gone on, & I appreciate everyone’s kind words. The relationship wasn’t what I wanted so badly and wasn’t the genuine thing I thought it was.
“It’s so upsetting as I genuinely & truly loved Chantelle, but the publicity side isn’t always reflective of the truth. All I ask is that...
- 4/18/2011
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Rav Wilding has confirmed that his relationship with Chantelle Houghton is over. The Crimewatch and One Show correspondent used his Twitter account to address speculation after photographs of the pair having an argument in Richmond Park appeared in the Sunday papers. "Sadly Chantelle & I are no longer in a relationship as I've had to draw a line under it," he wrote. "It's been a really difficult week and a lot has gone on, & I appreciate everyone's kind words. The relationship wasn't what I wanted so badly and wasn't the genuine (more)...
- 4/18/2011
- by By Kate Goodacre
- Digital Spy
Celebrity lovers Chantelle Houghton and Rav Wilding have been photographed having a furious public bust-up, which left the former Big Brother winner in tears. The 27-year-old reality star jetted out from Heathrow on Saturday after a romantic picnic with the Crimewatch presenter in London's Richmond Park turned sour. In pictures published by The People, Houghton can be seen looking "terrified" as Wilding stands over her and gestures angrily in her direction. An onlooker commented: "One minute they were both happy sitting on the grass and suddenly things switched. Rav was flipping out. "The two were having an almighty row. She looked absolutely shocked as he pointed his finger at her and (more)...
- 4/17/2011
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Celebrity lovers Chantelle Houghton and Rav Wilding have been photographed having a furious public bust-up, which left the former Big Brother winner in tears. The 27-year-old reality star jetted out from Heathrow on Saturday after a romantic picnic with the Crimewatch presenter in London's Richmond Park turned sour. In pictures published by The People, Houghton can be seen looking "terrified" as Wilding stands over her and gestures angrily in her direction. An onlooker commented: "One minute they were both happy sitting on the grass and suddenly things switched. Rav was flipping out. "The two were having an almighty row. She looked absolutely shocked as he pointed his finger at her and (more)...
- 4/17/2011
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Chantelle Houghton has revealed that she argues with her boyfriend Rav Wilding over her marriage to Samuel Preston. The reality TV star, who split from Ordinary Boys singer Preston after ten months of married life, said that the Crimewatch presenter finds it "really hard" to accept the fact that she's already walked down the aisle. She explained to Now: "We have little rows - Rav finds it really hard that I've been married before. "It doesn't anger me but I don't like someone (more)...
- 4/13/2011
- by By Kristy Kelly
- Digital Spy
Miriam O'Reilly has signed up to present the BBC's daytime programme Crimewatch Roadshow. The series marks O'Reilly's return to the BBC after she won a landmark age discrimination case against the corporation. The BBC apologised to O'Reilly after the case and the presenter later revealed that she would "consider" working for the organisation again. The organisation has now announced that O'Reilly will host the new series of Crimewatch Roadshow opposite Rav Wilding. The programme focuses on everyday crimes affecting communities and will see O'Reilly reporting from different locations around the country. "I'm delighted to be working on (more)...
- 4/8/2011
- by By Catriona Wightman
- Digital Spy
Chantelle Houghton and Rav Wilding have opened up about their relationship. The former Big Brother star began dating the Crimewatch presenter late last year and they have now spoken of their affection for one another. In an interview with Heat magazine, Wilding said: "When we first met I thought she was stunning. She's just, like, the most important person, so I'd do anything for her." Houghton - who used to be married to Ordinary Boys frontman Preston - added: "Me and Preston split up almost four years ago, and in that time I haven't actually (more)...
- 1/25/2011
- by By Christian Tobin
- Digital Spy
Imogen Thomas has confirmed that she used to date Rav Wilding. The Big Brother star said that she ended their relationship because she found the Crimewatch presenter "dull and boring". She told Now: "He's a good-looking guy and he's got a good body. But he's quite serious and that can override any sexiness. He was proud of his physique and was obsessed with (more)...
- 1/5/2011
- by By Kristy Kelly
- Digital Spy
The BBC has announced that it will mark Remembrance Day with a week of special programming. According to The Guardian, Crimewatch presenter Rav Wilding will host a series of shows on BBC One daytime in the week before November 14. The five programmes will include interviews with past and present members of the armed forces along with civilians and families of those who were involved or are currently engaged in conflict. "Remembrance Week will not only (more)...
- 6/28/2010
- by By Catriona Wightman
- Digital Spy
Ginny Buckley has signed up for the new series of Crimewatch Roadshow. The former Sky News presenter will host the show from the studio while Rav Wilding fronts it live on the street. The daytime show, which highlights crimes in local areas, will visit Lancashire, Humberside, Kent and the West Midlands when it returns in June. Last year, the series featured crimes including the theft of explosives from a paintballing venue, a fatal hit and run incident and a burglary. (more)...
- 5/11/2010
- by By Catriona Wightman
- Digital Spy
Rav Wilding has admitted that he feared for his life after being sent abusive messages by an obsessed fan. Speaking at Warley Magistrates' Court, West Midlands, Wilding claimed that he was afraid he would be murdered like his Crimewatch predecessor Jill Dando. Wilding, who appeared on last year's Strictly Come Dancing, revealed that 24-year-old Toneeta Beckford had told him she would "see him on Judgement Day" and warned that he would need to "plead for mercy". She also told the TV star that she hoped he would break a leg while performing on Strictly. The 32-year-old said: "Obviously in the nature of my work on Crimewatch my predecessor was murdered, so I have to take security very, very seriously. (more)...
- 4/9/2010
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing reject, Rav Wilding, has claimed that problems with the phonelines led to him leaving the show on Saturday night.
The Crimewatch presenter told The Sun: “Sorry for so many of you who say you tried to vote and couldn’t get through. Maybe you would have saved me.” He was so upset that he even refused to attend the after show party.
An insider told the newspaper: “Rav was really upset. He’d given the show his all and expected to get further.” But the Beeb insisted there were No problems with the phonelines.
A spokesman said: “The phonelines are carefully monitored on the night and independently verified.
“There no reported problems with lines for any of the contestants.”...
The Crimewatch presenter told The Sun: “Sorry for so many of you who say you tried to vote and couldn’t get through. Maybe you would have saved me.” He was so upset that he even refused to attend the after show party.
An insider told the newspaper: “Rav was really upset. He’d given the show his all and expected to get further.” But the Beeb insisted there were No problems with the phonelines.
A spokesman said: “The phonelines are carefully monitored on the night and independently verified.
“There no reported problems with lines for any of the contestants.”...
- 10/5/2009
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
The BBC has denied that there were any problems with the Strictly Come Dancing phone lines on Saturday's live show. Crimewatch presenter Rav Wilding became the third celebrity to exit the reality series after losing out in the dance-off to veteran actress Lynda Bellingham. However, fans of Wilding have claimed that they were unable to vote for their favoured celebrity due to jammed phone lines. "Sorry for so many of you who say you tried to vote and couldn't get through," wrote Wilding (more)...
- 10/5/2009
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Rav Wilding has been experiencing wardrobe troubles in rehearsals for Strictly Come Dancing. The Crimewatch presenter admitted that he has so far wrecked six pairs of trousers due to his 27 inch thighs. Reflecting on the most recent incident, he told The Mirror: "I had a little bit of a wardrobe malfunction because I've got tree trunk legs and my pants keep splitting. "Thank God I have clean underwear as last time it was a huge rip and very embarrassing." A show insider added: "It's (more)...
- 9/7/2009
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
TV presenter Rav Wilding has said that he is prepared for some outrageous costumes on Strictly Come Dancing. The Crimewatch co-host claimed that he has "cringed" watching celebrities donning Lycra in previous series, but is willing to try out anything on the reality show. "I've watched the show and cringed at the costumes in the past, so I can't actually believe that it will be wearing the Lycra this year," he told Digital Spy. "Do you know what? I'll just let the costume people do their business. If they put me in Lycra - and face it they probably will do - I just have to accept the (more)...
- 9/2/2009
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Presenter Nick Ross is to host a new TV series on the fight against crime in the UK. The former Crimewatch presenter will front three hour-long investigations as part of the BBC One show, which has been given the working title The Truth About Crime. The primetime programme will follow police around the country as they demonstrate their work. It will look into the media's reportage of incidents and the public's fear of crime, while Ross, 61, will also interview victims. "I can promise the series will throw up a lot (more)...
- 10/2/2008
- by By Sarah Rollo
- Digital Spy
Fiona Bruce has admitted that she fears being "quietly dropped" by the BBC in the future. The journalist and TV host became a household name in 1999 when she started presenting the corporation's Six O'Clock News bulletin. She has since fronted the BBC News at Ten, Crimewatch UK and Real Story, her own documentary series. Most recently, Bruce was named as the new host of Antiques Roadshow, taking over from Michael Aspel. Despite this, she worries that her days as the BBC's golden girl are numbered. "I know there's going to come a point in the not-too-distant future when I will be quietly dropped from something," Bruce told the Daily Mail. "I won't be bitter and twisted when I'm fired. I work in a visual medium and I am judged by my appearance." "There's going to come a time when (more)...
- 8/23/2008
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Barry George has been cleared of the murder of BBC presenter Jill Dando. George was found guilty of the Crimewatch host's murder in 2001 but was acquitted today following his second trial. The 48-year-old's second appeal last year prompted his conviction to be thrown out and a retrial was ordered. Judge Mr Justice Griffith Williams dismissed evidence of a single particle (more)...
- 8/1/2008
- by By Simon Reynolds
- Digital Spy
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