Exclusive: Channel 4 is facing fresh questions over how it dealt with bullying allegations against the stars of its hit series, Escape to the Chateau, after the emergence of a leaked recording featuring Angel Strawbridge hurling offensive language at a producer.
Deadline revealed last week that Channel 4 had cut ties with Dick and Angel Strawbridge following an independent investigation into their conduct, but sources argued that the broadcaster should have taken action against the couple sooner.
Channel 4 has a “zero tolerance” approach to bullying and harassment, but did not fully investigate evidence that came to light in 2021, which purported to show Angel calling a producer a “f*****g c**t.”
Deadline has now obtained a copy of an audio recording of Angel that appears to show that this was not an isolated incident. In the clip, published below, she can be heard describing a member of the Escape to the Chateau...
Deadline revealed last week that Channel 4 had cut ties with Dick and Angel Strawbridge following an independent investigation into their conduct, but sources argued that the broadcaster should have taken action against the couple sooner.
Channel 4 has a “zero tolerance” approach to bullying and harassment, but did not fully investigate evidence that came to light in 2021, which purported to show Angel calling a producer a “f*****g c**t.”
Deadline has now obtained a copy of an audio recording of Angel that appears to show that this was not an isolated incident. In the clip, published below, she can be heard describing a member of the Escape to the Chateau...
- 5/26/2023
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
American viewers may not be that familiar with Dick Strawbridge, but in France and the UK his name certainly rings bells. Known for being multi-talented, many viewers know Dick best for the show Escape to the Chateau which he stars on with his wife and children. The series follows the Strawbridge family as they buy and renovate an old French chateau that had previously been empty for decades. Not only is the show popular among people who love home renovations, but Dick and his wife certainly know how to keep viewers entertained. While he may not be your stereotypical reality
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- 1/8/2021
- by Camille Moore
- TVovermind.com
Creative, talented, and hard working are just a few of the words that could be used to describe Angel Adoree. Best-known for the show Escape to the Chateau which she stars on with her husband, Dick Strawbridge, Angel has a knack for creating beautiful spaces. Even before she and her husband started the show, Angel was putting her skills to good use on various projects all over England. At Escape to the Chateau enters its goes alone into its 7th season, Angel continues to come up with great ideas that not only keeps viewers entertained, but makes them feel inspired
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10 Things You Didn’t Know about Angel Adoree...
- 12/22/2020
- by Camille Moore
- TVovermind.com
The lineup for this year's Pointless Celebrities series has been announced by BBC One.
Beginning with an August 9 comedy special, the upcoming series will feature different themes each week.
Four teams of two from the world of music, TV, soaps, sport, food and drink, journalism, radio and theatre will compete for charity in weekly specials to air on Saturday evenings on BBC One.
The first show pits Lesley Joseph and Linda Robson from Birds of a Feather against Ronni Ancona and Phil Cornwell, Su Pollard and Ruth Madoc, and Josh Widdicombe and his partner Sara Pascoe.
Standout teams from the series include Stefan Dennis and fellow Neighbours star Rebekah Elmaloglou, who will square off against Ray Quinn and Louis Emerick from Brookside.
Antony Costa from Blue will team with 5ive's Scott Robinson in the music special, while TV stars Louie Spence and Carol McGiffin will face off against the likes...
Beginning with an August 9 comedy special, the upcoming series will feature different themes each week.
Four teams of two from the world of music, TV, soaps, sport, food and drink, journalism, radio and theatre will compete for charity in weekly specials to air on Saturday evenings on BBC One.
The first show pits Lesley Joseph and Linda Robson from Birds of a Feather against Ronni Ancona and Phil Cornwell, Su Pollard and Ruth Madoc, and Josh Widdicombe and his partner Sara Pascoe.
Standout teams from the series include Stefan Dennis and fellow Neighbours star Rebekah Elmaloglou, who will square off against Ray Quinn and Louis Emerick from Brookside.
Antony Costa from Blue will team with 5ive's Scott Robinson in the music special, while TV stars Louie Spence and Carol McGiffin will face off against the likes...
- 7/25/2014
- Digital Spy
Lisa Faulkner was seen last night being crowned as the winner of Masterchef 2010.
The former Holby City star faced Dick Strawbridge and Christine Hamilton in the final, but won judges Greg Wallace and John Torode over with her menu of goat’s cheese and red onion tartlet, monkfish and almond pannacotta. John particularly enjoyed the dish and praised her “natural touch and fantastic palate”
“I just wanted to prove to John and Greg that they had chosen the right person,” she told the cameras after winning.
“You know when something is going wrong because you see the camera come looming towards you and Greg bellowing at you but they are ultimately really kind and I am just in awe of both of them.
She added:
“I love it, I love cooking and since the show I just haven’t stopped.”
“I now cook all the time, I cook every day.
The former Holby City star faced Dick Strawbridge and Christine Hamilton in the final, but won judges Greg Wallace and John Torode over with her menu of goat’s cheese and red onion tartlet, monkfish and almond pannacotta. John particularly enjoyed the dish and praised her “natural touch and fantastic palate”
“I just wanted to prove to John and Greg that they had chosen the right person,” she told the cameras after winning.
“You know when something is going wrong because you see the camera come looming towards you and Greg bellowing at you but they are ultimately really kind and I am just in awe of both of them.
She added:
“I love it, I love cooking and since the show I just haven’t stopped.”
“I now cook all the time, I cook every day.
- 8/21/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
TV actress Lisa Faulkner has been crowned the winner of the fifth series of Celebrity MasterChef. Judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace awarded the Holby City star the title after battling through two weeks of semi-finals and finals against Dick Strawbridge and Christine Hamilton. "I've never won anything and now I've won this! I'm really proud of myself. Honestly, not in my wildest dreams did I think this was possible!" said Faulkner. "I've loved learning so much about food and I just want to learn more." Presenter Torode said that he was "proud" of the actress and praised her "natural touch" in the kitchen. His co-star Wallace added: "You can't want for anything else from food other than to put it in your mouth and go, 'Oh my word' - Lisa elevates humble food into something (more)...
- 8/20/2010
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Christine Hamilton has claimed that she does not deserve to win Celebrity MasterChef. The TV personality, who is in the final alongside Lisa Faulkner and Dick Strawbridge, said that she was not a good enough cook to earn the 2010 series crown. "I'm just an averagely competent little housewife," she told The Mirror. "Dick was born to cook, and Lisa has just learned so much and just gone from strength to strength through the programme." Hamilton claimed that she had found the reality TV show "more (more)...
- 8/16/2010
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
The details of the challenges in the Celebrity MasterChef final have been revealed. Judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace have set finalists Dick Strawbridge, Lisa Faulkner and Christine Hamilton three days of tasks ahead of crowning the winner on Friday. On the first show on Wednesday, the trio will be given a masterclass in sauces from Torode before travelling to France where they will be asked to cook for dancers at the Moulin Rouge and cater a Chateau dinner for the Champagne masters of France. In the second episode of challenges, the finalists will be asked (more)...
- 8/16/2010
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
John Torode and Gregg Wallace have chosen their three favourite cooks for this week's Celebrity MasterChef final. Christine Hamilton, Lisa Faulkner and Dick Strawbridge edged out actor Neil Stuke in last week's semi-final and will battle it out over three shows this week for the title of Celebrity MasterChef 2010. Challenges last week included cooking for 200 people from the Sealed Knots Society, preparing lunch for over 800 school boys at Harrow, catering for 400 workers at London's Olympic Stadium and serving up a VIP dinner at London's oldest fish smokery (more)...
- 8/16/2010
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
The details of the Celebrity MasterChef semi-final challenges have been revealed. TV star Dick Strawbridge, actor Neil Stuke, Lisa Faulkner and Christine Hamilton are the four remaining contestants hoping to win the fifth celebrity version of the reality show. On this evening's show the final four will cater for the Sealed Knot, an English Civil War re-enactment society, and 800 schoolboys at Harrow. Meanwhile, Thursday's task will feature (more)...
- 8/11/2010
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Chris Walker has been voted off Celebrity MasterChef at the end of Knockout Week. The actor was edged out of the semi-final slots by Lisa Faulkner, Christine Hamilton, Neil Stuke and Dick Strawbridge, who will continue in the competition this week. In the final test, Walker served a loin of pork with a black pudding crust topped with maple syrup caramelised apples on puy lentils and sherry vinegar with a side of celeriac mash, crackling and a calvados and cider sauce. "I know you push yourself, but it's just a little bit (more)...
- 8/9/2010
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Gregg Wallace and John Torode have sent through all three contestants on Celebrity MasterChef. The judges were unable to choose one competitor to eliminate in the second episode of Knockout Week, so decided to send the full trio to the next round. Lisa Faulkner, actor Chris Walker and Scrapheap Challenge's Dick Strawbridge join Wednesday's victors Christine Hamilton and Neil Stuke in the next stage of the competition. Before revealing the news, Wallace said: "I'm struggling, John. I'm really struggling, John, to find one of these to go. I think the standard is high and they have pushed themselves." Torode added: "They all have skill. (more)...
- 8/6/2010
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Athlete Dean Macey and Scrapheap Challenge's Dick Strawbridge won their Celebrity MasterChef heat last night. The duo impressed judges Gregg Wallace and John Torode and edged out fellow contestants Marcus Patrick, singer Kym Mazelle and TV presenter Jennie Bond. In the final challenge, Macey served up scallops on pea puree with smokey bacon for starter, with a main course of steak and chunky chips, alongside a poached egg and cherry tomatoes. Praising the main course, Torode said: "Very nice rare steak. Beefy, almost sweet. A sticky egg on top. Very, very good chips. Seasoned well. Very good!" Meanwhile, Strawbridge cooked kidneys on a celeriac rosti with cream vermouth sauce, followed (more)...
- 7/29/2010
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
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