What’s happening, what’s on and what’s interesting this week …
It may be mostly famous for being the backdrop to DOWNTON ABBEY but Highclere Castle is a real home to actual British nobility. Explore 300 years of landed history at one of Britain’s most famous residences on SECRETS OF HIGHCLERE CASTLE – Tuesday night at 10 on the Explorer Channel.
The beloved British series WORZEL GUMMIDGE (the original starred Doctor Who #3 Jon Pertwee) is getting a reboot with some recognizable names. Michael Palin (Monty Python) and Zoë Wanamaker (My Family) join the project, set to air in the UK this Christmas.
Experience the untouched wilderness of biodiversity in the Amazon rainforest. Join NATURE for UNDERCOVER IN THE JUNGLE – Wednesday at 8pm on UNC-TV.
Jenna Coleman (Victoria) has joined the cast of the Netflix/BBC crime drama THE SERPENT.
Though English is the predominant language of our state, each region has a unique dialect that retains and reflects the influence of the area’s settlers. Join NSCU professor Walt Wolfram as he deciphers VOICES OF NORTH CAROLINA – Wednesday night at 9:30 on the North Carolina Channel.
In his new memoir, Christopher Eccleston (Lennon Naked) opened up about his mental health struggles while filming DOCTOR WHO.
Explore the story behind Durham’s Saltbox Seafood Joint and meet celebrated chef Ricky Moore. Catch THE HOOK – Thursday at 10pm on UNC-TV.
And did you hear about the West Sussex couple who celebrated their favorite comedy with a MONTY PYTHON themed wedding? Let’s hope they served lemon curry.
Now, let’s see which familiar faces are blowing out the candles this week…
14 October
David Oakes (Victoria) has his 36th
Katy Manning (Doctor Who) turns 73
Christopher Timothy (All Creatures Great & Small) is 79
15 October
Stephen Tompkinson (DCI Banks) marks 54
16 October
Peter Bowles (To The Manor Born) is 83
Kelly Adams (Mr. Selfridge) celebrates 40
Guy Siner (‘Allo ‘Allo) turns 72
Dave Hill (EastEnders) has his 74th
17 October
Matthew Macfadyen (MI-5) celebrates 45
Felicity Jones (Diary of Anne Frank) is 36
Mark Gatiss (Sherlock) turns 53
19 October
Michael Gambon (Maigret) marks 79 years
Kacey Ainsworth (Grantchester) has her 51st
Sandra Dickinson (Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy) is 71
20 October
Anneke Wills (Doctor Who) turns 78
Timothy West (Brass) has his 85th
Susan Tully (EastEnders) marks 52
Nikky Smedley (Teletubbies) turns 49
Colin Jeavons (House of Cards) celebrates 90
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