WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for All Creatures Great and Small Season 5 Actor Anna Madeley’s endearing Audrey Hall takes pride in what she does from keeping Skeldale House running smoothly to volunteering as a blackout warden for Darrowby helping to keep the town safe during the war Anna discusses how her character managed to balance hope and despair in her spellbinding performance in this season of All Creatures Great and Small’s Christmas special Download and subscribe on: iTunes | Spotify| RadioPublic This script has been lightly edited for clarity Jace Lacob: I’m Jace Lacob and you’re listening to MASTERPIECE Studio for both king and country and country life Audrey Hall has always been one to do her part Before she was responsible for keeping Skeldale House running smoothly she was part of the Wrens in the first World War and is now supporting the war effort on the home front as a member of the WI But knitting socks for soldiers has left Audrey feeling less essential in this war Though if it’s Women’s Institute business I wish to volunteer to be a blackout warden Audrey balances her responsibilities as a blackout warden with her responsibility to Skeldale House With Tristan back and James’ parents visiting War rations present an even bigger challenge in the kitchen Audrey manages to secure a goose for the annual Christmas dinner Audrey finds herself pulled in multiple directions out of duty but also worry Audrey’s concern intensifies when she learns that her son’s ship has been sunk News Reporter: The HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse have been sunk whilst carrying out operations against the Japanese attack on Malaya Official communique issued by the Japanese claim that both were sunk by air attack at around 5 o’clock this morning Audrey checks the newspaper daily for the list of casualties from the HMS Repulse we talk with actor Anna Madeley about her spellbinding performance in this season’s Christmas special of All Creatures Great and Small Jace Lacob: And this week we are joined by All Creatures Great and Small star Anna Madeley Series Five pushes us deeper into the reality of the war as knitting and gardening have taken on new significance even acts of collective defiance against German invaders having served in the Wrens during the First World War and she volunteers as a blackout warden for Darrowby in Series 5 How does Audrey feel about doing her bit once again for Britain Anna Madeley: I think it’s so important to her I think she’s got itchy feet to do it and she’s always been someone who’s joined in And I think it was such a defining moment in her youth to join the Wrens had skills that saw her through but I just think she’s also community minded in that way To sort of sit by and not be doing things when she knows she has time to she’s the kind of person who will think She wants to get further involved and do something more And I think also having lived through a war and knowing how important it is to do those things to help with the war effort To know you’re contributing something I think is probably also To know you’re doing something positive to help is a great way of also coping with the fact that your child is out fighting on behalf of the country That’s a very hard thing to sit at home and not feel like you are doing so much when you know their lives are on the line Jace Lacob: And like in the First World War women are once again filling roles traditionally held by men whether that’s the land girls or night wardens And I love that All Creatures shows us how domestic duties can even become political acts and I suppose we’re able to look back on it knowing what happens next But I think it’s a really interesting point because we deal with multiple generations And then you also have the younger generation you have Jenny talking about wanting to go off to Leeds who’s been telling her about the big city and what’s available to her there I think that’s one of the things I find really interesting with Mrs is that she thinks she’s had a taste of that world I think she’s a woman who really wanted to have a family and bring up children and so she loves that role But I think she is also aware that there’s a world out there of all those other things and so doesn’t limit herself She likes to try something new and go off and do something So I think when she comes up against Bosworth and it makes no sense it is quite a sort of lovely argument that she’s able to have with him Jace Lacob: And I love that moment so much I’ll have you know I were a female when I joined the Wrens in the last war and when I learned to fire a rifle and operate a wireless telegraph Audrey: And I were most certainly a female when I were on the crew of a harbour launch assigned to mine spotting duties I feel fairly confident I can manage to ride a bicycle around Darrowby and tell people to close their curtains And I think her most sort of excited at what she could contribute and what she can do I think that’s what’s quite sad when he pops the balloon on that idea Pumphrey comes in and joins the conversation and I suppose in a way sort of resolves the argument for them in a rather brilliant way I think you do get a little flavor of the young woman that went out there and enjoyed learning all those new skills and feeling quite powerful doing them to feel that you have skills that you can offer and be helpful with Jace Lacob: Siegfried supports her decision Jace Lacob: It feels somewhat out of character for the routine-loving Siegfried What does she make of Siegfried’s largesse here Anna Madeley: It’s an interesting one and it’s one of those moments in the story where even though they’ve got this friendship that has been growing throughout And so it’s asking him to allow her to juggle with that and play with time and mess up their routine slightly And I think she’s aware that she’s the person who does bring that order to the household but that doesn’t necessarily translate to other people And so I think she knows how important that is that he’ll see that she wants to do something that’s good for the war effort and I think he’s likewise slightly excited for her there’s that wonderful layer that comes through there And then I think it’s very funny that he then struggles with it a bit and that’s quite another funny layer to it the complexity that they brought to that in their relationship I think it’s always multi-layered like that and makes it a lot of fun to play Jace Lacob: He does end up exploding at Mr Siegfried: Lead paint is not safe for cows Road collisions are on the increase in our sector Bosworth: My primary concern is the welfare of this community Siegfried: Then may I suggest you return to them and stop monopolizing my housekeeper Jace Lacob: And it is this sort of rupturing that Siegfried has been trying to contain all of this even as he’s been so supportive of Audrey But it does lead to this tête-à-tête between Siegfried and Audrey Audrey: If you think this job means I’m neglecting my duties Audrey: I take a great pride in what I do here Audrey: I’ve only had two training sessions Jace Lacob: And she clearly is juggling her duties as housekeeper with her volunteering Does she feel really hurt in that moment that she wouldn’t take pride in all of this Anna Madeley: I think she’s partly surprised It’s a strange position to suddenly find yourself in where you have almost two bosses who are having a bit of a row about what you should and shouldn’t be doing And so I think she feels she needs to take control of that situation again and draw clear lines between those relationships I think she does need to assert herself there and I think also feel that while it probably it’s complicated again because I think Mr Farnon oftentimes is trying to protect her and look after her and Bosworth is demanding in his own sweet way but then working out how to not have people try and take control of her existence He’s her boss in that job and he has said it’s okay I think it’s one of those that they’ll rub along and they come through the other side of it because she can be quite clear with him I think that is one of the strengths in their friendship is that they can have these moments and they are able to come out the other side of them And that’s where their affection is able to grow as well Jace Lacob: There is this sense of found family at Skeldale House Tristan returns from the war in Episode Three Hall and Siegfried think he must be injured you could almost say he’s her other son And she also knows what he means to Siegfried It’s so frightening the idea of your loved ones being out at war and so to have him back home and know what that means to Mr And so getting him back home is like having a family member come home you’d always rather they were there raiding the cupboard and leaving their stuff around the house than not Jace Lacob: Like with Series Three’s “Edward” Episode Seven is an installment that rests largely on your shoulders as Audrey provides the entire emotional spine of the episode Were you surprised that this year’s Christmas special would focus so squarely on Audrey Hall I felt very privileged to be trusted with that storyline it was also an episode where every day was pretty emotionally exhausting And also because we’ve all been working together for a long time now it’s one of those moments where you really feel the strength of those relationships with each other Like how you can trust each other as actors You can get into that sort of work very quickly because you have that shorthand with one another Because we don’t have long to shoot on anything You have to make decisions and be brave and get on with it how do we shoot like 11 days to an episode or something So I felt very supported by the group as well but also working with a group of people that we all knew each other really well Audrey sourcing a goose for Christmas dinner and it is also a sort of thematic bookend with Series Three’s episode “Edward” We have numerous flashbacks to that episode and this episode further plays with Audrey’s unresolved issues with her son you told me you approached your performance with a “… careful calibration of the hope versus the cold reality of what it’s been like in the past.” upon the dynamic that you built with Connor filming “Edward” that sense of hope versus the learned experience that Audrey has that the reality of her relationship with her son has been very different than what she expected Anna Madeley: I think it’s part of it and I think it’s part of why that storyline in that episode felt so poignant is because it’s been a hard won relationship We’ve learned that they had this terrible falling out which is a very hard thing to come back from And we know that she’s always been hopeful where she’s still hopeful that things might work out Edward has to want to have a relationship with her as much as she wants to have one with him And I think because that’s been so hard won and we know now that they write to each other and that they are developing a closer relationship it’s hard having a relationship at a distance like that It is a relationship that still is very loving but is also fragile and she can’t give him the hugs she’d like to be giving him and she hasn’t been able to be his mum in the way she probably wanted to The idea that having made those huge steps forward that she might get cut off from him is terrible I think that’s part of the pain in this episode is because I think the idea of engaging with other people is just too hard It’s a lonely journey to find a place in your head to get used to the idea that you might have to face that cold reality I think it’s just too hard to exist in the world as she normally does and face that Jace Lacob: It initially falls to Siegfried to tell Audrey that Edward’s ship has been sunk Audrey’s immediate reaction is restrained Siegfried: I’m afraid there’s some bad news Siegfried: Only that the Prince of Wales and the Repulse had been sunk apparently by Japanese aerial attack there’s no use worrying until there’s more information Did you see that as sort of denial or numbness with Audrey just operating on autopilot Anna Madeley: I read it as a kind of blind panic I remember feeling a sort of flinch of anger in the playing of it and a desire for everybody to get out of the kitchen That was the initial feeling I had with it Being in a room with four people staring at you while you receive horrendous news that was my sort of instinctive response was Because not having information means you don’t know how fully to react to something She’s not going to suddenly burst into tears at the prospect without really knowing because she doesn’t want to I think that’s possibly where the anger comes from is the idea has had to be presented to her that this might have happened because you see in that a host of emotions flip over your face in the very second after she gets the news And it’s even hard to parse what those emotions are But the only physicality that you have is you put your hand on the chair to steady yourself he puts his hand on your shoulder and you pat it gently and move away And you really do feel like the kindness of others here is bruising I think that was one of the layers of the journey when we were plotting through it thinking that there’s that moment where they all get sent off to do jobs You have the scene where Helen tries to get through to her and I felt like that was the door shutting on the possibility of talking to Mrs Hall about it So they just have to let her work through it Some people would take comfort in other people and be need to cry on the sofa and need to be held and I think my instinct playing those scenes was that Mrs Hall doesn’t want that because that might suggest that he’s died And she doesn’t want to have to accept that It’s like the idea of people comforting you is sort of horrendous Jace Lacob: Audrey had previously met Christopher who has snails and all sorts of other pets during her brief foray into the black market And she discovers that Christopher has left a fox on their front doorsteps before everything sort of goes off kilter But there is this brief moment of connection between Audrey and the fox in its crate as Siegfried and Christopher come through the kitchen taking the fox back to where he belongs a lot of maternal love but also fear for Edward onto that wild fox And she develops this beautiful bond with this wild animal that then takes her by surprise that juxtaposition between her not wanting to think about what’s happened to Edward and her fear for her son with caring for and then worrying about this other creature And there’s that scene in there with Mr the kindest thing to do is to put the fox down And seeing the fact that some people have power over life and death Hall no one should really have power over someone else’s life or death and I think it comes out in an unfortunate way with Mr Farnon that a creature that could be looked after and nurtured and saved the idea that you would give up in any way is too much for her at that point She knows he makes decisions with the animals’ welfare utmost in his mind And I think also the fox gives her a wonderful gift disappearing into their back sheds where they keep the animals giving her someone to look after and he introduces her to a quiet space where she can go and sit and have a think and clear her head for a minute be away from all the busyness somewhere sort of weirdly comforting about the idea of this fox isn’t affected by all these things This fox is just wanting to get on with its life and go and run around fields and live its life and do its thing So I think it’s an escapism that the fox gives her as well as someone to look after or some creature to look after Farnon does save the fox is a gorgeous end to that journey of saying we need to go beyond what we thought we could do and make that extra effort to make things better for people Jace Lacob: I love the details within this episode she takes the same biscuit tin she tried to give Edward in Series Three given how emotionally loaded that biscuit tin was the last time she used it it’s one of the joys of doing an ongoing series is you get to build up those layers and know that audiences who have watched it and seen that will understand the significance of that tin and what it means and that it isn’t just about some biscuits or the fact that she’s used up precious war ration to make them It’s a desire to connect and communicate and in this instance to another young lad who’s been through something awful We have a wonderful huge props room at the back of our studio now that’s full of all sorts of things And so certain items in there now are becoming extremely precious any old biscuit tin wouldn’t have told quite the same story That is one of the joys of making a long show And it was a lot of fun riding the bus up and down the hill in Skipton it’s when Paddy puts Edward in the past tense and there is that shot of you crying as you walk down the street which destroys me every single time I watch this episode it’s just you staggering as you stare into the middle ground looking absolutely forlorn as life seemingly continues around Audrey What was Andy Hay’s direction to you in that shot And it was quite funny because there were quite a few residents watching from the windows on the sides Andy decided to have somebody doing up their windowsill and some people are out having a chat and it’s a normal day And I think the contrast between an extraordinary day in Mrs Hall’s life and just normal life going on around her and how disorienting that is when you’re going through something So we filmed me arriving on the bus and going up the hill we were just filming me coming back around that corner as though having had the meeting with Paddy And I think because we knew what the Paddy meeting was do what feels right to you in terms of where she’s at but they don’t know her in the same way So she’s suddenly in a strange place in a strange island of her own emotion in the midst of normal life I found the emotional journey through the episode so strong in the script that before coming back down the hill I just played out that scene in my mind of how that would hit Because she can’t stay with Paddy in that room She’s not going to sit in Paddy’s front room and cry and be comforted by him And also she’s just asked an enormous amount of this young man to tell her the truth it’s just one of those where you just And the freedom also to be overwhelmed by an emotion I don’t know if she’d been walking across I think probably it would have been the same walking across Darrowby Square actually in this instance suddenly everything seemed like a strange place it was one of those days where you don’t get many times to shoot it and she collapses on the stairs out of relief and joy Telephone calls are tricky scenes to film at the best of times but much less with so many coalescing emotions who was reading Edward’s lines on the other end of the call when you filmed it which was so useful because he was a presence I had so many resources at my disposal in terms of fellow actors and directors who know you and know how you work And also you just have a bit of a leap of faith on those days You have to throw yourself into the moment And I think that’s why it’s so exhausting because I always feel a bit like you just block the world out when you have to do scenes like that Jace Lacob: I love the shot of everyone on the stairs around Audrey as Jess wanders over wanting her breakfast it’s the epitome of All Creatures Great and Small What was it like shooting the tail end of the scene with Nick It was a weird old day because it was exhausting And also it’s a funny thing when you’ve got scenes like that because everyone’s concentration for the day is different because you’re there playing a scene where you’re going through this huge emotional rollercoaster Someone else is playing a scene where I’ve just got up for breakfast and something’s gone on downstairs Jess the dog is playing a scene of why hasn’t anyone given me breakfast but in the energy that we need to be in to play our story in that scene And so it was very lovely actually that we had to do it a few times so it was very hard you’ve got to hold the concentration through that but it was also wonderful to have that resolution at the end of the story to be able to have the hug that she needed to be able to have a dog break the moment with something just so normal Tris making a silly joke that she doesn’t immediately get I think it sort of brings her back to the world a bit it sort of allowed me to be able to complete that story as well It was lovely to get out of the depths of that darkness and end on a God They don’t quite know what’s gone… they don’t know that she’s gone on this journey to see Paddy None of that’s part of the story for them at that point So it’s a sort of wonderful resolution where they actually come back together and they can start to recover and they can start to help her again And it’s always lovely to get a cuddle of Rachel Jace Lacob: The episode ends with a final shot of Audrey gazing at her surrogate family and then seeing the snow falling outside the window And it’s as if everything is right again within Skeldale house Looking back at five series and five Christmas specials what has been your favorite All Creatures Great and Small Christmas memory or what Christmas special moment either on or off screen will you cherish forever Anna Madeley: What immediately comes to mind is the wonderful Callum Woodhouse doing a Zoolander impression between the trailers in his elf costume I loved watching the work Duncan Preston did and Callum in that storyline about the pigeons which I thought was absolutely gorgeous and such a beautiful counterbalance to the sadness of Audrey’s story There’s always something lovely at the end of feeling that resolution of that sense of coming back together of And we are very blessed as a cast and crew to be a strong unit And so there’s just something very lovely about that It’s been great to talk to you again we’re transported back to 16th century England during the reign of King Henry VIII and television presenter Lucy Worsley to discuss King Henry’s reign Sign up to get the latest news on your favorite dramas and mysteries get updates on your favorite dramas and mysteries Learn how to describe the purpose of the image (opens in a new tab) Leave empty if the image is purely decorative Subscribe to the free MASTERPIECE newsletter for updates on shows like Miss Austen No, thanks Chloe Madeley showed off her washboard abs in a black bikini on Instagram on Tuesday and revealed she is 'committed to staying single'. The personal trainer, 37, looked incredible as she posted a mirror selfie during a Q&A on her social media story. She shared the striking snap after a fan asked: 'Do you feel more confident when you're lean or are you body confident regardless?' The TV personality replied: 'I definitely feel more body confident when I've worked hard for a result and I've got it; as opposed to just coasting for a while.  'But that can be when I'm leaner (this was 2 months ago, I'm not nearly this lean now), OR when I'm gunning it in the gym to build muscle (and consequently have a bit more body fat on me). 'I find it interesting that most women comment on my body when I'm leaner (some tell me to gain weight, some tell me I've never looked so good), but nobody really says anything when I'm looking jacked (ish). Yet the effort of both make me feel GREAT in my body.'  Elsewhere in the Q&A, Chloe explained that she was not looking for a new partner after splitting from rugby star James in 2023. A fan asked, 'what do you look for in a guy??', to which she responded: 'I don't [laughing emoji] I'm very happily committed to being and staying single [upside down smiley face emoji].' While Chloe has stayed single, James has been linked to two ladies since they split.  Most recently, it was claimed he was dating Big Brother star Sara McLean. As James's new romance came to light, Chloe also took to Instagram to share a cryptic post about 'negative energy'. Her clip featured a sheep running around a field with a bucket on its head, hinting it was blissfully unaware, and she wrote over the top: 'Me: It's so nice in here. 'She's at a place in her life where peace is a priority and negativity cannot exist. She is no longer matching energy. 'She is simply removing herself from any situation that doesn't vibrate her soul. So if you start moving funny, she's moving on.' James and Sara were seen holding hands as they headed to the races on the second day of the Cheltenham Festival in February. Sara, a beauty queen and reality star has previously dated US World Cup goalie hero Tim Howard, rugby star Ben Cohen, cricket legend Shane Warne and TOWIE's Mario Falcone. In January James was linked to newly single mother-of-two Helen Barclay, who bore a striking resemblance to Chloe. Yet the relationship appears to have fizzled out, with James pictured parading his new romance with Sara at the horse racing-based meeting. His ex-wife Chloe previously revealed she knows the former Wasps flanker has been 'having fun' seeing other people, but maintained the pair still have a healthy relationship as they continue to co-parent. Sara is a former Miss Edinburgh and Big Brother contestant who shocked Housemates when she gave a tearful rendition of God Save The Queen, before going on a rant about people who hate the royal family. James and Chloe announced their split in October 2023 after several months of speculation their marriage was on the rocks. During Chloe's ITV reality show, Chloe Madeley: A Family Affair, which aired around the same time they announced their split, cracks in their relationship were apparent.  Notably, clashes over James's new lifestyle which involved DJing abroad and partying with glamorous women, while his wife took care of most of the parenting duties back home. Speaking to The Sun in February, Chloe – the daughter of TV presenters Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan – admitted the latter stages of their marriage was 'awful', 'dark' and 'painful'. Chloe said: 'When you tell people that you are divorcing, everyone sees it as such a negative thing. 'They say: 'This is going to be so hard for you.' And, yes, it is, but the hardest bit was when we were married. 'The last year of the marriage was awful. It was so dark, painful, and one of the worst periods of my life. It's a good thing we ended it. It was so incredibly scary. I'm amazed I got through it in the way that I did. 'I think more people should see it as a positive thing. I'm so proud of myself and so relieved that I actually called it a day.' After their split, the couple still lived together in their north London home and were often spotted together with Bodhi as they tried to be as amicable as they could for their little girl. Despite some fans thinking the two were back together because of this, Chloe confirmed that they had both moved on, adding she expects the former I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! star to find a new partner before she does. She said: 'It'll probably happen for James long before it happens to me if it hasn't already. I'm waiting for the conversation to happen at some point.' Tensions were high before the couple split, with James even claiming Chloe treats him 'like a dog' and likened their relationship to 'World War Three'. In one episode of their reality show before their break-up was announced, James moaned: 'She shushes me like I'm a dog or like I'm a baby. I'm like "shush me again and that's the last thing you'll ever do."' Chloe went on to explain: 'The difficulty in mine and James's relationship comes from the fact that both of us think we're in charge.' Confirming the end of their marriage in a statement in October 2023, the couple said: 'Chloe and I mutually decided to separate at the end of September, 2023. 'We had not planned on releasing a statement at this time – certainly not while the television show was airing – but constant speculation about our marriage has, unfortunately, forced our hand.' She added: 'Beyond this statement, we will not be speaking about this matter publicly, and we would request privacy at this time. Our sole focus now is our beautiful daughter. We shall continue to co-parent with nothing but love.' Sharing his own statement on Instagram, James said: 'It's with a lot of sadness I write this post, but unfortunately, in the world we live in, it has to be done. My priority is my daughter's and Chloe's happiness and security. For that reason, I won't be commenting any further.' Major terror attack 'was just HOURS away' before it was foiled by the special forces and police:... Victim of acid attack 'plotted by his ex-partner who teamed up with a gang' dies in hospital six... We are trapped in unsellable newbuild homes after a £52m dual carriageway was built on our... Horror as $4.5M influencer-laden yacht SINKS off Miami... after glam women made a rookie maritime... How Meghan's biggest cheerleader brokered Harry's disastrous BBC interview - three months after... Woman dead and three others including a child injured after car ploughed into pedestrians: Man, 49,... Pub is forced to pay family £75,000 after wrongly accusing them of 'dine and dash' over £150... Woman who was missing for more than 60 years is found 'alive and well' decades after vanishing... American tourist suffers horrific fate while attempting to capture selfie at Rome's Colosseum 'It's a rather giant f*** you.' Royal insider's furious reaction to Meghan's Instagram salvo as... Revealed: The reason behind Fred & Rose West kids' bitter family rift as siblings have 'nothing to... The towns being ruined by day-tripper invasions. Selfie-loving tourists cause traffic hell and the... Hamas hostage, 23, 'raped by personal trainer influencer in her own home after being released' Where 'soft-touch' Britain's asylum seekers are REALLY coming from M&S cyber attack could take 'months' to fully recover from as 'paranoid' staff resort to sleeping in... Husband of British mother, 65, who was knifed to death in French village says her affair is a... No one seems to have shared their thoughts on this topic yetLeave a comment so your voice will be heard first. {{message}} Local community advocate Cindy Madeley has announced her candidacy for the Wellington Shire election The article has either been removed from The Mirror or is now housed somewhere else Please visit The Mirror homepage and take a look around or use Google Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan stepped out in the sun together as they enjoyed a pub lunch on Thursday The beloved couple, who have been married since 1986, became household names as co-hosts of their iconic show Richard and Judy. And as temperatures heated up, the couple were seen heading out for the day in north London.  The pair went for a drive in their VW Beetle convertible before stopping off to grabs some lunch Judy sported a pair of navy leaf patterned wide-leg trousers and a knitted sweater with a fluffy coat draped over her shoulders She completed her ensemble by sporting a huge pair of sunglasses and two pendant necklaces Meanwhile Richard opted for a classic white t-shirt and a pair of slim-fit jeans with a navy over-shirt Earlier this year it was revealed the couple are set to make a huge comeback together While Judy, 76, has largely stepped away from the spotlight, Richard, 67, remains a regular face on This Morning. the duo hints at an exciting new project together The power duo might soon launch their own line of underwear having trademarked their name for a variety of products the Intellectual Property Office published the application The couple originally trademarked 'Richard and Judy' in 2000 and renewed it late last year paving the way for their latest business endeavour This bold move might have been inspired by Judy’s infamous wardrobe mishap at the 2000 National Television Awards 'Judy's bra flash was perhaps one of the outstanding moments of their career and may have inspired the couple to consider underwear as an option - and clearly they still think so,' said an insider, as reported by the Mirror. 'But it's not the only product they'll be able to put their name on and they could make a mint.'  Representatives for Richard and Judy have been contacted by MailOnline for comment The pair first met back in the 80s while working at ITV Granada Television Richard and Judy recently reflected upon their relationship in their Channel 5 documentary, Our Best Bits - In Our Own Words, which aired in summer. They spoke about the first time they met at Granada and the initial chemistry between them. At the time Judy was wedded to journalist David Henshaw and Richard was in the midst of separating from his first wife Lynda. Judy said: 'I remember you coming into the newsroom on your first day, you were wearing a ridiculous sky blue suit... you just looked like a pr**. 'I was assigned as your minder, they had a system at Grenada that the newbie would be assigned a father or a mother to show them the ropes literally, and I was your mother.' Reminiscing, Richard said: 'I suddenly felt two hands on the back of my neck and I heard this voice saying ''I'm your mummy'' and I turned around and it was this beautiful blonde. 'It seemed an off thing to say so I was like ''what??'' So yeah she was my assigned mummy.' {{message}} World Steerpike This morning Rachel Reeves came under fire on Good Morning Britain as she appeared on the airwaves for a media round She may have made her big growth speech yesterday but the Chancellor still can’t escape questions about her rather controversial curriculum vitae Already a subscriber? Log in Steerpike Steerpike Steerpike Steerpike Steerpike Steerpike Join the conversation with other Spectator Australia readers Already a subscriber? Log in Get the latest developments around the world Gabriël A. Moens AM Karen Vale Michael de Percy Terry Barnes Rowan Dean Ian Plimer The Spectator Australia's Morning Double Shot delivers a hearty breakfast of news and views straight to your inbox Pete Shmigel Andrew L. Urban Andrew Russell The ad-free version is ready for purchase on iOS mobile app today we couldn't find that page";var n=e.querySelector("h2");return n&&n.remove(),{staticContent:e,title:t}},d=function(e){var t=document.createElement("button");return t.innerText=e,t.classList.add("error-page-button"),t},f=function(e){var t=document.createElement("div");t.id="recirculation-404",t.classList.add("brand-hint-bg");var n="\n \n \n \n \n \n '.concat(e,' Tick here if you would like us to send you the author’s response The file could not be found for a number of reasons such as the file being moved or deleted. Please check your spelling and if you still can't get to the right page try heading to the homepage for a look around If you still have problems, try contacting us and we'll do what we can to help you. Click here to get back to where you came from. The page you requested could not be found There could be an error in the URL you entered into your browser why not take a look at some of the other great sections on the Express website: If it’s still a mystery don’t hesitate to contact us here order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive Daily Express uses notifications to keep you updated Chloe Madeley has been seen for the first time since it was revealed her ex James Haskell is dating Big Brother star Sara McLean The fitness guru, 37, cut a casual figure as she headed out to run errands in north London after James was joined by his partner at the Cheltenham Festival Chloe was dressed in a pair of black cycling shorts and a grey sweatshirt as she headed out for the day Chloe and James split in October 2023 after five years of marriage Chloe also took to Instagram to share a cryptic post about 'negative energy.' Her clip featured a sheep running around a field with a bucket on its head and she wrote over the top: 'Me: It's so nice in here 'She's at a place in her life where peace is a priority and negativity cannot exist 'She is simply removing herself from any situation that doesn't vibrate her soul James was seen holding hands with BB starlet Sara as they headed to the races on the second day of the Cheltenham Festival. In January James was linked to newly single mother-of-two Helen Barclay Yet the relationship appears to have fizzled out with James pictured parading his new romance with Sara at the horse racing-based meeting His ex-wife Chloe previously revealed she knows the former Wasps flanker has been 'having fun' seeing other people but maintained the pair still have a healthy relationship as they continue to co-parent Sara is a former Miss Edinburgh and Big Brother contestant who shocked Housemates when she gave a tearful rendition of God Save The Queen, before going on a rant about people who hate the royal family Sara appeared alongside a former porn star a plus-size model and a one-time LA gang member before eventually coming fourth after spending two months in the house Sara - who attended Edinburgh's George Watson's College which charges annual fees of around £9,800 - has enjoyed a string of high-profile romances since finding fame on the show News first emerged about their romance in July 2014 and Sara admitted she knew little about him before they started dating 'We don't really talk about football that much I didn't even watch football before we started going out,' she told The Scottish Sun at the time 'He just laughs if I ever ask him anything about football.' Sara said she had no plans to become a WAG because she liked 'to work and make my own money' and didn't want to become 'dependent' on anyone else The couple seemingly got engaged shortly afterwards as Sara was spotted wearing a huge diamond on her ring finger in 2015 They were last spotted together when they went for a stroll on the beach in Miami in November 2015 It is not known when the couple went their separate ways, but before her last sighting with Tim, she confirmed she was dating rugby star Ben Cohen her spokesman told the Daily Mail that she had a three-month romance with the athlete following his split from his wife Abby 'Sara can confirm that she was in a relationship with Ben,' the spokesman said in 2021 and the pair have been spotted on the red carpet together in recent years Tim was previously married to Laura Liebenrood who he shares his children - a son Jacob and a daughter Ali - with Meanwhile, in October 2016, Sara was spotted on a glitzy night out with Australian cricket legend Shane Warne - who died from a heart attack in 2022. Shane sent fans into a frenzy when he shared a picture of himself smiling alongside Sara as she went as his date to the Dunhill Links Championship dinner Shane penned: 'Thank you to my gorgeous friend Sara McLean for attending the Dunhill Links Championship dinner with me tonight but Sara is rocking her black dress hahaha.' She was also seen on a night out with TOWIE star Mario Falcone on the eve of his 26th birthday in February 2014 - before her romance with Tim first emerged The Scottish model was photographed stepping out of Chinawhite with Mario before they moved on to the Libertine club during the fun-filled night out The pair looked like they were getting on famously as they giggled together outside the venue Sara tweeted: '@REZ_SUPERSTAR @Libertine_Club @Mario_Falcone @charlessims_ never again I am dying a slow painful death In recent years she appeared to have settled down welcoming two children with Sales Director Peter Lloyd She also co-owns a recruitment business that she founded in 2016 Sara confessed to an obsession with the Queen and left housemates baffled with a drunken rant backing the monarchy She also threatened to punch model Arron Lowe after he talked about pouring the housemates' alcohol down a drain Sara declared her love for Margaret Thatcher and also admitted being argumentative and having a short temper she missed her graduation in marketing management from Edinburgh's Napier University One of the first things she did when she left the house was to watch the Queen's cameo with Daniel Craig at the Olympics opening ceremony Sara said: 'I watched the Queen with James Bond and it was brilliant -she proved why she's great for Britain 'When Prince William got married it was the happiest day of my life When Prince Philip was ill I got really emotional It's the one thing in my life that I'm passionate about.' James and Chloe announced their split in October 2023 after several months of speculation their marriage was on the rocks During Chloe's ITV reality show, Chloe Madeley: A Family Affair, which aired around the same time they announced their split cracks in their relationship were apparent Notably, clashes over James's new lifestyle which involved DJing abroad and partying with glamorous women, while his wife took care of most of the parenting duties back home Speaking to The Sun last month Chloe - the daughter of veteran TV couple Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan - admitted the latter stages of their marriage was 'awful' Chloe said: 'When you tell people that you are divorcing 'They say: 'This is going to be so hard for you.' And but the hardest bit was when we were married I'm amazed I got through it in the way that I did 'I think more people should see it as a positive thing I'm so proud of myself and so relieved that I actually called it a day.'  the couple still lived together in their north London home and were often spotted together with Bodhi as they tried to be as amicable as they could for their little girl Despite some fans thinking the two were back together because of this, Chloe confirmed that they had both moved on adding she expects the former I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here star to find a new partner before she does She said: 'It'll probably happen for James long before it happens to me if it hasn't already 'I'm waiting for the conversation to happen at some point.' Tensions were high before the couple split, with James even claiming Chloe treats him 'like a dog' and likened their relationship to 'World War Three' In one episode of their reality show before their break-up was announced James moaned: 'She shushes me like I'm a dog or like I'm a baby I'm like 'shush me again and that's the last thing you'll ever do.''  Chloe went on to explain: 'The difficulty in mine and James's relationship comes from the fact that both of us think we're in charge.'  Confirming the end of their marriage in a statement in October 2023, the couple said: 'Chloe and I mutually decided to separate at the end of September, 2023. 'We had not planned on releasing a statement at this time - certainly not while the television show was airing - but constant speculation about our marriage has, unfortunately, forced our hand.' She added: 'Beyond this statement, we will not be speaking about this matter publicly, and we would request privacy at this time. 'Our sole focus now is our beautiful daughter. We shall continue to co-parent with nothing but love.'  Sharing his own statement on Instagram, James said: 'It's with a lot of sadness I write this post, but unfortunately, in the world we live in, it has to be done. 'My priority is my daughter's and Chloe's happiness and security. For that reason, I won't be commenting any further.'  {{message}} If it’s still a mystery don’t hesitate to contact us here. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. The pair join the previously announced Russell Tovey The cast of Doctor Who spin-off series The War Between The Land And The Sea has assembled in a first-look image Ruth Madeley is now confirmed to be reprising her role as UNIT's scientific advisor Shirley Anne Bingham in the spin-off Madeley previously appeared as the character in two Doctor Who episodes aired in 2023, The Star Beast and The Giggle Though fans might have anticipated Shirley's appearance in The War Between The Land And The Sea the second new cast member is rather more surprising.. Colin McFarlane will also appear in the series as General Austin Pierce a role he last played in the 2009 miniseries Torchwood: Children of Earth – 15 years ago Madeley and McFarlane join previously announced cast members Russell Tovey Jemma Redgrave (returning as Kate Stewart) The complete cast can be seen in a photo from a table read that was released today (23rd August) A plot synopsis for The War Between The Land And The Sea reads: \"When a fearsome and ancient species emerges from the ocean dramatically revealing themselves to humanity UNIT step into action as the land and sea wage war.\" Filming begins on the series this month, with Dylan Holmes-Williams – who directed the Doctor Who episodes 73 Yards and Dot and Bubble – helming the five episodes which will be co-written by Pete McTighe and Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies Announcing the show at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2024 Davies said of the series: \"What happens when the Doctor isn't in town we've got a five-part spin-off coming called The War Between the Land and the Sea which is the story of the Sea Devils from Doctor Who \"There's a race that lives beneath the oceans they wake up and they see the state of the oceans that we have put it in Doctor Who will return at Christmas on BBC iPlayer and BBC One. Previous seasons are available to stream on BBC iPlayer Doctor Who spin-off adds Ruth Madeley and surprise Torchwood character in first lookThe pair join the previously announced Russell Tovey Ruth Madeley is now confirmed to be reprising her role as UNIT's scientific advisor Shirley Anne Bingham in the spin-off Madeley previously appeared as the character in two Doctor Who episodes aired in 2023, The Star Beast and The Giggle Though fans might have anticipated Shirley's appearance in The War Between The Land And The Sea Alistair Heap/Bad Wolf/BBC StudiosA plot synopsis for The War Between The Land And The Sea reads: "When a fearsome and ancient species emerges from the ocean UNIT step into action as the land and sea wage war." Filming begins on the series this month, with Dylan Holmes-Williams – who directed the Doctor Who episodes 73 Yards and Dot and Bubble – helming the five episodes By entering your details you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Davies said of the series: "What happens when the Doctor isn't in town we've got a five-part spin-off coming called The War Between the Land and the Sea "There's a race that lives beneath the oceans Doctor Who will return at Christmas on BBC iPlayer and BBC One. Previous seasons are available to stream on BBC iPlayer Morgan JefferyDigital EditorMorgan Jeffery is the Digital Editor for Radio Times overseeing all editorial output across the brand's digital platforms He was previously TV Editor at Digital Spy and has featured as a TV expert on BBC Breakfast you are agreeing to site title privacy policy This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Subscribe to RT!Subscribe to Radio Times magazine and get £10 issues for £10! Could your home unlock your dreams?Releasing equity from your home could help give you the retirement you've been dreaming of? Holiday brochuresNeed inspiration of where to go next Request a free brochure and start your journey Chloe Madeley turned heads as she shared a series of bikini-clad snaps to her Instagram from her solo trip to Marrakesh The personal trainer and reality television personality sent temperatures soaring in a tiny blue bikini as she posed for a mirror selfie in her hotel The skimpy two-piece featured a triangle top and tie-side bottoms which showed off her incredible figure Chloe then shared another sizzling mirror selfie as she slipped into a colourful pink and white bikini bra with blue shorts The beauty put on a very busty display as she soaked up the sun while enjoying a book in the garden of her hotel she headed out in the afternoon looking effortlessly stylish in a blue crop top and beige shorts Chloe gave her fans a glimpse of her stunning hotel room which featured a large bedroom with double doors leading onto a balcony that overlooked the grounds She also made sure to document some of the delicious food she had eaten as well as a selfie of her at the airport before arriving for her sun-soaked holiday Chloe's trip comes after it was revealed her ex James Haskell is dating Big Brother star Sara McLean The star and James split in October 2023 after five years of marriage As James's new romance came to light, Chloe also took to Instagram to share a cryptic post about 'negative energy.' James was seen holding hands with BB starlet Sara as they headed to the races on the second day of the Cheltenham Festival last month a beauty queen and reality star has previously dated US World Cup goalie hero Tim Howard cricket legend Shane Warne and TOWIE's Mario Falcone In January James was linked to newly single mother-of-two Helen Barclay, who bore a striking resemblance to Chloe. His ex-wife Chloe previously revealed she knows the former Wasps flanker has been 'having fun' seeing other people Sara is a former Miss Edinburgh and Big Brother contestant who shocked Housemates when she gave a tearful rendition of God Save The Queen before going on a rant about people who hate the royal family clashes over James's new lifestyle which involved DJing abroad and partying with glamorous women while his wife took care of most of the parenting duties back home Speaking to The Sun in February, Chloe - the daughter of veteran TV couple Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan - admitted the latter stages of their marriage was 'awful', 'dark' and 'painful'. She said: 'It'll probably happen for James long before it happens to me if it hasn't already. In one episode of their reality show before their break-up was announced, James moaned: 'She shushes me like I'm a dog or like I'm a baby. I'm like 'shush me again and that's the last thing you'll ever do.'' 'Our sole focus now is our beautiful daughter. We shall continue to co-parent with nothing but love.' 'My priority is my daughter's and Chloe's happiness and security. For that reason, I won't be commenting any further.' {{message}} ‘It’s a good thing we ended it,’ Madeley said I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Chloe Madeley has said that her marriage to James Haskell ended in an “awful” and “dark” way In 2023, Madeley, a personal trainer, and former rugby union player Haskell announced their five-year marriage had come to an end in a joint statement At the time, they said they would not be revealing the reason for the split – but Madeley, the daughter of TV stars Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan has now spoken about the months leading up to their separation “When you tell people that you are divorcing, everyone sees it as such a negative thing,” she told The Sun adding: ”They say: ‘This is going to be so hard for you.’ And but the hardest bit was when we were married.” Madeley said that “the last year of the marriage was awful” I’m amazed I got through it in the way that I did I think more people should see it as a positive thing I’m so proud of myself and so relieved that I actually called it a day.” Madeley also explained she does not want to go into detail about the cause of the divorce so she can protect her daughter Bodhi from the “dark and painful experiences” she endured The Independent has contacted Haskell for comment read: “Chloe and I mutually decided to separate at the end of September 2023 “We had not planned on releasing a statement at this time - certainly not while the television show was airing – but constant speculation about our marriage has we will not be speaking about this matter publicly “Our sole focus now is our beautiful daughter We shall continue to co-parent with nothing but love.” Their announcement came shortly after appearing on ITV reality show Chloe Madeley: A Family Affair In February 2023, Madeley revealed that she went back to work as a personal trainer just eight weeks after giving birth because she “needed the money”. The trainer, who welcomed her daughter in August 2022, said while he had a “great income”, they did not share a joint account and her “pride” moved her to return to work. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Chloe Madeley appeared downcast and completely shattered in north London for the first time since reports surfaced about her ex-husband The 37-year-old fitness expert kept things casual as she stepped out alone just as James made a public appearance with the reality star at the Cheltenham Festival the ex- partners share a two-year-old daughter Bodhi ended their five year marriage in October 2023 Broken heart Chloe also posted a cryptic message on Instagram about ‘negative energy’ right after the news of James’ relationship news who is a reality star and a former beauty queen has previously been linked to high-profile names including US soccer player Tim Howard,rugby star Ben Cohen James was also rumoured to be seeing Helen Barclay a mother of two who bore a striking resemblance to his ex-wife Chloe Rachel Zegler gets candid on how she feels after Disney remake flopped Prince William refuse to give into Harry's demands after media outburst Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper finally make their romance Instagram official with a passionate kiss Justin Bieber sparks outrage in fans: ‘your standards appear low’ Princess Kate set to send strong message from Buckingham Palace Julz O’Brien slams Dylan O’Brien after recent interview Copyright © 2025. The News International, All Rights Reserved | Contact Us | Authors after he asked a question following her report on an arctic blast that hit the US After Laura delivered an update on the weather for Donald Trump's inauguration followed by a look at the UK's forecast this week Richard asked: 'So is that freezing weather in Washington heading this way?' Laura responded: 'The freezing weather makes the jet stream stronger and then it will bring us storm weather by the end of the week.' Laura hit back: 'I literally just said that Richard Richard giggled away to himself and asked: 'Maybe some snow by the weekend?' and made a gesture with his hands to make it look like snow was falling to the ground laughed as she mocked Richard's hand gesture of snow and Laura told viewers: 'My next forecast will just be in mime.' thank you very much indeed we'll be paying attention next time definitely Now Laura has addressed the very awkward moment as she attended the Spring Ball and insisted there is no bad blood between the pair Laura told The Sun: 'Well my mum text me and said "what was it that he did," and I think it was that straight after I'd done the weather he said something like "so is it going to be a nice day," and I was like 'I literally just been speaking for a minute She added: 'But actually I do love him because he is a big science geek because he always texts me about something science-y all the time.' Richard has been a regular presenter on Good Morning Britain since 2017 The star has had a very successful career in daytime TV over the years Richard presented This Morning with his wife Judy Finnigan, 76, between 1988 and 2001.  The married couple later hosted Richard & Judy between 2001 and 2008 The pair - who tied the knot in 1986 - haven't been seen presenting a TV programme together for a number of years But earlier this month it was revealed that they are set to make a huge comeback. There are reports that the duo might launch their own underwear line after trademarking their name Richard and Judy.  It comes after some fans will remember the moment when Judy flashed her bra by accident during the 2000 National Television Awards.  An insider told The Mirror: 'Judy's bra flash was perhaps one of the outstanding moments of their career and may have inspired the couple to consider underwear as an option - and clearly they still think so. 'But it's not the only product they'll be able to put their name on and they could make a mint.' Meanwhile Laura has been working with ITV since 2012.  The meteorologist originally worked for Daybreak, before it was replaced by Good Morning Britain.  Before her time with the public broadcast network, she worked with the BBC.  Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 6am on ITV and is available to stream on ITVX.  {{message}} WATCH HERE: James Haskell and Chloe Madeley discuss their marriage on Loose Women in 2019 James Haskell has seemingly started dating mother-of-two Helen Barclay with the romance coming as the rugby star's first since his very public split from Chloe Madeley The 39-year-old former rugby union player's new romantic interest bears a striking resemblance to Madeley who was married to the sportsman for five years before they split in October 2023 It's been reported Haskell has been dating the 34-year-old The mother-of-two has been spotted with Haskell more frequently of late with MailOnline reporting the two have been enjoying plenty of dates and spending time at each other's houses The pair were also snapped at a romantic dinner in Knightsbridge restaurant Clap with Haskell also making a habit of leaving flity comments on Barclay's Instagram posts recently An insider told the publication the duo had grown close as they bonded over their marriage splits with Barclay having recently separated from her husband of two years James Haskell is reportedly dating following his split "James and Helen have kept their relationship relatively low-key enjoying dates at coffee shops and restaurants and going for walks since the latter end of 2023," a source commented "But recently they’ve started to see more of each other and they’re enjoying each other’s company "They haven't said they’re exclusive yet but they're certainly dating," they added to MailOnline concluding: "They have a lot in common especially both coming out of marriage splits "It's fair to say they’ve helped each other in what has been a tough period of their lives." James Haskell and Chloe Madeley were married for five years GB News contacted Haskell's representatives for a comment It's understood the two met after being introduced to each other by a mutual friend who noted they had both faced similar breakdowns in their marriages The budding couple were first snapped together last march during a date at Chiltern Firehouse with Barclay's identity having not been exposed at the time The insider went on to tell the publication: "The relationship is still in its early stages but both James and Helen are unsure where it will end up." They also noted Haskell's work schedule and Barclay's two children make it hard for the two to spend as much time together a they would like During their Saturday night date at the lavish Knightsbridge restaurant the pair tucked into some sushi and sipped on cocktails during their two-hour visit James Haskell has been snapped with his new romantic interest in the past few months One on-looker described them as having "spent the whole time looking into each other's eyes," MailOnline reports who shares two-year-old Bodhi with Haskell commented recently that she was aware her ex had been "having fun" seeing other people but made clear she still shares a positive relationship with the rugby player After whirling speculation about their relationship being on the rocks the former couple announced their split towards the end of 2023 Showbiz Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for exclusive competitions I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice Kate Garraway was missing from the Good Morning Britain panel on Thursday prompting her colleagues to try to get in touch with her The TV presenter, 57, usually fronts the ITV morning show on alternate Thursdays and Fridays and left her co-hosts Richard Madeley Her absence comes amid rumours that she could be appearing on BBC One’s upcoming hit show, Celebrity Traitors although the cast is yet to be officially confirmed She is tipped to be among stars like Stephen Fry, Paloma Faith, and Charlotte Church who could be on the reality series which has already begun filming in Scotland singer Melvin Odoom shared his speculations saying: “None of us have been able to get Kate on the phone to confirm Reid said: “She’ll make an excellent Traitor if we can’t even get hold of her.” Odoom laughed and suggested they try to contact her live on air saying: “I think you guys need to send her a message right now.” Madeley picked up his phone and warned: “I’ll do it right now!” I’m sure,” as Odoom insisted: “Let’s do it anyway.” Madeley teased that he was going to ring her Garraway’s absence comes hours after The Sun released the names of the 19 contestants who will reportedly appear on the show and Ruth Codd are the other famous faces tipped to be either Faithfuls or Traitors The stars will descend upon a remote castle in the Scottish Highlands One or two of the contestants are Traitors tasked with “murdering” their fellow contestants each night who have the power to “banish” those they think are Traitors King and Queen to host palace reception to celebrate work of cancer groups Celebrity Big Brother 2025: full list of evicted stars and remaining housemates Enter the AXA Startup Angel competition to win £25,000 Past AXA Startup Angel winners share their tips and if a Traitor makes it to the final round without being detected It will be the UK’s first celebrity season of the the original Traitors Donald Trump says non-US movies to be hit with 100% tariff in major blow to UK film industry Trump says non-US movies face 100% tariff in blow to UK film industry David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash in London 'shut down' by council over noise complaints David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash 'shut down' over noise complaints VE Day 2025 flypast and parade LIVE: King Charles Prince William and Kate watch procession as crowds line the Mall King joined by senior royals to watch as huge VE Day parade under way UK tourists face major travel shake-up as Dubai airport set to close Revealed: The real reason Brooklyn Beckham snubbed dad David’s 50th birthday amid family feud Revealed: Why Brooklyn Beckham snubbed dad David’s 50th birthday