Sue Johnston News

Mid-Somerst's historic railway will be centre stage in a Christmas chiller next week.

IN THIS year's The Royle Family Christmas Special, Jim and Barbara celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on the sofa with Scotch eggs, Twiglets and telly.

Filming for the Christmas special of the BBC One comedy The Royle Family turned into a 100,000 farce due to a mystery camera fault.

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Waking The Dead star Sue Johnston talks about turning down Strictly, why she doesn't want a facelift, and how she'd let Kerry Katona move in.

Return of Caroline Quentin's ITV1 police drama Blue Murder not enough to overhaul BBC1's dark Waking the Dead Blue Murder: DCI Janine Lewis and DI Richard Mayne with murdered cheerleading coach Helen Gaskell .

JULIA McKenzie takes a bow as Agatha Christie's venerable sleuth, who can knit and solve fiendishly complex murder mysteries while balancing a teacup on her lap.

The prospect of seeing sitcom slob Jim Royle in the nude doesn't really bear thinking about.

JAM and Jerusalem star Sue Johnston has vowed not to flash her flesh, saying that "no one wants to see wrinklies at it". The actress - who warmed the nation's heart as Barbara in the Royle Family - said she is steering clear of raunchy scenes because she is "no Helen Mirren". Johnston, 65, finds love as Sal Vine in the latest series of BBC1 sitcom ...

The 22-year-old has served four years of a 10-year sentence for attempted murder.

Jimmy McGovern's new TV drama follows the fortunes of six neighbours in the North-west. He tells James Rampton how the series was inspired by the stories he hears in the pub The writer Jimmy McGovern has launched his new drama series, The Street, in characteristically outspoken, headline-grabbing fashion.

TRAVELLING in a packed car on his way to the next show on his nationwide tour, Ricky Tomlinson is enjoying life on the road with his new Laughter Show.

Here is what 2 Entertain have coming to UK DVD in August... 3rd August 2009 Jam and Jerusalem Series 2 - 15.65 RRP - Written by Jennifer Saunders, this comedy series follows the continuing exploits of ex-practice nurse Sal Vine and the memorable - and not a little eccentric - members of the local Guild.

Actress Sue Johnston, known for her roles in Brookside and the Royle Family, has been appointed OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.

The CondA© Nast head, Nicholas Coleridge, the Random House boss, Gail Rebuck, TV writer Kay Mellor and former stars of EastEnders and Brookside have been named in this year's Queen's birthday honours.

ROYLE Family star Sue Johnston will come face-to-face with a real Royal when she receives an OBE.

Actor Christopher Lee, best known for playing Count Dracula and starring in Lord Of The Rings, has been knighted in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.

The 65-year-old is among a long list of people to receive awards announced today in the Queena s Birthday Honours List.

Several people from the region have been recognised in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours List.

Golfer Nick Faldo and veteran horror actor Christopher Lee are knighted in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.