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On Tuesday 24 December 2024, Channel 4 broadcasts The Great British Bake Off!

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The Great British Bake Off is set to bring some holiday cheer in its upcoming episode on Channel 4. This special installment features a lineup of familiar faces from the world of television. Natalie Cassidy, Chris Bisson, Dean Gaffney, Shobna Gulati, and Sheree Murphy will step into the tent to tackle three festive baking challenges.

As the contestants dive into the holiday spirit, viewers can expect a mix of creativity and chaos. Each participant will showcase their baking skills while trying to impress the judges with their festive creations. The challenges promise to test their abilities in a fun and light-hearted way, with the stakes high for those aiming to earn the title of “Queen Vic-torious.”

With the holiday season as the backdrop, the episode will likely be filled with laughter, some mishaps, and plenty of delicious treats.

The Great British Bake Off is back with a festive twist, and this time, it features some familiar faces. On December 24, 2024, at 9:00 Pm on Channel 4, Natalie Cassidy, Chris Bisson, Dean Gaffney, Shobna Gulati, and Sheree Murphy will step into the famous tent, ready to tackle three holiday-themed baking challenges.

The excitement builds as each celebrity baker aims to impress the judges with their festive creations. With the holiday spirit in the air, the stakes are high, and the competition promises to be fierce. Viewers will get to see who can manage to cobble together something delicious and who will rise to the occasion to become the Queen Vic-torious of this special episode.

As the clock ticks down, the bakers will face both triumphs and mishaps in their quest for baking glory. The festive atmosphere, combined with the personalities of these beloved stars, is sure to bring laughter and surprises.

Get ready for “Richard Osman’s House of Games,” Season 7, Episode 39, titled “Week 8.” The episode is set to air on BBC Two at 7:00 Pm on Thursday, November 16, 2023. In this installment, celebrity contestants, namely Toussaint Douglass, Mark Foster, Sheree Murphy, and Sian Williams, engage in a series of quiz rounds selected by the show’s host, Richard Osman. Throughout the week, they participate in various challenges, aiming to demonstrate their knowledge and quick thinking.

The format includes a daily winner being declared following a fast-paced round, and the scores are accumulated over the course of the week. “Richard Osman’s House of Games” offers an entertaining and competitive quiz show, and this episode is expected to showcase the wit and expertise of the celebrity contestants as they vie for victory. Viewers can anticipate an engaging week of intellectual challenges and good-natured competition in this episode.

Release Date & Time: 7:00 Pm Thursday 16 November...

It's hard to believe, but Celebrity MasterChef kicked off its tenth series tonight - yep, we're onto a tenth run of brave celebrities attempting to prove their culinary prowess (and sometimes failing terribly).

It all kicked off tonight with Sarah Harding, Chesney Hawkes, Yvette Fielding, Sheree Murphy and Patricia Potter heading into the kitchen under the watchful gaze of John Torode and Gregg Wallace. But what did you think of all the action?

Are you still enjoying Celebrity MasterChef as much as ever? Is it still cooking on gas, or has it gone off the boil? (Do you see what we did there?) And what did you think of tonight's episode in particular? Will you be tuning in for seconds next week? (We did it again.)

We want to know all of your thoughts, so hit the comments to let us know what you made of Celebrity MasterChef tonight...

The Big Bang Theory: E4, 8:30pm

Season eight of the hit comedy draws to a close tonight with 'The Commitment Determination'.

As ever, Sheldon is causing problems, pushing Penny and Leonard to allocate a date for their wedding - something the couple remain hesitant about sorting. Meanwhile, Amy is forced to consider her own future with Sheldon.

New Girl: E4, 9pm

If The Big Bang Theory wasn't enough to satisfy your Us sitcom needs for the night, then stay with E4 for the season four premiere of New Girl.

As they attend a wedding, the gang place bets on who will pull by the end of the night, sparking an interesting chain of events. Jessica Biel guest stars.

Celebrity MasterChef: BBC One, 9pm

Gregg Wallace and John Torode return with a new host of celebrities battling it out in the kitchen to be crowned 2015's winner.

Sheree Murphy has landed a role in 'Neighbours'. The former 'Emmerdale' star, who is married to Australian soccer star Harry Kewell, has fulfilled a lifelong dream of starring on the soap as she has been tapped to play English businesswoman Dakota Davies. The new character is the former flame of a 'Neighbours' regular and hasn't quite got over the end of her relationship, but soap bosses are keeping Dakota's love interest a secret for now. Sheree touched down in Melbourrne last week to begin a six-week stint on the famous Erinsborough set and began filming her scenes yesterday (16.06.14). The 38-year-old actress said: ''I've...

Sheree Murphy has landed a role in 'Neighbours'. The former 'Emmerdale' star, who is married to Australian soccer star Harry Kewell, has fulfilled a lifelong dream of starring on the soap as she has been tapped to play English businesswoman Dakota Davies. The new character is the former flame of a 'Neighbours' regular and hasn't quite got over the end of her relationship, but soap bosses are keeping Dakota's love interest a secret for now. Sheree touched down in Melbourrne last week to begin a six-week stint on the famous Erinsborough set and began filming her scenes yesterday (16.06.14). The 38-year-old actress said: ''I've...

A host of 'Emmerdale' actress will guest present 'Loose Women' next week. To celebrate the ITV1 soap's 40th anniversary, stars from the past and present - Claire King, Sheree Murphy, Gaynor Faye, Sian Reeves and Lorraine Chase - will each take a seat on the lunchtime panel as part of 'Diva Of The Dales Week' starting on Monday (01.10.12). All the actresses are thrilled about the opportunity and can't wait to share gossip about the show. Claire - who played Kim Tate - said: ''I've enjoyed guesting on 'Loose Women' many times and I'm thrilled to be switching seats to join as a...

Loose Women will help to celebrate Emmerdale's 40th anniversary with a special 'Divas of the Dales' week, it has been announced. Cast members past and present will appear as panellists on the ITV1 daytime show throughout next week, revealing all about their time in Emmerdale as well as sharing their thoughts on the topics of the day. Each day from October 1 to 5, a different Emmerdale star will join the regular panel. Gaynor Faye (Megan Macey), Claire King (Kim Tate), Sheree Murphy (Tricia Dingle), Siân Reeves (Sally Spode) and Lorraine Chase (Steph Forsythe) are the familiar (more)...

A host of 'Emmerdale' actress will guest present 'Loose Women' next week. To celebrate the ITV1 soap's 40th anniversary, stars from the past and present - Claire King, Sheree Murphy, Gaynor Faye, Sian Reeves and Lorraine Chase - will each take a seat on the lunchtime panel as part of 'Diva Of The Dales Week' starting on Monday (01.10.12). All the actresses are thrilled about the opportunity and can't wait to share gossip about the show. Claire - who played Kim Tate - said: ''I've enjoyed guesting on 'Loose Women' many times and I'm thrilled to be switching seats to join as a...

Los Angeles, July 31: Actress Kym Marsh enjoyed a hen party with friends in Marbell, Spain, just weeks before she ties the knot with actor Jamie Lomas.

The 36-year-old had the company of actresses Charley Webb, Sheree Murphy, Shobna Gulati and actor Antony Cotton, reports contactmusic.com.

Marsh later wrote on Twitter about her gala time.

"Having an amazing time for my hen do! Just got back from a fab day in the sun, now gettin' ready to party party! Missing.

Sheree Murphy has moved back to the UK from Australia with husband Harry Kewell and her children. The Emmerdale legend, who only moved Down Under last October, revealed that she is returning to support her cancer-stricken mother. She wrote to fans on Twitter: 'It was a complete shock to me and my family... I felt so torn as I was just about to start a new adventure with Harry and the kids. "Everything that could go wrong with my mum's treatment did... she had a real battle and is still fighting. "So we decided as a family that we would stay in the UK so I can take care of my mum... (more)...

Gemma Merna has announced that she will be getting married to long-time fiancé Ian Minton in May. The Hollyoaks actress has been engaged to businessman Minton for three years, and the pair will tie the knot in a Merseyside ceremony, reports the Daily Mail. Merna's Hollyoaks co-stars and on-screen family Jennifer Metcalfe, Jorgie Porter and Nicole Barber-Lane will be bridesmaids. Sam and Billie Faiers, Sheree Murphy, Liverpool footballer Brad Jones and his partner Dani Lawrence will also attend, along (more)...

Harry Kewell and Sheree Murphy are looking for an Australian property to live in. Australian footballer Kewell and former Emmerdale and Hollyoaks actress Murphy recently welcomed their fourth child Dolly into the world. The family are currently living in a Melbourne city hotel, but are now ready to settle down in a home. Murphy told The Daily Telegraph: "It sounds very nice to live in a hotel room, but when the kids are all on top of you and no one's got their space it's quite difficult. "The kids are loving it, it's like one big holiday." The family are believed to be looking at properties in the Melbourne suburbs (more)...

Sheree Murphy and Harry Kewell are expecting a baby daughter, according to reports. The Emmerdale and Hollyoaks star who are relocating to Australia next month with son Taylor and daughters Ruby and Matilda, found out the sex of her fourth child with Kewell recently. The Herald Sun has claimed that the couple have already told close friends and family that they are having a girl. After her latest scan, Murphy wrote on her Twitter page: "My scan went so well today...everything is great. I found out the sex but need to tell family and friends first then I'll let you know." She later wrote: "I never found out with the first but I have done now. I can never wait!" The actress said that although she previously felt like "there's two [babies] in there", (more)...

Neighbours bosses have said that they would like Sheree Murphy to star in the soap. The actress, who has had roles in both Emmerdale and Hollyoaks, is preparing to move to Australia after her footballer husband Harry Kewell was signed to Melbourne Victory. "We heard a few months ago that she would love to have a role on Neighbours, but there has been no contact from her agent as yet," a show spokesman told the Herald Sun. "If we could find (more)...

Sheree Murphy has announced that she is expecting her fourth child with husband Harry Kewell. The Hollyoaks and Emmerdale actress revealed that she was pregnant after admitting last year that she and Kewell would like another child. Murphy, who has 9-year-old Taylor, 6-year-old Ruby and 2-year-old Matilda with the footballer, wrote on Twitter: "Got some exciting news I'd like to share with you all. "We are having another (more)...

Sheree Murphy is pregnant. The 35-year-old actress - who already has three children with her soccer star spouse Harry Kewell - announced the happy news on twitter today, revealing she is 14 weeks into her pregnancy. She wrote: "Got some exciting news I'd like to share with you all. We are having another baby!! I'm 14 weeks pregnant. Been very sick but I'm very happy. "Baby is due in Jan. My other three are very excited. And Harry is very excited too! He is looking after me well. I'm very spoilt!! (sic)" Sheree and Harry already have two girls and a boy -...

Hollyoaks star Sheree Murphy has admitted that her young son Taylor gets embarrassed when he watches her character's kissing scenes. Since arriving in the village earlier this year, Murphy's outrageous alter ego Eva Strong has caused a stir by embarking on a secret relationship with her daughter's adoptive brother Ravi Roy, and locking lips with teenager Duncan Button. Speaking to The Mirror, Murphy confessed: "Whenever there are any love scenes, my 9-year-old Taylor cringes and says, 'I'm going to tell dad!' He's so embarrassed!" She continued: "One of Eva's relationships was with a 16-year-old and, although the actor was 22, I felt like an old (more)...

Sheree Murphy is taking a break from 'Hollyoaks'. The 34-year-old actress - who has three children with her soccer star spouse Harry Kewell - initially planned not to extend her contract but after her husband's proposed move to the Us was cancelled, she has renewed her deal with the soap, but will disappear briefly from screen. Sheree - who plays Anita Roy's (Saira Choudhry) birth mother Eva - told website Digital Spy: ''Sadly, because we thought that my husband's football career was going to take us to the States, I was unable to sign another contract with 'Hollyoaks'. ''However, our circumstances have now changed ..

Sheree Murphy is to take a break from Hollyoaks due to family commitments, Digital Spy can reveal. The actress - who has played Anita Roy's long-lost mother Eva since February - told producer Paul Marquess earlier this year that she would be unable to stick with the soap beyond her original contract. Murphy had made her decision after learning that her husband Harry Kewell's football career would soon take him to the Us. As the couple began making plans for a Stateside move, Hollyoaks bosses started to work on an exit storyline for Eva. However, as it has since been confirmed that Kewell will remain with his current club Galatasaray for the 2010-2011 football season, the situation has now changed. While Eva will disappear from screens as originally planned, the Hollyoaks team have said that they are already devising a comeback plot for the character. (more)...

Sheree Murphy has revealed that she would love to have another child. The Hollyoaks and Emmerdale actress, who has 9-year-old Taylor, 6-year-old Ruby and 2-year-old Matilda with her footballer husband Harry Kewell, said that they have planned to have four children altogether. Murphy told New Idea magazine: "We'd like four. I'd love another baby. I think it's just a case of if we're lucky enough to fall pregnant again and if we can fit it in. But that's the plan." Talking (more)...

Sheree Murphy has admitted that she is "so glad" to have a lower profile than her Wag friends Alex Curran and Coleen Rooney. The Hollyoaks actress is married to ex-Liverpool footballer Harry Kewell, who currently plays for Galatasaray and the Australian national side. Speaking to Take 5 about her fellow WAGs, Murphy explained: "I know Alex Curran - she doesn't live that far away. I probably know her and Nicola Carragher best. I know Coleen Rooney, and we keep in touch with texts and stuff. "They have more pressure because their husbands play for England. (more)...

Hollyoaks newcomer Sheree Murphy has revealed that she turned down the chance to appear in the soap's 'Babes' calendar. The actress, who plays Anita Roy's long-lost mother Eva on the teen drama, confessed that she felt too old to strip off for the forthcoming 2011 release. Speaking to Take 5 magazine, Murphy confessed: "They did ask, but I'll leave it to the younger girls!" The 34-year-old remarked that her female co-stars (more)...

Sheree Murphy has disagreed with Max Clifford's suggestion that most footballers are not very intelligent. The actress and wife of Australia international Harry Kewell told Digital Spy that Clifford had been "a little bit harsh" in his recent comments about footballers. Murphy said: "Footballers come up through the ranks when they're very young. Harry broke into the first team when he was only 17, he travelled from halfway across the world to play in England at 15. "It's a little bit mean to say all footballers are thick. There's obviously very clever women out there that are trying to bag them maybe! I don't know. They're young, their lifestyle is very attractive to some women. "My husband's certainly not thick and none of his friends are thick. They're not silly. I just think that's pretty mean to say (more)...

Sheree Murphy has said that the "massive, massive changes" to Hollyoaks may help it compete with other soaps on TV. The former Emmerdale actress was one of the first cast members hired by new series producer Paul Marquess when she was picked to play Anita Roy (Saira Choudhry)'s long-lost mother Eva Strong. Murphy told Digital Spy: "They've got lots of characters in their mid-to-late 30s coming in, which I think is important because not everyone wants to watch kids all the time. "I know it's a teen soap, but I think if they're going to try to compete with the other soaps they need a few older characters in. Hopefully the changes will be for the better." Of her own character's upcoming storylines, she added: "I'm still a bit of a mystery because my daughter's just found out that I'm her (more)...

Hollyoaks star Sheree Murphy has revealed that she will not need to enter into a fashion war with fellow WAGs at the World Cup. The actress will fly out to South Africa later this month to support husband Harry Kewell, who plays for the Australian national side. She is expected to attend the team's first two games before returning home to continue with her soap commitments. Speaking to the Daily Record, Murphy confessed that she is likely to dress down at the matches in order to fit in with the partners of Kewell's (more)...

Hollyoaks star Sheree Murphy was yesterday involved in a car accident while driving in Manchester. The actress, who plays new character Eva on the Channel 4 soap, was in a collision in the city's Moss Side district as she travelled in her £180,000 Bentley. A source told The Sun: "The accident wasn't Sheree's fault and it really shocked her. She only suffered whiplash but it really shook her (more)...

Sheree Murphy wants a tummy tuck. The 'Hollyoaks' actress - who has three children, Taylor, eight, Ruby, six, and Matilda, two, with her soccer star husband Harry Kewell - is unhappy with the toll pregnancy has taken on her body, but isn't ready to go under the knife just yet. She said: ''I hate my stomach - it's been stretched three times. If I was brave enough I'd have surgery. There's no fat, it's just loose skin, but I'd like one more baby, so I'd wait until after that.'' However, the 34-year-old star admits she and Harry, 31, are not planning to expand their ..

Sheree Murphy claims it was a ''difficult'' decision accepting her 'Hollyoaks' role. The actress recently signed up to play Anita Roy (Saira Choudhry)'s long-lost mother Eva in the Channel 4 soap - her first major TV role for six years - but admits she was unsure of whether to accept the offer as it would mean spending more time away from her soccer star husband Harry Kewell, who is based in Turkey. Speaking on daytime TV show 'This Morning', she said: ''It is a long commute and it has been quite difficult. That's why when the phone call came up and I got ..

Sheree Murphy has admitted that accepting her new job on Hollyoaks was a "difficult" decision. The actress signed up for the part of Anita Roy's (Saira Choudhry) long-lost mother Eva two months ago - her first major television role in six years. Speaking on This Morning today, Murphy explained that she was initially wary of making a TV comeback because she knew it would mean less time to spend with her footballer husband Harry Kewell, who is based in Turkey due to his own career commitments. She commented: "It is a long commute and (more)...

Hollyoaks newcomer Sheree Murphy has admitted that she felt nervous when she made her debut on the soap. The mum-of-three announced that she had been cast as Anita Roy's (Saira Choudhry) long-lost mother Eva two months ago - her first major acting role since she bowed out of Emmerdale in 2004. Speaking to the Liverpool Echo about the pressures of her screen comeback, Murphy explained: "I think it's all to do with confidence. I do believe that if you've got confidence you can do most things, but when you've lost that - and I have to say, I did massively - then you start (more)...

Sheree Murphy thinks her 'Hollyoaks' alter-ego ''uses'' Ravi Roy to get close to her secret daughter Anita Roy. The actress - who portrays Anita (Saira Choudhry)'s long-lost mother Eva - has admitted her screen persona lies to residents in the village, including her daughter's older brother, played by Stephen Uppal, in a bid to reunite with the teenager. She said: ''Ravi asks her out and she decides to use him to get close to Anita. But Eva makes up a name - Kate - as she's still deciding whether to tell Anita who she really it. ''Eva thinks Ravi's sweet but she's not thinking ..

Hollyoaks newcomer Sheree Murphy has claimed that the soap should try to lose its 'teen drama' label. The actress, who signed up to play Anita Roy's (Saira Choudhry) long-lost mother Eva in February, suggested that the show could strengthen its existing appeal to older viewers and pick up new fans by making changes over the coming months. Speaking to Holy Soap, Murphy explained: "It may be on at 6.30pm, but I know so many grown-ups, like my auntie and cousin, who absolutely love it and watch it on a Sunday. It's a whole different market on a Sunday. There are a lot of older people watching it and catching up on it then. "I think you have to appeal not just to (more)...

Sheree Murphy has insisted that there is no truth in rumours of poor morale among the Hollyoaks cast. The actress, who joined the Channel 4 teen serial in February, insisted that she and her colleagues all feel optimistic about the show's future with new producer Paul Marquess at the helm. Earlier this month, it was reported that the Hollyoaks team feared the drama could be axed after its audience fell to 850,000 on Good Friday. However, speaking to Holy Soap, Murphy explained: "I think everyone's trying to be positive about the new changes rather than think about the whole thing being axed. "The (more)...

Hollyoaks star Sheree Murphy has revealed that Emily Symons wanted her to sign up for Home and Away. Symons recently returned to her role as Summer Bay's Marilyn Fisher and had hoped that Murphy would be cast as the dizzy blonde's British friend Mitzi. The Australian actress struck up a friendship with Murphy when they worked on Emmerdale together and the pair are still in touch. Speaking to Pa, Murphy explained: "Marilyn's been in England and has a friend called Mitzi - [the producers] (more)...

Hollyoaks newcomer Sheree Murphy has been ordered to keep quiet when she attends the Grand National tomorrow, according to a report. The actress is said to have faced a difficult week at the Channel 4 soap after starting to lose her voice while filming scenes as Anita Roy's (Saira Choudhry) long-lost mother Eva. Murphy will be judging the Matalan Style Competition at the National tomorrow but has apparently (more)...

Sheree Murphy has insisted that being a Wag isn't glamorous. The actress, who recently landed a role in Hollyoaks, has three children with her footballer husband Harry Kewell. However, Murphy told The Mirror that she struggles with loneliness because Kewell is currently playing for Turkish side Galatasary. "It is lonely," she said. "I feel like a single parent most of the time. I'd love Harry to come home but I've never been one to stand in his way. Like any relationship, it's difficult. All you can do is trust that person and hope they're true to you." She added: "Harry will always say, 'If you don't want me to go away then I won't'. But he's only got a few more years as a footballer left and he loves playing out there. They love him." Murphy also revealed that she will (more)...

Sheree Murphy's new role in 'Hollyoaks' makes her feel ''really old''. The 34-year-old actress - who recently joined the Channel 4 soap as Anita Roy (Saira Choudhry)'s long-lost mother - was shocked when she learned her screen daughter would be a teenager rather than a baby. She explained: ''I always thought eventually I'm going to be playing a mother at some point as I get older, but maybe a mother to a baby or a toddler, not to a 17-year-old, so I feel really old.'' Sheree - who is best known for her role in 'Emmerdale, where she played Tricia Dingle - is still ..

Sheree Murphy has admitted that her new role in Hollyoaks is making her feel "really old". The 34-year-old has been filming her first scenes with the Chester-based soap in recent weeks after signing up to play Anita Roy's (Saira Choudhry) long-lost mother Eva on the teen drama. Discussing her experience so far, Murphy told Holy Soap: "I always thought eventually I'm going to be playing a mother at some point as I get older, but maybe a mother to a baby or a toddler, not to a 17-year-old, so I feel really old. "I've only done a few scenes here and there, so I've kind of not got my teeth into (more)...

Sheree Murphy has revealed that she is "really excited" after joining the cast of Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks. Yesterday, it emerged that the former Emmerdale star had signed up to play Anita Roy's (Saira Choudhry) long-lost mother Eva on the teen drama. Speaking about her new role for the first time, Murphy commented: "Being a fan of the show I'm really excited to be a part of Hollyoaks and working with the young cast, especially Saira. "Her character has been through some really tough times lately (more)...

Sheree Murphy is to star in 'Hollyoaks'. The 34-year-old actress - who played barmaid Tricia Dingle for six years in 'Emmerdale' - has signed up to play Tania Verani, the long-lost mother of Anita Roy (Saira Choudhry), in the Channel 4 soap. A source said: ''Bosses have been trying to sign her up for a while now - but she's always putting her family first. But after years out of acting she wants to give it another go. ''Sheree has started filming scenes and was very nervous being on set again, but she's a professional and has taken to 'Hollyoaks' like a duck to ..

Former Emmerdale star Sheree Murphy has been cast in Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks. The actress has signed up to play the role of Eva, who is the long-lost mother of existing character Anita Roy (Saira Choudhry), The Sun reports. Murphy, who has three children with footballer Harry Kewell, previously played Emmerdale barmaid Tricia Dingle for six years until 2004. She later appeared on ITV1 reality show I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! and went on to establish a career as a TV presenter. A Hollyoaks source said: "Bosses have been trying to sign her up for a while now - but she's always put her family first. But after years (more)...

Sheree Murphy has confirmed that she is keen to try for another baby with her husband Harry Kewell. The former Emmerdale actress has taken a break from the spotlight since giving birth to her third child Matilda in March 2008. "I'd love another baby - I always wanted four kids," Murphy, 33, told Celebs On Sunday magazine. "Not immediately though as I'm keen to enjoy Matilda as much as possible. "I missed out on some (more)...