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It has finally been announced who will be heading the eagerly anticipated remake of Bergerac, which was announced earlier this April. Irish actor Damien Molony will be playing the iconic leading role of Jim Bergerac, originally played by John Nettles in 1981. Molony is best known for roles such as Anthony, the love interest in Crashing alongside Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Jonathan Bailey, and Gabriel in popular Irish series Derry Girls. Alongside Molony, the Bergerac revival will star a few more famous faces, such as Zo Wanamaker, known for Shadow and Bone, as Charlie Hungerford, Philip Glenister, known for Steeltown Murders, as Arthur Wakefield. In addition, the series lineup includes Pippa Haywood, known for Green Wing, as Margaret Heaton, Robert Gilbert, known for Big Boys, as Barney Crozier, Sasha Behar, known for Unforgotten, as Uma Dalal and Celine Arden, known for Us or Them, as Kara.

Holby City newcomer Sasha Behar has revealed that her character Alex Broadhurst will be very different to her classic Coronation Street role as 'Mad' Maya Sharma. The actress, who portrayed Maya between 2003 and 2004, appears on Holby from next week. Viewers will see new consultant Alex arrive at the hospital as part of a storyline for established regular Michael Spence (Hari Dhillon). Behar told What's On TV of Alex's personality: "She's a high-flyer, who's proved everything she needs to prove and is just there to do the best job she can. She certainly hasn't come in to put anyone's nose out of joint. "Alex and Michael are on a collision course the moment they meet. She doesn't know that Michael thinks he's already the boss, and he doesn't know (more)...

Former Coronation Street star Sasha Behar has landed a new role on Holby City. The actress, best known for playing memorable Weatherfield villain 'Mad' Maya Sharma, is to appear as new consultant Alex Broadhurst - who arrives at the hospital next month as part of a storyline for established character Michael Spence (Hari Dhillon). Holby City's new producer Justin Young teased the upcoming arrival of Alex in an interview with Inside Soap. Young commented: "She's smart, dry and professional. Hanssen brings her in to steady the ship and assess whether Michael is capable of taking over his old job after the plastics scandal. "Michael has no idea how to handle Alex, and she's immune to his charms. She's a rival to Michael, and (more)...

Starting tonight, October 28th, Cinemax will begin re-airing its hit action series Strike Back, starting with Episode 1. If you missed it the first time around, now is your chance to catch all ten episodes of Season 1 in order. To celebrate the return of this popular show, we have an all-new featurette with star Sullivan Stapleton, as he teaches fans how to fight naked. Check it out below, and be sure to catch Strike Back as it returns for an encore presentation of Season 1 tonight!

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Strike Back episode 1.1, "Episode 1" stars Philip Winchester, Sullivan Stapleton, Richard Armitage, Rhashan Stone, Michelle Lukes, Sasha Behar, Karen Shenaz David, Amanda Mealing and is directed by Daniel Percival.

Considering the title, The Fires Of Pompeii is curiously something of a damp squib. The story revolves around a big moral dilemma which plagues The Doctor throughout. And just like that big dilemma, The Fires Of Pompeii seems to be stuck in its own indecisive rut throughout.

It just cannot make up its mind on what it wants to be. Big ethical epic? Spooky story of sisterhood shenanigans? Flamey monster tale? Well, Fires touches on all three bases, but somehow only dips its arm in the water instead of diving right in. It's also interesting in that it starts to break the mould of a by now familiar season pattern. Normally, the first historical of the season acquaints The Doctor with a famous face from the past. In this season, we'll later get Agatha Christie in The Unicorn And The Wasp. But for now, The Fires Of Pompeii takes The...