Keeley Hawes in The Daily Express Saturday!

Link to the article HERE!

Keeley & Phil at 'A Celebration of The Arts'!

Keeley and Phil looking absolutely gorgeous at 'A Celebration of The Arts'. There's also some more pics of Keeley etc on REX features, but they're only thumbnail size.

Keeley Hawes talks to World of Difference about UNICEF and Soccer Aid!

UNICEF’s Soccer Aid charity campaign is up and running, with the sporting event set to provide entertainment to millions on Sunday 27th May. We’ve been talking to UNICEF supporter and access Keeley Hawes, who took a trip to Africa recently to make a video for Soccer Aid. Read on to find out what Keeley had to say.

 Before we got the chance to ask Keeley a few questions, we got shown the latest UNICEF video, where the Spooks and Ashes to Ashes star explains exactly what’s going on in Djibouti, Africa:
“There hasn’t been any rain here for the last five years, and things aren’t too good at all. I just wanted to come and see first hand the sort of funds that are needed and what can be done with them.”

Read more HERE!

Keeley Hawes: The Power To Save Children's Lives!

When UNICEF asked me to get involved with Soccer Aid and suggested I make a film in Djibouti, I must admit I thought, 'where on earth is that?'. Now I can't imagine I'll ever forget the children I met in this tiny East African nation, which has been ravaged by the worst drought in 50 years.

The world's media have focused on neighbouring Somalia, just a few kilometres from where we were. But in Djibouti, away from the cameras, one in every five children is malnourished and suffering terribly from the worst food crisis in decades.

I came back from Djibouti a different person. Since the trip I've followed news of Soccer Aid closely. There's plenty to follow and I am extremely proud that the British Government have pledged their support in helping UNICEF save more children's lives by matching money raised in Soccer Aid 2012 pound for pound.

This will inspire more fundraisers to get involved, because for every pound the public donates, DFID will donate the same, so fundraisers can celebrate their double impact. It's as simple as if you give £5 then children benefit from £10 worth of help.
Read more HERE!

Donate to UNICEF!

As you all know Keeley has recently visited Africa with the charity UNICEF, whose life-saving work saves children every single day. All donations to this years Soccer Aid will be matched pound for pound by the UK Government, so the more money we donate, the more children UNICEF can help.

While Keeley was in Africa, she spent time in one particular place called Djibouti where a large population of people now live in slums just outside the capital. These people used to live in the more rural areas of Djibouti but the farmers livestock all died of thirst when the rivers and lakes dried up. They then moved to the capital to look for work but due to rising prices of oil, food and rent they could not afford to live in the capital and so this slum became their home.

You can read more about her time in Africa HERE!

Over one million children in the Sahel region of West Africa lack proper food and could die within months. Just £20 could pay for a whole month of lifesaving food for a severely malnourished child!


You can donate HERE!

Keeley Hawes in 'Hunger' Magazine!

Keeley Hawes photographed by Michelle Campbell for 'Hunger' Magazine.

New photo of Keeley & Phil filming River Cottage!

This episode of River Cottage is due to air very soon on Channel 4. For all the latest info visit the new page 'Now?'



>>Credit to Commonsenseofagrainweevil on Tumblr for finding this picture.

New Page: 'Now?'

Check out the new page that has just been added to the blog. 'Now?' is the place where you can keep up to date with what Keeley and Alex are doing right now. It will be updated as frequently as possible, so you never miss a thing! Let me know what you think by clicking the comment button below!

Eternity Clock Release Date Confirmed!

It has been confirmed that the upcoming Doctor Who game The Eternity Clock will be released next week. The game will be made available to download via the PSN store worldwide on Wednesday, May 23, and will also be available via in disc form (In the UK only) just two days later on Friday, May 25. 
Players can play as both The Doctor and River Song, with Matt Smith and Alex Kingston doing voice over work for the game.

Keeley Hawes UNICEF video!

If you click on the link HERE you can watch a short video of Keeley and other people, inlcluding Keira Knightly, discuss their recent visit to Africa with UNICEF and explain why they made the decision to help Soccer Aid.

Keeley Hawes and Philip Glenister in an episode of Channel 4's River Cottage!

Keeley Hawes and Philip Glenister will be part of a special episode of Channel 4's River Cottage. There is no specific airdate yet but it should be on very soon. I will post more info as soon as it's released.

Keeley Hawes in Africa!

Keeley Hawes recently visited Africa with the charity UNICEF. An article about her experience there was published in the latest edition of HELLO magazine.

Keeley Hawes to film 'UNICEF' appeal!

There will be an UNICEF appeal film by Keeley Hawes shown during Soccer Aid on ITV1 on the 27th May.

Keeley also begins filming for 'Miriah Mundi and the Midas Box' on Monday, so make sure you follow their official TWITTER for news and exclusive behind the scenes pictures.

Alex Kingston auditioning for role in 'Legrand'

More details about the programme can be found here: LINK!

Keeley on Lorraine (27/04/12)

For those asking, I've uploaded the interview to YT and you cant watch it here:

Keeley Hawes on Lorraine!

For anyone who missed Keeley on Lorraine this morning, you can watch it on ITV player here: LINK!

If any of you can't access it on ITV Player for any reason just let me know and I will upload it to Youtube.

Keeley Hawes on Lorraine Tomorrow!

Keeley Hawes will be on Lorraine at aproximatley 8.45 am tomorrow morning on ITV1.

(Credit to @Jennii_Dolan on twitter for finding this information)

Stylist Interview: Keeley Hawes

Keeley Hawes is a great deal of fun. She laughs frequently during our meeting – a full, hearty cackle somewhat at odds with her cut-glass tone of voice – and she jokes mischievously about everything in her life from her husband and fellow actor, Matthew Macfadyen’s, height, to motherhood and the London Mayoral elections next week. “I’m team Boris,” she tells me. “I think he’s great. It’s a fun job being the Mayor, and Boris makes it seem like that.”

Keeley's job sounds pretty fun, too. She has played a vast array of characters since she stepped into the limelight and onto our TV screens some 18 years ago, and each role seems more daring than the last. Her latest will be as the mother of the eponymous heroine, Mariah, in the upcoming adventure film, Mariah Mundi and the Midas Box, and it is sure to involve a bit of action.
“I’m not that adventurous, so I’m not sure how it’s happened,” she says, laughing. “But one of the lovely things about what I do is that you can be offered something with rooftop jumps one day and the next it’s a period drama set in the Twenties."

READ MORE: HERE! 

 

Alex to star in the opener of Doctor Who Series 7?

The Doctor Who team returned to shoot more scenes for the series 7 opener this week.
They have been filming behind closed doors in the studio, however, some Daleks were sighted.
A pic shows the New Paradigm Daleks alongside the Russell T Davies-era models. We knew they were coming back, but it’s good to see some visual evidence.
With Alex Kingston recently back on set, there have also been rumours that River Song might be making an appearance in the opener, as well as episode 5. Perhaps the Daleks be begging for mercy once more?
The next filming block will start shooting soon with the Chris Chibnall-penned fourth episode expected next. New companion Jenna-Louise Coleman will also shoot her very first episode in May.

SOURCE: DoctorWhoTV 

 

Upstairs Downstairs Petition!

The BBC have officially confirmed their cancellation of Upstairs Downstairs, however it might not be too late to save it if we all stick together and show the BBC just how much support the programme has. It might not get as many viewers as Downton Abbey, but it has a fantastic cast, good viewing figures and postitive reviews. All we need now is to show that it also has strong support from its fans, then maybe the BBC might consider bringing it back!

We currently have 217 signatures on the petition to save Upstairs Downstairs: PETITION - make sure you sign it and spread the word on twitter, tumblr and facebook so that as many people as possible sign it.

Also make sure you like the 'Save Upstairs Downstairs' facebook page that has been set up in support of the show. You can sign it HERE!

The Telegraph has already noticed the support that the show is recieving from fans. If we continue showing our support, maybe the BBC will notice too :)

Alex and the rest of Team Tardis filming Who!

Here are many pictures of Team Tardis filming episode 5 of series 7. All pictures are courtesy of mugim0e.

Alex, Matt & Karen filming Who!

Alex Kingston filming Doctor Who!

Here is a gorgeous picture of Alex filming episode 5 of Who.

Save Upstairs Downstairs Petition!

Sign here guys: PETITION!

Save Upstairs Downstairs!

So it may not come to anything, but as Neil Jackson (@TheNeilJackson) stated on twitter, it's worth a shot trying to save it!

If a lot of the fans e-mail complaints to the BBC about them axing the show, they might just listen. Then show did recieve good viewing figures (an average of about 5 million) and recieved good reviews (if you want to reference any of them in your e-mail, there are some posted earlier on this blog). Perhaps the BBC just need a little persuasion from the fans - it's definatley worth a try!

You can send your messages to the BBC here: LINK!

BBC cancels Upstairs Downstairs!

“Such a shame. I have just heard that the BBC will not be making any more Upstairs Downstairs. I loved the show and will miss is greatly :(” 

Neil Jackson has confirmed in the above tweet that the BBC have decided against making a third series of Upstairs Downstairs. Such a shame, I really believe this show had great potential and what could be better than a show with Keelex? Hopefully they might work together again in the future, but I'm really gutted that they're won't be a third series of UD.

More Alex & Matt filming Who!

Alex and Karen filming Who!

Keeley promoting the P&G campaign!

Another promo picture for the P&G Capital Clean-Up Campaign. For more information about the campaign view the 'Other Projects' page.

Another pic of Alex and Matt filming Who!

The Daily Mail (19/04): A Dickens of a Royal Pardon

Actress Keeley Hawes is feeling snubbed by the Queen after being left off the invitations for the royal Charles Dickens bicentenary celebrations, unlike her husband — handsome Little Dorrit star Matthew Macfadyen.
Asked who she'd most like to have a cup of tea with, Keeley — who played Lizzie Hexam in an acclaimed TV version of Our Mutual Friend — says: 'The Queen. My husband went to Buckingham Palace recently. He was invited as part of the Dickens anniversary celebrations, which I was a part of, too, so I don't know what happened to my invite!'
However, she adds diplomatically: 'I'm a huge fan of the Queen — I'll forgive her.'
Keeley, who plays Lady Agnes Holland in Upstairs Downstairs,  wanted to be a ballet dancer 'like a lot of little girls', but opted for acting early on. 
 'I went to stage school and did both there. Unfortunately, it soon becomes obvious if someone has rhythm or not,' she says.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2131865/A-Dickens-royal-pardon.html#ixzz1sa005fRI

Alex and Matt filming Doctor Who!

Another picture of Alex and Matt filming episode 5 of Doctor Who Series 7.

Another pic of Alex Kingston filming Doctor Who!

New photo of Keeley for the P&G Capital Clean-up Campaign!

Upstairs Downstairs DVD - Available to buy from Monday!

The Upstairs Downstairs series 2 DVD and the series 1 & 2 boxset are available to buy from Monday 23rd April.

From Play.com the Series 2 DVD is £12.99 and the Series 1&2 boxset is £17.99.

Doctor Who - Rory exit spoilers?

I don't want to give away any spoilers, so if you want to read click the link below:

RORY SPOILERS.

Pic of Alex filming Who!

It's not very clear but here is the first pic of Alex filming Who Series 7.

>>This picture was taken by @JNCsuxx on twitter.

Alex Kingston spotted filming Doctor Who!

As our exclusive picture shows, the Tardis has definitely landed in Llanelli!
Following a hot tip that there was a Time Rift in the Llanelli area, our intrepid reporter was sent to investigate. He didn't have to travel far, just up the road to the Box Cemetery.
There he found the battled damaged Tardis and the Doctor and companions busy trying to save the planet!
The Tardis, Matt Smith as the Doctor, Karen Gillan as Amy Pond, Arthur Darvill as Rory and Alex Kingston as River Song are filming part of the new Doctor Who series in the cemetery today.
So who is the Doctor battling in this episode?
Look at the picture, but be careful not to look away, as you can just about make out the body of a Weeping Angel. Sadly, the storyline just like the Weeping Angel was being kept underwraps but we all hope the Doctor triumphs again.

ORIGINAL SOURCE

Keeley Hawes to star in a film adaptation of G.P Taylor's novel, Mariah Mundi and The Midas Box!

Spring Awakening star Aneurin Barnard is set to take the title role in Mariah Mundi and The Midas Box the film adaptation of G.P Taylor's novel, and the first film in a potential franchise.

The film is to be directed by Jonathan Newman (Foster) and is set to start shooting at the end of this month in Bristol and Bath. It will also star Sam Neill, Michael Sheen, Lena Headey, Keeley Hawes and Ioan Gruffudd.

24 year old Aneurin (represented by Ken McReddie Associates), won an Olivier award in 2010 for best actor in a musical for his West End debut as Melchoir in musical Spring Awakening after graduating from RWCMD in 2008, and has since had a busy couple of years with roles in Hunky Dory, starring as David Bailey in BBC4's We'll Take Manhattan, and he will next be seen in Elfie Hopkins, out later this month.

Casting of Mariah's younger brother Felix, and hotel maid love interest Sacha is still to be announced.

Film Synopsis:

Seventeen year old Mariah Mundi's world is torn apart when his parents suddenly disappear, leaving him to fend for himself and his brother Felix. When unknown assailants kidnap his younger sibling, he's left with no choice but to unite with the strange adventurer 'Captain Charity' and take off in pursuit. The trail leads them away from the smog of Victorian London to the mysterious Prince Regent, a majestic hotel on a small Island at the furthest edge of the Empire. Inside it's lavish exterior lays an amazing and unusual steam powered world, beyond Mariah's wildest dreams. But beneath the many floors of the luxurious hotel lurks a secret and sinister underworld filled with Villains, Child catching creatures and an extraordinary box that turns everything to gold. Mariah, with the help of the illusive Charity must discover the secrets of the hotel to save his brother and unravel the truth behind his parents disappearance...

Link to original source. 

>>Credit to TheOofOof on Tumblr for finding this information.

River Song In New York!

The Doctor Who team arrived in New York for filming on the fifth episode of Series 7 this week. And yes, if the title wasn’t a big enough clue, River Song is expected to return for some of the action.
It’s hardly surprising news. It would have been a little strange if Amy and Rory left without some sort of farewell to their daughter in their final episode.
A casting call has gone out looking for a photo double of Alex Kingston, but Kingston herself will reportedly be on the set for scenes very soon. The double is also required to drive.
Of course River already has a bit of a history in New York, having regenerated as a little girl at the end of Day of the Moon. Just another coincidence?

 LINK