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BBC confirms TV series Hustle to be filmed in Birmingham
Economic Development
The BBC has confirmed that the TV drama Hustle is coming to Birmingham, bringing the glamorous side of the city to millions of viewers – and bringing more than £1 million into the region.
Actress Sian Reeves tells of accident that changed her life
Retail & Consumer
Actress Sian Reeves tells Roz Laws about her comeback after a theatre accident left her in so much pain she became a nightmare to live with
Fund-raising Lilleys in frame for family of the year
Retail & Consumer
The Lilley clan has raised a pile of cash for charity.
Embarrassing Bodies doctor Christian sets pulses racing
Retail & Consumer
The nation’s best known doctor, Embarrassing Bodies presenter Christian Jessen, tells Roz Laws about his life as a celebrity medic.
Five-star Taj is back in business
Retail & Consumer
Just five months on from terrorist attacks in Mumbai, Roz Laws discovers a city with remarkable resilience.
State Of Play keeps its power after Hollywood makeover
Retail & Consumer
Roz Laws and Graham Young review this week's cinema releases, including State Of Play, Shifty, Outlander and Observe & Report.
Chris Addison in the thick of it, Stateside
Retail & Consumer
Film star Chris Addison tells Roz Laws how a miserable job on Aston Science Park helped to spur him on to a successful career.
In The Loop spins into the thick of it
Retail & Consumer
Roz Laws reviews this week's movies, including In The Loop, I Love You, Man and Crank: High Voltage
Birmingham business boss says Come Dine With Me
Economic Development
Birmingham business leader Mike Olley hoped to have the Midas touch when he took part in a TV cooking show – and used real gold leaf as an ingredient.
Helen Baxendale gets the balance right after Cold Feet and Friends
Retail & Consumer
Helen Baxendale’s star was rising fast, but motherhood and a dislike of celebrity culture meant some tough career choices, writes Roz Laws.
This week's movie reviews
Retail & Consumer
Graham Young and Roz Laws review this week's movie releases, including Race To Witch Mountain, Fifty Dead Men Walking, Let The Right One In and Fast And Furious.
Dave Gorman’s success comes in cycles
Retail & Consumer
After searching the world for namesakes, Midland comedian Dave Gorman is bringing the world a touch of Genius, says Roz Laws.
Boat That Rocked puts Richard Curtis into choppy waters
Retail & Consumer
Latest cinema releases The Boat That Rocked and Monsters vs Aliens 3D reviewed.
Chris O'Dowd and his Birmingham roots
Retail & Consumer
Actor Chris O’Dowd would be a good candidate for the genealogy show Who Do You Think You Are?
Hit TV series Hustle to be filmed in Birmingham
Economic Development
After shooting in London, Las Vegas and Hollywood, the hit television series Hustle is set to be filmed in Birmingham.
It’s a long way to Walford
Retail & Consumer
Actress Lauren Crace tells Roz Laws the road to success began here in Birmingham
Why shouldn’t Friar Tuck be black?
Retail & Consumer
Friar Tuck is usually played as a fat, white bald man, says Roz Laws.
Real-life apprentices so valuable, says Alan Sugar
Economic Development
Sir Alan Sugar rolled into Birmingham yesterday with a message to businesses to take on real-life apprentices.
Fairy tale is a big white mess
Retail & Consumer
At every venue it visits with its latest production, Italian company Teatro Kismet leaves behind a little magic.
Watchmen worth the wait
Retail & Consumer
Latest cinema releases reviewed, including Watchmen, The Young Victoria, Surveillance and American Teen.
Acting success is character building
Retail & Consumer
Balancing life and work is a challenge for Midlands actor Ben Daniels, as he tells Roz Laws.
Shopaholic confessions help to brighten the gloom
Retail & Consumer
Graham Young and Roz Laws review the latest cinema releases, including Che: Part One, Confessions Of A Shopaholic and Push.
Supermum Dennice in the MasterChef semis
Retail & Consumer
Dennice Russell tells Roz Laws how she juggles a demanding job and caring for her four sons with her success on television’s MasterChef.
The naked naturalist
Retail & Consumer
Television presenter Mike Dilger tells Roz Laws how, in the early days, he funded his wildlife passion with an unusual job – as a life model!