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November 7th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Collision, ITV

Detective Inspector John Tolin (Douglas Henshall) returns to work after an extended period of leave following the tragic death of his wife. Tolin is a damaged man, but he’s anxious to move on and get back to work.
His first case is an investigation into multiple pile up on the A12 – not normally a matter for their department but this case is different.
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November 6th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Donny-Osmond, ITV, Marie Osmond

For the first time in many years, the Osmond duo will be appearing together in the UK in this hour-long special for ITV1, An Audience with Donny & Marie.
The musical extravaganza, hosted by Donny and Marie, will be based on their hugely successful Las Vegas stage show. They will be singing some old favourites and some new songs in front of a celebrity-packed audience. Here, Donny and Marie talk about the show.
INTERVIEW WITH DONNY OSMOND
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November 6th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: ITV, Kym Marsh

In February this year Coronation Street’s Kym Marsh gave birth to baby boy Archie at just 21 weeks and five days. Sadly he died after a few moments of life.
There are over 50 000 babies born prematurely each year in the UK, one of the highest rates in Europe. The numbers are still rising, yet there is currently no accurate screening test available to identify women at risk. Prematurity is the greatest cause of infant death in Britain.
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November 5th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Ant-And-Dec, ITV

Ant and Dec have signed a new two-year TV deal with ITV, which will run until December 2011.
“Ant and Dec are without question two of the UK’s most talented television stars who have helped make ITV the home of entertainment They have a unique appeal and a very special quality which means that they are loved by young and old alike,” said ITV director of television Peter Fincham.
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November 5th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Emmerdale, ITV

Emmerdale has today announced one of the programmes leading characters is set to leave the show with a sensational storyline which will kick off an explosive New Year in the Dales.
Acclaimed actor, Maxwell Caulfield joined Emmerdale for a 12 month stint last October and in the knowledge that he’d committed to the role for this length of time the Emmerdale writing team have created a highly dramatic exit for his character. Consequently, Maxwell’s departure paves the way for a gripping climax to love-rat Mark Wylde’s reign in the dales, as he finds himself caught in a web of twisted deceit.
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November 5th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Donny-Osmond, ITV, Marie Osmond

The Osmond siblings entertain a celebrity crowd in a programme based on their Las Vegas stage show, singing old favourites and new songs, including 1972 hit Crazy Horses, and Vegas Love, from their forthcoming album. Donny and Marie also present a Broadway medley and take questions from the audience.
Wednesday, 11 November 2009, 8:00PM – 9:00PM
November 4th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Coronation Street, ITV

Coronation Street’s executive producer Kieran Roberts has defended the show’s use of cigarette smoking.
He told The Radio Times: “While we have a duty not to glamorise the habit, it wouldn’t be realistic to see nobody smoking – but only a few regulars do.”
Roberts added that the smokers on the street do adhere to the smoking ban on the show, saying:
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November 3rd, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: ITV, Loose Women, Robbie Williams

For one day only the international superstar Robbie Williams is appearing on a very special edition of Loose Women on ITV1.
Robbie will be the sole guest on the show with Loose ladies Kate Thornton, Denise Welch, Carol McGiffin and Sherrie Hewson.
As well as chatting to the Loose Women Robbie will be performing his new single ‘You Know Me’ at the end of the show. The single is from Robbie’s new album Reality Killed the Video Star.
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November 3rd, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Donny-Osmond, ITV, Marie Osmond

For the first time in many years, the Osmond duo will be appearing together in the UK in this hour-long special for ITV1, An Audience with Donny & Marie.
The musical extravaganza, hosted by Donny and Marie, will be based on their hugely successful Las Vegas stage show. They will be singing some old favourites and some new songs in front of a celebrity-packed audience.
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November 2nd, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Gregory Itzin, ITV, X Factor 2009, X-Factor

Former President Charles Logan (played by Gregory Itzin) will return to 24 for the upcoming season eight.
According to Entertainment Weekly, Itzin’s character will return very late in the season at the request of President Taylor (Cherry Jones).
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October 30th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Coronation Street, ITV, Kym Marsh

Coronation Street star Kym Marsh stayed close to Jamie Lomas’ sisters, despite the fact that she and the actor are no longer dating.
The 33-year-old actress has become close to Lomas’s sister Cassie and half-sister Charley Webb, best known as Emmerdale’s Debbie Dingle.
A source told Now: “Charley actually introduced Kym and Jamie, and his sister Cassie still often does Kym’s make-up.
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October 29th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Caroline Quentin, ITV, The Bill
Caroline Quentin is reportedly considering joining ITV crime drama, The Bill.
The Blue Murder actress would play Sun Hill’s Borough Commander for six weeks, in an effort to boost rating for the show.
A show source told The Mirror: “Caroline Quentin has been asked to come in to try and boost the show’s popularity.
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October 28th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Coronation Street, Coronation Street Spoilers, ITV

Becky McDonald has the shock of her life this New Year’s Eve when she discovers that she is pregnant.
Becky avoids telling Steve, who is desperate for a baby. She confides in best friend Hayley Cropper: “I never want to give birth. My genes are rotten and God help any child who inherited them.”
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October 27th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: ITV, Kate Thornton, Peter-Andre, This-Morning
Kate Thornton and Peter Andre will co-host an episode of This Morning this Friday, whilst Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield take a half-term break.
Eamonn Holmes and fiancée Ruth Langsford are presenting the show from Monday until Thursday.
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October 27th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Coronation Street, ITV, Tina O'Brien

Tina O’Brien has admitted that she finds it strange to watch romantic moments between her real life boyfriend and his co-star, Michelle Keegan.
Ryan Thomas, whose character Jason Grimshaw is Tina McIntyre (played by Michelle Keegan) in the soap.
Asked if she gets jealous seeing them together, Tina told MSN: “I definitely don’t get jealous if they’re kissing – that doesn’t really bother me at all – it’s not the nicest thing in the world but I’m certainly not jealous about it.”
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