Discovery has signalled a growing reliance on lifestyle and entertainment content with a slate of new and returning shows.
New commissions “The Nolans in the Mood for Cruising,” “Cash in the Spare Room” and “Clear Out Cash In” will air on Discovery’s free-to-air channels Quest Red, Hgtv and Really, respectively, while recommissions “Helicopter ER” and “The Bad Skin Clinic” will return for new seasons on their home turf.
After delivering strong ratings in 2019, “Helicopter PR” will return for seasons five and six on Really, while “The Bad Skin Clinic” comes back for a second season on Quest Red.
Produced by Brighton-based outfit Koska for Quest Red, “The Nolans in the Mood for Cruising” follows singing Irish sisters Coleen, Linda, Maureen and Anne Nolan as they hit the road, touring together for the first time in many years as the sisters prepare for a reunion concert.
In “Cash in the...
New commissions “The Nolans in the Mood for Cruising,” “Cash in the Spare Room” and “Clear Out Cash In” will air on Discovery’s free-to-air channels Quest Red, Hgtv and Really, respectively, while recommissions “Helicopter ER” and “The Bad Skin Clinic” will return for new seasons on their home turf.
After delivering strong ratings in 2019, “Helicopter PR” will return for seasons five and six on Really, while “The Bad Skin Clinic” comes back for a second season on Quest Red.
Produced by Brighton-based outfit Koska for Quest Red, “The Nolans in the Mood for Cruising” follows singing Irish sisters Coleen, Linda, Maureen and Anne Nolan as they hit the road, touring together for the first time in many years as the sisters prepare for a reunion concert.
In “Cash in the...
- 2/19/2020
- by Ben Croll
- Variety Film + TV
Jakob Mejlhede Andersen has stepped down as CEO of Nordic Entertainment Group’s UK division. Mejlhede Andersen was appointed to the role in October 2019, having joined from his role as Evp and Chief Content Officer for Nent Group’s Viaplay streaming service. The company is now searching for a new chief executive. Anders Jensen, Nent Group President and CEO, said Mejlhede Andersen made an “outstanding contribution” to building streamer Viaplay. “We premiered our first original less than four years ago and we will premiere at least 30 series in 2020, many of which have been sold internationally. Jakob has been instrumental in the success of this strategy. I want to thank him for his commitment, engagement and ability to consistently commission and acquire great content for our channels and services.” Mejlhede Andersen added, “I have enjoyed every second working with my amazing friends and colleagues at Nent Group. We have built something...
- 2/19/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The Nolan Sisters star Anne Nolan has opened up about the childhood abuse she suffered at the hands of her father - insisting the trauma eventually destroyed her marriage.
The 57-year-old claims dad Tommy Nolan began forcing himself on her when she was 11 and the abuse continued for years, sometimes on a daily basis, without the rest of the family realising what was happening.
The Irish star hid the secret even as The Nolan Sisters found fame in the U.K. - but it was not until after her father's death in 1998 that the eldest sibling was able to confide to her sisters about her ordeal.
In her new autobiography Anne's Song, she writes: "They (her sisters) just sat there open-mouthed - they couldn't believe what they were hearing. Incomprehension gradually gave way to anger, directed at him."
And the abuse eventually undermined the singer's 27-year marriage to professional soccer player Brian Wilson, who was overcome with guilt that he had allowed their young children, Amy and Alex, to be looked after by their grandfather. The couple divorced in 2007.
She adds: "What a terrible violation of a vulnerable child. I don't know how he (Tommy) could look at me - and himself - after he'd done it. I'm convinced Mum knew nothing about it. I think it might have killer her if she had. All that followed - and we were to have a fabulous career as The Nolans - is tainted by what he did. He killed stone-dead the love a daughter should feel for her father."
The Nolan Sisters enjoyed global success before eventually disbanding in 2005.
The 57-year-old claims dad Tommy Nolan began forcing himself on her when she was 11 and the abuse continued for years, sometimes on a daily basis, without the rest of the family realising what was happening.
The Irish star hid the secret even as The Nolan Sisters found fame in the U.K. - but it was not until after her father's death in 1998 that the eldest sibling was able to confide to her sisters about her ordeal.
In her new autobiography Anne's Song, she writes: "They (her sisters) just sat there open-mouthed - they couldn't believe what they were hearing. Incomprehension gradually gave way to anger, directed at him."
And the abuse eventually undermined the singer's 27-year marriage to professional soccer player Brian Wilson, who was overcome with guilt that he had allowed their young children, Amy and Alex, to be looked after by their grandfather. The couple divorced in 2007.
She adds: "What a terrible violation of a vulnerable child. I don't know how he (Tommy) could look at me - and himself - after he'd done it. I'm convinced Mum knew nothing about it. I think it might have killer her if she had. All that followed - and we were to have a fabulous career as The Nolans - is tainted by what he did. He killed stone-dead the love a daughter should feel for her father."
The Nolan Sisters enjoyed global success before eventually disbanding in 2005.
- 3/9/2008
- WENN
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