In the Spotlight

Former soap stars Ian Puleston-Davies (Coronation Street) and Terri Dwyer (Hollyoaks) have joined forces on a new film. Bolan's Shoes, which stars The Sixth Commandment's Timothy Spall, is set to release in cinemas this September but how did a dog walk on a beach lead to the film being made?

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In the first episode of a new season of In the Spotlight, host Sam Cook sits down with The Central Club Podcast's Cullan Mais. For Cullan the last few years have been a rollercoaster, rising up from the lowest point in his life after a battle with heroin addiction. Here he chats about the origin of his highly successful podcast and where he sees his career going next.

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Merthyr filmmaker, columnist and all-round good egg, Jonny Owen and his other half, Vicky McClure - star of Line of Duty, Trigger Point and My Grandad's War - join us on In the Spotlight next to discuss their recent honorary doctorate and MBE as well as putting rumours of buying Merthyr Town, to bed, will Jonny actually go and see Barbie and the serious business of representing who you are and where you come from...

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Life has been busy for Anna Thomas following her Sean Lock Comedy Award nomination and the release of her BBC short film, Lady Bigfoot. The Welsh comedian discusses these things and her introduction to comedy in this episode of In the Spotlight.

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The last few months have been somewhat of a whirlwind for TV chef Colleen Ramsey, who chats to In the Spotlight during filming of the second series of her S4C cookery show Bywyd a Bwyd. In this interview she opens up about everything from her foodie beginnings to her husband Aaron's return to Cardiff City F.C.

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In 2019 Bethzienna's dreams came true when she sang with one of her heroes, Sir Tom Jones, on The Voice UK. After coming third in the competition, she's now set to perform alongside the Welsh legend once again on his tour - Eve Rowlands chats to her ahead of the gig.

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To most people he'll best be known for playing loveable (yet dim) Neil Sutherland but now, actor Blake Harrison is taking on roles that are a far cry from Channel 4 comedy series The Inbetweeners. Ahead of the return of BBC's World on Fire, Blake talks to In the Spotlight host Sam Cook about his career and challenges he's faced over the years.

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You may not know his name but if you’re on TikTok (or any other social media platform for that matter) then you may have come across Ellis Lloyd Jones’ hilarious videos. The 25-year-old, who was born in Treorchy, talks to In the Spotlight host Sam Cook ahead performing at Welsh language festival Tafwyl.

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In 2021 Merthyr Tydfil bricklayer Liam Reardon couldn't believe his luck when he won ITV2 reality show Love Island with girlfriend Millie Court. A year later the couple split but in recent months, there have been rumours that Liam and Millie are back together. The 23-year-old opens up about his relationship status and his new business venture in this episode of In the Spotlight.

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Cardiff-born actor Dino Fetscher is certainly one to watch. Following an Olivier-nominated performance in The Normal Heart he'll next star in season 2 of Apple TV+'s Foundation - but why was acting always the career for him and which famous writer does he say he admires?

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