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Photo: HBO, CBS and ABC Speaking with Vulture last year, British actor Dominic West joked that landing his gig on The Affair meant “taking work from honest, hardworking Americans.” Of course, he’s hardly the only expat playing a Yank on TV these days. From The Walking Dead to The Knick to Jessica Jones, there’s a boatload of actors from the U.K. and Down Under currently imitating us on the small screen. Which means that, in addition to creating credible characters, they have to sound like natives week after week. So, which foreigners deliver consistently convincing American accents, and which are merely paying lip service? We asked in-demand dialect coaches Bob and Claire Corff, who’ve worked with A-listers including Jennifer Lawrence, Naomi Watts, Channing Tatum, and Samuel L. Jackson. “Accents are like a deep habit,” the Corffs explain. Breaking one means retraining the brain and learning a whole new way to consistently sync up … [Read more...] about The Good, the Bad, and the Overly Proper: Dialect Coaches Rank the American Accents of TV’s Foreign Actors

October 07, 2019 - 06:45 BST Sharnaz Shahid The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have supported the Public Health England's new platform called Every Mind Matters... The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have supported the Public Health England's new platform called Every Mind Matters by voicing a special film. The new launch, which has been set up in partnership with the NHS, is a way helping people take simple steps to look after their mental health, improve their mental wellbeing and support others. The powerful film features a range of people whose lives have been affected by poor mental health, including a cast of well-known faces: Gillian Anderson , Glenn Close, Freddie Flintoff, Davina McCall, Will Young, Sir Bradley Wiggins, Nadiya Hussain , Katie Piper, Joe Sugg and Alastair Campbell. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE The special film, which has been … [Read more...] about Fab four reunited! Princes William, Harry, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle join forces once more – watch video

February 11, 2021 - 12:23 GMT Andrea Caamano Kate Garraway has urged people to "please stay safe and stay at home if you can" and help defeat coronavirus in a powerful campaign released this week Kate Garraway has urged people to "please stay safe and stay at home if you can" and help defeat coronavirus in a powerful campaign released this week. The mother-of-two stars in the video alongside celebrities such as TOWIE 's Gemma Collins, Kate's good friend and fellow radio presenter Myleene Klass and former X Factor judge Sharon Osbourne. This Morning 's Dr Ranj, Shane Richie and I'm a Celebrity winner Harry Redknapp also feature in the one-minute clip. MORE: Kate Garraway gives sad update on husband Derek as she returns to GMB The film was made as part of the newspaper industry's All Together partnership with the UK Government, and will run across 650 national and regional news brands from Thursday. Loading … [Read more...] about Good Morning Britain’s Kate Garraway stars in powerful campaign alongside Sharon Osbourne and Myleene Klass

April 12, 2017 - 15:08 BST Ainhoa Barcelona An outdoor hot tub, a private massage suite, a personal chef and access to some of the best ski resorts in France - a stay at the luxurious Chalet Merlo is fit for royalty The French Alps has always been a favourite with ski-mad royals . It was the destination of choice for Prince William and Kate , who took their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte to Courchevel on their first family ski break last year. The region boasts luxurious, world-class resorts, making the Alps the go-to holiday hotspot for celebrities and royalty alike. And for those wanting to make like the stars and experience an exclusive snow-capped mountain stay, we've found just the place… Located a two-hour drive from Geneva lies the quaint village of Le Miroir, the ideal base for skiers to explore the area and devise their own 'ski safari', hopping from one resort to the next. Sainte Foy, Les … [Read more...] about Chalet Merlo: living the high life in the French Alps

December 10, 2020 - 13:52 GMT Francesca Shillcock The Channel 4 show is one of the most popular shows on TV – find out their exciting news here... Escape to the Chateau has gained a huge following since it began back in 2015 and it seems the fan base has only grown over the years. Dick and Angel Strawbridge, who moved to their gorgeous French chateau five years ago and documented its renovation, has even gained followers all over the globe. MORE: Escape to Chateau's Dick and Angel Strawbridge delight fans with adorable new photo Now, the couple have announced the exciting news that viewers in America will be able to enjoy episodes from the very beginning. Loading the player... WATCH: Dick and Angel Strawbridge reveal incredible new library Taking to Instagram to make the announcement, the couple said: "NEWS for our American friends. From this Saturday 5th December (8pm) you can see series one of Escape to the … [Read more...] about Escape to the Chateau: Dick and Angel Strawbridge announce exciting show news