Jamie Foreman has spoken out about his time on EastEndersTikTokHe played Derek Branning in the BBC One soapBBCOne of bad boy Derek’s storylines was an affair with married Kat SlaterBBC
Despite being part of one of Walford’s most iconic families, Jamie, 67, has confessed his time as Derek is not “a career highlight”.
Speaking on the Lewis Nicholls Show, he said: “I’m going to be a little bit controversial here.
“I don’t see EastEnders as anywhere near the highlight of my career.
“It was a lovely job and I respect it. But for me… they’d asked me so many times before.”
Recalling the offer from EastEnders, Jamie continued: “They said, ‘it’s with the best family, it’s full on, you can do as long as you want’. I said, ‘I only want to do it for a year’.
“I went and met with them and they made me all manner of promises that they never kept, like ‘you’ll never work a Saturday’. I did every Saturday. I was the first in, last out every day.”
Jamie’s character Derek was killed off during the Christmas Day 2012 episode when he suffered a heart attack.
In his short time as a resident of Albert Square Derek cemented himself as one of the soap’s most notorious bad boys.
He had an affair with Alfie Moon’s wife Kat Slater, tormented Pat Butcher on her death bed and told Sharon Watts’ son Denny the truth about his dad Dennis Rickman.
It’s not the first time Jamie has spoken negatively about his time on the show.
In 2013 he appeared on Daybreak and said: “I hated the scenes in the Queen Vic, I’m terribly sorry to everybody!
“I’m sure a lot of the cast will say the same thing – they’re so long and laborious.
“You’ve got to stand there and wait for somebody over there to stop talking, so you’re listening to that conversation, then it cuts to somebody else. You never shoot a scene quickly in there.”
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VICTORIA Beckham has reportedly been cut out of the Spice Girls ‘reunion’.
Posh Spice – whose husband David is to be knighted – is said to have been left out of discussions to create Abba-style avatars of the band to ‘perform’ in concert.
GettyThe Spice Girls are set to celebrate their 30th anniversary next year[/caption]
GettyVictoria Beckham has allegedly been left out of planning[/caption]
It’s after Geri Halliwell-Horner said she wasn’t interested in going on tour when their old manager Simon Fuller began talks about marking the group’s 30th anniversary.
Now a source tells The Mail’s Alison Boshoff that Victoria will not be part of the virtual. line-up, adding: “Simon Fuller planning a tour has caused yet another schism. Victoria is f****d off that they have gone with him and there is no way that she will be a part of it.
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“He is also the one person in the world who could never persuade Victoria.”
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2 days agoNews PlusComments Off on My baby was strapped face down & suffocated to death by evil nursery manager – by the time they called me, she was dead
A HEARTBROKEN mum has broken her silence after her baby girl was strapped face down and suffocated to death by a vile nursery manager.
Genevieve Meehan was found unresponsive and blue at Tiny Toes Nursery in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, on May 9, 2022, after her cries were “simply ignored”, a court heard.
Genevieve Meehan was found unresponsive and blue at Tiny Toes Nursery in Cheadle HulmeJason Roberts /Manchester Evening NewsGenevieve Meehan’s parents, Katie Wheeler and John Meehan, have spoken of their heartbreak since their baby girl’s death[/caption]
Kate Roughley was convicted of killing the baby girlPA
The eight-month-old was rushed to hospital but couldn’t be saved and died later that day.
A year after the horrific incident, Genevieve’s parents, John Meehan and Katie Wheeler, have spoken of their heartbreak after losing the “happiest little person” with an “infection” and “beautiful” laugh.
Just days before she was tragically killed, she had said “dada” for the very first time and was starting to pull herself up to stand.
Speaking to Manchester Evening News, they said: “She had a wonderful relationship with me and her dad, but her favourite person in the whole world is her big big sister.”
Dancing, playing with her toys and cuddling the family dog Beau, were among the tot’s favourite things to do, they said.
Meanwhile, trying new foods and playing on her favourite green tambourine are some the ways she will be remembered.
The pair added: “She just was such a wonderful part of the family and she brought such joy to us all.
“She loved being cuddled, she just wanted to be with you all the time.”
Evil nursery manager
Kate Roughley, 37, was last month convicted after a jury of six men and six women unanimously found her guilty of manslaughter at Manchester Crown Court.
Sickeningly, the qualified nursery nurse “for some inexplicable reason appeared to have taken against Genevieve” in the days before the baby’s death.
Roughley’s actions were said to be fuelled by an “illogical and disturbing hostility” towards the youngster which was revealed on CCTV footage from May 5 and 6.
She was subjected to “rough handling” by Roughley, who called her “stress head” and on one occasion told her: “Genevieve go home. Do you have to be so loud and constant? Change the record.”
She was heard chillingly telling the tot to “stop your whinging”.
Prosecutor Peter Wright KC said: “Her hostility to Genevieve was, we say, as illogical as it was disturbing.”
Genevieve Meehan death timeline
May 5 and 6, 2022
Roughley’s actions were said to be fuelled by an “illogical and disturbing hostility” towards the youngster which was revealed on CCTV footage from May 5 and 6.
She was subjected to “rough handling” by Roughley, who called her “stress head” and on one occasion told her: “Genevieve go home. Do you have to be so loud and constant? Change the record.”
May 9, 2022
1.35pm to 3.12pm – Genevieve was left virtually immobilised and face down for 97 minutes.
The baby was strapped on her front by “means of a harness” on a bean bag rather than a cot or sleeping mat, before being found blue and unresponsive.
She died the same day in hospital.
May 20, 2024
A jury of six men and six women unanimously found Roughley guilty of manslaughter.
May 22, 2024
Roughley is due to be sentenced.
The court was told the baby was strapped on her front by “means of a harness” on a bean bag rather than a cot or sleeping mat.
She was then “practically” covered from head to foot in a blanket that would have heightened her risk of overheating.
Mr Wright said her sleeping position was an “obvious recipe for disaster” after she was left unable to breathe properly.
He added: “Unsurprisingly, Genevieve was distressed by this treatment but her cries were ignored and she was left tightly swaddled, restrained and covered in this position.”
Genevieve was left virtually immobilised and face down between 1.35pm and 3.12pm.
During this time, CCTV showed Roughley heading for a toilet break while telling a colleague: “Just ignore anyone if they start.”
Five minutes later, Genevieve moved her head side-to-side and raised her legs in a way “entirely consistent with an increasingly exhausted child desperately thrashing in order to survive”.
She loved being cuddled, she just wanted to be with you all the time
John Meehan and Katie Wheeler
Tragically, jurors heard Roughley checked other children but not the baby, who “remained on the beanbag seemingly motionless”.
Her mum Katie Wheeler heartbreakingly revealed Genevieve’s final hours before she was dropped off at the nursery by her parents.
She said: “I had put suncream on her, which she found ticklish and funny.
“When I dropped her off [at nursery] I said to her ‘I love you, sweetie’.
“[Genevieve’s dad] John told me he watched her go in and she seemed happy and then I went home and went to work.”
While John told the court how he later received a phonecall from his wife saying their daughter had been found unresponsive.
Genevieve's mum pays tribute in court
In a moving statement, Genevieve’s mum Katie Wheeler said: “I wish to make this statement to talk about and honour my beautiful daughter Genevieve. Gigi was not just a baby, she was a person with her likes and dislikes, her loves and her frustrations. She was a complete person.
“Owing to her beautiful French name, she adopted a French persona in our house and was often voiced by me with a French accent. We used to joke it would be very strange when she started talking properly and would not actually speak French.
“She spent lots of time playing on her toy mat and she was able to support herself while standing, and was also moving around on the floor with great determination and speed, babbling as she liked to and saying ‘dada dada’.”
He was then told the baby was being taken to A&E at Stepping Hill Hospital.
When he arrived, John could see doctors battling to save the stricken youngster.
The dad added: “I remained in hospital as doctors tried to save her. I saw Katie and her mother leave the room. Doctors and nurses approached me and asked if I wanted to go with them.
“I wanted to stay with Genevieve. I overheard the doctors having a conversation about stopping CPR. We were then told they were going to stop treatment and they could not save Genevieve.”
Roughley is a qualified nursery nurse and early years practitioner with 17 years of experience.
At the time of Genevieve’s death, she was the duty baby room leader and in charge of sleep arrangements.
Jason Roberts /Manchester Evening NewsThe couple said Gigi had an ‘infectious’ smile[/caption]
MEN MediaThe baby girl had just started to saying a few words before she was brutally killed[/caption]
PAKate Roughley arriving at Manchester Crown court, where she was found guilty of the manslaughter[/caption]
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TAKE a look at the “fantastic” Irish playground with slides, monkey bars, see-saws and swings – and it’s minutes from a major city.
Fairview Park Playground in Dublin is the perfect spot to visit this summer.
Google ImagesFairview park is an underrated gem minutes from Dublin city centre[/caption]
Google ImagesAnd it is home to a fantastic playground[/caption]
Google ImagesThe park has lots of amenities for kids of all ages[/caption]
The park is just ten minutes from Dublin City Centre and features open green spaces, mature trees and playground that’s an ideal spot for families.
The highlight is the play area located within the park – and it’s open throughout the entire year.
It’s a spacious and well-equipped zone that offers hours of entertainment for kids of all ages.
It reads on The Family Edit: “Fairview Park is a public park on Clontarf Road, Dublin 3.
“The tidal mud flat at the mouth of Clontarf Creek is home to many birds and other wildlife and provides an excellent opportunity for children to explore and play.”
One of the spot’s standout features is the large wooden ship play structure, which allows kids to climb, slide and explore.
Here, kids can zip, bounce, and play while parents relax nearby and enjoy the greenery of the park.
The playground caters to children of different ages and abilities, with inclusive equipment throughout.
This includes a fantastic range of slides, see-saws, a wobbly boat and monkey bars.
What’s more, the surrounding green spaces offer even more to explore, with walking paths, sports pitches and a willow garden.
And the nearby picnic areas and tree-lined walkways are perfect for playing, strolling or enjoying a picnic on a sunny day.
For toddlers, there’s a safe area within the playground featuring sensory panels and smaller play features.
The park also includes plenty of benches and shaded seating, making it an ideal place for families to spend the day.
And there’s even several nearby cafes in Fairview for snacks and refreshments after hours of playing.
‘BEAUTIFUL PARK’
Entry to the playground and park is free.
The site is open all year round, and it’s especially popular on weekends and during the summer months.
Visitors to the playground have shared their experiences on Google reviews.
One parent wrote: “Lovely park for a walk,sports activities and kid play area in it.
“Good grass surface to suitable for team sports like hurling, cricket.”
Another commented: “This is a beautiful park with huge fields to play hurling and football, to sit and have a picnic, and even lie down and sunbathe (when Dublin’s weather allows).
“There’s a basketball court, plenty of benches to sit on, a playground for kids and a lovely green area.”
Google ImagesThe park is open all year round[/caption]
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