That run pales in comparison to Brentford’s bizarre run of results. They have drawn six on the spin, including an FA Cup defeat by West Ham which was settled by a penalty shootout after ending level. That spell has seen the Bees slip to ninth in the table, though a win this evening would send them back up to sixth, ahead of Brighton, Bournemouth and Chelsea.

But just as with Attenborough’s filming in the 1970s, things did not go as expected. Over 250 days of filming, Pablo’s descendants were in the midst of a complex battle for supremacy between three adult males that led to beatings, a killing and mourning. Once again, the gorillas were writing the script just as they had in 1978.

Unforgotten star Nicola Walker teams up with Jemaine Clement in the Disney+ comedy-drama Alice and Steve, coming in June

The premiere date for Nicola Walker‘s eagerly anticipated new series has been confirmed.

The actress, best known for her portrayal of DCI Cassandra ‘Cassie’ Stuart throughout seasons 1-4 of ITV’s acclaimed detective drama Unforgotten, is set to star alongside a stellar cast in Disney+’s Alice and Steve.

The cast and creative team behind the new six-part comedy-drama launched their press tour yesterday (April 26) with a world premiere in competition at CANNESERIES 2026.

The show, which arrives on Disney+ in June, centres on Alice, portrayed by Nicola, whose life is thrown into turmoil when her closest friend Steve (Jemaine Clement) embarks on a romance with her 26-year-old daughter, Izzy (Topol Margalith). Confronted with the prospect of simultaneously losing both her dearest friend and her daughter, Alice resorts to drastic measures in a bid to separate them.

However, Steve is not prepared to back down, and what begins as an intimate friendship rapidly descends into a bitter and turbulent rivalry, reports the Mirror.

Combining comedy with emotional depth, Alice and Steve delves into the complicated dynamics of friendship, family, and romance.

This anti-romantic comedy poses profound questions – how far would you go for love or revenge? And can Steve and Izzy’s relationship withstand the consequences? One certainty is that the lives of these characters will be irrevocably altered.

The synopsis for Alice and Steve reads: “Alice tries everything she can to end the relationship. Unfortunately for her, Steve’s more than ready for the attack, and what begins as a perfect friendship devolves into an all-out feud.”

Upon the show’s initial announcement, Nicola declared in an official statement: “I’m thrilled to be stepping into the fabulous world of friendship, motherhood, marriage, frantic revenge and fierce love that Sophie Goodhart has created, and to be doing it with Jemaine Clement is completely joyful!”

Fellow lead Jemaine was equally enthusiastic about his co-star, commenting: “I really relate to Steve – he’s classy, stylish and an all-round good guy – except for when he isn’t. I’m excited to be working with the wonderful Nicola Walker and seeing how Steve and Alice’s relationship descends into absolute chaos.”

Nicola became a firm favourite amongst audiences in the acclaimed detective drama Unforgotten, though her character’s death in 2021 left viewers heartbroken.

Alongside Nicola in the lead role, the production boasts an impressive creative team, including writer-creator Sophie Goodhart (Sex Education), director Tom Kingsley (Stath Lets Flats), Clerkenwell Films executive producer Andy Baker (Baby Reindeer) and series producer Frances du Pille.

All six episodes of Alice and Steve will be available to stream from Monday, June 8 exclusively on Disney+

Sir Keir received backing from former Labour Prime Minister Gordon Brown, who said: “Whatever the parliamentary games at Westminster, what the country expects of everyone in Labour is to focus on the priorities of the British people, which is what Keir Starmer is doing and for which he deserves all our support.”

The ambitious plans to build 60,000 new homes across York and North Yorkshire over the next decade have been set out.

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority’s proposed housing growth strategy aims to significantly accelerate development across the region, with at least 25,000 of the new homes expected to be classed as affordable.

Leaders say the plan is designed to tackle growing demand for housing while supporting economic growth and ensuring local people are not priced out of their communities.

David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, said the only way to tackle the housing crisis in the region was to “build our way out of it”.

He added: “We’re stepping up to build 60,000 new homes by 2035, with a firm commitment that 25,000 of these will be genuinely affordable.

“Working in close partnership with Homes England and the local councils, we’ll ensure we deliver the right homes in the right places with the right infrastructure.”

The strategy notes that more than 5,400 homes need to be built each year to meet new national targets.

Its aims include increasing housing supply by unlocking strategic sites.

A “plan-led” approach is proposed to ensure the right homes are built in the right places, while public land will be used to accelerate development.

The strategy aims to develop an affordable housing pipeline, with emphasis on social rented homes, rural housing and tackling the implications of holiday lets and second homes, which have been blamed for reducing supply and pushing up prices.

It also highlights the importance of building energy-efficient homes and improving existing housing stock through retrofit programmes, helping to reduce carbon emissions and tackle fuel poverty.

Officials say partnership working will be key, with local authorities, developers, Homes England and other organisations expected to play a role in delivering the scale of growth required.

The report states that the strategy sends a clear message that the region is “open for business” and ready to attract investment in housing.

If approved by members of the Combined Authority when they meet on Friday, the plan will guide housing development across York and North Yorkshire for the next ten years.

There has been a months long dispute between the council and BT over the road damage in Leigh

Action has been promised on long-standing potholes which have been at the centre of a dispute over who’s responsible for fixing it.

The road surface around a metal utility cover on Twist Lane, close to Parsonage Way in Leigh has been deteriorating for months.

Councillors said ‘what began as a minor defect has now escalated into significant potholes’.

After more than four months of pressing by Wigan council BT, have now agreed to fix the surface. The damaged section of road has been jolting hundreds of vehicles every day since last year.

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Responding to local councillor Dane Anderton’s update on the matter, motorist Philip Yardley said: “During normal traffic it can’t be avoided.

“It’s one of those where you hit it and you grit your teeth after shouting ‘Jeeeze’.”

Earlier this month, after becoming exasperated at the lack of progress, Coun Anderton, on behalf of himself and other Leigh West councillors, wrote to the chief executive of BT.

The letter said: “The defect is positioned on a primary route serving both the town centre and a high-traffic retail park. Because of its location, motorists find it impossible to avoid.

“What began as a minor defect has now escalated into significant potholes surrounding the frame.

“By failing to act in December, BT has allowed the damage to spread to the surrounding road surface, which will now result in a far more costly and extensive reinstatement.

“Wigan Council is proud to have some of the highest-rated roads in the country, with maintenance standards consistently recognized by the government. “BT’s failure to maintain its assets is now causing a direct negative impact on the safety and quality of our local infrastructure.

“We urge you to override the current ‘non-urgent’ classification and prioritize a full repair of the cover and the surrounding highway damage your asset has caused.”

In the past few days Wigan council have updated councillors on the issue saying ‘BT has now accepted responsibility for the utility box and are planning the necessary repairs’.

The message added: “As soon as a date is confirmed, we will update you.”