English actress and narrator known for Hayley Cropper in Coronation Street and stage work
The BBC reality game show has opened with a dramatic launch, featuring Acaster and Rajan negotiating to be traitors while facing potential murder. The episode sets up alliances, betrayals and a charity prize pot, with Claudia Winkleman hosting at Ardross Castle.
The Celebrity Traitors series returns with 21 famous faces entering Ardross Castle for a new run, led by host Claudia Winkleman. The debut episode has introduced traitors and faithfuls, with new twists and higher stakes, including a larger cast and extended episodes. The UK launch is followed by streaming details for international audiences.
The Bloody Scotland festival announces Frances Crawford as the first to win both the Debut Prize and the McIlvanney Prize in the event's history. Denise Mina lends support by handing a trophy, while a misstep with a second trophy prompts a green‑room moment before Crawford takes both prizes. The festival also reveals its packed weekend lineup of crime authors and events.
The Celebrity Traitors returns to BBC One from 1 October with an expanded 21-strong cast, led by Claudia Winkleman. The Highlands castle setting remains central, and the prize pot stands at £120,000 for charity as celebrities vie to unmask Traitors and outplay Faithfuls.