Rhys James reveals why a US version of Mock the Week is probably not happening

He admits it’s challenging to articulate his book, as it’s similar to boasting about oneself on a dating profile: ‘Aren’t I fantastic?!’ he jokes. However, it’s not the dread associated with something ominous or terrifying; rather, it’s the anxiety that arises from everyday social situations like attending a couples dinner, going to the pub, or giving a speech – an apprehension stemming from the fear of things not going as planned or being mortifying.

Katherine Kelly reveals the “most terrifying thing” in her “rip-roaring” new thriller In Flight

Year after year, the characters Kelly portrays all share a unique quality: they are distinctly unlike one another. Regardless of whether her roles are working-class or high society, she consistently delivers compelling performances; convincingly portraying both downtrodden and haughty characters. It seems that Kelly’s greatest skill lies in transcending social class boundaries.

EastEnders’ Jessie Wallace “burst out crying” when reunited with co-star – and says Zoe couldn’t be recast

For me, that pivotal moment marked a significant shift for Wallace, shaping her character in ways I could never have imagined. As we prepared to weather the storm of unrelenting attention that followed, there was no time to linger on the scene or speculate about its lasting impact. Just like the rapid rhythm of EastEnders, one scene bled into the next, and we were left with no choice but to let it go. Indeed, it was a monumental moment in the storyline, yet as we finished our part, we had no inkling that it would ignite with such intensity.