TV drama is inspired by Yewtree op
CHANNEL 4 is making TV’s first drama based on Operation Yewtree – about the fall of a comedian accused of a historic rape in the 1970s.
National Treasure focuses on fictional Paul Finchley, and is inspired by the probe over shamed stars such as paedophiles Rolf Harris and Jimmy Savile.
Finchley’s life unravels as he faces the pressure of the investigation. His accuser, ser, now in her 50s, finds herselfself in a similar situation.
Writer Jack Thorne, who penned Bafta-winning Thishis is England, said: “It is aboutout how we live in Yewtree times. mes.
“We’re going to examine ine Paul from all sides and ask, ‘ how well do we know the people closest to us?’.”
The four- part series, es, which will be screened next ext year, has yet to be cast. A FAMILY of 16ft beluga whales look very pleased with themselves as they blow synchronised bubble rings in an aquarium near Hamada, Japan.
A WIFE smashed an alarm clock over her husband’s head after he asked for a goodnight kiss.
Kathryne Borthwick, 26, from the Philippines, who met hubby Monty, 59, online, flew into a rage after a drinking spree.
A judge heard Mr Borthwick took off his shirt in the bedroom and demanded: “What about my goodnight kiss?” Prosecutor Tim Dracass said: “She picked up an alarm clock and started to hit him. It broke. Mrs Borthwick grabbed her husband’s mobile and began hitting his head.”
The court heard Mr Borthwick begged “Please, please” as blood ran down his head and his furious wife swore and threw his CDs around their home in Portsmouth, Hants.
Mrs Borthwick, who came to the UK last year, admitted assault with actual bodily harm and was given a 12-month community order.
Portsmouth crown court heard she had quit drinking and the pair wanted to forget the “nightmare”.