Laura Norton & Mark JordonLaura and Mark join Roxy and Matt in this episode of Celebrity Side Hustles to chat abouttheir early years as actors, Mark’s long standing role in the legendary Heartbeat and how heand Laura met on the set of Emmerdale.Their Side Hustle has become an all consuming passion as their children’s diagnoses ofUsher Syndrome has led them to found Cure Usher, a charity dedicated to raisingawareness and funds to find a cure for this terrible, rare condition that decimates hearingand eyesight within a few years.The science exists, the talent is ready and waiting, all that’s preventing a cure is funding.Theirs is a story of resilience, love and hope.--Presented by: Roxy Shahidi & Matthew WolfendenProduced by: VTR North
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S2 Ep05 - Sian Reese-Williams
SIAN REESE WILLIAMSIn this episode of Celebrity Side Hustles, Sian Reese Williams chats to Roxy and Matt abouther acting career which has encompassed theatre, tv and musical theatre. This versatileperformer has appeared in productions which have been filmed in Wales, ‘Hinterland’ beingone example, and therefore require both English language and Welsh language versions.Her successful five year stint on Emmerdale brought her into contact with our hosts before she left to pursue other opportunities.Acting does not provide regular work or income and in one dry spell Sian decided to fill hertime by learning about pottery and ceramics which she has now turned into a successful sidehustle. Her individual pieces are unusual and very sought after and she discusses how this hobby has been essential for her mental well-being.Watch this episode to find out about jugs and a suitcase!!!--Presented by: Roxy Shahidi & Matthew WolfendenProduced by: VTR North
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S2 Ep04 AMY WALSH & TOBY-ALEXANDER SMITH
AMY WALSH & TOBY-ALEXANDER SMITHEmmerdale meets EastEnders in the Celebrity Side Hustles, as Matt and Roxy talk with Amy and Toby about their roles in these two well loved soaps…Amy & Toby reveal how they met, in the audience at another iconic TV series, to their marriage and subsequent struggles as new parents. The isolation of being a new father led to Toby writing a screenplay dedicated to this very difficult and emotional subject. Funding now in place, the story will become a film dedicated to helping people, particularly men, who are suffering from mental health issues following the birth of a child.Tissues at the ready for this episode!!--Presented by: Roxy Shahidi & Matthew WolfendenProduced by: VTR North
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S2 Ep03 - Ross Adams
Ross AdamsHollyoaks star and British Soap Award winning actor, Ross Adams is the latest guest to join Matt and Roxy on Celebrity Side Hustles.Ross talks about how he got into the industry and his time working behind the scenes on Coronation Street, Emmerdale and, after a small stint in the fire service, his ten years of playing the role of Scott in Hollyoaks.We chat about how Ross founded Small Screen Talent, a drama school dedicated to sharing his wealth of knowledge with the next generation of TV actors. His goal is to nurture young talent in an empathetic atmosphere, encouraging a spirit of teamwork, confidence and kindness.Ross is a man on a mission, enjoy!Small Screen Talent:Official WebsiteAbout Us – Small Screen TalentSocial Media:Ross Adams on InstagramSmall Screen Talent on Instagram--Presented by: Roxy Shahidi & Matthew WolfendenProduced by: VTR North
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S2 Ep02 - Lisa Riley
LISA RILEYWhat can we say about this guest...Best known as ‘Mandy Dingle’ in Emmerdale but Lisa Riley is so much more than that character. From the age of six she knew she had a USP that set her apart. She has boundless energy and enthusiasm for everything, whether it be acting, writing, Strictly, her clothing range, fragrance – the list of her Side Hustles is endless. Don’t blink or you will miss this episode because the time just flies by listening to what this amazing woman has to say – the force of nature that is …. Lisa Riley – don’t judge!--Presented by: Roxy Shahidi & Matthew WolfendenProduced by: VTR North
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