Married Alma spends a fateful weekend away from home that ignites passion, ends in tragedy and leads her to question the truth about those close to her. Watch trailers & learn more.
- 'Movin' on Down' Michael Lessac: Miriam Trogdon: September 20, 1995 Grace is demoted at work and John blames it on downsizing. She is very upset and almost decides to start drinking again. She then goes to meet her boss, Rick Bradshaw to ask for her old position. There she learns that her demotion was John's idea.
- Feb 17, 1976 No More Sad Songs: Directed by Bob Kelljan. With Claude Akins, Frank Converse, Philip Michael Thomas, Lisa Foy. While in New Orleans for the funeral of Sonny's Navy pal, Sonny and Will use the Kenworth as the hearse, and a local numbers runner puts a 'package' in the truck.
Today is World Down Syndrome Day, an international platform for Down syndrome awareness. According to Down Syndrome International, today can, “Help raise awareness of what Down syndrome is, what it means to have Down syndrome, and how people with Down syndrome play a vital role in our lives and communities.” Not only did the organization help make World Down Syndrome Day officially recognized by the United Nations in 2012, they have also created a huge online presence, including this year’s Lots of Socks campaign, which help connect and inform people all around the globe.
Down syndrome is a condition in which an individual is born with an extra chromosome (number 21 to be specific, thus why it's celebrated on 3/21) — as defined by the National Down Syndrome Sociey, “This additional genetic material alters the course of development and causes the characteristics associated with Down syndrome.” Such characteristics include, “[an] experience [of]cognitive delays, but the effect is usually mild to moderate and is not indicative of the many strengths and talents that each individual possesses.”
In honor of World Down Syndrome Day, take a moment to recognize the many talents our favorite actors and celebrities with Down syndrome, and those who advocate for Down syndrome, as well. Enjoy!
Actors
Lauren Potter
There are few people who can stand up to one Sue Sylvester on Fox's hit show Glee — one of those people is Becky Jackson who is played by the hilarious Lauren Potter. Check our her powerful PSA with co-star Jane Lynch about ending the use of the 'R-word.'
Luke Zimmerman
He's been acting for nearly his entire life, but had his big break-out role in 2007 when co-starred in the ABC Family series The Secret Life of the American Teenager as Tom Bowman, Grace's adopted older brother. He also guest-starred on Glee in the 2013 episode 'Movin' Out.'
Jamie Brewer
You know her as Nan on American Horror Story: Coven. Her powers in clarvoyance are so strong that she's caught the attention of the Supreme. She may be underestimated by her fellow witches, but it only helps her character move up the ranks faster.
Tommy Jessop
Jessop is one of the stars of BBC Three's Growing Up Down's. The documentary follows three actors with Down Syndrome as their Blue Apple Theatre Company works to produce one of Shakespeare's most challenging plays, Hamlet. Jessop has also starred alongside Nicholas Hoult in Coming Down the Mountain and has worked regularly in British TV since 2007. Check out a clip of his incredible performance as Hamlet:
Chris Burke
Burke serves as the National Down Syndrome Society's Goodwill Ambassador and is best known as Corcky Thacher from ABC's Life Goes On. Burkes long career in Hollywood includes roles in films like Mona Lisa Smile and TV series such as ER and Touched by an Angel. He has traveled all around the world representing NDSS since 1994 and has used his celebrity to raise awarenedd and increase education and outreach about Down syndrome.
Edward Barbanell
Barbanell is the scene-stealing funnyman from the comedies The Ringer, Workahiolics, and The New Normal. And as close friends with Johnny Knoxville (who is also an advocate for people with Down Syndrome), he's even braved the world of Jackass 3D.
John Taylor
Taylor (Far Left) can be seen alongside Barbanell and Knoxville in The Ringer and Jackass 3D. He also co-starred in the indie hit Dorian Blues. The Ringer came up against some criticism for its representation of people with intellectual disabilities, however, Taylor and Barbanell stood by the project.
Advocates
Eva Longoria
As the actress puts it herself, 'I was blessed with a sister who has special needs. Now, I work to impact the lives of similar young adults nationwide.' Her organization Eva's Heroes works to enrich the lives of individuals with intellectual special needs and provides a community full of activities and programs all year long.
Sharon Stone
In 2011 Sharon Stone spoke at the National Down Syndrome Society's Annual Luncheon for which she helped to raise more than $100,000.
Jamie Foxx
The multi-faceted actor and musician has been a longtime supporter of the Global Down Syndrome Foundation as his DeOndra is a person with Down syndrome. He's done so much for the Foundation that he was awarded the Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Award in 2012.
Images: ABC Family; Hamletisinlove/Twitter
| Moving On | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Jimmy McGovern's Moving On |
| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | Jimmy McGovern |
| Written by | Various |
| Directed by | Various |
| Starring | Various |
| Composer | Steve Wright |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 12 |
| No. of episodes | 65 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Producers | |
| Production location | Liverpool |
| Cinematography | Len Gowing |
| Editor | Patrick Hall |
| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
| Production company | LA Productions |
| Release | |
| Original network | BBC One |
| Picture format | 16:9 |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | 18 May 2009 – present |
| External links | |
| Website | |
| Production website | |
Moving On is a Britishanthology television series, created and executively produced by Jimmy McGovern,[1] which consists of a series standalone contemporary dramas, each focusing on a pivotal turning point in the life of one or more of the characters in the featured episode. The first episode aired on BBC One on 18 May 2009, and since, a total of 65 episodes have been broadcast.
History[edit]
The series was created by screenwriter Jimmy McGovern, known for his works on series such as Cracker and The Lakes; however was notable for being his first project for daytime television. A single series of five episodes was commissioned by the network, with guest stars in this series including Sheila Hancock, Lesley Sharp, Richard Armitage, Dervla Kirwan, Joanne Froggatt and Ian Hart.[2] Although originally broadcast in an early-afternoon slot, less than a month after their initial airing, the series was repeated to an evening audience, at 10:35pm on Sundays.[3] The reception was good enough for a second series to be commissioned. This series was extended to ten episodes.[4]
A third series was subsequently commissioned, with filming set to commence in January 2011, with a broadcast to follow in the Autumn of that year. Reece Dinsdale, Christine Bottomley, Dean Lennox Kelly, Paul Usher and Eva Pope were subsequently confirmed as guest stars for this series.[5] A fourth series swiftly followed, filming during the summer of 2012 for broadcast that November; however, due to unforeseen filming complications, broadcast was delayed until January 2013, becoming the first series to air outside of its regular November time slot. Series five followed in November 2013, with all five episodes being released on BBC iPlayer as a box set prior to broadcast, making it the first BBC television drama series to be released in this way.[6]
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Series six and seven were commissioned together following the success of series five. Series seven was the first to be broadcast in the series new early spring time slot, airing across the final week of February 2016. Series eight began filming in July 2016, and broadcast earlier than expected, arriving in November 2016. This became the first series not to be broadcast across a single week, after 'Burden', the series' third episode, was removed from schedules on 9 November 2016 to accommodate ongoing coverage of Donald Trump's election asPresident of the United States.[7] Series nine saw the series return to its late winter/early spring time slot, airing during the first week of February 2018. Series ten, which was filmed during March and April 2018, followed in February 2019. The series was renewed for an eleventh and twelfth series, airing in 2020 and 2021 respectively.
Episodes[edit]
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| Series | Episodes | Originally aired | DVD Release | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First aired | Last aired | |||||
| 1 | 5 | 18 May 2009 | 22 May 2009 | 22 June 2009 | ||
| 2 | 10 | 1 November 2010 | 12 November 2010 | 15 November 2010 | ||
| 3 | 5 | 14 November 2011 | 18 November 2011 | 21 November 2011 | ||
| 4 | 5 | 28 January 2013 | 1 February 2013 | 27 June 2016 | ||
| 5 | 5 | 11 November 2013 | 15 November 2013 | 25 July 2016 | ||
| 6 | 5 | 10 November 2014 | 14 November 2014 | 5 September 2016 | ||
| 7 | 5 | 22 February 2016 | 26 February 2016 | 7 November 2016 | ||
| 8 | 5 | 7 November 2016 | 14 November 2016 | 7 May 2018 | ||
| 9 | 5 | 5 February 2018 | 9 February 2018 | 11 March 2019 | ||
| 10 | 5 | 4 February 2019 | 8 February 2019 | TBA | ||
| 11 | 5 | 2 March 2020 | 6 March 2020 | TBA | ||
| 12 | 5 | 8 March 2021 | 12 March 2021 | TBA | ||
References[edit]
- ^'Viewers in tears after watching Jimmy McGovern's Moving On'. Entertainment Daily. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
- ^'Moving On, new drama series for BBC One Daytime…'. BBC Press Office. 15 April 2009.
- ^'Liverpool-made BBC acclaimed daytime drama Moving On to be broadcast at night'. LiverpoolEcho.co.uk. 11 June 2009.
- ^Hemley, Matthew (30 July 2009). 'McGovern's Moving On gets second series'. The Stage. Retrieved 18 August 2009.
- ^'BBC One Daytime recommissions its highly-acclaimed drama series Moving On'. BBC Press Office. 14 January 2011.
- ^'BBC One Daytime's Moving On will be first drama series to premiere on BBC iPlayer'. BBC Media Centre. 18 October 2013. Retrieved 30 October 2013.
- ^'BBC ORDERS SEVENTH SERIES OF MOVING ON AS SERIES SIX SCREENS ON MONDAY'. Liverpool Film Office. 7 November 2014. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
External links[edit]
- Moving On at BBC Online
- Moving On at IMDb