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THE FATE of a hit BBC drama starring Lily Allen’s brother and a Skins legend has been revealed.

Two instalments of the hit period series have so far aired on the publicly funded corporation.

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The future of SAS Rogue Heroes has apparently been revealed[/caption]

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Sex Education star Connor Swindells stars as the main character, David Stirling[/caption]

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It depicts the origins of the British Army SAS unit during World War II[/caption]

Sex Education star Connor Swindells and former Skins actor Jack O’Connell star in SAS Rogue Heroes

Written by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, it follows the story of an eccentric young officer David Stirling (Connor Swindells).

Based on Ben Macintyre’s best-selling book of the same name, we see him hospitalised in Cairo after a training exercise accident during World War II.

As he recovered, he thought of a radical plan to recruit the toughest, boldest and brightest soldiers to create a tiny undercover unit.

These special commando men will create utter mayhem, deep behind enemy lines.

According to TV Zone, the hit series has been given the go-ahead for a third outing.

The outlet reports that the drama is currently in pre-production and filming for the show is due to start this summer.

This is according to production listings that have been seen by the publication.

However, it reports that the BBC have not yet announced the recomission of the show or any potential air date.

This also includes casting, although huge stars have previously made appearances.

Bohemian Rhapsody star Gwilym Lee starred as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Stirling in the second series.

This was after Lily Allen‘s brother Alfie Allen, 38, played Lieutenant Jock Lewes in season one.

Other huge names to also appear on screen include House Of The Dragon personality Tom Glynn-Carney as Corporal Mike Sadler.

Esteemed actor Dominic West – known for his roles in The Crown and The Affair – played Lieutenant Colonel Dudley Clarke in both the first and the second series.

Rounding off the cast is Sofia Boutella is best known for her parts in Kingsman: The Secret Service, Star Trek Beyond, Atomic Blonde and the hit Netflix series, Rebel Moon.

This comes after the writer opened up about the future of the hit drama, after the action moved from North Africa to Europe for season two.

Steven Knight explained: “I think we were slightly worried about going into season two without the benefit of the desert and the scale and the beauty and the character that it provided.

“And when we set out to find, you know, what our new world of war would look like it was really important that we encountered civilians and we encountered real life and I think working in Croatia was across the board a really positive experience,” he admitted.

He added: “It absolutely delivers on what we needed … We want to take this to the end of the war, just a bit.”

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SAS Rogue Heroes has apparently been given the go-ahead for a third series on BBC One[/caption]

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Lily Allen’s brother Alfie Allen had a starring role in the first season[/caption]

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Although filming is due to start this summer, there have been no official announcements for air date or casting yet[/caption]

Series one and two of SAS Rogue Heroes are available to view on BBC iPlayer.

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TEMPERATURES in Dublin look set to peak between 13C and 15C today – while other parts of Ireland this week look forward to a balmy 21C high.

Met Eireann has warned those on the east coast that temperatures will be cooler than the west and northwest counties.

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Temperatures will hit 21C in some parts of Ireland this week – but Dublin looks set to be cooler[/caption]

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However, Dublin still looks set to enjoy “dry and sunny” conditions over the next week or so.

Today will be another dry and mostly sunny day with top temperatures in Dublin of 13C to 15C, but conditions will be mildest away from the eastern fringes.

Met Eireann added: “East to southeast breezes will be mostly moderate in strength, a little fresher though along southern fringes.”

Meanwhile, a Status Orange High Forest Fire Risk Warning has been slapped on the entire country until 12pm on Monday.

Fresh east to southeasterly winds, very dry conditions with little rain, ample dry matter and dry conditions forecast for the next two weeks have combined to create a high wildfire risk.

Coillte warned people to avoid barbecues and outdoor fires in forests and park responsibly to avoid blocking emergency access.

Landowners were also told to follow restrictions on land burning.

Coillte added: “If you see a fire: Call 112 immediately, quickly move to a safe location, and follow emergency instructions.”

Cathal Nolan from Ireland’s Weather Channel explained: “Due to a combination of meteorological and environmental factors there is a high wildfire risk at present in forests, bogs, and across wild upland areas.”

Looking ahead, Met Eireann warned that showery rain could hit on Thursday, but confirmed high pressure will bring a continuation of fine and settled weather for the rest of the week.

Thursday will be a mainly dry and sunny day but breezy too, in a freshening easterly wind as highest temperatures in Dublin peak between 12C and 16C.

It will be warmest further west once again, with Dublin and the eastern coast owing cooler conditions to onshore winds.

Some scattered outbreaks of showery rain will affect Dublin on Thursday night, with Met Eireann confirming conditions will be driest but coolest across Ulster.

Temperatures will be at their lowest between 5C and 10C.

TEMPERATURE ‘FALL BACK’

Some residual showery rain will occur in place early on Friday, but Met Eireann confirmed it will overall be a “dry and sunny day” with mostly moderate easterly breezes.

The west will be the warmest one again, where temperatures will top 21C, but the rest of the country is expected to see temperatures over 13C.

Friday night will be dry and clear but “rather cold” in places – although Dublin looks set to escape the almost sub-zero temperatures and frost predicted for Ulster.

Temperatures will be at their lowest that night between 1C and 7C.

Looking towards the weekend, Met Eireann warned that temperatures will “fall back a little” with some cold and clear nights.

However, it will be dry, sunny and very pleasant by day with no more than moderate easterly winds.

And looking further ahead, Met Eireann confirmed the forecast is looking positive.

The weather bosses said: “Staying dry and settled into next week too with very mild days, especially further west.”

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Some counties may be hit by rain on Thursday evening and Friday morning[/caption]

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Easterly winds mean Dublin could feel the chill more than other areas this week[/caption]

THIS is the moment Val Kilmer stars in his final ever film role after returning to the Top Gun franchise alongside Tom Cruise.

The Batman and Heat star passed away from pneumonia at the age of 65 on Tuesday after almost four decades in Hollywood.

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Val Kilmer in his final ever film role after returning to the Top Gun franchise speaking to Tom Cruise[/caption]

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Kilmer had to fight to return for the sequel due to him facing serious health issues including an inability to speak[/caption]

Kilmer became a household name when he played fighter pilot Tom “Iceman” Kazansky in Top Gun alongside Cruise in 1986.

Both actors played two of the best pilots in the Top Gun Navy programme in the film as the pair shared a competitive rivalry.

The Iceman was a straight-laced aviator who was an expert in his field and had perfectly developed his skills to make it to the top.

Cruise’s Pete “Maverick” Mitchell was a pilot who risked it all every time and was known as a confident and cheeky aviator who wasn’t afraid to step on any toes.

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It comes as…

• The Hollywood star died of pneumonia on Tuesday
• Tributes have poured in for the legend after his tragic death
• The actor’s haunting last post was revealed
• Inside Kilmer’s health battles with throat cancer

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Thirty six years after their first roles in the action drama, both men returned to the Top Gun franchise in 2022.

Cruise played the titular role in the sequel Top Gun: Maverick as Kilmer reprised his role with a brief cameo.

He had to bravely fight to return to the big screen as the Iceman after almost a decade battling with serious health issues.

In 2014, he was diagnosed with throat cancer and left needing a voice box to speak.

Kilmer underwent major surgery including a tracheotomy which significantly impacted his speech but ultimately helped him defeat the disease.

In Top Gun: Maverick, Kilmer’s character stayed with the force and became the all-conquering commander of the US Pacific Fleet.

Opting not to shy away from his real-life health struggles, the film presented Iceman as facing a serious battle of his own with his condition said to be rapidly deteriorating.

In one of his only scenes, Kilmer’s character speaks with a returning Maverick by texting him via a computer monitor as he can’t speak anymore.

A final brave scene sees him manage to say a few raspy lines to an emotional Maverick which helps to inspire his famous fighter pilot compatriot.

The rousing speech was made possible due to a clever AI generated voice modelling system called Sonantic.

The voice synthesis company used hours of Kilmer’s speech from throughout his life and put them through a voice generating AI.

It then created a vocal clone of the actor which was used in the movie.

Kilmer’s death was tragically confirmed by his daughter Mercedes, 33, this morning who said he died surrounded by his family and friends.

Aside from Mercedes he is also survived by son Jack Kilmer, 29. 

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Kilmer in his first major Hollywood role in Top Gun[/caption]

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Kilmer’s haunting final post saw him speak to his fans on Instagram as he put on a Batman mask[/caption]

The acting star was married to both the children’s mum and fellow actress Joanne Whalley from 1988 until 1996 after the pair starred in the hit film Willow together.

A haunting final post on Kilmer’s Instagram also gave fans an insight into the charisma and humour the star still had despite his health issues.

He shared a series of videos, paintings and images of things to do with Batman back in February.

A short clip shows Kilmer talking to his fans before holding up a customised Batman mask.

He starts to put on the iconic piece of Hollywood history as he jokes: “It’s been a while.”

Inside Kilmer’s incredible career

The actor spent 38 years rubbing shoulders with some of the world’s biggest movie stars from Robert De Niro and Al Pacino to Robert Downey Jr and Tom Cruise.

He first appeared in slapstick comedy Top Secret! in 1984 before landing a role in Top Gun two year later as his career took off.

In 1988, he played the lead role in Willow alongside his former wife Joanne before starring in a string of 90s classics.

He played Jim Morrison in The Doors in 1991 before featuring in Quentin Tarantino’s second ever screenplay True Romance in 1993.

Kilmer arguably had the best year of his life in 1995 as he played the role of Bruce Wayne and Batman and starred in Heat alongside legendary duo Al Pacino and Robert De Niro.

Throughout the next 20 years, Kilmer started to play a range of role in musicals, TV shows and even doing voice overs for children’s movies.

These included Knight Rider, Planes and The Ten Commandments before his final brief role back in the Top Gun universe in 2022.

Tributes to an “icon”

Tributes have already started to pour in for Kilmer as fellow actor Josh Gad labelled him “an icon”.

On Instagram the voice of Frozen’s Olaf said: “RIP Val Kilmer. Thank you for defining so many of the movies of my childhood.

“You truly were an icon.”

The official Top Gun X account also posted: “Remembering Val Kilmer, whose indelible cinematic mark spanned genres and generations. RIP Iceman.”

Goonies and Avengers star Josh Brolin also posted a touching tribute to his close friend alongside a snap of the pair smiling.

It read: “See ya, pal. I’m going to miss you. You were a smart, challenging, brave, uber-creative firecracker.

“There’s not a lot left of those. I hope to see you up there in the heavens when I eventually get there.

“Until then, amazing memories, lovely thoughts.”

Matthew Modine, star of Full Metal Jacket and Stranger Things, also took to X, as he penned: “RIP Val Kilmer. If it wasn’t for our chance encounter at the Source in 1985, I may never have been cast in FULL METAL JACKET. Thanks, Val.”

Filmmaker Michael Mann also shared a tribute.

Sharing his message with The Hollywood Reporter, he said: “While working with Val on Heat I always marvelled at the range, the brilliant variability within the powerful current of Val’s possessing and expressing character.

“After so many years of Val battling disease and maintaining his spirit, this is tremendously sad news.”

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Goonies and Avengers star Josh Brolin also posted a touching tribute to his close friend alongside a snap of the pair smiling[/caption]

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Co-stars Val Kilmer and Angelina Jolie, who later dated, at the premiere of Alexander in 2004[/caption]

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Val Kilmer played the lead role in Batman Forever in the 90s[/caption]

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TAI WOFFINDEN’S wife posted an emotional message after his horror crash.

The Speedway star was airlifted to hospital in Krosno, Poland on Saturday after the dreadful first bend incident.

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Woffinden was airlifted to hospital where he is in a stable condition[/caption]

Woffinden was caught in a three-rider pile-up and smashed into the airfence at high speed.

The 34-year-old is understood to be in a stable condition after reportedly breaking his femur, both hands and ribs while racing for his club Rzeszow.

He has received an outpouring of well wishes following the crash and his wife Faye has thanked fans for the support they have shown.

She shared a heartfelt statement, writing: “Right now, our hearts are heavy, and we are taking things one moment at a time.

“Please know how deeply grateful we are for your patience, your love, and your support—it truly means the world to us.

“In the midst of this incredibly difficult time, your support reminds us that we are not facing this alone. However, we are still processing everything and need a little more time to understand where things stand before sharing any further updates.

“We appreciate your patience and understanding more than we can say.

“We will share more when we are able. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”

Faye flew out from Australia to be with Woffindon, whose mum Sue also made the trip.

Good wishes have poured in for the Scunthorpe-born rider.

His good pal, ex-World Champion, and fellow Monster Energy ambassador, Greg Hancock said: “Feeling for Tai. Racing can be brutal.”

Woffinden has won everything in the sport with three World Championship titles and the Speedway of Nations for Great Britain.

Yet has been cursed with bad luck sustaining injuries over the past few years. He has broken his back, hand, shoulder blade and collarbone twice over the years.

In an interview last year with SunSport, he admitted: “You get injured when you are pushing the boundaries and you are trying 110 per cent. That’s normally when you crash and get injured.

“That’s when I’m putting in the effort. Sometimes you do go home in an ambulance but that’s what we do, right?

“I’m used to it. I don’t think the fans realise, especially the ones that give you a roasting now and again, I’ve been injured every year since 2019. And I’m still at the top of my game.

“In 2019 I broke my back and shoulder blade year after tore ligaments in my foot twice and finished the season with two broken bones in my hand.

“In 2021 smashed my shoulder and was out for a month and then crashed in Manchester in the Speedway of Nations. Then more over the past two years.

“I’ve worked it out, my accumulative injuries since 2019, has caused me to miss a whole season if you put all the time off put together.”

CAMERON MENZIES admits he’s been getting “dog’s abuse” after his recent stage meltdown.

The Scottish star was involved in a dramatic last-leg victory over Mike De Decker at the European Darts Trophy.

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Cameron Menzies has admitted he was willing to get knocked out of the European Darts Trophy[/caption]

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Cammy was left on the deck after miscounting and missing a match dart[/caption]

At one point, Menzies even dropped to the floor after hitting the wrong double with match darts due to a miscount. 

Menzies said that he had a “brain fart” after the match as he struggled to get over the winning line.

He said: “You know how nervous I was when I miscounted. Usually, that is not something I do. 

“I made a bit of a fool of myself. I’m getting dog’s abuse, with people saying it was tactics.

“I thought I had won. I just remember hearing that noise, then my heart sank.

“But because I had made that mistake, I wanted Mike to hit it. I wanted to be put out of my misery.

“I had only made the last eight of a Euro Tour once before as a Challenge Tour player. 

“So when the game went to 5-5, the nerves just kicked in. My leg was shaking, and I’ve not had nerves like that before.

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“I felt like I was 18 again. My hand was shaking, and my heart was racing.”

World No. 39 Menzies revealed that he was relieved when Ryan Joyce ended his tournament in the quarter-finals.

He said: “With social media, I didn’t want to see it because it’s usually just nasty. 

“I saw it, and in the end, I was happy Ryan Joyce played well because I just wanted to go to my hotel. I was done.”

Former Players Championship winner Menzies also spoke candidly about his struggles with anxiety, revealing that it has affected him on and off the oche.

He admitted: “I struggle with anxiety. That’s why when you watch me talk, I look away all the time – I don’t like giving eye contact. 

“There are things people have asked me to get checked. I’m hoping to get it sorted because I am a nervous wreck.”

The Glasgow thrower had a brilliant 2024 campaign where he picked up his first ProTour title and reached the quarter-final of the Grand Slam. 

Menzies has started this year in fine form reaching the final of the Players Championship Four and semi-final on Monday at Event Nine. 

And the 35-year-old is striving to achieve more success at the oche.

He said: “My target is to be a top 32 player. But my aim is always to keep my tour card because I know how hard it is to win it. 

“Going on from last year I would be more than happy if I could continue that because it was a pretty good campaign.”