BBC One’s new kitchen drama Boiling Point debuted on Sunday night, following head chef Carly as she leads the team at her new restaurant inspired by the north of England.
Alongside Stephen Graham and Vinette Robinson, the new series stars Cathy Tyson, who plays Carly’s mum, Vivian.
Cathy is an award-winning actress best known for her performance in the 1986 crime drama. Mona Lisaand drama from 2021. Please help. Although Cathy is a familiar face on our screens thanks to her various acting roles, did you know that she was once married to a very famous actor and DJ?
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Who is Cathy Tyson?
Cathy Tyson is a 58-year-old actress who was born in Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey, but grew up in Liverpool.
© James StackVinette Robinson as Carly and Cathy Tyson as Vivian in Boiling Point
When she was 18 in 1984, Cathy joined the Royal Shakespeare Company, becoming the second youngest member to join at the time. She then played the lead role in their production Golden girls.
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Stephen Graham reveals the real reason why he is not the main character in the series Boiling PointAs for her on-screen roles, Cathy is known for her performances in films Mona Lisa, Snake and Rainbowand priest, as well as the ITV crime drama, Gold ribbon.
In 2022, she won the BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the Channel 4 film, Please helpwhich starred Stephen Graham and Jodie Comer.
Cathy Tyson as Polly in Channel 4’s Help
Cathy also appeared in Grange Hill, Emmerdale and McDonald & Dodds.
Who is Cathy Tyson’s ex-husband?
From 1984 to 1989, Cathy was married to actor Craig Charles, who is perhaps best known for playing Dave Lister in the sci-fi sitcom Red dwarf and Lloyd Mullaney in the ITV soap, Coronation Street.
© Karwai TangCraig Charles is an actor, DJ and comedian
He is also a DJ, comedian and radio presenter, and has hosted his own BBC radio show, Funk and soul show by Craig Charlessince 2002
Cathy and Craig (59) married in 1984 and welcomed their son Jack four years later. The couple decided to separate in 1989.
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© News UK Ltd/ShutterstockCathy Tyson and Craig Charles 1987
What is Boiling Point about?
For those unfamiliar with the new series, it’s a four-part workplace thriller and a sequel to the acclaimed 2021 film of the same name.
The first episode picks up eight months after the end of the film, in which Stephen Graham’s character, head chef Andy Jones, has suffered a heart attack. The series follows head chef Carly as she struggles to succeed at her new Dalston restaurant, Point North, with the help of her old kitchen team.
© Kevin Baker Stephen Graham reprises his role as Andy in BBC’s Boiling Point
The synopsis continues: “We follow the team as the stresses of running a restaurant weigh on them amid the crisis in the hospitality industry. With pressure to attract new, hungry customers and financial pressure to keep the business profitable, the team must find a way to manage their complicated personal lives while creating quality food day after day.”
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