Joel Harley

Joel Harley

Joel Harley is a professional writer and film critic with an abiding love of cult horror , British soap operas and the work of Nicolas Cage. When not writing for Metro, you can find him at Total Film, Starburst Magazine, Horror DNA and Rue Morgue.

joel.harley@metro.co.uk

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Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by ITV/REX/Shutterstock (13431741o) Stephen Graham as Matthew Collins. 'The Walk-In' TV Show, Series 1, Episode 1 UK - 03 Oct 2022 The Walk-In, is a British ITV drama series in which Stephen Graham takes the leading role, of activist Matthew Collins, a reformed Neo-Nazi, now working as a bona fide journalist for the anti-racist organisation, Hope not Hate. Written by Oscar nominated and BAFTA multi award-winning screenwriter, Jeff Pope, the drama is an explosive state-of-the-world series that explores some of the most critical and relevant issues of modern times including racism, freedom of speech and terrorism.

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TV March 19, 2025 By Joel Harley

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Showbiz March 17, 2025 By Joel Harley

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Blue Ivy leaves her famous parents at home to hang with Rihanna at festival

Showbiz March 17, 2025 By Joel Harley

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TV March 17, 2025 By Joel Harley

Soccer Football - Carabao Cup - Final - Liverpool v Newcastle United - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - March 16, 2025 TV presenters Declan Donnelly and Ant McPartlin celebrate in the stands after Newcastle United's Dan Burn scores their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS..

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TV March 17, 2025 By Joel Harley

Gene Hackman mystery as wife's doctor claims she called him after she died

Showbiz March 16, 2025 By Joel Harley

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TV March 16, 2025 By Joel Harley

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Showbiz March 17, 2025 By Joel Harley

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TV March 17, 2025 By Joel Harley

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TV March 17, 2025 By Joel Harley

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TV March 15, 2025 By Joel Harley

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Netflix thriller viewed over 20,000,000 times returning with a huge twist

TV March 17, 2025 By Joel Harley

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TV March 17, 2025 By Joel Harley

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TV March 19, 2025 By Joel Harley

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TV March 17, 2025 By Joel Harley

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Music March 2, 2025 By Joel Harley