Simon Duke is a TV & Showbiz Editor at ChronicleLive. He specializes in arts and entertainment, with a keen focus on television, theatre, and various cultural events, alongside interests in hospitality and leisure. Simon's insights and articles have been featured in prominent publications including The Times, The Telegraph, and the Daily Mirror, among others.
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Simon Duke's coverage is heavily focused on entertainment news, particularly related to television shows and personalities. Given this focus, he will likely be most responsive to pitches that offer exclusive interviews or behind-the-scenes insights into popular UK TV programs such as BBC shows, The Voice UK, Masked Singer, Vera, and EastEnders.
As his geographic focus is local to the United Kingdom with a specific mention of Newcastle Upon Tyne, consider pitching stories that have a connection to this area or featuring local talents from there. Additionally, providing unique angles or insider information about upcoming episodes or events related to the mentioned TV programs may increase the chances of capturing Simon's interest in your pitch.
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Vera stars Jon Morrison and Brenda Blethyn filmed the last ever scene for the ITV drama in the summer
By: Simon Duke
Brenda Blethyn has revealed she was 'heartbroken' after filming her last ever scene for Vera, which saw her shoot with one of the show's longest serving cast members, Jon Morrison.
Having been a hit elsewhere in other cities across country The 30+ Club will arrive in Newcastle in 2025
By: Simon Duke
If you're idea of a dream night out is to gather your best mates together, maybe grab an inflatable microphone, don some glow in the dark necklaces
By: Simon Duke
The Empire panto has been one of the UK's best for decades and Jack and the Beanstalk is another surefire hit with a cast that includes Miss Rory, Tom Whalley and Matthew Wolfenden
By: Simon Duke
Many fans were upset that she didn't make the I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here final earlier this month, but now Maura Higgins is being tipped to
I'm A Celebrity star Maura Higgins is being tipped to land at least one major hosting job with ITV in 2025
Nanna Makina, the alter ego of Newcastle DJ Schak will make a shock comeback for Christmas this weekend
AS very well known trebles bar in Newcastle has a very different new look and is now The Canny Lad Irish pub
Sam Fender postponed his Newcastle gig on Friday, December 20 due to illness and now ticket holders have had more bad news
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