Manchester: Actor casts spell over his old school

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Coldfeet actor Ceallach Spellman returned to his former school, St Bede's College on Thursday, to enjoy a performance of 'Saved by the Belle"' a variation of the popular classic 'Beauty and the Beast'. Ceallach began his acting career in 2003 when he appeared as 'Chip' in Disney's Beauty and the Beast at the Palace Theatre in Manchester.

Ceallach from Stretford, attended St Bede's College Prep School from 1999 to 2006 before he won a scholarship to the prestigious Sylvia Young School in London.

Opening 'Saved by the Belle' last night Ceallach spoke to all the young actors saying: "I took my first steps on this stage which inspired me to become an actor. Always do what you love and that is what St Bede's taught me."

Claire Hunt Head of Prep said: "It is a privilege to welcome Ceallach back to the Prep. He is a shining example that hard work, focus and determination really do pay great rewards. Ceallach is not only a talented actor and presenter; he is also a most humble and truly lovely young man."

Ceallach is currently best known for his performance in Cold Feet as Matthew, the son of Adam, played by James Nesbitt and his late wife Rachel, played by Helen Baxendale, in the ITV show. The second series has recently been filmed in various locations around Manchester.

Ceallach previously played pupil Harry Fisher in the Rochdale based BBC One school drama Waterlook Raod in 2010 and in 2011 presented CBBC Friday Download. He presents the Sunday afternoon show on Radio One. Ceallach's Dad, John Spellman was also a pupil at St Bede's College.

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