Rising Star Ralph in Netflix’s Highly Anticipated ‘Toxic Town’

Articulate Agency’s young talent continues to make waves in major TV dramas. Eight-year-old Ralph Falkingham from Leeds, features in Netflix’s hard-hitting new drama, Toxic Town, which streams on 27 February.…

Articulate Agency’s young talent continues to make waves in major TV dramas. Eight-year-old Ralph Falkingham from Leeds, features in Netflix’s hard-hitting new drama, Toxic Town, which streams on 27 February.

One of the UK’s leading acting agencies, with a reputation for casting young talent, Articulate also runs acting schools and had over 70 children involved in the production as supporting artists and walk-ons.

Ralph features alongside star Jodie Whittaker, in the true story of one of the UK’s most shocking real-life environmental scandals that rocked the town of Corby in Northamptonshire the 1980s.

Dubbed the ‘British Erin Brockovich,’ a group of mothers whose children developed birth defects led a landmark legal battle around the alleged mismanagement of toxic waste.

Ralph plays Connor at aged 4, the son of star of the show, Jodie Whittaker. The drama also features Claudia Jessie (Bridgerton), Robert Carlyle (The Full Monty) and Rory Kinnear. (The Diplomat).

Ralph with his sister Libby, and Jodie Whittaker.

Ralph said: “I loved being part of Toxic Town, I had the time of my life on set and off set. I met so many people and my pretend mummy Jodie Whittaker was so much fun! I learnt so much from so many good actors and actresses. Dave my chaperone was my best friend and he looked after me so well. I miss him and hope to work with him again soon. My favourite scene was where me and my friend Flynn got to be pushed around in a cart. We had lots of exciting scenes together and played such good brothers. I’m so excited for everyone to see and want to say thank you to Articulate Agency, especially Stacey, my agent”

Stacey Burrows, Managing Director of Articulate Agency, said. “Jodie Whittaker has become a serial on-screen mum to our young actors. Ralph Falkingham is the third Articulate actor to play Jodie Whittaker’s on-screen child. Matilda Firth played her daughter in the BBC Jimmy McGovern series, Time – series 2, and Jack Wisniewski was her son in Richard Curtis’s animated Netflix-hit, That Christmas.”

Created by BAFTA-winning writer Jack Thorne, Toxic Town is a David and Goliath battle for justice.

The series is expected to spark national conversation, much like ITV’s recent legal drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office, which featured 10-year-old Matilda Firth – another rising star from Articulate Agency.

Articulate Agency, headquartered in Baildon, has a growing reputation for discovering and developing exceptional young talent.

Toxic Town joins a growing list of prestige dramas featuring Articulate Agency’s young actors.

Stacey said: “Ralph is making waves as an actor, including booking jobs in TV, film, and commercials, and we’re very proud of him. Toxic Town is a gripping, emotional series that tells a real-life story with huge controversy just like Mr Bates vs The Post Office. We’re so proud that our young actors are at the heart of these powerful, important dramas.”

With its stellar cast, gripping true story, and the signature depth of Jack Thorne’s writing, Toxic Town is set to be one of Netflix’s biggest series of the year.

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Main photo of Ralph is credited to Emily Goldie Photography

Notes to Editors

About Articulate Agency

  • Bespoke and dynamic, Articulate Agency is recognised as one of the best casting agencies in the country.
  • It specialises in securing significant acting roles for its clients in TV, film, commercials, and radio, with a strong reputation representing children (4-15) and young adults (16-25).
  • It works with the top UK and US casting directors, producers and show runners to secure high-profile, career-making roles, including major Hollywood opportunities.
  • Articulate Agency talent star across all major TV networks, including Netflix, Sky, ITV, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Disney+, HBO, and the BBC, as well as independent and major UK and US film studios, and are trusted by Disney, Universal, and Fox.
  • The agency prides itself on its ethical approach to developing talent, with a focus on guidance and nurturing, through personalised career management and expert industry guidance.
  • It provides powerful advice and unbreakable support to its clients, with a mission to create a level playing field, promoting inclusion and diversity.
  • It represents clients from across the UK, and is closely tied to the Articulate Drama School, providing younger clients with exceptional training in screen acting and accent skills.
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