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‘EastEnders' New Characters: Roger Sloman And Lin Blakley Join The Cast
‘EastEnders’ is finally getting its own proper funeral parlour later this year, when actor Roger Sloman joins the soap permanently. The actor has made a number of appearances in ‘EastEnders’ and his...
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Bruce Forsyth On Leaving ‘Strictly Come Dancing': ‘It Was Like Breaking Up...
Sir Bruce Forsyth has opened up about his decision to leave ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, revealing that he’s been thinking about the “tough decision” since the last series ended. He has also explained what...
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‘The Good Life' Co-Writer Bob Larbey Dies Age 79
‘The Good Life’ sitcom co-writer Bob Larbey has passed away aged 79, his agent has confirmed. The writer, who died on Monday, was born in South London in 1934 and began his writing career creating...
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‘The Voice': Tom Jones Thinks Kylie Minogue WILL Stay On The Panel
Tom Jones has weighed in on whether Kylie Minogue will be leaving ‘The Voice’ after this series ahead of tonight’s final (5 April). There’s been plenty of debate over whether Kylie will remain a judge...
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Miranda Kerr's GQ Shoot Recreated By A Man, And It's Weird And Thought-Provoking
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‘Coronation Street' Actor Michael Le Vell To Make ‘Speedy Return' From Rehab
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‘EastEnders' Spoiler: Newcomer Lee Carter Kisses TWO Walford Women On Arrival...
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‘Made In Chelsea’ will be back on our screens on Monday 7 April, so we think it’s time for a refresher course on who’s who in SW3. So far there aren’t any new characters officially joining the ranks,...
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Life in the Arts Lane - Week 69 - Milan to Coombe Bissett
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View ArticleThe Voice 2014 The Final
Well we have made it and tonight is the grand final of The Voice. Best of luck to Jamie, Jermain, Sally and Team Midas' Christina. Ahead of the show starting, I want to thank all of my Team Midas...
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Has Director Basil Da Cunha Delivered the New 'City of God'?
Image credit: Box Productions/ Capricci Films Fernando Meirelles' City of God has been a defining film of the modern age. Dubbed 'the Brazilian Goodfellas' it boasts a cyclical narrative echoing the...
View ArticleHow Stephen King's 'Carrie' Made Me Find My Own Power
So this week, one of my favourite books turns 40! That book is Stephen King's Carrie and I cite it as one of the most influential books I've ever read. Sure, it isn't the book that most people would...
View ArticleRedefining a Genre?
In 2002 when The Blue Planet was released in the US, I was given the chance to introduce a screening of one episode at a meeting of international diplomats at the United Nations In New York. They had...
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Dusty Lemon Cardigans, Belgian Chocolates and a Log Cabin
A train ride to London, an eye test, tea with the Belgian collectors, a helpful meet up with Brian the rock, a snuggle with Curtis, and a far too brief visit with son. I'd fallen into a little pit of...
View ArticleThe BBC - Who Needs It?
Well I do for one. I'd be lost without Radio 4, BBC news and, in particular, 6 Music. On average I listen to 6 Music for at least three hours every day and it helps inform my Spotify choices on my...
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Reflections on Bob Larbey (1934-2014)
T.S. Eliot said 'A great writer writes his time.' Can a TV comedy writer write his time? Bob Larbey, responsible with John Esmonde for many of this country's finest TV sitcoms from the mid-sixties to...
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'He who expects to change the world will be disappointed, he must change his view. When this is done, then tolerance will come, forgiveness will come and there will be nothing he cannot bear.' Haznat...
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The news that long-standing Strictly Come Dancing presenter and showbiz legend Bruce Forsyth is to step down from regular hosting duties was met with mixed emotions this week. While it's important to...
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Film Review - The Double
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When Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson announced that he would be joining 'The Voice', he divided opinions and fans of his band went scuttling in various directions, with few supporting the move. But...
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