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July 9 2009

RichLeigh — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:28:55 +0000

Zak has another dream, this time about Michaela
Spencer sells The Loft to Ash
Malachy finally goes to see a doctor

July 9th 2009

Bring Back Shortland Street!

samfieldy — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:37:50 +0000

Between 1994 - 2000 and in 2003 New Zealand's longest running soap Shortland Street screened on ITV, but where is it now??

As much as I love Home & Away (& sometimes Neighbours), I miss NZ's Shortland Street!

Whilst the show did used to be cringeworthy, it has much improved since 2007 and i think it's time that it came back!

The storylines are strong, the acting has improved tenfold and the general look of the show is world class!

It's not that hard to catch up on (maybe a 1 hour launch episode explaining some crucial info about it's current storylines) but it would be great for the UK to see a Kiwi soap!

July 8 2009

RichLeigh — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:00:39 +0000

Ash gets Spencer to sell him The Loft
Hannah tells Darren that she doesn't want a divorce either
Michaela splits up with Zak

Spencer

Calvin and Leo are trying to make Spencer feel a little happier by suggesting that they do things together like go to the aquarium; Spencer doesn’t want to listen though, and just wants to see Warren again.

Spencer goes out, and meets up with Ash in the village.

Ash convinces Spencer to sell The Loft to him, and Spencer now just has to go home and tell Calvin that he’s made a decision about The Loft.

Calvin seems quite surprised when Spencer tells him that he wants to sell The Loft, and isn’t too sure what to make of Spencer’s sudden decision to sell.

Spencer tries to argue that it’s what Warren would have wanted, and Calvin ultimately agrees to help Spencer sell The Loft.

Hannah and Darren

The Inbetweeners: Waste of time

mofgimmers — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:53:01 +0000

People have been falling over themselves to heap praise on The Inbetweeners. It seems to be the supposedly smart indie-kid choice of show, sitting snugly beside Skins. It's the Muse fan equivalent of Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps and Coming of Age (aka The Worst Shows Ever Made).

I've been doing my best to avoid it because, like all shows as popular as this, with immediately used catchphrases (like 'Clunge'), I invariably hate them on sight. Instead, I've stayed away, let Ver Kids have their fun and stuck to watching a whole bunch of other stuff. Then, I took the plunge.

What hits you about the show initially, is just how old the main characters are. There they are... a bunch of grown men walking around in school uniform eyeing up barely-pubescent girls in short skirts.

July 7 2009

RichLeigh — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:41:30 +0000

Darren decides to try and make the most out of his marriage to Hannah
Spencer continues to receive texts from 'Warren'
Zak has a dream about Mercedes

Hannah and Darren

Hannah is quite pleased when she realises that hers and Darren’s marriage may not count for much if they haven’t yet slept together; unfortunately for Hannah however, she has no memory of whether they slept together or not.

Hannah goes to see Darren to find out if they slept together, and is pleased when he seems to think that they didn’t.

Hannah and Darren both seem to want to get an annulment, when Cindy mentions that she thought that it was maybe part of Darren’s plan to get The Dog back though, Darren realises that maybe they shouldn’t get an annulment after all.

With a plan now in mind, Darren heads to The Dog, and in an unexpected turnaround for Hannah; Darren claims that he’s in love with Hannah.

Syria Extends Historic Invitation to Barack Obama

skynews — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:15:51 +0000

The President of Syria has issued a historic invitation to Barack Obama. In an exclusive interview with Sky News he invited the US President to come to Damascus to discuss peace in the region.

Bashar al Assad told Sky's Middle East correspondent Dominic Waghorn he wanted to meet the US President and asked Sky News to relay the invitation to Mr Obama.

When asked when the visit could take place, he said it was up to the Americans to decide.

Syria’s First Lady tells Sky News she is ready to welcome the Obamas

skynews — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:14:57 +0000

Sky News has spoken exclusively to Syria’s First Lady, Asma al Assad, and has heard that she is ready to host President Obama and his wife Michelle in Damascus.

The First Lady’s comments are the latest in a series of signs that US-Syrian relations are improving after years of tension. Speaking to Sky News’ Middle East Correspondent, Dominic Waghorn, she said of any future visit of the Obamas to Syria: “I can see myself hosting them in Damascus. In the old town, meeting with people, getting a sense of how we live, who we are and what Syria’s about.” The British-born First Lady also talked about the sense of optimism she believes exists in her country, and said that in part, it is due to the new American administration.

Highlights from the interview can be seen on skynews.com and throughout the day on Sky News.

FIVE News with Natasha Kaplinsky and the Charities Aid Foundation launch Competition to find “Britain’s Kindest Kid” 2009

skynews — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:08:51 +0000

FIVE NEWS with Natasha Kaplinsky and the Charities Aid Foundation have begun the search for “Britain’s Kindest Kid” 2009.

The competition, now in its second year, rewards charitable work by children aged 16 and under. “Britain’s Kindest Kid”, which will be promoted on Natasha’s 5pm show, is looking for children who have done amazing things to support charities, help others and make the world a better place.

Natasha Kaplinsky will present the winner with £1,000 prize money on her show in October. They will also get £1,000 in Charities Aid Foundation vouchers to give to their favourite charities and a behind the scenes tour of FIVE NEWS.

Sir Terry Pratchett’s 'Going Postal' Starts Production

skyone — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:06:35 +0000

Sky1 HD has announced the start of production on GOING POSTAL (2 x 120 minutes), an adaptation of one of Sir Terry’s Pratchett’s most popular Discworld novels. An adventure story filled with romance and revenge, GOING POSTAL features an all star British cast that includes Richard Coyle (Coupling) as Moist Von Lipwig, David Suchet (Agatha Christie’s Poirot) as Reacher Gilt, Charles Dance (Gosford Park, Bleak House) as Lord Vetinari, and Claire Foy (Little Dorrit) as Adora Belle Dearheart. Adding to the cast with their comedic talents are Steve Pemberton (The League of Gentlemen, Psychoville) as Drumknott, Andrew Sachs (Fawlty Towers) as Groat and Tamsin Greig (Green Wing, Black Books) as Miss Cripslock.

BBC Four examines the War Beneath The Skin

BBC Four — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:02:34 +0000

This summer, BBC Four presents a season of programmes looking at the complex biological war that rages beneath our skin.

The season of biology programmes – a mix of dramas, documentaries and archive footage – provides a fascinating look at the biological discoveries that have shaped the modern world.

Biology is one of the most influential sciences in the world. Through the years, our understanding of biological matter and life has shaped our attitudes towards religion and the enduring question of where we come from.

BBC Online Wimbledon Coverage Viewer Ratings

BBC — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:56:41 +0000

BBC Online coverage of Wimbledon breaks records for most popular live video streams of sporting event

Roger Federer's victory over Andy Roddick in the Wimbledon Men's Final was watched by a peak audience of 11.2 million (6.25pm) viewers on BBC One yesterday evening.

This peak figure represented a 57% share of the TV audience while an average audience of 7.5 million watched Federer secure his 15th Grand Slam title.

Horrible Histories Set For Second Series

BBC One — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:55:29 +0000

After a successful first series, CBBC's Horrible Histories is back for a second run.

Written by some of Britain's finest comedy writers, this series stars Sarah Hadland (That Mitchell And Webb Look), Jim Howick (Peep Show), Simon Farnaby (Jam and Jerusalem, The Mighty Boosh), Ben Ward (Dead Ringers), and voices from Jon Culshaw, who bring to life gruesome events and ghastly characters from British and international history.

CBBC Controller Anne Gilchrist has ordered a second 13 x 30-minute series of the factual entertainment show from Lion Television which is based on the best-selling books by Terry Deary and illustrated by Martin Brown.

BBC One Commissions New Comedy Drama - Sex, Drugs & Rock 'n' Chips

BBC One — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:54:06 +0000

BBC Comedy Production and Shazam Productions have been commissioned by BBC One to make a new 90-minute comedy drama which focuses on the earlier years of Peckham's most famous family, the Trotters, it was announced today.

It's 1960 and Peckham's answer to Brigitte Bardot, Joan Trotter, is not-so-happily ensconced with the work-shy Reg Trotter and her teenage son, Derek. But the reappearance of "art connoisseur" Freddie Robdal, fresh from a 10-year stay as a guest of Her Majesty, is set to ruffle some feathers in the Trotter household.

Sex, Drugs & Rock 'n' Chips is written by Only Fools And Horses creator John Sullivan, will be produced by Gareth Gwenlan and executive produced by Mark Freeland for BBC Comedy.

New Consumer Current Affairs Series Comming to BBC One

BBC One — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:52:05 +0000

Angela Rippon, Jennie Bond and Gloria Hunniford are teaming up to help the nation in its battle against Rip-Off Britain (working title) for BBC One Daytime.

At a time when every penny counts, this brand new five-part series will investigate the sharp practices by some of the biggest names in the High Street; exposing the hidden costs and the deals that really are too good to be true.

The Rip-Off Britain presenters will dig into the facts to show consumers what they need to do to fight back.

Katherine Jenkins To Present Show in Second World War Anniversary Week

BBC One — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:50:00 +0000

BBC One Daytime will be marking the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of the Second World War this September with a week of special programmes including The Week We Went To War and a new period drama series Land Girls staring Nathaniel Parker and Christine Bottomley.

World-renowned singer Katherine Jenkins will present The Week We Went To War, being made by Finestripe Productions.

The week-long series of programmes will centre on everyday heroes, from families who took in evacuees, to ordinary people who ran into bombed buildings to save their neighbours.

Tribute to Mollie Sugden

BBC One — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:44:55 +0000

Tribute has been paid to Mollie Sugden, who has died aged 86, by the BBC's Head of Comedy.

Mollie Sugden was best known for playing Mrs Slocombe in the BBC One sitcom Are You Being Served?

Mark Freeland, Head of Comedy, said: "It is with sadness that the BBC learns of Mollie Sugden's death.

"She will be remembered as a truly funny and instantly recognisable actress – a star of 1970s British comedy.

"She lit up the screens in both The Liver Birds and, most famously, Are You Being Served?

"Her daftly enormous purple rinse and never-to-be-forgotten catchphrase are the stuff of comedy legend and she takes her place as one of TV's iconic funny women."

July 6 2009

RichLeigh — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 22:57:37 +0000

Hannah and Darren have gotten married in Denmark
Sasha and Calvin sort through Warren's clothes
Mercedes is worried as Malachy is still feeling incredibly sick

July 6th 2009

Supersizers Go... great guns!

mofgimmers — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 22:12:26 +0000

Cookery shows on television are, by and large, utterly pointless. Most people you meet have never made a meal that's been shown on the box. Food shows are there to give you an ideal to aspire to and agree with. They make you want to buy freshly slaughtered piglets from a toothless farmhand in exchange for mending his roof. They make you want to eat scallops, despite the fact that they are like fish sticks, only more expensive and not nearly as satisfying.

That's why Giles Coren and Sue Perkins' show, Supersizers Go... is the perfect cookery programme. You are given precisely zero recipes, you get to laugh at the silly outfits and most of all, get to thrill at the two hosts ripping strips off each other for giggles.

Top Gear - Stuck in neutral?

mofgimmers — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:56:42 +0000

Top Gear (BBC Two, Sundays), when on form, is pretty much unparalleled on telly. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May... and the ominous Stig, clearly have complete disregard for almost everything, including the cars they test drive.

There's a certain anarchic joy about the way the lads go about their business. It's almost like they've forgotten about the car element to their show to give everyone a grown-up version of Tiswas (no, I'm not talking about O.T.T., the failed Tiswas late-nighter). As such, the show dragged people who don't even like cars along for the ride. However, the latest series is showing something of a worrying trend. Namely, that it's rubbish.

BB10: Weekend recap and rant

uktvobsessed — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:05:19 +0000

Praise be, Sree left on Friday with just over 85% of the public vote, and I for one am very glad he’s gone. But how weird is Freddie being now… again? His crying jag that we saw in last night’s highlights show over his “indiscretion” about Kris and Sophie’s ‘relationship’ was just odd. Why would he get that upset?

In fact, a lot of the male housemates have done a lot of blubbing over the weekend; Rodrigo’s going a bit OTT on the “my life’s ruined” front and Charlie’s drunken weep was just sorta funny. I know that’s a bit cruel but it was. When he said, “I’m upset y’know” I had to laugh. Like it wasn’t obvious that he was upset.

Michael Jackson: The Farewell – in HD on Sky

skynews — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 05:16:33 +0000

Michael Jackson’s memorial service tomorrow will be covered in High Definition on television and online with a Sky News HD production for the Sky Arts 1 HD channel and Skynews.com. The programme will also go out on Sky News and Sky Arts 1 in Standard Definition.

‘Michael Jackson: The Farewell’, will be presented by Sky News anchor Kay Burley, along with Sky News US Correspondents Robert Nisbet and Greg Milam from 17.30. The programme will capture the build up to the memorial service, where fans and the biggest names in showbiz will gather to say a final farewell to the King of Pop. The programme will be presented from different live positions around the Staples Centre in LA where, before his death, Michael was putting the finishing touches to his show, which was due to start its mammoth 50 date run at London’s 02 arena next week.

July 3 2009

RichLeigh — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:49:07 +0000

Sasha and Spencer are deeply upset as it's the day of Warren's funeral
Newt's having some serious problems with women
Mercedes is worried as Malachy is feeling unwell

Sasha and Spencer

It’s a difficult day for Sasha and Spencer as it’s the day of Warren’s funeral.

Katy isn’t going to be coming to the funeral, and this therefore upsets Spencer as he’d expected his sister to be there.

Spencer isn’t even sure that he wants to go to the funeral without Katy there, he’s talked round however, and does ultimately attend Warren’s funeral.

Things don’t go well at the funeral as Cheryl starts to cause trouble in the church, and Sasha orders everyone out, with only her and Spencer remaining to pay their respects to Warren.

BB10: Day 28 Highlights

uktvobsessed — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:29:20 +0000

Deleted scene from Groucho Marx Does Birmingham

How childish and playground gang-like are Lisa and Kris and now Karly too?? In last night’s highlights show, we saw how, after gobbing off at Halfwit, Lisa had her say then refused to listen to what Freddie had to say. She was then backed up by Kris who said over and over again, “I’m not listening to you Freddie” like a three year old. The pair then started making “la la la” noises so they couldn’t hear what Halfwit was saying before stomping off into the house with Karly in tow. Jeez, grow up you sad acts!

My Favourite Day

regan — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:57:34 +0000

When was your favourite day at school? Three families and seven boys relive theirs.

Breakfast at School

regan — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:55:27 +0000

A look at an inspiring family and how breakfast clubs and after school activities have changed their lives

Ashes to Ashes on DVD from July 13th

regan — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:33:36 +0000

The fab British TV series is out on DVD July 13th, 2009

July 2 2009

RichLeigh — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:46:44 +0000

Newt helps out Steph with her dance school
Zak, Michaela, Hayley, and Rhys go for a double date at Il Gnosh
Hannah and Darren head off to Denmark

Newt, Steph, and Darren

With Lauren and Theresa both ignoring him online, Newt is looking for something to do, and Jack suggests that maybe he could go and help Steph out at the dance school.

Steph’s in trouble when Newt arrives, unable to keep control of her class.

There’s absolute silence as Newt enters the dance class, and Steph is impressed as he quickly gets them doing some dance moves.

Darren comes to see Newt after the dance class, and teases him with a video of Newt dancing that he’s captured on his phone.

Newt’s pleased to see Darren, Steph isn’t so happy to see him however, making Darren feel uncomfortable.

LIVING Invites You To Attend Four Weddings – Let The Wedding Wars Begin…

holler — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:05:38 +0000

The battle of the brides commences this Summer as four competitive couples go head to head in out and out wedding warfare. Four Weddings sees four brides to be put their special day under scrutiny, inviting three rival brides to critique their nuptials, all in a bid to win every newly wed’s dream prize – a luxury honeymoon. Weddings to remember are guaranteed, but will it be a big day of delight, or matrimonial misery? The ultimate wedding eavesdrop show launches for ten weeks on LIVING from July.

BB10: Day 27 Highlights

uktvobsessed — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:56:58 +0000

Freddie celebrates finally passing that motion while Karly explains how big it was.

Oh dear, I think the lack of cigs is getting to Karly; she’s very testy isn’t she? And she took out some of that anger and pent up nicotine withdrawal on Halfwit in last night’s Channel 4 highlights show...

It was a real battle of Who’s In Charge of This Task when Karly wanted to rehearse and Halfwit wanted to listen again to the song they had to sing. If there’d been any snow around, it would’ve turned into a potential p***ing contest!

July 1 2009

RichLeigh — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:57:43 +0000

Josh is desperate to impress his new friend Dave
The camping trip comes to an end
Hannah and Nancy have a falling out

Josh and Dave

Josh and Dave are off for a night out at the SU Bar, with Josh out to try and impress his new friend.

Things aren’t going too well for either of them with the women, when Dave tries to come on to Hannah though this forces Gilly to snap, and Gilly tells Dave to keep away from his sister.

Josh points out that she’s his sister, not Gilly’s; Hannah doesn’t want to listen to either of them though, and is fed up with people thinking she needs looking after all the time.|

Dave is impressed when Josh finally manages to get someone’s number, it turns out that the number isn’t actually for Josh though, it’s for Gilly.

Theresa, Newt, Lauren, Anita, and Ricky