Kevin Bridges: The Overdue Catch-up is available to own on DVD and digital from 4th December and to celebrate, we are offering 2 lucky readers the chance to win a copy of the DVD.
Following the record-breaking theatrical run, the biggest cinema comedy release since the pandemic, Kevin Bridges has announced his critically acclaimed show, The Overdue Catchup, will be available to own digitally and on DVD from the 4 December 2023.
Kevin Bridges is back and funnier than ever with his hotly anticipated new show, from his sold-out international live tour and featuring brand-new material.
Filmed live from the Cork Opera House, Ireland, his stand up special (Kevin Bridges: The Overdue Catch-up) welcomes audiences into the mind of one of the sharpest comedy talents of a generation. Critics hail Kevin as ‘On his way to becoming a comedy great” (The Times), ‘There aren’t many safer bets in the UK stand up...
Following the record-breaking theatrical run, the biggest cinema comedy release since the pandemic, Kevin Bridges has announced his critically acclaimed show, The Overdue Catchup, will be available to own digitally and on DVD from the 4 December 2023.
Kevin Bridges is back and funnier than ever with his hotly anticipated new show, from his sold-out international live tour and featuring brand-new material.
Filmed live from the Cork Opera House, Ireland, his stand up special (Kevin Bridges: The Overdue Catch-up) welcomes audiences into the mind of one of the sharpest comedy talents of a generation. Critics hail Kevin as ‘On his way to becoming a comedy great” (The Times), ‘There aren’t many safer bets in the UK stand up...
- 12/7/2023
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Welsh actor Michael Sheen has been praised for a thunderous rallying call he gave on the panel of sports quiz programme A League of Their Own.
The Damned United star was asked to deliver a motivational speech for Robert Page’s Wales national football team, ahead of their World Cup clash with England.
Few were expecting what followed, however, with Sheen throwing himself completely into the task.
“I hear the voices singing. Speed your journey, bois bach [good heavens],” he said. “One nation, singing with one voice, a song of hope, a song of courage. A victory song that floats through the valleys, like a red mist, rolls over the mountain tops, like crimson thunder.
“A red storm is coming to the gates of Qatar. It crackles, with the spirit of ‘58 and Jimmy Murphy’s boys. It turns the pages of the history books and finds Rob’s page, waiting, still to be written.
The Damned United star was asked to deliver a motivational speech for Robert Page’s Wales national football team, ahead of their World Cup clash with England.
Few were expecting what followed, however, with Sheen throwing himself completely into the task.
“I hear the voices singing. Speed your journey, bois bach [good heavens],” he said. “One nation, singing with one voice, a song of hope, a song of courage. A victory song that floats through the valleys, like a red mist, rolls over the mountain tops, like crimson thunder.
“A red storm is coming to the gates of Qatar. It crackles, with the spirit of ‘58 and Jimmy Murphy’s boys. It turns the pages of the history books and finds Rob’s page, waiting, still to be written.
- 9/12/2022
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - TV
Lord Alan Sugar has been criticised for hitting out at someone who questioned his social media activity.
The entrepreneur and star of The Apprentice had shared a photographed of his yacht with the moon in the background, alongside the caption: “A moon landing.”
A Twitter user then responded to the post with the message: “People are struggling here with the cost of living and you taking pictures of your yacht.”
Sugar then shot back: “Shut your bloody mouth you jealous scum.”
The strongly worded insult has drawn criticism from other users of the social media website.
“Have some respect for people with differing opinions and who are less lucky than yourself,” one person wrote.
“Is this a parody account?? Surely no public figure is actually this rude??” another commented.
“Wow. That escalated quickly!” someone else wrote. “The dude had a valid point and you just shown him the contempt and total disregard.
The entrepreneur and star of The Apprentice had shared a photographed of his yacht with the moon in the background, alongside the caption: “A moon landing.”
A Twitter user then responded to the post with the message: “People are struggling here with the cost of living and you taking pictures of your yacht.”
Sugar then shot back: “Shut your bloody mouth you jealous scum.”
The strongly worded insult has drawn criticism from other users of the social media website.
“Have some respect for people with differing opinions and who are less lucky than yourself,” one person wrote.
“Is this a parody account?? Surely no public figure is actually this rude??” another commented.
“Wow. That escalated quickly!” someone else wrote. “The dude had a valid point and you just shown him the contempt and total disregard.
- 9/11/2022
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - TV
Jeremy Clarkson has opened up about the “alarming” car accident that occurred while filming the latest episode of The Grand Tour.
It was reported earlier this year that James May, who stars in the Prime Video motoring series alongside Clarkson and Richard Hammond, had been “rushed to hospital” after crashing his car in Norway.
The trio were in the country to film segments for their latest one-off special, The Ground Tour: A Scandi Flick.
In an essay for The Sunday Times, Clarkson discussed the crash in detail.
“In the latest episode of The Grand Tour there’s a big and alarming crash,” he wrote.
“There’s always a big and alarming crash in The Grand Tour of course, but this one was different because the person who was gingerly lifted from the wreckage by paramedics and carefully driven to hospital in the back of an ambulance was not Richard Hammond.
It was reported earlier this year that James May, who stars in the Prime Video motoring series alongside Clarkson and Richard Hammond, had been “rushed to hospital” after crashing his car in Norway.
The trio were in the country to film segments for their latest one-off special, The Ground Tour: A Scandi Flick.
In an essay for The Sunday Times, Clarkson discussed the crash in detail.
“In the latest episode of The Grand Tour there’s a big and alarming crash,” he wrote.
“There’s always a big and alarming crash in The Grand Tour of course, but this one was different because the person who was gingerly lifted from the wreckage by paramedics and carefully driven to hospital in the back of an ambulance was not Richard Hammond.
- 9/11/2022
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - TV
Harry Potter actor Sean Biggerstaff has branded Jeremy Clarkson a “rancid old thug” after the Grand Tour presenter made a remark about “socialists”.
On Friday (9 September), Clarkson tweeted: “Twitter is a handy and constant reminder that socialists are disgusting people.”
The post attracted criticism from many users of the social media website, including Biggerstaff, the actor best known for playing Oliver Wood in three films from the Harry Potter franchise.
“Shut the f*** up you rancid old thug,” wrote Biggerstaff in response to Clarkson’s post.
Clarkson is best known as the host of the BBC motoring series Top Gear, from which he departed in 2015 following allegations that he had assaulted one of the show’s producers.
His tweet was seemingly made in reference to reactions to the death of Queen Elizabeth II among left-wing republicans.
Biggerstaff was not the only voice to condemn Clarkson’s comment – others also shared...
On Friday (9 September), Clarkson tweeted: “Twitter is a handy and constant reminder that socialists are disgusting people.”
The post attracted criticism from many users of the social media website, including Biggerstaff, the actor best known for playing Oliver Wood in three films from the Harry Potter franchise.
“Shut the f*** up you rancid old thug,” wrote Biggerstaff in response to Clarkson’s post.
Clarkson is best known as the host of the BBC motoring series Top Gear, from which he departed in 2015 following allegations that he had assaulted one of the show’s producers.
His tweet was seemingly made in reference to reactions to the death of Queen Elizabeth II among left-wing republicans.
Biggerstaff was not the only voice to condemn Clarkson’s comment – others also shared...
- 9/10/2022
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - Film
Harry Potter actor Sean Biggerstaff has branded Jeremy Clarkson a “rancid old thug” after the Grand Tour presenter made a remark about “socialists”.
On Friday (9 September), Clarkson tweeted: “Twitter is a handy and constant reminder that socialists are disgusting people.”
The post attracted criticism from many users of the social media website, including Biggerstaff, the actor best known for playing Oliver Wood in three films from the Harry Potter franchise.
“Shut the f*** up you rancid old thug,” wrote Biggerstaff in response to Clarkson’s post.
Clarkson is best known as the host of the BBC motoring series Top Gear, from which he departed in 2015 following allegations that he had assaulted one of the show’s producers.
His tweet was seemingly made in reference to reactions to the death of Queen Elizabeth II among left-wing republicans.
Biggerstaff was not the only voice to condemn Clarkson’s comment – others also shared...
On Friday (9 September), Clarkson tweeted: “Twitter is a handy and constant reminder that socialists are disgusting people.”
The post attracted criticism from many users of the social media website, including Biggerstaff, the actor best known for playing Oliver Wood in three films from the Harry Potter franchise.
“Shut the f*** up you rancid old thug,” wrote Biggerstaff in response to Clarkson’s post.
Clarkson is best known as the host of the BBC motoring series Top Gear, from which he departed in 2015 following allegations that he had assaulted one of the show’s producers.
His tweet was seemingly made in reference to reactions to the death of Queen Elizabeth II among left-wing republicans.
Biggerstaff was not the only voice to condemn Clarkson’s comment – others also shared...
- 9/10/2022
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - Film
Acclaimed comedian Stewart Lee has heaped scorn on Ricky Gervais’s hit Netflix series After Life.
After Life follows the exploits of a curmudgeonly widower (Gervais) who slowly rediscovers his lust for life.
In an interview with Rob Brydon for his podcast Brydon &, Lee discussed the merits of Gervais’s series, describing it as “abysmal”.
“I think The Office is brilliant. I think Ricky’s comedy drama work is of diminishing returns to the point where it’s now abysmal,” he said. “I think it must be very sad.
“If you’re teaching drama or creative writing, how can you make a case for the things that make drama and creative writing good when After Life is a success? Because your kids could just go, ‘But none of those things happen in this!’ And yet, millions people watch it.
“I think it’s one of the worst things that’s...
After Life follows the exploits of a curmudgeonly widower (Gervais) who slowly rediscovers his lust for life.
In an interview with Rob Brydon for his podcast Brydon &, Lee discussed the merits of Gervais’s series, describing it as “abysmal”.
“I think The Office is brilliant. I think Ricky’s comedy drama work is of diminishing returns to the point where it’s now abysmal,” he said. “I think it must be very sad.
“If you’re teaching drama or creative writing, how can you make a case for the things that make drama and creative writing good when After Life is a success? Because your kids could just go, ‘But none of those things happen in this!’ And yet, millions people watch it.
“I think it’s one of the worst things that’s...
- 9/10/2022
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - TV
Sean Lock, the UK TV personality known for his deadpan style and appearances on panel shows such as 8 Out of 10 Cats, has died at the age of 58.
Lock had been battling cancer for some time and died at home surrounded by his family, his agent confirmed to the Guardian.
Breaking into TV in the early 1990s with a role on Rob Newman and David Baddiel’s Newman And Baddiel In Pieces, Lock had various behind and in front of the camera roles on the small screen. He also had his own BBC Radio 4 show 15 Minutes of Misery, which later became the TV series 15 Storeys High, which he wrote and acted in.
In the 2000s he was nominated for the Perrier Comedy Award and won Best Live Comic at the British Comedy Awards. He then became a regular on panel shows such as Have I Got News For You and Qi,...
Lock had been battling cancer for some time and died at home surrounded by his family, his agent confirmed to the Guardian.
Breaking into TV in the early 1990s with a role on Rob Newman and David Baddiel’s Newman And Baddiel In Pieces, Lock had various behind and in front of the camera roles on the small screen. He also had his own BBC Radio 4 show 15 Minutes of Misery, which later became the TV series 15 Storeys High, which he wrote and acted in.
In the 2000s he was nominated for the Perrier Comedy Award and won Best Live Comic at the British Comedy Awards. He then became a regular on panel shows such as Have I Got News For You and Qi,...
- 8/18/2021
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
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Tiff Stevenson chats about her new stand-up tour, Fringe, Buffy, Joss Whedon, Portlandia, Sherlock and Jason Statham....
Heading on tour around the UK this month is Tiff Stevenson. Her new stand-up show, Mad Man, is about to get underway, and she spared us some time for a chat. It got quite nerdy...
I'll start with the obvious one, and then we can go nerdy. You're going on tour with a show called Mad Man. What's it about?
It's about identity really. Who we are as people, how much of our personalities are made up of what we think we like and what we put out into the world, and how much is chewed up and sold back to us through various advertisements and social media and everything else.
Do you have specific examples you're tapping into?
Yeah, sure. Advertising is a huge thread that runs through the show.
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Tiff Stevenson chats about her new stand-up tour, Fringe, Buffy, Joss Whedon, Portlandia, Sherlock and Jason Statham....
Heading on tour around the UK this month is Tiff Stevenson. Her new stand-up show, Mad Man, is about to get underway, and she spared us some time for a chat. It got quite nerdy...
I'll start with the obvious one, and then we can go nerdy. You're going on tour with a show called Mad Man. What's it about?
It's about identity really. Who we are as people, how much of our personalities are made up of what we think we like and what we put out into the world, and how much is chewed up and sold back to us through various advertisements and social media and everything else.
Do you have specific examples you're tapping into?
Yeah, sure. Advertising is a huge thread that runs through the show.
- 1/11/2016
- by simonbrew
- Den of Geek
Universal Pictures
To celebrate the release of Kevin Bridges A Whole Different Story… Live, the new comedy show from the Scottish comedy legend Kevin Bridges, available now on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download, we’re giving away Signed DVD copies to 20 lucky winners.
“A Whole Different Story…” sees Kevin take us on a journey of his under the radar infiltration into the middle classes, and about living in the West End of Glasgow where things aren’t quite as they used to be. Of course, with this comes the added novelty of having money for the first time and Kevin shares his views on that, as well as musing on politics, and the ever-topical Scottish referendum. The razor sharp wit on show here proves he is one the UK’s brightest young talents and really makes this the DVD for any comedy fan this Christmas.
For your chance to win one of 20 signed copies,...
To celebrate the release of Kevin Bridges A Whole Different Story… Live, the new comedy show from the Scottish comedy legend Kevin Bridges, available now on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download, we’re giving away Signed DVD copies to 20 lucky winners.
“A Whole Different Story…” sees Kevin take us on a journey of his under the radar infiltration into the middle classes, and about living in the West End of Glasgow where things aren’t quite as they used to be. Of course, with this comes the added novelty of having money for the first time and Kevin shares his views on that, as well as musing on politics, and the ever-topical Scottish referendum. The razor sharp wit on show here proves he is one the UK’s brightest young talents and really makes this the DVD for any comedy fan this Christmas.
For your chance to win one of 20 signed copies,...
- 12/21/2015
- by Dan Powell
- Obsessed with Film
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown will return for a new series in May and, yep, Joey Essex will be back.
Host Jimmy Carr will be back on the show alongside team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson and Countdown stars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent.
Once again, Dent will be joined in Dictionary Corner by a host of celebrities including Johnny Vegas, Joe Lycett and Nina Conti. And then there's Joey Essex - who won't be in Dictionary Corner this time, but will be helping out Riley with the letters and numbers. So that's going to go well.
The former Towie star previously appeared on the show in September, when he vowed that he could handle the Countdown clock because he's "a good counter" and strangely got confused about whether or not he was on Countdown.
Meanwhile, Lee Mack, Kathy Burke, Rhod Gilbert, Sara Pascoe and Kevin Bridges are among...
Host Jimmy Carr will be back on the show alongside team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson and Countdown stars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent.
Once again, Dent will be joined in Dictionary Corner by a host of celebrities including Johnny Vegas, Joe Lycett and Nina Conti. And then there's Joey Essex - who won't be in Dictionary Corner this time, but will be helping out Riley with the letters and numbers. So that's going to go well.
The former Towie star previously appeared on the show in September, when he vowed that he could handle the Countdown clock because he's "a good counter" and strangely got confused about whether or not he was on Countdown.
Meanwhile, Lee Mack, Kathy Burke, Rhod Gilbert, Sara Pascoe and Kevin Bridges are among...
- 4/22/2015
- Digital Spy
The first stars have been announced for Channel 4's Comedy Gala Live 2015.
Jonathan Ross, Alan Carr and Jack Dee are among the comedians who will appear at the charity event, which returns to London's O2 arena for a sixth year on Friday, May 15.
Aisling Bea, Jason Byrne, Jon Richardson, Josh Widdicombe, Katherine Ryan, Kevin Bridges and Michael McIntyre have also been confirmed for this year's show.
Paul Chowdhry, Rich Hall, Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan, Sara Pascoe, Sean Lock , Seann Walsh, Shappi Khorsandi and Warwick Davis complete the first line-up announcement, with more acts to be confirmed in the coming weeks.
The Comedy Gala will be recorded and aired as a two-hour special on Channel 4 later this year. This year's show is dedicated to the event's founder, talent agent Addison Cresswell, who passed away in December 2013.
The annual event is held to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Tim Johnson,...
Jonathan Ross, Alan Carr and Jack Dee are among the comedians who will appear at the charity event, which returns to London's O2 arena for a sixth year on Friday, May 15.
Aisling Bea, Jason Byrne, Jon Richardson, Josh Widdicombe, Katherine Ryan, Kevin Bridges and Michael McIntyre have also been confirmed for this year's show.
Paul Chowdhry, Rich Hall, Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan, Sara Pascoe, Sean Lock , Seann Walsh, Shappi Khorsandi and Warwick Davis complete the first line-up announcement, with more acts to be confirmed in the coming weeks.
The Comedy Gala will be recorded and aired as a two-hour special on Channel 4 later this year. This year's show is dedicated to the event's founder, talent agent Addison Cresswell, who passed away in December 2013.
The annual event is held to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Tim Johnson,...
- 3/2/2015
- Digital Spy
Celebrity Big Brother: Live Eviction: Channel 5, 9pm
It's time for the second Celebrity Big Brother eviction - tune in tonight to find out who will follow David McIntosh out of the famous house.
As ever, Emma Willis will be on hand to speak to the ousted celeb and how they got on with their fellow contestants.
A League of Their Own: Sky1, 9pm
Return of the BAFTA-winning sports-based comedy quiz - now in its eighth series - hosted by James Corden.
Comedian Kevin Bridges, footballer Frank Lampard and future Strictly star Judy Murray join Corden, team captains Jamie Redknapp and Freddie Flintoff and regular panellist Jack Whitehall.
Big School: BBC One, 9.30pm
The classroom comedy written by and starring David Walliams is back for a second series, with the regular cast - which also includes Catherine Tate and Philip Glenister - joined by ex-EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison.
It's time for the second Celebrity Big Brother eviction - tune in tonight to find out who will follow David McIntosh out of the famous house.
As ever, Emma Willis will be on hand to speak to the ousted celeb and how they got on with their fellow contestants.
A League of Their Own: Sky1, 9pm
Return of the BAFTA-winning sports-based comedy quiz - now in its eighth series - hosted by James Corden.
Comedian Kevin Bridges, footballer Frank Lampard and future Strictly star Judy Murray join Corden, team captains Jamie Redknapp and Freddie Flintoff and regular panellist Jack Whitehall.
Big School: BBC One, 9.30pm
The classroom comedy written by and starring David Walliams is back for a second series, with the regular cast - which also includes Catherine Tate and Philip Glenister - joined by ex-EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison.
- 8/29/2014
- Digital Spy
The line-up for the Edinburgh Comedy Gala has been announced.
Kevin Bridges and Seann Walsh will host the event in aid of Waverley Care, Scotland's largest charity providing care and support to people living with HIV and Hepatitis C.
Mark Watson, Shappi Khorsandi, Andrew Lawrence and Romesh Ranganathan will all be playing at the fifth annual event.
They will be joined by Cardinal Burns, The Noise Next Door and Marlon Davis.
Taking place on August 19, the event will be recorded by Open Mike Productions for BBC Three.
It was recently reported that Bridges is to present two shows for the BBC in September based around the upcoming Scottish referendum.
The stand-up will front 45-minute special Live at the Referendum from the Theatre Royal in Glasgow, which will feature a host of top comedians from across the UK, as well as What's the Story - Referendum Special, in which he will...
Kevin Bridges and Seann Walsh will host the event in aid of Waverley Care, Scotland's largest charity providing care and support to people living with HIV and Hepatitis C.
Mark Watson, Shappi Khorsandi, Andrew Lawrence and Romesh Ranganathan will all be playing at the fifth annual event.
They will be joined by Cardinal Burns, The Noise Next Door and Marlon Davis.
Taking place on August 19, the event will be recorded by Open Mike Productions for BBC Three.
It was recently reported that Bridges is to present two shows for the BBC in September based around the upcoming Scottish referendum.
The stand-up will front 45-minute special Live at the Referendum from the Theatre Royal in Glasgow, which will feature a host of top comedians from across the UK, as well as What's the Story - Referendum Special, in which he will...
- 7/15/2014
- Digital Spy
Soccer Aid: ITV, 6pm
The game that sees footballing stars team up with celebrities in an England vs Rest of the World match - in aid of Unicef - is back and live from Old Trafford, with kick-off at 8pm.
Dermot O'Leary presents the pre-match build-up and the match, which sees the likes of England's David Seaman, Jamie Redknapp, Olly Murs and John Bishop take on Alessandro Del Piero, Andriy Shevchenko, Gordon Ramsay, Michael Sheen, Kevin Bridges and James McAvoy.
Quirke: BBC One, 9pm
The last in the three-part crime drama sees the pathologist succumb to drink as his family life unravels around him.
Meanwhile, a request from his daughter, Phoebe, to help find her missing friend leads Quirke to a world where race and class are major factors. Guest starring Merlin's Colin Morgan.
Fargo: Channel 4, 9pm
The drama, inspired by the Coen brothers film of the same name,...
The game that sees footballing stars team up with celebrities in an England vs Rest of the World match - in aid of Unicef - is back and live from Old Trafford, with kick-off at 8pm.
Dermot O'Leary presents the pre-match build-up and the match, which sees the likes of England's David Seaman, Jamie Redknapp, Olly Murs and John Bishop take on Alessandro Del Piero, Andriy Shevchenko, Gordon Ramsay, Michael Sheen, Kevin Bridges and James McAvoy.
Quirke: BBC One, 9pm
The last in the three-part crime drama sees the pathologist succumb to drink as his family life unravels around him.
Meanwhile, a request from his daughter, Phoebe, to help find her missing friend leads Quirke to a world where race and class are major factors. Guest starring Merlin's Colin Morgan.
Fargo: Channel 4, 9pm
The drama, inspired by the Coen brothers film of the same name,...
- 6/8/2014
- Digital Spy
Kevin Bridges will host two shows for the BBC based around the upcoming Scottish referendum.
The Scottish stand-up will host 45-minute special Live at the Referendum from the Theatre Royal in Glasgow, which will feature a host of top comedians from across the UK. It will air in September.
Bridges will also head out onto the streets of Scotland for What's the Story - Referendum Special, where he will try to find out what the independence vote actually means to his fellow Scots.
The comedian is also hosting stand-up show Live at the Commonwealth on BBC One in July, which will be part of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games celebrations this summer.
"It's a huge year for Scotland with the referendum and the Commonwealth Games, the European Music Awards and the Ryder Cup," said Bridges.
"It's great to be asked to make these shows and find some comedy in it all.
The Scottish stand-up will host 45-minute special Live at the Referendum from the Theatre Royal in Glasgow, which will feature a host of top comedians from across the UK. It will air in September.
Bridges will also head out onto the streets of Scotland for What's the Story - Referendum Special, where he will try to find out what the independence vote actually means to his fellow Scots.
The comedian is also hosting stand-up show Live at the Commonwealth on BBC One in July, which will be part of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games celebrations this summer.
"It's a huge year for Scotland with the referendum and the Commonwealth Games, the European Music Awards and the Ryder Cup," said Bridges.
"It's great to be asked to make these shows and find some comedy in it all.
- 6/6/2014
- Digital Spy
The full lineup for this year's Soccer Aid has been confirmed, with Chelsea boss José Mourinho, True Blood star Stephen Moyer and Avengers actor Jeremy Renner all involved.
The charity event - taking place at Old Trafford, Manchester next Sunday (June 8) - sees a mixture of celebrities and former football greats team up as an England side captained by Robbie Williams take on a Rest of the World outfit led by Michael Sheen.
The England team lineup is as follows:
Sam Allardyce (Manager)
Robbie Williams (Assistant Manager)
Peter Reid (Coach)
Bradley Walsh (Coach)
Stephen Moyer
Jack Whitehall
Dominic Cooper
Marvin Humes
Mark Owen
Paddy McGuinness
Olly Murs
Ben Shephard
Jonathan Wilkes
Jamie Theakston
John Bishop
Danny Jones
Jamie Redknapp
Jamie Carragher
Teddy Sheringham
David Seaman
Des Walker
Matt Le Tissier
The Rest of the World team lineup is as follows:
José Mourinho (Manager)
Michael Sheen (Captain)
Jeremy Renner
Sam Worthington...
The charity event - taking place at Old Trafford, Manchester next Sunday (June 8) - sees a mixture of celebrities and former football greats team up as an England side captained by Robbie Williams take on a Rest of the World outfit led by Michael Sheen.
The England team lineup is as follows:
Sam Allardyce (Manager)
Robbie Williams (Assistant Manager)
Peter Reid (Coach)
Bradley Walsh (Coach)
Stephen Moyer
Jack Whitehall
Dominic Cooper
Marvin Humes
Mark Owen
Paddy McGuinness
Olly Murs
Ben Shephard
Jonathan Wilkes
Jamie Theakston
John Bishop
Danny Jones
Jamie Redknapp
Jamie Carragher
Teddy Sheringham
David Seaman
Des Walker
Matt Le Tissier
The Rest of the World team lineup is as follows:
José Mourinho (Manager)
Michael Sheen (Captain)
Jeremy Renner
Sam Worthington...
- 6/2/2014
- Digital Spy
Death In Paradise: BBC One, 9pm
In tonight's series finale episode, Humphrey has a lot on his plate following the appearance of his ex-wife Sally, who claims she made a mistake in letting him go.
Humphrey and his team are also struggling to deal with a case initially believed to be suicide after an elderly woman is found dead.
However, as new evidence emerges that she may have been poisoned, the case turns into a locked-room murder mystery, setting the scene for a compelling final episode.
Hair: BBC Three, 9pm
In the second episode of this six-part series, the seven remaining hopefuls are put to the test once more as they attempt to make hats out of hair, cutting and styling a long layered cut and attempting to plait and braid hair into a stylish look.
One more contestant will leave the show tonight, leaving the remaining six to...
In tonight's series finale episode, Humphrey has a lot on his plate following the appearance of his ex-wife Sally, who claims she made a mistake in letting him go.
Humphrey and his team are also struggling to deal with a case initially believed to be suicide after an elderly woman is found dead.
However, as new evidence emerges that she may have been poisoned, the case turns into a locked-room murder mystery, setting the scene for a compelling final episode.
Hair: BBC Three, 9pm
In the second episode of this six-part series, the seven remaining hopefuls are put to the test once more as they attempt to make hats out of hair, cutting and styling a long layered cut and attempting to plait and braid hair into a stylish look.
One more contestant will leave the show tonight, leaving the remaining six to...
- 3/4/2014
- Digital Spy
Channel 4's Comedy Gala will return to The O2 in London on Friday, May 16.
Chatty Man host Alan Carr will be joined by stars including Jonathan Ross, John Bishop, Adam Hills and Jack Dee at this year's charity event - the fifth fundraiser for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity.
Splash! judge Jo Brand, Michael McIntyre, Jason Byrne, Seann Walsh, Jon Richardson and Jason Manford have also been confirmed.
Lee Evans, Josh Widdicombe, Kevin Bridges, Sean Lock and Paul Chowdhry complete the first lineup announcement, with many more acts to follow.
Funds raised from this year's Comedy Gala will be devoted to a brand new operating theatre at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
"Around one in three inpatients at Great Ormond Street Hospital will have surgery at some point during their stay, so it's vital for us to have modern, world class surgical facilities," said Tim Johnson, chief executive of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity.
Chatty Man host Alan Carr will be joined by stars including Jonathan Ross, John Bishop, Adam Hills and Jack Dee at this year's charity event - the fifth fundraiser for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity.
Splash! judge Jo Brand, Michael McIntyre, Jason Byrne, Seann Walsh, Jon Richardson and Jason Manford have also been confirmed.
Lee Evans, Josh Widdicombe, Kevin Bridges, Sean Lock and Paul Chowdhry complete the first lineup announcement, with many more acts to follow.
Funds raised from this year's Comedy Gala will be devoted to a brand new operating theatre at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
"Around one in three inpatients at Great Ormond Street Hospital will have surgery at some point during their stay, so it's vital for us to have modern, world class surgical facilities," said Tim Johnson, chief executive of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity.
- 2/24/2014
- Digital Spy
The Voice UK has topped Saturday night ratings once again, pulling in 8.44 million viewers during last night's (February 8) instalment, according to overnight data.
The BBC One singing show attracted 36.5% of the audience share when its fifth episode of the series aired at 7.10pm.
In the same timeslot on ITV, Tom Daley's Splash! continued with 2.61m (11.87%), as Richard Whitehead and Towie's Dan Osborne made it through to next week's live final.
Back on BBC One, National Lottery: Who Dares Wins drew an audience of 5.38m (24.5%) at 8.35pm, while the latest episode of Casualty was watched by 5.31m (25.5%) at 9.25pm.
Over on BBC Two, 2.76m (12%) caught the channel's coverage of Sochi 2014 with Winter Olympics: Today at the Games at 7pm.
Torvill & Dean: The Perfect Day attracted 2.13m (9.38%) at 8pm, with Dad's Army pulling in 1.73m (7.91%) at 9pm.
Back on ITV, Paddy McGuinness's dating show Take Me Out entertained 3.24m (14.9%) at 8.40pm,...
The BBC One singing show attracted 36.5% of the audience share when its fifth episode of the series aired at 7.10pm.
In the same timeslot on ITV, Tom Daley's Splash! continued with 2.61m (11.87%), as Richard Whitehead and Towie's Dan Osborne made it through to next week's live final.
Back on BBC One, National Lottery: Who Dares Wins drew an audience of 5.38m (24.5%) at 8.35pm, while the latest episode of Casualty was watched by 5.31m (25.5%) at 9.25pm.
Over on BBC Two, 2.76m (12%) caught the channel's coverage of Sochi 2014 with Winter Olympics: Today at the Games at 7pm.
Torvill & Dean: The Perfect Day attracted 2.13m (9.38%) at 8pm, with Dad's Army pulling in 1.73m (7.91%) at 9pm.
Back on ITV, Paddy McGuinness's dating show Take Me Out entertained 3.24m (14.9%) at 8.40pm,...
- 2/9/2014
- Digital Spy
The Voice: BBC One, 7.10pm
Join Kylie Minogue, Tom Jones, will.i.am and Ricky Wilson for more chair-spinning shenanigans in their search for the nation's best vocal talent. With teams quickly filling up, the judges need to be ruthless with their choices. How many contestants will cry? How many times will the audience inconceivably burst into chants of 'Tom'? And will someone finally choose poor Ricky? You'll have to wait and see.
Splash!: ITV, 7.10pm
It's time for former Rugby player Austin Healey, Towie star Dan Osborne, TV presenter Anna Williamson and Paralympic gold medallist Richard Whitehead to slip into their swimwear for the second semi-final of the season. They will be performing two dives each in order to impress their mentor Tom Daley, the judges and the voting public, all in the hope of bagging a place in next week's final alongside Perri Kiely and Keith Duffy.
Join Kylie Minogue, Tom Jones, will.i.am and Ricky Wilson for more chair-spinning shenanigans in their search for the nation's best vocal talent. With teams quickly filling up, the judges need to be ruthless with their choices. How many contestants will cry? How many times will the audience inconceivably burst into chants of 'Tom'? And will someone finally choose poor Ricky? You'll have to wait and see.
Splash!: ITV, 7.10pm
It's time for former Rugby player Austin Healey, Towie star Dan Osborne, TV presenter Anna Williamson and Paralympic gold medallist Richard Whitehead to slip into their swimwear for the second semi-final of the season. They will be performing two dives each in order to impress their mentor Tom Daley, the judges and the voting public, all in the hope of bagging a place in next week's final alongside Perri Kiely and Keith Duffy.
- 2/8/2014
- Digital Spy
Kiefer Sutherland will talk the return of 24 on The Jonathan Ross Show.
Sutherland will appear on next week's edition of the ITV chat show, airing Saturday, February 8.
Chris O'Dowd, Emily Mortimer and Kevin Bridges will also appear in the sixth show of the series, while musician John Legend will be performing.
Sutherland is currently shooting a new 12-part run of 24 in London, with filming on Live Another Day commencing last week near Whitechapel.
Stephen Fry, Tate Donovan, Benjamin Bratt and Yvonne Strahovski will also star in the new episodes, alongside 24 veterans Mary Lynn Rajskub, Kim Raver and William Devane.
24: Live Another Day will premiere on May 5 on Fox in the Us. Sky1 will debut the new episodes in the UK later that month.
Firefly, X-Files: Which Fox show should follow 24 back to television?
Kiefer Sutherland on new 24: 'Jack Bauer is harder to play than ever'...
Sutherland will appear on next week's edition of the ITV chat show, airing Saturday, February 8.
Chris O'Dowd, Emily Mortimer and Kevin Bridges will also appear in the sixth show of the series, while musician John Legend will be performing.
Sutherland is currently shooting a new 12-part run of 24 in London, with filming on Live Another Day commencing last week near Whitechapel.
Stephen Fry, Tate Donovan, Benjamin Bratt and Yvonne Strahovski will also star in the new episodes, alongside 24 veterans Mary Lynn Rajskub, Kim Raver and William Devane.
24: Live Another Day will premiere on May 5 on Fox in the Us. Sky1 will debut the new episodes in the UK later that month.
Firefly, X-Files: Which Fox show should follow 24 back to television?
Kiefer Sutherland on new 24: 'Jack Bauer is harder to play than ever'...
- 1/29/2014
- Digital Spy
An all-star lineup has been revealed for the last ever episodes of ITV's Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?.
Russell Kane, Frank Skinner and Alexandra Burke are among the famous faces to take to the hotseat in tomorrow's (January 28) celebrity special, while Chris Hoy, James Nesbitt and Rachel Riley will join host Chris Tarrant for the last ever episode on February 4.
Kane is set to team up with Gloria Hunniford in the penultimate show, in a bid to win the jackpot for their chosen charities.
The comedian said: "The prospect of looking like a total idiot was very real. Thankfully, I do that for a living, so the nerves, though still awful, were manageable."
Also taking part tomorrow are Skinner and his partner Adrian Chiles, while Burke will be joined by I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! star David Emanuel.
The fashion designer, who is playing for MacMillan Cancer Support,...
Russell Kane, Frank Skinner and Alexandra Burke are among the famous faces to take to the hotseat in tomorrow's (January 28) celebrity special, while Chris Hoy, James Nesbitt and Rachel Riley will join host Chris Tarrant for the last ever episode on February 4.
Kane is set to team up with Gloria Hunniford in the penultimate show, in a bid to win the jackpot for their chosen charities.
The comedian said: "The prospect of looking like a total idiot was very real. Thankfully, I do that for a living, so the nerves, though still awful, were manageable."
Also taking part tomorrow are Skinner and his partner Adrian Chiles, while Burke will be joined by I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! star David Emanuel.
The fashion designer, who is playing for MacMillan Cancer Support,...
- 1/27/2014
- Digital Spy
> Josh Widdicombe: 'Last Leg the kind of show Channel 4 set out to make'
"When I was a kid, Frank Skinner was the comedian I looked up to. There were various ones I was into like Jack Dee and Vic & Bob, but I loved Fantasy Football, because I was a big football fan.
"Reading his autobiography about how he became a stand-up comedian - I know Kevin Bridges said the same thing - you read that and go, 'That is what I want to do'. He was the one.
"I was just obsessed with comedy really. All that TV comedy, from Father Ted through to The Fast Show. When I was growing up in the late '90s it was a really amazing, fertile time for comedy.
"The best way to be influenced is to watch lots and lots of comedy, because then you don't sound like anyone in particular.
"When I was a kid, Frank Skinner was the comedian I looked up to. There were various ones I was into like Jack Dee and Vic & Bob, but I loved Fantasy Football, because I was a big football fan.
"Reading his autobiography about how he became a stand-up comedian - I know Kevin Bridges said the same thing - you read that and go, 'That is what I want to do'. He was the one.
"I was just obsessed with comedy really. All that TV comedy, from Father Ted through to The Fast Show. When I was growing up in the late '90s it was a really amazing, fertile time for comedy.
"The best way to be influenced is to watch lots and lots of comedy, because then you don't sound like anyone in particular.
- 11/21/2013
- Digital Spy
The Us comedian slams Two and a Half Men's Chuck Lorre for nabbing her gags, Jennifer Saunders slags off the BBC and Johnny Vegas interviews himself
This week's comedy news
It's a powderkeg issue in the world of comedy – and Roseanne Barr has gone off like a rocket this week, accusing Two and a Half Men creator Chuck Lorre of thieving jokes. On Friday, Barr used Twitter (what else?) to berate Lorre and the show's star, Ashton Kutcher, who cracked a gag on the show similar to one Barr performed in 2006. The joke is about old age and the menopause: "I'd imagine that you're wet in the places you used to be dry," said Kutcher's character, "and dry in the places you used to be wet." This prompted a volley of online abuse from Barr. "Comics," began one: "Begin Watching Chuck Lorre'S Shows 2 See If He Steals Your...
This week's comedy news
It's a powderkeg issue in the world of comedy – and Roseanne Barr has gone off like a rocket this week, accusing Two and a Half Men creator Chuck Lorre of thieving jokes. On Friday, Barr used Twitter (what else?) to berate Lorre and the show's star, Ashton Kutcher, who cracked a gag on the show similar to one Barr performed in 2006. The joke is about old age and the menopause: "I'd imagine that you're wet in the places you used to be dry," said Kutcher's character, "and dry in the places you used to be wet." This prompted a volley of online abuse from Barr. "Comics," began one: "Begin Watching Chuck Lorre'S Shows 2 See If He Steals Your...
- 10/8/2013
- by Brian Logan
- The Guardian - Film News
Director Harmony Korine may lech over Spring Breakers' bikini-clad heroines, but he's also on their side in his funniest and least irritating film yet
Spring break is getting to be like prom night or Thanksgiving: an alien American institution we've consumed so much in pop culture that it's almost as if we Brits have experienced it in our rainy Brit lives. Anyway, we're expected to be in on the cultural reference – in this case, lithe, young college kids partying super hard in sunny Florida during the March vacation.
The Glasgow comic Kevin Bridges famously took a stand against this Americanisation, dourly recalling watching high school movies with "spring break" scenes: "We didn't have 'spring break'; we had the Easter holidays." Like a Christmas movie in December, this film has actually been released at the correct seasonal time, although it means less in the shivering UK than in the Us.
Spring break is getting to be like prom night or Thanksgiving: an alien American institution we've consumed so much in pop culture that it's almost as if we Brits have experienced it in our rainy Brit lives. Anyway, we're expected to be in on the cultural reference – in this case, lithe, young college kids partying super hard in sunny Florida during the March vacation.
The Glasgow comic Kevin Bridges famously took a stand against this Americanisation, dourly recalling watching high school movies with "spring break" scenes: "We didn't have 'spring break'; we had the Easter holidays." Like a Christmas movie in December, this film has actually been released at the correct seasonal time, although it means less in the shivering UK than in the Us.
- 4/5/2013
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
A few months ago, I wrote an article about the music of the Final Fantasy series, which featured thirty definitive tracks from a selection of hundreds that have been heard throughout the franchise’s long and illustrious history.
In 2002, the series diversified somewhat, as several of its characters and key elements were incorporated into the new Kingdom Hearts franchise, an action role-playing-game featuring Disney worlds and characters. Developed by Final Fantasy’s creators, Square, in partnership with Disney themselves, the series doesn’t have as rich of a heritage as its predecessor, but it features music of a similarly high quality, composed almost exclusively by Japanese composer Yoko Shimomura.
He may not be as renowned as Nobuo Uematsu, but the fifteen pieces of exquisite music featured in this list show that Shimomura is at least comparable to the man, and has a bright future ahead of him if Kingdom Hearts III ever enters development.
In 2002, the series diversified somewhat, as several of its characters and key elements were incorporated into the new Kingdom Hearts franchise, an action role-playing-game featuring Disney worlds and characters. Developed by Final Fantasy’s creators, Square, in partnership with Disney themselves, the series doesn’t have as rich of a heritage as its predecessor, but it features music of a similarly high quality, composed almost exclusively by Japanese composer Yoko Shimomura.
He may not be as renowned as Nobuo Uematsu, but the fifteen pieces of exquisite music featured in this list show that Shimomura is at least comparable to the man, and has a bright future ahead of him if Kingdom Hearts III ever enters development.
- 2/28/2013
- by Alex Antliff
- Obsessed with Film
Christmas season is almost upon us – well it is according to the ads on TV! – and you know what that means – lots more comedy DVDs released in time to give as Christmas presents to those friends and family members who you don’t like that much (only joking). In our first comedy DVD round-up we’re taking a look at three releases from comedians from all across the UK – Ireland, Scotland and England…
Dara O’Briain: Craic Dealer
“Get this year’s comedy fix from the mighty Dara O Briain’s highly anticipated new tour, Dara O Briain: Craic Dealer. The host of Mock the Week (BBC One), The Apprentice You’re Fired! (BBC Two) and star of Three Men In A Boat (BBC Two) returns this year with his funniest Live show to date, proving why Dara is regarded as one of the comedy greats by audiences and fellow comedians alike.
Dara O’Briain: Craic Dealer
“Get this year’s comedy fix from the mighty Dara O Briain’s highly anticipated new tour, Dara O Briain: Craic Dealer. The host of Mock the Week (BBC One), The Apprentice You’re Fired! (BBC Two) and star of Three Men In A Boat (BBC Two) returns this year with his funniest Live show to date, proving why Dara is regarded as one of the comedy greats by audiences and fellow comedians alike.
- 11/14/2012
- by Phil
- Nerdly
It’s Monday, so we all know what that means! Yes, it’s time for another rundown of DVDs and Blu-ray’s hitting stores online and offline this week. It’s a jam-packed week, with plenty of movies waiting to take you money, so let us breakdown the new releases and highlight what you should – and shouldn’t – be buying from today, November 12th 2012.
Pick(S) Of The Week
The Arrival of Wang (DVD)
When Chinese-language interpreter Gaia (Francesca Cuttica) is offered a job that pays a fortune, she can’t believe her luck. This time, however, is going to be a little different. After being escorted to a secret location in Rome, she is locked inside a pitch-black room where she is asked to interpret the harsh interrogation of the eponymous ‘Wang’. Who is Wang and what does he want? Disturbed by the way the interrogation is conducted by...
Pick(S) Of The Week
The Arrival of Wang (DVD)
When Chinese-language interpreter Gaia (Francesca Cuttica) is offered a job that pays a fortune, she can’t believe her luck. This time, however, is going to be a little different. After being escorted to a secret location in Rome, she is locked inside a pitch-black room where she is asked to interpret the harsh interrogation of the eponymous ‘Wang’. Who is Wang and what does he want? Disturbed by the way the interrogation is conducted by...
- 11/12/2012
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Scotland's finest young comedian, Kevin Bridges follows his best-selling debut DVD The Story So Far… with the release of his second stand-up DVD this autumn. Released on November 12, Kevin Bridges - The Story Continues… sees Kevin triumphantly return to the stage in his home city and perform his brand new show to over 10,000 fans at the Secc Arena in Glasgow. Often cited as the most exciting Scottish comedian since Billy Connolly, Kevin has the precious ability to tell stories everyone can to relate to, all delivered in his uniquely distinctive, unforgettable and hilarious way. >> Win amazing prizes and see the latest comedy clips Here and order your copy of The Story Continues… Here. Watch a classic clip of Kevin Bridges below: If you can't wait (more)...
- 9/20/2012
- by By Jay Seery
- Digital Spy
Jon Richardson has replaced Kevin Bridges as host of Stand Up for the Week. Channel 4's late-night satirical show will return for a third series of six episodes in November. Seann Walsh, Sara Pascoe, Josh Widdicombe and Paul Chowdrhy will join regular Rich Hall and 8 out of 10 Cats star Richardson on the stand-up team. "Stand Up for the Week continues to be a showcase for some of the country's best comedians and we're thrilled that Jon Richardson will step up to host the new series," announced the broadcaster's commissioning editor Madeleine Knight in a statement. Executive producer Andrew Beint of Open Mike (more)...
- 10/4/2011
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges has secured his first primetime show on BBC One. What's The Story? will feature Bridges getting to the bottom of burning questions such as 'Why would any self-respecting party-goer want to take a microwave to the party?' and 'Is it possible to buy a Nissan Micra for 40 quid?' Bridges' comedy and entertainment series will look into his family life, friends and upbringing in Clydebank. "I'm delighted at the news that someone at the BBC has deemed me worthy enough to be let loose with a camera crew in an attempt to make something funny," said Bridges. "I'm excited at being given this opportunity and to be able to produce (more)...
- 8/28/2011
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
The date : August 19th – 21st | The place: Chelmsford, Essex | The event : V Festival 2011
Why is V Festival such an amazing music festival, when you have the likes of Glastonbury, Reading, Leeds, Global Gathering, Latitude, and Isle Of Wight – to name but a few? The answer is simple – V Festival brings with it a different type of crowd. The people, who go to V, are sexy, happy, die-hard regulars, who think of V as their annual place of pilgrimage!
Some attendees claim that V is their one ‘must go to’ event, for which they spend hours before tickets go on sale making sure that they are in front of their computer screens, or on the phone with their faithful credit/debit card at the ready, and finger hovering over the ‘buy’ button, so that they don’t miss out on the one social event of the year which will...
Why is V Festival such an amazing music festival, when you have the likes of Glastonbury, Reading, Leeds, Global Gathering, Latitude, and Isle Of Wight – to name but a few? The answer is simple – V Festival brings with it a different type of crowd. The people, who go to V, are sexy, happy, die-hard regulars, who think of V as their annual place of pilgrimage!
Some attendees claim that V is their one ‘must go to’ event, for which they spend hours before tickets go on sale making sure that they are in front of their computer screens, or on the phone with their faithful credit/debit card at the ready, and finger hovering over the ‘buy’ button, so that they don’t miss out on the one social event of the year which will...
- 8/27/2011
- by Abid Gangat
- Nerdly
Kevin Bridges has reportedly landed his own BBC One show. The comedian was handed the six-part primetime series after impressing BBC executives on Channel 4's Comedy Gala. The programme, which is currently called The Kevin Bridges Show, is expected to include the comedian's stand-up routines. "It's great news for Kevin," a source said. "He's working on loads of new gags - and they won't be jokes that only Scots (more)...
- 7/15/2011
- by By Catriona Wightman
- Digital Spy
Director: Larry Blamire. Review: Adam Wing. Comedy. It’s an acquired taste. With that in mind, I’d like to make a few things clear - that would be me. Airplane. Not funny. Leslie Nielsen. Not funny. Chevy Chase. Not funny. Lee Evans. Funny (even if he does make me feel uncomfortable with his relentless sweating). The Mighty Boosh. Not funny. Harry Hill. Not funny. Leigh Francis. Not funny. My Family… are they even calling that comedy these days? Ricky Gervais. Funny. Steve Merchant. Funny. Michael McIntyre. Funny. Stewart Francis. Funny. Kevin Bridges. Funny. Simon Pegg. Funny. Dumb & Dumber. Funny. Steve Carell. Funny. Comedy, like I say, very much an acquired taste. Larry Blamire, best known for cult favourite The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra, returns to writing, directing and producing with a loving tribute to 60’s sci-fi movies. Lets just make another thing clear - I hate spoofs. Sorry, I...
- 6/25/2011
- 24framespersecond.net
Miranda Hart will take part in a special Comic Relief episode of MasterChef. Hart will compete against Claudia Winkleman and Ruby Wax in a special cook-off during the 'Funny For Money' evening of shows on March 18. Other special events during the evening include a mini episode of Doctor Who and comedy turns from Armstrong & Miller, Steve Coogan and Summer Heights High's Chris Lilley. Stand-ups Jack Whitehall and Kevin Bridges will take over the show in the early hours for a Late Night Lock In (more)...
- 3/8/2011
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Roger Daltrey will perform The Who’s Tommy as part of the Teenage Cancer Trust’s one week series of concerts at the Royal Albert Hall next month.
An evening of comedy kicks off the seven star-studded nights on Monday 21 March. The evening includes Liverpudlian stand-up and comedy award winner, John Bishop, Edinburgh festival favourites and TV regulars Kevin Bridges and Greg Davies, plus other very special guests.
On Tuesday 22 March Squeeze will be joined by an 18 piece orchestra giving a new twist to their inimitable South East London style. Since reuniting in 2007, Squeeze have undertaken four major sold out tours of the Us and UK and have become firm festival favourites, with hits like Up The Junction, Tempted and Cool For Cats. Long-time friends and collaborators, The Feeling, will be special guests on the night, alongside a few other surprise appearances.
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An evening of comedy kicks off the seven star-studded nights on Monday 21 March. The evening includes Liverpudlian stand-up and comedy award winner, John Bishop, Edinburgh festival favourites and TV regulars Kevin Bridges and Greg Davies, plus other very special guests.
On Tuesday 22 March Squeeze will be joined by an 18 piece orchestra giving a new twist to their inimitable South East London style. Since reuniting in 2007, Squeeze have undertaken four major sold out tours of the Us and UK and have become firm festival favourites, with hits like Up The Junction, Tempted and Cool For Cats. Long-time friends and collaborators, The Feeling, will be special guests on the night, alongside a few other surprise appearances.
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- 2/8/2011
- Look to the Stars
Beady Eye, Biffy Clyro and Tinie Tempah have been announced to play this year's Teenage Cancer Trust charity shows in March. The artists are joined at London's Royal Albert Hall by Squeeze, The Feeling, Roger Daltrey and Editors, as well as comedians John Bishop and Kevin Bridges, NME reports. The 11th year of the shows take place from March 21-27. Support acts will be announced in the coming weeks. (more)...
- 2/7/2011
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
Kevin Bridges has signed up to host the new series of Stand Up For The Week. The Channel 4 show, which was originally hosted by Patrick Kielty, will return with new episodes in March. The programme features comedians Jack Whitehall, Rich Hall, Andi Osho and Jon Richardson giving viewers their take on the stories of the week. The regular contributors will be joined each week by a guest stand-up from the comedy scene, who will perform an exclusive set. Bridges said: "I'm chuffed (more)...
- 1/25/2011
- by By Catriona Wightman
- Digital Spy
So this is Christmas, and what have you done? You’ve been to shops and come back with one… Christmas comedy DVD that is! Yes, it’s that time of year when stand-up comedy DVDs hit the video store shelves just in time to be bought as a last minute Christmas gift for fathers, boyfriends, mothers, husbands and wives everywhere.
But which of this years stand-up comedy DVDs should you buy? We’re here to help take some of the hard work out of choosing, by checking out some of this years offerings. Under our scrutiny are:
• Bill Bailey – Dandelion Mind
• Kevin Bridges – The Story So Far…
• Ross Noble – Things
• Sean Lock – Lockipedia
• Simon Amstell – Do Nothing
Would any of these DVDs fulfill my ideal comedy quota and have me rolling around the couch in tears of laughter? Or have me laughing so much I can hardly breath? On with the reviews!
But which of this years stand-up comedy DVDs should you buy? We’re here to help take some of the hard work out of choosing, by checking out some of this years offerings. Under our scrutiny are:
• Bill Bailey – Dandelion Mind
• Kevin Bridges – The Story So Far…
• Ross Noble – Things
• Sean Lock – Lockipedia
• Simon Amstell – Do Nothing
Would any of these DVDs fulfill my ideal comedy quota and have me rolling around the couch in tears of laughter? Or have me laughing so much I can hardly breath? On with the reviews!
- 12/12/2010
- by Phil
- Nerdly
David Mitchell and Karl Pilkington are leading the nominations at the 2011 Loaded Laftas. The lads' magazine's annual comedy ceremony will also feature Michael McIntyre going head to head against Jimmy Carr, Ricky Gervais, Kevin Bridges and Reginald D Hunter in the 'Best Stand-Up' category. Mitchell is nominated for the 'Funniest Man' gong, 'Funniest Podcast' and 'Funniest TV Show' for Peep Show. An Idiot Abroad star Pilkington is up for 'Funniest Podcast' for his part in the popular Ricky Gervais series, 'Funniest Sidekick' and 'Funniest TV Personality'. The awards will take place at the BAFTA Piccadilly venue in London on February 1. Fans can vote for winners on the magazine's website until January 24.
The Loaded Laftas nominations in full: Funniest Man
Alan (more)...
The Loaded Laftas nominations in full: Funniest Man
Alan (more)...
- 11/30/2010
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Spooks, Qi, 8 out of 10 Cats, Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow and a re-run for Reaper. Plus lots of movies too in the week ahead...!
Where do MI5's secret agents hide out when they're not defending the Isles? Why, among comedians, that's where.
We start our weekend off in the style that only Mr Stephen Fry can deliver with a ninth series of Qi. The first of sixteen episodes welcomes Phill Jupitus, Jack Dee, Ross Noble and, of course, Alan Davies to the letter 'H' and the topic of Hodge Podge tonight, Friday, September 17th at 8:30pm on BBC1.
A little later in the evening, Jimmy Carr-hosted 8 Out Of 10 Cats returns to trump Qi with one series better (numerically, that is) in the first of five episodes at 10:00pm on Channel 4. Guests joining regulars Jason Manford and Sean Lock are Dr Christian Jessen, Jamelia, and the Jacks,...
Where do MI5's secret agents hide out when they're not defending the Isles? Why, among comedians, that's where.
We start our weekend off in the style that only Mr Stephen Fry can deliver with a ninth series of Qi. The first of sixteen episodes welcomes Phill Jupitus, Jack Dee, Ross Noble and, of course, Alan Davies to the letter 'H' and the topic of Hodge Podge tonight, Friday, September 17th at 8:30pm on BBC1.
A little later in the evening, Jimmy Carr-hosted 8 Out Of 10 Cats returns to trump Qi with one series better (numerically, that is) in the first of five episodes at 10:00pm on Channel 4. Guests joining regulars Jason Manford and Sean Lock are Dr Christian Jessen, Jamelia, and the Jacks,...
- 9/16/2010
- Den of Geek
The BBC has announced the return of Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow. The six-part series sees theatres around the country play host to a night of comedy. Each episode will feature McIntyre introducing a special headline guest and three stars of the comedy circuit who are not as well-known to a BBC audience. John Bishop will headline the show in Blackpool, while the night in Glasgow will feature Kevin Bridges. Ardal O'Hanlon will appear (more)...
- 9/1/2010
- by By Catriona Wightman
- Digital Spy
The It Crowd series 4 ends, Sherlock returns, Doctor Who repeats and The Deep, too. Plus movies. Lots and lots of movies...
If you missed Matt Smith's introduction in Doctor Who, or any of the 13 episode run, the fifth series of New Who is being shown again starting tonight, at 7:00pm on BBC3 with The Eleventh Hour, followed by the Confidential shows you may have skipped the first time around. Strangely, this trip seems to manage identical broadcast times at least two weeks in a row, so you should be able to catch it from the first frames every Friday.
The It Crowd finale of its fourth season airs tonight at 10:00pm on Channel 4 with Reynholm v Reynholm. This latest series was a sweet and sour assortment for our reviewers and this final show may be the deciding factor for its future. It involves another court case,...
If you missed Matt Smith's introduction in Doctor Who, or any of the 13 episode run, the fifth series of New Who is being shown again starting tonight, at 7:00pm on BBC3 with The Eleventh Hour, followed by the Confidential shows you may have skipped the first time around. Strangely, this trip seems to manage identical broadcast times at least two weeks in a row, so you should be able to catch it from the first frames every Friday.
The It Crowd finale of its fourth season airs tonight at 10:00pm on Channel 4 with Reynholm v Reynholm. This latest series was a sweet and sour assortment for our reviewers and this final show may be the deciding factor for its future. It involves another court case,...
- 7/29/2010
- Den of Geek
To Kill A Mockingbird At 50 might just be the TV choice of the week, as we round up the next week's telly. Plus, as usual, there's a lot of films to get through...!
A new comedy show launched last Friday, and its second show airs tonight, July 2nd at 11:05pm on Channel 4. I'm far from Patrick Kielty's biggest fan, but any outlet for comedians of the calibre of the planned guests is a welcome one. Politics, news, and sporting losses are always easier to take when dished out by funny people and Rich Hall, Jack Whitehall, Andi Osho and Kevin Bridges do just that in an appropriate bar setting in Stand Up For The Week.
Family Guy continues its Star Wars specials on Sunday, July 4th, with Something, Something, Something, Dark Side. We think it's as good a pairing as Robot Chicken, Legos, or thumbs can manage.
A new comedy show launched last Friday, and its second show airs tonight, July 2nd at 11:05pm on Channel 4. I'm far from Patrick Kielty's biggest fan, but any outlet for comedians of the calibre of the planned guests is a welcome one. Politics, news, and sporting losses are always easier to take when dished out by funny people and Rich Hall, Jack Whitehall, Andi Osho and Kevin Bridges do just that in an appropriate bar setting in Stand Up For The Week.
Family Guy continues its Star Wars specials on Sunday, July 4th, with Something, Something, Something, Dark Side. We think it's as good a pairing as Robot Chicken, Legos, or thumbs can manage.
- 7/2/2010
- Den of Geek
Patrick Kielty has been confirmed as the host of a new Friday night Channel 4 stand-up show. Kielty will be joined on Stand Up For The Week by famous names such as Rich Hall, Jack Whitehall, Andi Osho and Kevin Bridges. Filmed at Koko in Camden, the programme will look at the week's political, sporting and showbiz events. Celebrities (more)...
- 6/14/2010
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Doctor Who! Ashes To Ashes! Jonathan Creek! The Pacific! More Doctor Who! How's this for a terrific week for films and shows on UK TV?
We're all sat, antsy, pouring over stills and looping seconds' worth of trailers and preview snippets heralding the new Doctor into our lives.
The build up of anticipation continues and whether the offering up of alternate, past Who Doctors makes the ever-shortening wait for the new any less stinging, or eases the itch a bit, is a personal matter. But, we'll take all the Who we can get, thank you.
The Doctor-ful weekend starts today, and we think it must be the most Who-filled Easter we've seen. We'll get right to the schedules of all things Time Lordish, and the other great programmes guaranteed to make you smile, laugh - or get that puzzled expression that looks so good on you - over the next few days.
We're all sat, antsy, pouring over stills and looping seconds' worth of trailers and preview snippets heralding the new Doctor into our lives.
The build up of anticipation continues and whether the offering up of alternate, past Who Doctors makes the ever-shortening wait for the new any less stinging, or eases the itch a bit, is a personal matter. But, we'll take all the Who we can get, thank you.
The Doctor-ful weekend starts today, and we think it must be the most Who-filled Easter we've seen. We'll get right to the schedules of all things Time Lordish, and the other great programmes guaranteed to make you smile, laugh - or get that puzzled expression that looks so good on you - over the next few days.
- 4/1/2010
- Den of Geek
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