Monthly Archives: October 2008

X Factor: Scott Says Thanks


JUST hours away now from the second live studio show of The X Factor 2008…
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X Factor: Scott Serves Up Peter Kay


SCOTT Bruton told me this week how The X Factor finalists watched Peter Kay’s spoof reality comedy last Sunday.
And it turns out that Laura White isn’t the only act who has met Mr Kay.
While she once sang alongside Peter when he switched on Bolton’s Christmas lights, Scott served him in Argos…
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Spooks: From Russia With Love?


THAMES House, London. MI5 Central HQ.
Spooks is back with a spy swap, fish and chips and a lesson in the use of cutlery…
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Coronation Street: Kabin Fever


DAWN was breaking today when a Coronation Street story caught my eye.
ITV is to cash in on the popularity of the soap by launching a range of spin-off products, it read…
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The X Factor: Diana Vickers


IT’S been a pleasure to interview all three of the north west X Factor finalists ahead of tonight’s first live show.
Last, but not least, this week was Diana Vickers.
She told me she is having dreams about appearing on stage in front of the judges…
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Coronation Street: Rovers To Return?


THE Coronation Street cobbles could see the return of a few rovers next year.
As mentioned in last night’s blog, I spoke to producer Kim Crowther yesterday.
She told me: “There might be a few faces we bring back…”
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Coronation Street: Wicked Autumn


SO, farewell Liam.
We watched your dramatic demise on a big cinema screen in London this afternoon.
And then we spoke to the man who killed you…
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The X Factor: Laura White


LAURA White is many people’s idea of this year’s X Factor winner.
I chatted to Laura yesterday – some 24 hours after she broke down in tears at a press conference…
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Place Of Execution: Was Justice Done?


DID you see the final part of Place Of Execution on ITV1 last night?
If you’ve recorded it to watch later, read no further…
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The X Factor: Scott, Laura And Diana


SO now you know.
The final 12 in The X Factor 2008 include Manchester’s Scott Bruton, Bolton’s Laura White and Diana Vickers from Blackburn.
I interviewed Scott last week about his emotional rollercoaster ride to the live studio finals…
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