Monthly Archives: December 2008
Jonathan Creek: Sheridan Smith
SHERIDAN Smith revealed a few behind the scenes secrets when I met her earlier this year.
She stars in the New Year’s Day return to BBC1 of Jonathan Creek.
And is back as Michelle in BBC3 Manchester-set sitcom Grownups from Jan 13…
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Hustle: Robert Glenister
RAIN was lashing down on the roof of his trailer the last time I caught up with Robert Glenister on location.
We were sat at the end of a muddy farm track by the Grand Union Canal in Rickmansworth…
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And They Called It Puppy Love
JUST a few hours to go now before the big Christmas Day TV highlights.
So what will be your pick of the festive small screen delights?
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The 39 Steps: Rupert Penry-Jones
SPARE a thought for the trials our TV stars have gone through to entertain us this Christmas.
Former Spooks leading man Rupert Penry-Jones plays Richard Hannay in a new adaptation of classic novel The 39 Steps.
And he risked life and limb for some of the action scenes…
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Great Little Wonders
THE world wide web can be a wonderful place.
Especially when you discover a haunting Christmas film like this…
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Philip Glenister: These Boots Were Made For Walking
PHILIP Glenister in boots.
They’ve made many a female fan swoon when he’s worn them for roles on screen.
Vanity Fair, Island At War, Hornblower and Cranford all spring to mind.
It turns out there’s a family connection…
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Christmas TV: Magic Moments
HERE’S the front cover of today’s MEN Christmas TV special.
It’s something I’ve been proud to write for a number of years…
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Jonathan Creek: Alan Davies
ALAN Davies always brings a sense of mischief to interviews.
As is the way with television, we met up in August to discuss the return of Jonathan Creek on New Year’s Day.
While Alan also voiced his fears about QI’s move from BBC2 to BBC1.
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Robson Green Joins The National Elf Service
THE sun was streaming through the windows of the conference room where I met up again with Robson Green and Mark Benton.
We were there to discuss their ITV1 Christmas film Clash Of The Santas.
Plus, as it turned out, Robson’s views on Coronation Street and Mark’s role in Harry Hill’s new comedy Soapington Way…
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Strictly Joy: Tom And Camilla Saved
A night of pure TV gold. (Part two)
Over on BBC1, it was obvious something was wrong as soon as the Strictly Come Dancing results show began.
Bruce and Tess announced that the voting lines had been frozen, which didn’t make sense.
Until you realised that the public could not influence the fate of Tom Chambers and professional dance partner Camilla Dallerup…
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