Monthly Archives: February 2009
Law, Order And Strictly Freema
ASK most actors about reality TV and you’ll get a similar answer.
They hate it…
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Coronation Street: Flaming Nora
IN her own words, she blogs about “this, that and Coronation Street”.
If you’re a fan of all things Weatherfield, then Flaming Nora is an essential destination on the world wide interweb.
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Ashes To Ashes: Stairway To Heaven
THE busker started playing his guitar as I walked towards the escalator heading up to the street.
Piccadilly Circus underground station in London at 1pm today…
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Law, Order And Bradley Walsh
“WHAT did you think?”
I can stil remember a nervous Bradley Walsh asking me the question in early 2003…
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ITV Crisis Nears D-Day
SWITCH on your TV and all looks normal.
But behind the scenes ITV is fighting for its very life.
As the BBC today announced a revised package of relocation measures for staff moving from London to MediaCity in Salford…
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Whitechapel: Phil Davis
ITV are delighted with the ratings for Whitechapel.
Over eight million viewers watched the first episode and seven million the second.
But Phil Davis, who plays DS Ray Miles, almost turned down a role in the three-part modern day drama, which concludes on Monday…
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Midsomer Murders: Final Case For John Nettles
THE end of a era in Midsomer was confirmed a few minutes ago.
John Nettles is to leave Midsomer Murders – but not just yet.
The veteran actor, who plays Det Chief Insp Tom Barnaby, will investigate his final case next year.
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A Night At The British Academy Film Awards
REGULAR readers of my awards blogs will know that it’s never quite like it looks on the telly.
Last night’s Orange British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Opera House was crammed full of top stars.
But, as usual, members of the working press don’t get anywhere near the auditorium…
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Wire In The Blood Axed: What Next?
“THE things we’ve risked,” said Robson Green.
It appears no drama series is safe from ITV cost cuts after the decision to axe Wire In The Blood…
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ITV FA Cup Own Goal
ITV were left with very red faces tonight after scoring a huge own goal during their live football coverage.
Armchair fans had waited almost two hours for a goal in the FA Cup fourth round replay between Everton and Liverpool.
And when it came…ITV viewers in several parts of the country missed it…
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