Monthly Archives: April 2010

Ashes To Ashes: Keeley Hawes Extras

IT’S one of my abiding memories of Ashes To Ashes. The sound of Keeley Hawes’ laughter in the corridor leading to the set in a former London biscuit factory. I interviewed Ms Hawes for ITV’s The Blonde Bombshell way back … Continue reading

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Ashes To Ashes: Leap Of Faith

“WHATEVER you think it is you’re looking for, forget it. It doesn’t exist. “Sometimes you just have to take a leap of faith.” The pipes are calling in Ashes To Ashes final series episode five. Perhaps my favourite hour so … Continue reading

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Five Daughters

A car turns a corner… Five Daughters (BBC1, Sunday, 9pm) is an exceptional drama. The three one hour films are screened over consecutive nights and are worth every minute of the time you will invest watching them. They tell the … Continue reading

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Ashes To Ashes: Moving Closer

“EVERYTHING has a pattern and a pattern to everything. “Find the connections. Find a way out of this.” Alex’s notepad is back in Ashes To Ashes final series episode four. Along with even more clues to the bigger picture as … Continue reading

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The Prisoner: BFI Transcript

THE return of an old friend tonight, re-invented for the 21st century. ITV1’s new version of 1960s’ cult classic The Prisoner may not attract a massive audience, despite its primetime slot. But having seen the first episode three times, as … Continue reading

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Britain’s Got Talent: The Press Launch

YOU can rest easy. Britain has still got talent. There was no repeat of last year’s dramatic SuBo moment at today’s London launch for series four of Britain’s Got Talent. When 12 months ago a cinema full of cynical media … Continue reading

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Ashes To Ashes: Into The Fire

GOD is in the detail. The eve of the 1983 General Election and an arsonist is on the loose in London. Could “the great handbag” herself be a target? Mrs Thatcher takes on Michael Foot all over again in the … Continue reading

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A Passionate Woman: Billie Piper

AN interview with Billie Piper is always an interesting experience. She’s a young woman with much to say and a wealth of experience to draw on. And still just 27. We met back in February at a small round table … Continue reading

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Ashes To Ashes: Make A Date

“TIME is running out.” Shaz is very much out of sorts in Ashes To Ashes final series episode two. Written by Ashley Pharoah, it further lifts the curtain on what appears will form part of the Ashes and Mars conclusion. … Continue reading

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