Monthly Archives: May 2010

May 27, 2010

Coronation Street: A New Era

PREPARE yourself, Coronation Street fans. Weatherfield has something rather special for us next week. Including new titles and a fresh version of the theme music. I was among journalists invited to a London preview yesterday of the Corrie Siege episodes. … Continue reading →

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May 25, 2010

Identity: Keeley Hawes

ALEX Drake finally made it back to the present day this afternoon. Or rather Keeley Hawes, who played DI Drake in Ashes To Ashes. She appeared at a London press launch for her new six-part ITV1 drama series Identity. But … Continue reading →

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May 23, 2010

Ashes To Ashes: The Answers

IF The Railway Arms is Heaven, I’m staying away from lifts and taking the stairs from now on. The emotional last ever episode of Ashes To Ashes appears to have had a powerful effect on the majority of the watching … Continue reading →

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May 21, 2010

Ashes To Ashes: The End

DIXON Of Dock Green provided the black and white postscript to the last ever episode of Ashes To Ashes. “So it was all sorted out in the end. And no bones broken, luckily,” said a reassuring PC George Dixon. It … Continue reading →

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May 16, 2010

Ashes To Ashes: You Will Know

“THOSE two should either get a room or kill each other.” It’s the morning after the night before. Alex is confused and Gene is angry. The last ever episode of Ashes To Ashes is a real knockout from the opening … Continue reading →

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May 13, 2010

Worried About The Boy

“DON’T lean on the pillar. It’s not real,” warns producer Matthew Bird. Set visits are often surreal affairs, whether in a studio or out on location. The mix of reality and make-believe can be striking when you’re standing behind the … Continue reading →

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May 12, 2010

Ashes To Ashes: Final Episode Photos

HERE are the BBC photos released ahead of the final episode of Ashes To Ashes. Not including the image above, which is from earlier in the series. The pics don’t give away any major clues to the “bigger picture” revealed … Continue reading →

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May 8, 2010

Ashes To Ashes: The Final Curtain

“HAVE you ever had the feeling that things are falling apart and the world as you know it is about to end? “And nothing will ever be the same?” Ashes To Ashes final series episode seven. A two-part finale, with … Continue reading →

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May 3, 2010

Ashes To Ashes: The Riot

“DON’T you want to know the secret?” “I’ll tell you…” There’s a riot in Fenchurch Prison in Ashes To Ashes final series episode six. Written by James Payne, this is a dark, brooding and increasingly disturbing hour as we tumble … Continue reading →

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