Monthly Archives: May 2011
The Shadow Line: Gatehouse
HE is, without a shadow of a doubt, the scariest man on TV. The Shadow Line’s James Gatehouse, played by Stephen Rea. Closely followed in the chilling stakes by Rafe Spall’s portrayal of Jay Wratten. And next Thursday we meet … Continue reading
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Stolen: BFI Screening
“ONCE upon a time…” A week ago tonight I attended a preview screening of Stolen at the British Film Institute in London. Followed by a stage Q&A with writer Stephen Butchard, director Justin Chadwick and actor Damian Lewis. My round … Continue reading
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The Shadow Line: Chris Eccleston
“I”M just a flower man, sergeant.” Hot on the heels of Exile comes another top class TV thriller. The Shadow Line begins a seven-part series on BBC2 tonight, with Christopher Eccleston as that flower man Joseph Bede.
Waterloo Road: Robson Green
ROBSON Green went to school just up the road from me. He was at Seaton Burn High just after I left my Sixth Form to embark on a career in journalism. I met up again with Robson recently and asked … Continue reading
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Red Or Black: Simon Cowell
SIMON Cowell was his usual polite self at this afternoon’s launch for one of ITV’s biggest events of 2011. Thanking us for taking the time to turn up, and revealing that he still worries no-one will. There was no chance … Continue reading
