TV Scoop (Free subscription) | yesterday
By virtue of the fact that I'm a terminally irritable grump, it's almost impossible for me to enjoy any televised charity event. Last night, watching Children in Need 2009 Rocks the Royal Albert Hall (BBC One, Thursday, 19 November, 8pm)...
Britannia Radio (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
19/11/2009WATCH:NEXT ON:Today, 22:35 on BBC One (except Scotland, Wales)SYNOPSISQuestion Time comes from Leicester, with a panel including Immigration Minister Phil Woolas MP, Shadow Home Secretary Chris Grayling MP, Liberal Democrat MP Sir Menzies Campbell, the broadcaster Nick Ferrari and Independent MP Clare Short. David Dimbleby presents.CREDITSPresenterDavid DimblebyParticipantMing
TV Scoop (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
The BBC has announced the return of celebrity packed dance extravaganza Let's Dance For Sport Relief. Hosted by Claudia Winkleman and Steve Jones, the dance-off show will return to BBC One, with a whole host of stars eager to step...
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 14 hours ago
BBC was criticised for ageism after dropping veteran newsreader Moira Stuart after four decades More than two years after the BBC dropped her – sparking accusations of ageism – veteran newsreader Moira Stuart is being lined up for a return to the airwaves on Chris Evans's BBC Radio 2 breakfast show . Stuart, a familiar voice on BBC television for four decades, is understood to be Evans's...
Doctor Who News (Free subscription) | yesterday
Kasterborous often carries Who news which simply doesn't get covered anywhere else. Here's their latest: News: CiN Previews The End of Time As previously reported, tonights Children in Need charity telecast on BBC One will feature a preview of The End of Time, Part One - and the Doctor appears to have dressed for the occasion... Kicking off on TV at 7pm - although events and fundraising are taking...
When only hot will do (Free subscription) | yesterday
Known to millions as a panelist on BBC Two's Mock The Week, Russell has been a regular guest on Never Mind the Buzzcock's (BBC Two) and Would I Lie To You? (BBC One) along with hosting Comedy Central's Edinburgh and Beyond and twice appearing on Live at the Apollo (BBC One). In 2009 Russell brought his unique take on the world to BBC Three with Russell Howard's Good News – the channel first topical...
Sweeping The Nation (Free subscription) | yesterday
In this day and age of identikit asymmetrically-haircutted guitar bands who are barely distinguishable from each other (far more so than any X Factor contestant), it's not that easy to find yourself getting very excited about a genuinely 'new' artist. Which is why it's all the more exciting when a record by one such genuinely 'new' artist sneaks up and surprises you in the midst of washing-up-soundtracking...
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
• FA determined not to be rushed into deal • Governing body keen not to upset existing deal with ITV Despite slow progress, the BBC remains hopeful of securing a deal with the Football Association for the live FA Cup ties that became available when Setanta went bust in June. The matter was discussed at yesterday's FA board meeting but the tortuous negotiations will drag on. The FA is determined...
The Style PA (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
When I saw these pictures of Dame Shirley Bassey I was pretty much amazed. Just like Tina Tuner, she could pass for a woman half her age. It makes me feel like I should make more of an effort to glam up every once in a while. Dame Shirley Bassey, has been revealed as the guest for this Saturday’s Strictly Come Dancing and will be performing ‘This Time’, written by Gary Barlow. Judge,...
The Chris Moyles Show (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
Today Chris is going home to sort out a few bits and bobs. He's then going for a run and then preparing for tomorrow's video shoot, Peter Kay and watching tonight's Children In Need show which he hosted Dave is going home to look at the pictures in Peter Kay's book and then ironing a shirt for another wedding Dom has a combination of Odd Box, buying a manbag and watching Children In Need concert Carrie...
MoPo | Geek News (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
Almost 30,000 people across the UK still tune into their favourite programmes on black and white TV sets.The figures were released by TV Licensing to mark the 40th anniversary of the first colour transmissions on BBC1 and ITV. The 28,000 black and white licence holders included 1,950 in Scotland.
Business Wire (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stela LED street lights from WRTL Exterior Lighting have once again hit the headlines when they were featured on the BBC 1 Inside Out programme. The London region show, which aired on 16 November and can be viewed at: http://bbc.co.uk/i/nzzyt/?t=24m25s included an interview with Eddie Henry, Operations Manager with Southwark Council. Eddie explained to leading astronomer Dr...
Same Difference (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
An untried deaf actress has been handed the lead role in a primetime BBC thriller. Genevieve Barr will play deaf teenager Amelia Edwards, who witnesses a murder while staying with relatives in a new BBC1 four part series called The Silence. It is her first major role, which she won while on the Teach First training [...]
Working Class Tory (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
Yesterday afternoon, members of the Labour party were sent this email: More than likely, you don't know who I am, and are wondering why I'm emailing you. I’m not a politician, I’m an ordinary Labour Party member. A few weeks ago I started a campaign to get this video released as Labour's PPB And guess what - tonight it's going to be shown on TV. On BBC 2 at 5.55pm and BBC 1 and ITV 1 at...
BLANKNEY JOURNAL (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
On this day in 1994, an estimated jackpot of £7m was the top prize, on the night of Britain's first ever lottery draw. A £1 ticket gave you a one-in-14-million chance of striking lucky and guessing correctly the winning six out of 49 numbers. The lottery operator Camelot said around 15 million players had already bought some 35 million tickets from licensed retailers. The money raised from...
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