UK TV

UK NEWS: PLAYRIGHT BLASTS BBC’S ‘WELCOME TO LAGOS’

April 29, 2010

Via Digital Spy Nigerian playwright Wole Soyinka has branded a BBC documentary about the slums in Lagos “condescending” and “colonialist”. Aired on BBC Two, three-episode mini-series Welcome To Lagos tracked people living in the poorest areas of the Nigerian city to celebrate their industriousness. Speaking to The Guardian, Nobel Laureate Soyinka said that the documentary was “the most tendentious and lopsided programme” he had ever seen. Despite the series receiving critical praise in the UK, Soyinka said that it demonstrated “the worst […]

UK TV: N-DUBZ APPEAR ON GMTV – DAPPY ADDRESSES EXPOSED DRUG ABUSE

April 29, 2010

N-Dubz appeared on GMTV earlier this week and group member Dappy addressed the recent photographs that exposed him taking the illegal substance Meow Meow (Mephedrone). Well that was embarrassing to watch! And what is Tulisa talking about? “I don’t condone drugs. I’ve never touched them, never will”. I’m sure it has been documented in the N-Dubz official book that she abused drugs as a teenager.

UK TV: PLAN B PERFORMS ON LATER WITH JOOLS HOLLAND

April 24, 2010

When I first heard Plan B sing on Tonight With Jonathan Ross I was stunned. I thought he was a rapper.  Plan B, old misery guts rapper from East London,  when did he become a “soul” singer??? Anyway the rapper, “singer” and actor’s latest album The Defamation Of Strickland Banks has shot straight to number 1 in the UK album chart. If your face fits and you add a bit of an old skool soul vibe in to the mix you’re always  […]

UK TV: ACTRESS TIANA BENJAMIN QUITS EASTENDERS

April 2, 2010

Via Digital Spy EastEnders actress Tiana Benjamin is to bow out of the BBC soap later this year, Digital Spy can confirm. The 25-year-old – who has played beautician Chelsea Fox since May 2006 – recently decided to leave her Albert Square counterpart behind and pursue other projects. Speaking of her decision, she said: “I have had an amazing time at EastEnders and this has been a very difficult decision for me to make but now seems like the right time to […]

UK TV: ITV AXES THE BILL

March 26, 2010

This is sad news. I’ve always liked this show. It’s the end of an era.   Via Digital Spy ITV has confirmed that it is dropping police drama The Bill after 27 years on air. According to The Guardian, the decision comes after last year’s revamp and move to a 9pm slot failed to alter sliding ratings. The show, which is based in fictional station Sun Hill, switched from two weekly shows at 8pm to a single 9pm episode last July. It […]

BRIT AWARDS WINNERS 2010

February 17, 2010

The “prestigious” Brit Awards took place last night and aired live on ITV 1. The show was a complete shambles but host Peter Kay and his dead pan humour made me laugh out loud on several occasions.   The majority of the artists who appeared in front of the camera appeared to be “under the influence”.  Actor Idris Elba looked a mess when he galloped on stage, wearing dark shades which he then quickly removed, to present an award. He looked drunk and high.   Lilly Allen was completely off […]

UK TV: DANCING ON WHEELS

February 8, 2010

Oh great another dancing show featuring Y-Z list “celebrities”. Whoopi!!! What will they think of next??? According the BBC ‘Dancing On Wheels is a glitzy and ground-breaking new series in which celebrities partner wheelchair users for a dance competition with a difference. The six celebrities taking part are Heather Small, Mark Foster, Caroline Flack, Martin Offiah, Michelle Gayle and Kevin Sacre. They will partner wheelchair users from around the country, none of whom have ever attempted wheelchair dancing before. Well it’s different! Tune […]

UK TV: EASTENDERS PRODUCERS HAVE A ‘SUDDEN’ CHANGE OF HEART AND DECIDE TO FEATURE E20 CAST MEMBER ON MAIN SHOW

January 24, 2010

Several weeks ago I posted the news that Eastenders: E20 actress Bunmi Mojekwu had been the only cast member not chosen to make the transition from the online drama, to the main BBC 1 drama Eastenders. (Click here to read the post if you missed it) Well it was announced today that Bunmi has now signed up to become a regular cast member on Eastenders. Via Digital Spy EastEnders: E20 cast member Bunmi Mojekwu has been signed for the main BBC One show, it has been confirmed. The 20-year-old, who plays Mercy Olubunmi in the […]

X-FACTOR FINALISTS JOHN AND EDWARD SIGN RECORD DEAL WITH SONY MUSIC

January 21, 2010

There aren’t enough words……. Via BBC News X Factor finalists John and Edward Grimes – otherwise known as Jedward – have signed a record deal with Sony Music, it has been announced. Rapper star Vanilla Ice, who originally released Ice Ice Baby in 1990, will also feature on the track. Vanilla Ice also performed live with John and Edward at last night’s National TV Awards. When I saw Vanilla on stage with them I went in to shock! Oh dear…. ha ha ha.