A sprig of roaring power emo with your grime, madam? Side of jazz soul? Dash of playlist indie? The modern Reading Festival is an eclectic beast. For the first 45 or so years since one of the oldest existing popular music festivals settled in Reading, through periods of prog, hard rock, metal and indie dominance, it acted as the place that anyone who wasn’t interested in pop music could make their summer second home. Since around 2018, though, it’s faced an identity crisis. What do you do when your core niche – rock music – no longer sells the tickets you have to shift?
Reading & Leeds’s answer has been an attempt to become all festivals to all people – well, all glitter-smothered students clothed largely in netting. The 2022 festival, as a result, resembles three different festivals for the price of one. Friday is akin to a condensed Wireless, headed by rap and grime but accepting all-comers.
Reading & Leeds’s answer has been an attempt to become all festivals to all people – well, all glitter-smothered students clothed largely in netting. The 2022 festival, as a result, resembles three different festivals for the price of one. Friday is akin to a condensed Wireless, headed by rap and grime but accepting all-comers.
- 8/29/2022
- by Mark Beaumont
- The Independent - Music
A sprig of roaring power emo with your grime, madam? Side of jazz soul? Dash of playlist indie? The modern Reading Festival is an eclectic beast. For the first 45 or so years since the oldest existing popular music festival settled in Reading, through periods of prog, hard rock, metal and indie dominance, it acted as the place that anyone who wasn’t interested in pop music could make their summer second home. Since around 2018, though, it’s faced an identity crisis. What do you do when your core niche – rock music – no longer sells the tickets you have to shift?
Reading & Leeds’s answer has been to attempt to become all festivals to all people. The 2022 edition, as a result, resembles three different festivals for the price of one, and originally looked like R&l crystalising its regenerated identity after several confused years in the stylistic wilderness, when it pandered...
Reading & Leeds’s answer has been to attempt to become all festivals to all people. The 2022 edition, as a result, resembles three different festivals for the price of one, and originally looked like R&l crystalising its regenerated identity after several confused years in the stylistic wilderness, when it pandered...
- 8/27/2022
- by Mark Beaumont
- The Independent - Music
Louisa Mellor Dec 7, 2017
UK kids wouldn’t have survived the 90s without The Crystal Maze, Knightmare, Gladiators and more…
Remember boredom? Boredom was to a nineties childhood what stress is to modern adulthood – a constant and inescapable presence, relieved only by television.
See related Gotham season 4 episode 7 review: A Day In The Narrows
The difference is, even television could be boring in the nineties. Grown-ups exclusively watched One Man And His Dog, The Budget and Ballykissangel, the sort of programmes that gave you Sunday-night-dread any day of the week. Try as you might to escape border collies, Kenneth Clarke and priests having harvest festival scrapes in picturesque Irish villages, it simply wasn’t possible. There were no streaming services to come to your rescue. Video rental was a birthdays-only treat. What else were you supposed to do? Read?
Every so often, a bright light would shine through, illuminating the murk of Ground Force and Oh,...
UK kids wouldn’t have survived the 90s without The Crystal Maze, Knightmare, Gladiators and more…
Remember boredom? Boredom was to a nineties childhood what stress is to modern adulthood – a constant and inescapable presence, relieved only by television.
See related Gotham season 4 episode 7 review: A Day In The Narrows
The difference is, even television could be boring in the nineties. Grown-ups exclusively watched One Man And His Dog, The Budget and Ballykissangel, the sort of programmes that gave you Sunday-night-dread any day of the week. Try as you might to escape border collies, Kenneth Clarke and priests having harvest festival scrapes in picturesque Irish villages, it simply wasn’t possible. There were no streaming services to come to your rescue. Video rental was a birthdays-only treat. What else were you supposed to do? Read?
Every so often, a bright light would shine through, illuminating the murk of Ground Force and Oh,...
- 12/5/2017
- Den of Geek
Jenny Morrill Jun 16, 2017
As Bind Date returns to television this weekend, here's our fail-safe guide to finding love on the 80s original...
You've done everything you're supposed to do. If you're a man, you've sprayed yourself liberally with Hai Karate, gelled your mullet perfectly, and you've even learned a Sean Maguire song off by heart. If you're a woman, you've grown some boobs. Yet despite all this effort, you still can't get a date. Is it you? Where do you go from here?
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Never fear, because help is at hand in the form of ginger beatle Cilla Black. She will guide you through the murky waters of the dating world and help you find your Prince or Princess Charming, although it should be noted that this approach will only work...
As Bind Date returns to television this weekend, here's our fail-safe guide to finding love on the 80s original...
You've done everything you're supposed to do. If you're a man, you've sprayed yourself liberally with Hai Karate, gelled your mullet perfectly, and you've even learned a Sean Maguire song off by heart. If you're a woman, you've grown some boobs. Yet despite all this effort, you still can't get a date. Is it you? Where do you go from here?
See related Kong: Skull Island review Godzilla Vs Kong lands Adam Wingard to direct Godzilla Vs King Kong set for 2020
Never fear, because help is at hand in the form of ginger beatle Cilla Black. She will guide you through the murky waters of the dating world and help you find your Prince or Princess Charming, although it should be noted that this approach will only work...
- 1/8/2015
- Den of Geek
What's your name and where d'you come from? Here's our fail-safe guide to finding love on 80s gameshow Blind Date...
You've done everything you're supposed to do. If you're a man, you've sprayed yourself liberally with Hai Karate, gelled your mullet perfectly, and you've even learned a Sean Maguire song off by heart. If you're a woman, you've grown some boobs. Yet despite all this effort, you still can't get a date. Is it you? Where do you go from here?
Never fear, because help is at hand in the form of ginger beatle Cilla Black. She will guide you through the murky waters of the dating world and help you find your Prince or Princess Charming, although it should be noted that this approach will only work if you live about twenty years ago.
Are you ready? Good, let's find you that perfect partner!
The first thing you have...
You've done everything you're supposed to do. If you're a man, you've sprayed yourself liberally with Hai Karate, gelled your mullet perfectly, and you've even learned a Sean Maguire song off by heart. If you're a woman, you've grown some boobs. Yet despite all this effort, you still can't get a date. Is it you? Where do you go from here?
Never fear, because help is at hand in the form of ginger beatle Cilla Black. She will guide you through the murky waters of the dating world and help you find your Prince or Princess Charming, although it should be noted that this approach will only work if you live about twenty years ago.
Are you ready? Good, let's find you that perfect partner!
The first thing you have...
- 1/8/2015
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Tinchy Strider, Gemma Collins, Melanie Sykes and Michael Buerk (What?) were all confirmed to be taking part in I'm a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! this afternoon.
But in a few years, will we even remember them? Unless they pull some Paul Burrell or Gillian McKeith-style stunts, frankly it's unlikely.
Why? Because we completely forgot these 9 big names have been there, done that and swallowed the testicles…
9. Neil Ruddock
Long after Razor stopped playing for Liverpool, but before he was taking part in Celebrity Big Brother, we forgot that he came seventh on the ITV show. He also 'starred' in a recent episode of C5's Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away, in which he had his stuff respossessed by bailiffs. So, unlike most celebs, the jungle didn't prove to be the lowest point in Neil's career.
8. Nigel Havers
Havers was the Buerk of his day. Not just literally,...
But in a few years, will we even remember them? Unless they pull some Paul Burrell or Gillian McKeith-style stunts, frankly it's unlikely.
Why? Because we completely forgot these 9 big names have been there, done that and swallowed the testicles…
9. Neil Ruddock
Long after Razor stopped playing for Liverpool, but before he was taking part in Celebrity Big Brother, we forgot that he came seventh on the ITV show. He also 'starred' in a recent episode of C5's Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away, in which he had his stuff respossessed by bailiffs. So, unlike most celebs, the jungle didn't prove to be the lowest point in Neil's career.
8. Nigel Havers
Havers was the Buerk of his day. Not just literally,...
- 11/12/2014
- Digital Spy
Tinchy Strider, Gemma Collins, Melanie Sykes and Michael Buerk (What?) were all confirmed to be taking part in I'm a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! this afternoon.
But in a few years, will we even remember them? Unless they pull some Paul Burrell or Gillian McKeith-style stunts, frankly it's unlikely.
Why? Because we completely forgot these 9 big names have been there, done that and swallowed the testicles…
9. Neil Ruddock
Long after Razor stopped playing for Liverpool, but before he was taking part in Celebrity Big Brother, we forgot that he came seventh on the ITV show. He also 'starred' in a recent episode of C5's Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away, in which he had his stuff respossessed by bailiffs. So, unlike most celebs, the jungle didn't prove to be the lowest point in Neil's career.
8. Nigel Havers
Havers was the Buerk of his day. Not just literally,...
But in a few years, will we even remember them? Unless they pull some Paul Burrell or Gillian McKeith-style stunts, frankly it's unlikely.
Why? Because we completely forgot these 9 big names have been there, done that and swallowed the testicles…
9. Neil Ruddock
Long after Razor stopped playing for Liverpool, but before he was taking part in Celebrity Big Brother, we forgot that he came seventh on the ITV show. He also 'starred' in a recent episode of C5's Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away, in which he had his stuff respossessed by bailiffs. So, unlike most celebs, the jungle didn't prove to be the lowest point in Neil's career.
8. Nigel Havers
Havers was the Buerk of his day. Not just literally,...
- 11/12/2014
- Digital Spy
In the '80s, we got Countdown and Channel 4. In the '90s, we got the Spice Girls and Channel 5. In the '00s, we got Dave and Top Gear repeats.
And in the whatever-we-call-this-decade, we've got ITVBe and Towie. Lots and lots of Towie.
Not content with ITV2, ITV3 and ITV4, the broadcaster launches ITVBe this evening, a home for "entertainment and lifestyle" programming. That basically means more Towie.
Who would want to miss this momentous moment in broadcasting history? All the big guns - Jamelia, Mark Wright and Denise Van Outen - are involved at some point tonight, and we'll be sticking it out for the duration.
We'll be live blogging the whole evening from the Peter Andre kick-off at 7pm to the closing of the reem Towie party at 11pm - just dipping out in time to avoid Joe Swash on Celebrity Dinner Date.
Join us...
And in the whatever-we-call-this-decade, we've got ITVBe and Towie. Lots and lots of Towie.
Not content with ITV2, ITV3 and ITV4, the broadcaster launches ITVBe this evening, a home for "entertainment and lifestyle" programming. That basically means more Towie.
Who would want to miss this momentous moment in broadcasting history? All the big guns - Jamelia, Mark Wright and Denise Van Outen - are involved at some point tonight, and we'll be sticking it out for the duration.
We'll be live blogging the whole evening from the Peter Andre kick-off at 7pm to the closing of the reem Towie party at 11pm - just dipping out in time to avoid Joe Swash on Celebrity Dinner Date.
Join us...
- 10/8/2014
- Digital Spy
Congratulations to the loveable Lorraine Kelly, who celebrates 30 years of presenting breakfast television today (September 29).
After receiving a gift of 30 golden cupcakes and Ben Shephard dressed in a kilt on Lorraine Live this morning, the 54-year-old Scottish presenter was also surprised with the announcement that she's set to star on Corrie tonight.
An emotional Kelly responded: "It's been overwhelming and amazing. I can't believe it's been 30 years, it's gone by in a flash, but you know, you're only as good as your team and my team, both on-screen and off-screen, are fabulous, the very best. I'm going to cry!"
Kelly began her TV career as an on-screen reporter covering Scottish news on TV-am in 1984, before moving to presenting on Good Morning Britain in 1990, GMTV with Lorraine between '94 and 2010, Daybreak and Lorraine.
To commemorate three decades of entertaining morning TV, we take a trip down memory lane with 12 classic pictures...
After receiving a gift of 30 golden cupcakes and Ben Shephard dressed in a kilt on Lorraine Live this morning, the 54-year-old Scottish presenter was also surprised with the announcement that she's set to star on Corrie tonight.
An emotional Kelly responded: "It's been overwhelming and amazing. I can't believe it's been 30 years, it's gone by in a flash, but you know, you're only as good as your team and my team, both on-screen and off-screen, are fabulous, the very best. I'm going to cry!"
Kelly began her TV career as an on-screen reporter covering Scottish news on TV-am in 1984, before moving to presenting on Good Morning Britain in 1990, GMTV with Lorraine between '94 and 2010, Daybreak and Lorraine.
To commemorate three decades of entertaining morning TV, we take a trip down memory lane with 12 classic pictures...
- 9/29/2014
- Digital Spy
Lorraine Kelly celebrated her 30-year career in breakfast television during a special edition of Lorraine today (September 29).
The morning TV stalwart, who had no idea about the surprise-filled show, was joined by a kilt-wearing Ben Shephard as he treated the 54-year-old to a trip down memory lane.
Joined by a host of past colleagues including Timmy Mallett, Anthea Turner and Dr Hilary Jones, Kelly was surprised by the appearance of her daughter Rosie, who joked that she still can't accept all of her mum's past fashion choices.
Former GMTV host Eamonn Holmes also left Kelly a message about their time together working on the programme.
He said: "We thought we were brilliant, we thought we were really good, then there was a review in a posh newspaper, and it just said, 'This programme is presented by two unknown big round faces', isn't that right Lorraine? But what they say is very well and good,...
The morning TV stalwart, who had no idea about the surprise-filled show, was joined by a kilt-wearing Ben Shephard as he treated the 54-year-old to a trip down memory lane.
Joined by a host of past colleagues including Timmy Mallett, Anthea Turner and Dr Hilary Jones, Kelly was surprised by the appearance of her daughter Rosie, who joked that she still can't accept all of her mum's past fashion choices.
Former GMTV host Eamonn Holmes also left Kelly a message about their time together working on the programme.
He said: "We thought we were brilliant, we thought we were really good, then there was a review in a posh newspaper, and it just said, 'This programme is presented by two unknown big round faces', isn't that right Lorraine? But what they say is very well and good,...
- 9/29/2014
- Digital Spy
The Great British Bake Off's move to BBC One could have gone badly wrong.
Fans of the quirky, bunting-filled BBC Two smash were understandably horrified at the prospect of the show getting an X Factor-style makeover, replacing soggy bottoms and sponge cakes with sob stories and Simon Cowell-esque melodrama.
Great British Bake Off: Did the right baker go home?
Thankfully, judging from the opening episode of the show's fifth series, the change of channels is purely logistical. An audience of 9 million plus viewers on BBC Two is too big to be ignored and Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood earned the Wednesday night upgrade.
Sensibly the producers have remained firm with their recipe for success and haven't attempted to adapt the show for a more mainstream crowd - there are no 'sexy bakers' or barking mad fame whores, and Mel and Sue haven't been replaced by some dashing...
Fans of the quirky, bunting-filled BBC Two smash were understandably horrified at the prospect of the show getting an X Factor-style makeover, replacing soggy bottoms and sponge cakes with sob stories and Simon Cowell-esque melodrama.
Great British Bake Off: Did the right baker go home?
Thankfully, judging from the opening episode of the show's fifth series, the change of channels is purely logistical. An audience of 9 million plus viewers on BBC Two is too big to be ignored and Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood earned the Wednesday night upgrade.
Sensibly the producers have remained firm with their recipe for success and haven't attempted to adapt the show for a more mainstream crowd - there are no 'sexy bakers' or barking mad fame whores, and Mel and Sue haven't been replaced by some dashing...
- 8/6/2014
- Digital Spy
Congratulations to Ant & Dec, who celebrate 25 years in showbusiness together this year.
The dynamic (and diminutive) duo first hit our small screens in Byker Grove and have gone on to become a fixture of prime-time telly viewing with Bgt and their Saturday Night Takeaway.
We celebrate Ant & Dec's career successes - from paintballing to motorboating - below:
1. He can't see man!
"He can't see man!!" Dec points out the obvious as Ant lies blinded by paint after an illegal paintballing contest on Byker Grove.
2. Not stable...
Dec makes an earnest-looking stable boy in his sadly uncredited appearance in an adaptation of Catherine Cookson's The Cinder Path in '94.
3. Ant & Dec knighted
Ant & Dec dressed as knights at Knebworth House. Just because.
4. Let's Get Ready...
It's the Geordie answer to the Blues Brothers (sort of), as the duo perform as Pj & Duncan at the Royal Albert Hall back in 1996.
5. Trio of TV fun
Ant,...
The dynamic (and diminutive) duo first hit our small screens in Byker Grove and have gone on to become a fixture of prime-time telly viewing with Bgt and their Saturday Night Takeaway.
We celebrate Ant & Dec's career successes - from paintballing to motorboating - below:
1. He can't see man!
"He can't see man!!" Dec points out the obvious as Ant lies blinded by paint after an illegal paintballing contest on Byker Grove.
2. Not stable...
Dec makes an earnest-looking stable boy in his sadly uncredited appearance in an adaptation of Catherine Cookson's The Cinder Path in '94.
3. Ant & Dec knighted
Ant & Dec dressed as knights at Knebworth House. Just because.
4. Let's Get Ready...
It's the Geordie answer to the Blues Brothers (sort of), as the duo perform as Pj & Duncan at the Royal Albert Hall back in 1996.
5. Trio of TV fun
Ant,...
- 2/22/2014
- Digital Spy
The Top Gear phenomenon is showing no signs of slowing down, even as it heads into its 21st series. It remains the BBC's biggest show on iPlayer and it still managed to haul in over 5 million viewers for BBC Two last night, even when head-to-head with Call the Midwife.
So just how does a show that features James May in the worst shirt on television since Timmy Mallett in the '80s and Jeremy Clarkson chatting to Hugh Bonneville about number plates on Volvos still have such a hold over audiences after all these years?
It is largely down to self-confidence and a complete faith from the show's producers in the format. Nothing ever changes in Top Gear land.
From Clarkson's horrendous taste in jeans to the Lad Banter in the news section, from Hamster Hammond's constant crashing to the same old jokes about sandal-wearers, Lexus-owners and James May being a very old man,...
So just how does a show that features James May in the worst shirt on television since Timmy Mallett in the '80s and Jeremy Clarkson chatting to Hugh Bonneville about number plates on Volvos still have such a hold over audiences after all these years?
It is largely down to self-confidence and a complete faith from the show's producers in the format. Nothing ever changes in Top Gear land.
From Clarkson's horrendous taste in jeans to the Lad Banter in the news section, from Hamster Hammond's constant crashing to the same old jokes about sandal-wearers, Lexus-owners and James May being a very old man,...
- 2/3/2014
- Digital Spy
Sam Bailey, Luke Friend and Nicholas McDonald. These are our X Factor final three. The most uninspiring bunch of finalists since the grim days of series four, when Rhydian and Leon duked it out to a bore draw.
And even that series had Same Difference to help lighten the mood.
What have we got this year? We'll have to make do with Nicole Scherzinger waffling on about mushrooms and Sam Bailey's "balls".
This weekend's semi-final saw us bid farewell to Rough Copy, the final act in the competition that didn't have the energy levels and personality of a sloth.
Unfortunately, the trio were just a bit too odd for X Factor voters.
From their leather vests, bow-ties and backpack fancy dress combos to the giddy post-performance interviews with Dermot (did anyone think to point out that their "Rc!" chat sounded a lot like "arsey"?), they were never going to...
And even that series had Same Difference to help lighten the mood.
What have we got this year? We'll have to make do with Nicole Scherzinger waffling on about mushrooms and Sam Bailey's "balls".
This weekend's semi-final saw us bid farewell to Rough Copy, the final act in the competition that didn't have the energy levels and personality of a sloth.
Unfortunately, the trio were just a bit too odd for X Factor voters.
From their leather vests, bow-ties and backpack fancy dress combos to the giddy post-performance interviews with Dermot (did anyone think to point out that their "Rc!" chat sounded a lot like "arsey"?), they were never going to...
- 12/9/2013
- Digital Spy
Catch up with the last seven days in the world of film
The big story
Cannes 2012 rumbles on this week, as you surely can't have failed to notice. Xan Brooks and Peter Bradshaw have been providing regular updates on the Guardian Film Show, with video reviews of On the Road and Holy Motors, Killing Them Softly and The Angels' Share, Amour and The Hunt, as well as interviews with Michel Gondry and Michael Haneke.
Meanwhile, news reaches us that some journalists at the festival are being charged to interview stars, that Ken Loach has some stern words for the BBFC, and that some folks have had a look at footage from Quentin Tarantino's forthcoming Django Unchained.
There's much more news besides - to stand any chance of keeping up with it all, and with the latest reviews from the festival, keep an eye on our daily live blog. Or,...
The big story
Cannes 2012 rumbles on this week, as you surely can't have failed to notice. Xan Brooks and Peter Bradshaw have been providing regular updates on the Guardian Film Show, with video reviews of On the Road and Holy Motors, Killing Them Softly and The Angels' Share, Amour and The Hunt, as well as interviews with Michel Gondry and Michael Haneke.
Meanwhile, news reaches us that some journalists at the festival are being charged to interview stars, that Ken Loach has some stern words for the BBFC, and that some folks have had a look at footage from Quentin Tarantino's forthcoming Django Unchained.
There's much more news besides - to stand any chance of keeping up with it all, and with the latest reviews from the festival, keep an eye on our daily live blog. Or,...
- 5/24/2012
- The Guardian - Film News
Kate Moss has reportedly planned to throw a party for the Strictly Come Dancing final. The supermodel has recruited her friend Timmy Mallet to host the December 17 event at her home in the Cotswolds, according to the Daily Star. "Kate loves all the glitz and glamour of Strictly, so she has decided to host a Strictly-themed party," a source said. "She's invited 17 of her close family friends and told everyone to dress up to the nines." Among the guests apparently invited to Moss's Strictly bash are Stella McCartney and Fazer from (more)...
- 11/30/2011
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
The 37-year-old supermodel is a big fan of British reality TV show 'Strictly Come Dancing' – the UK equivalent of 'Dancing with the Stars' – and is planning a festive bash to tie in with the final of this year's contest on December 17.
A source said: “Kate loves throwing parties for her friends. This will be a huge pre-Christmas soiree held at her country home in the Cotswolds.
“Kate loves all the glitz and glamour of 'Strictly', so she has decided to host a 'Strictly'-themed party. She’s invited 17 of her close family friends and told everyone to dress up.
“It will be a very glamorous affair, all of the girls in silk, ball gown-style dresses and the men in formal dinner jackets.
“Kate loves singing and prancing around so it’ll definitely end up in a karaoke session."
Kate – who married rocker Jamie Hince earlier this year and has a nine-year-old daughter,...
A source said: “Kate loves throwing parties for her friends. This will be a huge pre-Christmas soiree held at her country home in the Cotswolds.
“Kate loves all the glitz and glamour of 'Strictly', so she has decided to host a 'Strictly'-themed party. She’s invited 17 of her close family friends and told everyone to dress up.
“It will be a very glamorous affair, all of the girls in silk, ball gown-style dresses and the men in formal dinner jackets.
“Kate loves singing and prancing around so it’ll definitely end up in a karaoke session."
Kate – who married rocker Jamie Hince earlier this year and has a nine-year-old daughter,...
- 11/30/2011
Written, directed by and starring Adam Deacon, Anuvahood is the antithesis of grimy thrillers set on run-down London housing estates. This is a bright, vibrant film, its knowing costume design differentiating sharply between individuals and sects within the community.
Anuvahood’s protagonist, Kenneth (Deacon), or ‘K’ as he longs to be known, is typical of his ilk. Someone who has watched one episode of The Wire and somehow thinks he is living the life, Kenneth aspires to be a gangster, or at least a gangster rapper. Dressed in cotton jersey tracksuits, wraparound sunglasses, even an ironic ‘Timmy Mallet’ (and Mallet’s Mallet) vest, Kenneth selects random style notes with no real clue as to the statement he is making.
Kenneth (Adam Deacon) in his signature cotton jersey tracksuit.
Each central character in the story is given a costume identity. T.J. (Jazzie Zonzolo), probably Kenneth’s closest, in fact only real friend at this point,...
Anuvahood’s protagonist, Kenneth (Deacon), or ‘K’ as he longs to be known, is typical of his ilk. Someone who has watched one episode of The Wire and somehow thinks he is living the life, Kenneth aspires to be a gangster, or at least a gangster rapper. Dressed in cotton jersey tracksuits, wraparound sunglasses, even an ironic ‘Timmy Mallet’ (and Mallet’s Mallet) vest, Kenneth selects random style notes with no real clue as to the statement he is making.
Kenneth (Adam Deacon) in his signature cotton jersey tracksuit.
Each central character in the story is given a costume identity. T.J. (Jazzie Zonzolo), probably Kenneth’s closest, in fact only real friend at this point,...
- 7/11/2011
- by Chris Laverty
- Clothes on Film
Written, directed by and starring Adam Deacon, Anuvahood is the antithesis of grimy thrillers set on run-down London housing estates. This is a bright, vibrant film, its knowing costume design differentiating sharply between individuals and sects within the community.
Anuvahood’s protagonist, Kenneth (Deacon), or ‘K’ as he longs to be known, is typical of his ilk. Someone who has watched one episode of The Wire and somehow thinks he is living the life, Kenneth aspires to be a gangster, or at least a gangster rapper. Dressed in cotton jersey tracksuits, wraparound sunglasses, even an ironic ‘Timmy Mallet’ (and Mallet’s Mallet) vest, Kenneth selects random style notes with no real clue as to the statement he is making.
Kenneth (Adam Deacon) in his signature cotton jersey tracksuit.
Each central character in the story is given a costume identity. T.J. (Jazzie Zonzolo), probably Kenneth’s closest, in fact only real friend at this point,...
Anuvahood’s protagonist, Kenneth (Deacon), or ‘K’ as he longs to be known, is typical of his ilk. Someone who has watched one episode of The Wire and somehow thinks he is living the life, Kenneth aspires to be a gangster, or at least a gangster rapper. Dressed in cotton jersey tracksuits, wraparound sunglasses, even an ironic ‘Timmy Mallet’ (and Mallet’s Mallet) vest, Kenneth selects random style notes with no real clue as to the statement he is making.
Kenneth (Adam Deacon) in his signature cotton jersey tracksuit.
Each central character in the story is given a costume identity. T.J. (Jazzie Zonzolo), probably Kenneth’s closest, in fact only real friend at this point,...
- 7/11/2011
- by Chris Laverty
- Clothes on Film
Put ten people in the same room and get them to agree on every viewpoint in the world – it just cannot be done. Let's say they're debating about all-time great pop songs: While the majority of the group will praise a so-called revered classic like 'Hey Jude' by The Beatles or 'Tiny Dancer' by Elton John, there will always be one who can't see the appeal.
In this case, that'd be me then – I think of them both as tedious, overlong, funereal dirges: One sounds like Macca's got his extremities caught in the jaws of a crocodile, the other sounds like it was recorded from the bottom of a wishing well. But inexplicably, it seems that at least 99.9% of the population regard these as musical behemoths.
Same goes for Doctor Who. Name a classic story like City Of Death, The Talons Of Weng-Chiang and The Caves Of Androzani and inevitably,...
In this case, that'd be me then – I think of them both as tedious, overlong, funereal dirges: One sounds like Macca's got his extremities caught in the jaws of a crocodile, the other sounds like it was recorded from the bottom of a wishing well. But inexplicably, it seems that at least 99.9% of the population regard these as musical behemoths.
Same goes for Doctor Who. Name a classic story like City Of Death, The Talons Of Weng-Chiang and The Caves Of Androzani and inevitably,...
- 6/3/2011
- Shadowlocked
It is week two of TV’s most hilarious dance contest, and presenters Claudia Winkleman and Steve Jones will once again put some of Britain’s bravest celebrity faces from the worlds of comedy, sport and entertainment through their paces in the good name of charity.
Acting as judges on tonight’s show will be comedy actor Miranda Hart, 2009 runner-up Paddy McGuinness and presenter Kelly Brook. Add to that an exclusive performance from pop sensation Gabriella Cilmi and it’s shaping up to be a good show.
Dancing on tonight’s show will be actress and impressionist, Debra Stephenson, comedian Shappi Khorsandi, TV presenter Richard Arnold dancing with Kate Garraway and Michael Fish dancing with the Weather Girls (Lara Lewington, Clare Nasir, Becky Mantin), presenters Sam and Mark and boxers Carl Froch, Johnny Nelson, Tony Jeffries and Duke McKenzie.
Ok! Welcome to the liveblog – Gerard here, and I’ll be...
Acting as judges on tonight’s show will be comedy actor Miranda Hart, 2009 runner-up Paddy McGuinness and presenter Kelly Brook. Add to that an exclusive performance from pop sensation Gabriella Cilmi and it’s shaping up to be a good show.
Dancing on tonight’s show will be actress and impressionist, Debra Stephenson, comedian Shappi Khorsandi, TV presenter Richard Arnold dancing with Kate Garraway and Michael Fish dancing with the Weather Girls (Lara Lewington, Clare Nasir, Becky Mantin), presenters Sam and Mark and boxers Carl Froch, Johnny Nelson, Tony Jeffries and Duke McKenzie.
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- 2/27/2010
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Elbow frontman Guy Garvey has criticised the country's obsession with reality television. The singer claims that there is trend of "general cruelty" that runs through most entertainment shows. "I find it a bit disturbing. It cheapens life. I don't need it in my head," he told Q magazine. "There are plenty of great things to look at rather than Timmy Mallet eating kangaroo penises. Why would I want to watch that?" Garvey went on to admit his surprise that the group's single 'One Day Like This' had become so popular on television (more)...
- 2/26/2009
- by By David Balls
- Digital Spy
Timmy Mallett has revealed that he has been making money from selling oil paintings since appearing on I'm A Celebrity. The 1980s children's entertainer has sold around 250 paintings for up to £400 each. The landscapes are currently being exhibited at his home in Wiltshire, according to The Sun. "My painting is becoming serious," said the 53-year-old former Wacaday host. "People (more)...
- 2/24/2009
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
David Van Day and Timmy Mallett will take over as the hosts of ITV2's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here Now! spinoff next year, according to a report. The Daily Star claims that the pair will replace current presenters Matt Willis and Emma Griffiths, who are expected to focus on parenthood after discovering that they are expecting their first child together. Van Day commented: (more)...
- 12/31/2008
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
I'm A Celebrity... winner Joe Swash has revealed that he will put on weight for a forthcoming pantomime appearance. The former EastEnders actor shed a stone-and-a-half while in the jungle for the ITV1 reality show and plans to bulk up before taking to the stage as Buttons in Cinderella at the Central Theatre, Chatham. The 26-year-old said: "Timmy Mallett is doing a pantomime and several other (more)...
- 12/11/2008
- by By Simon Reynolds
- Digital Spy
Martina Navratilova, Joe Swash and George Takei have handed out award trophies to every member of the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! camp. The three finalists gave Robert Kilroy-Silk the 'Conqueror Of The Creepy Crawly' honour for his heroic work, and crowned Dani Behr 'Queen Of The Stir Fry' for her tasty cooking. George Takei said that Carly Zucker was his 'Angel Of The Night' for looking after him when he had trouble sleeping, while the threesome agreed that Timmy Mallett was the worthy recipient of the 'King Of The Cackle' prize. Nicola McLean was given the 'Biggest Boob In Camp' award, Simon Webbe the 'Gentleman Prince' honour and Brian Paddick was named 'The Naked Sheriff' for being the only contestant (more)...
- 12/5/2008
- by By Michael Thornton
- Digital Spy
David Van Day has described his I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! experience as a psychological rollercoaster. The 52-year-old, who was voted off the show last night, entered the jungle alongside Timmy Mallett and immediately found himself trapped in a net. He described it as "terrifying start", adding: "I think it sent me over the edge a bit." He also revealed that he and Timmy felt like outcasts when they finally joined the (more)...
- 12/5/2008
- by By Michael Thornton
- Digital Spy
Brian Paddick has become the sixth contestant to be voted off I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here!. The former police officer received the least amount of support from the public and follows Robert Kilroy-Silk, Carly Zucker, Dani Behr, Timmy Mallett and Esther Rantzen off the show. Speaking after his eviction, Brian told Ant and Dec that he entered the jungle in order to do something "trivial" after his career in law enforcement and (more)...
- 12/1/2008
- by By Michael Thornton
- Digital Spy
Esther Rantzen became the fifth contestant to leave the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! jungle after losing the public vote on Sunday. Her eviction came close on the heels of Timmy Mallet's departure after he lost a surprise Bushtucker Trial to Brian Paddick. Rantzen, who received the fewest votes ahead of former Blue singer Simon Webbe, said her time in the jungle had been emotional. She said: "It made me feel very vulnerable (more)...
- 12/1/2008
- by By Sarah Rollo
- Digital Spy
Timmy Mallett has become the third person to leave the I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here! jungle after losing a surprise Bushtucker Trial to Brian Paddick. The pair were charged with swallowing five cocktails made of jungle critters in the Last Chance Saloon task, with the winner not only staying but feeding the rest of the campmates. "This is the trial I didn't want," said Brian, while Timmy revealed that his vegetarianism may prove a problem. The first round was a Beetle Juice Cocktail, containing cockroaches, meal worms and darkling beetles. Both contestants finished at the same time, but Brian took the lead after putting down his glass and opening his mouth for inspection. Brian and Timmy then tackled a plate of leafcutter ants and Mopani worms. The crunchy insects kept them chewing for some time but the children's presenter finally (more)...
- 12/1/2008
- by By Michael Thornton
- Digital Spy
Timmy Mallett has become the third person to leave the I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here! jungle after losing a surprise Bushtucker Trial to Brian Paddick. The pair were charged with swallowing five cocktails made of jungle critters in the Last Chance Saloon task, with the winner not only staying but feeding the rest of the campmates. "This is the trial I didn't want," said Brian, while Timmy revealed that his vegetarianism may prove a problem. The first round was a Beetle Juice Cocktail, containing cockroaches, meal worms and darkling beetles. Both contestants finished at the same time, but Brian took the lead after putting down his glass and opening his mouth for inspection. Brian and Timmy then tackled a plate of leafcutter ants and Mopani worms. The crunchy insects kept them chewing for some time but the children's presenter finally (more)...
- 12/1/2008
- by By Michael Thornton
- Digital Spy
Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber has broken an 18-year silence by confessing that he produced Timmy Mallett's 1990 hit 'Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini' as a bet with his wife. The theatre impresario said he updated Brian Hyland's 1960s song and brought Mallett on board to ensure the tune's chart-topping spot. The 60-year-old told The Sun: "[Madeleine] bet that me, a 'pompous' composer, could never produce a pop hit for the summer. It was a ridiculous idea, I had to keep Madeleine quiet." Yesterday, teacher Everton Barnes claimed he sang most of the (more)...
- 11/27/2008
- by By Sarah Rollo
- Digital Spy
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! contestants David Van Day and Timmy Mallet are planning a pop comeback. David enjoyed success in 1970s band Dollar, while Timmy reached number one with 'Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini' in 1990. The pair now believe that they can storm the charts once more with a song they have written called 'Biff, Baff, Boff'. "We've got to see the response to 'Biff Baff Boff'. I've got loads of ideas if it does come through," David said. "We can easily write [lines like]: 'Rice and beans, rice and beans rice and beans'. (more)...
- 11/27/2008
- by By Michael Thornton
- Digital Spy
Nicola McLean has revealed that she has no plans to invite David Van Day and Timmy Mallett to her wedding following recent tension in the I'm A Celebrity camp. The model will tie the knot with Peterborough United footballer Tom Williams next summer, but she has decided to be selective over the guest list - with only family and close friends receiving invites. "I'm going to invite some of my friends from the camp," McLean confirmed. "I'd like everyone to come apart from Timmy and David. No way." Explaining (more)...
- 11/26/2008
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
David Van Day has claimed that he has to compromise his sense of humour in order to avoid conflict with the other I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! contestants. The former Dollar singer admitted to Esther Rantzen that he is struggling to deal with some of his fellow campmates. He told her that they have not welcomed him and Timmy Mallett since their late entrance into the jungle. "It's annoying. You've got to compromise your humour then, haven't you?" (more)...
- 11/25/2008
- by By Michael Thornton
- Digital Spy
David Van Day has revealed his dejection after failing to win all the stars on offer in his Bushtucker Trial. The former Dollar singer managed to pick up five stars in the Holey Moley task, resulting in seven campmates going without a meal. "Sorry, mate, I did my best. It was a very difficult challenge," he told Timmy Mallett. Van Day later confessed to the Bush Telegraph that he is having difficulty getting on with the girls in (more)...
- 11/23/2008
- by By Michael Thornton
- Digital Spy
Timmy Mallett has apologised to Robert Kilroy-Silk for making fun of him as he took part in the Jungle Gym challenge. Tensions have been rising between the pair, with Mallett telling the Bush Telegraph that the former talkshow host "seems to be easily rubbed up by me". Mallett defended his actions, saying: "There are one or two serious folk in here. And you think: 'No, the world demands laughter.'" However, the children's television star later caught up with Kilroy-Silk and apologised. "I owe you an apology, Robert. I think you're a hero. I think you're a trouper. (more)...
- 11/22/2008
- by By Michael Thornton
- Digital Spy
Joe Swash has said that he thinks new I'm A Celebrity... contestants Timmy Mallett and David Van Day have not been made to feel welcome. The pair arrived on the show later than the original ten campmates, compromising both space and food supplies. However, Swash revealed that he does not think this should affect how the other contestants treat them. "Just because we've been here longer doesn't mean that we've got more rights than them. I don't think they (more)...
- 11/22/2008
- by By Michael Thornton
- Digital Spy
Timmy Mallett has said that it is very likely that he will end up irritating his fellow contestants on I'm A Celebrity.... The veteran children's entertainer joined the jungle with former popstar David Van Day yesterday. Mallett, 53, who hosted Wide Awake Club and Wacaday in the 1980s, admitted his time on the show may make uncomfortable viewing. "I'm extremely crabby when I'm hungry," he told The Sun. "The family know it and go, 'There he goes again, crabby old git.' "There may (more)...
- 11/20/2008
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Timmy Mallett and singer David Van Day have joined I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!. Children's TV presenter Mallett was first into the jungle, but became caught in a net when he tried to pick up a cake from the ground. Ex-Dollar star Van Day entered next and was soon trapped in a net of his own. "I'll get you Mallett, you prat," Van Day shouted. (more)...
- 11/20/2008
- by By Michael Thornton
- Digital Spy
Timmy Mallett is hunting for his original foam mallet, which was stolen in 2002. The former children's TV presenter lost his hammer during a Wacagig in Leeds club Evolution six years ago. However, a picture of the mallet has been discovered on Facebook, prompting Timmy to launch a campaign to get it back. "I was livid when the mallet disappeared," he told The Sun. "It was the one I used on TV and had taken all over the country. "The club doormen promised (more)...
- 11/18/2008
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Timmy Mallet is hunting for his original foam mallet, which was stolen in 2002. The former children's TV presenter lost his hammer during a Wacagig in Leeds club Evolution six years ago. However, a picture of the mallet has been discovered on Facebook, prompting Timmy to launch a campaign to get it back. "I was livid when the mallet disappeared," he told The Sun. "It was the one I used on TV and had taken all over the country. "The club doormen promised (more)...
- 11/18/2008
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
British comedian Russell Brand has been forced to apologise over a recent phone prank - in which he claimed to have information about a serial sex attacker.
Detectives in the city of Northampton, England issued warnings to women in the area following a spate of violent rapes, and cops are currently appealing for information about the incidents.
Brand incurred the wrath of the police force by making a prank call to emergency services during a stand-up routine in the city on Saturday - claming to have spotted the sex attacker.
The Forgetting Sarah Marshall star reportedly told the audience to be quiet while he made the call on stage, telling the police phone operator, "I've got some information for you. I've seen a gentleman who fits that description.
"He was wearing a lime-green top and polka-dot trousers. I thought, 'Well, look at the state of him.' He looked like (children's TV presenter) Timmy Mallett."
And now the funnyman has issued an apology over the incident.
He says in a statement, "I appreciate the seriousness of the issue and I am devastated by the possibility that I may have offended vulnerable people. I maintain that through discourse we can illuminate these dark behaviours but that ought not to be at the expense of people's feelings."...
Detectives in the city of Northampton, England issued warnings to women in the area following a spate of violent rapes, and cops are currently appealing for information about the incidents.
Brand incurred the wrath of the police force by making a prank call to emergency services during a stand-up routine in the city on Saturday - claming to have spotted the sex attacker.
The Forgetting Sarah Marshall star reportedly told the audience to be quiet while he made the call on stage, telling the police phone operator, "I've got some information for you. I've seen a gentleman who fits that description.
"He was wearing a lime-green top and polka-dot trousers. I thought, 'Well, look at the state of him.' He looked like (children's TV presenter) Timmy Mallett."
And now the funnyman has issued an apology over the incident.
He says in a statement, "I appreciate the seriousness of the issue and I am devastated by the possibility that I may have offended vulnerable people. I maintain that through discourse we can illuminate these dark behaviours but that ought not to be at the expense of people's feelings."...
- 7/16/2008
- WENN
Russell Brand has been condemned by a rape charity after calling a sex attack hotline during his stand-up act, The Sun reports. An audience in Northampton witnessed the comic call the hotline and claim that he had seen "the underpass attacker", a man police have been hunting following three sex attacks in the Midlands town. In a video posted on YouTube, Brand took a mobile phone from a member of the audience and told the police operator: "I had someone come near my underpass. He was dressed atrociously. He looked like Timmy Mallett." When the call handler requested Brand's telephone number, he replied: "I didn't know it was a dating (more)...
- 7/16/2008
- by By Simon Reynolds
- Digital Spy
Keith Chegwin has spoken out about a survey claiming that the '80s was the worst decade of the 20th century.
He argued that the decade created plenty of musical talent and said he was proud of the unusual clothing fashions that dominated the era.
Chegwin told Ds: "People have been knocking the '80s - what's going on, how can they do that?
"In this survey, people said they couldn't stand things like the fashions, the hairstyles and the mullets. TV shows like Dallas, Rainbow, and Timmy Mallet, but in my recollections the '80s were fantastic.
"We produced such great bands like Ultravox and Duran Duran. Then there was the clothes; on Cheggers Plays Pop I couldn't wait to put on my flares and gold jacket . . .
He argued that the decade created plenty of musical talent and said he was proud of the unusual clothing fashions that dominated the era.
Chegwin told Ds: "People have been knocking the '80s - what's going on, how can they do that?
"In this survey, people said they couldn't stand things like the fashions, the hairstyles and the mullets. TV shows like Dallas, Rainbow, and Timmy Mallet, but in my recollections the '80s were fantastic.
"We produced such great bands like Ultravox and Duran Duran. Then there was the clothes; on Cheggers Plays Pop I couldn't wait to put on my flares and gold jacket . . .
- 4/27/2008
- by Alex_Fletcher_imdb_@digitalspy.co.uk (Alex Fletcher)
- Digital Spy
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