Entertainment
South Bank Show Profiles W.H. Auden
The new season of ITV1’s flagship arts programme, sees the South Bank Show celebrating its thirtieth series on screen. The first subject to be profiled is the poet W.H. Auden: who will be discussed by Alan Bennett, Shirley Williams and Poet Laureate Andrew Motion on Sunday 18 February 2007.
Nintendo Wii Shifts Up A Gear
Racing fans are in for an extra special treat today as Mario Kart 64, one of the greatest games in the hugely popular Mario Kart series, is available to download to Wii’s Virtual Console *.
The Original 'Dreamgirls' Are Back!
In celebration of the upcoming cinematic release of Dreamgirls starring Beyonce and Jamie Foxx on February 2nd, comes the album release from the original Dreamgirls - Diana Ross & The Supremes.
Fasten Your Seatbelt - Wing Island Launches On Wii
Get ready to take to the skies with the ultimate aerial adventure! Wing Island will allow you and your friends to hone your flying techniques as you soar through the clouds as an ace biplane pilot, performing death-defying stunts and exciting tricks along the way with ease.
Andy Williams: The King Of Cool Is Back
Very few artists could claim to have had hits spanning almost four decades, but Andy Williams has managed to remain consistently popular with music fans of all ages due to his silky smooth vocals and smooth jazz grooves. Now, Andy Williams is set to return to British shores in 2007 for 11 intimate concerts starting Friday 22nd June at Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall.
The Real Von Trapp Family
The Sound of Music captured the hearts of millions when the film debuted in 1965. Forty years later, the picture is still captivating our imaginations. Now, for the first time, the real von Trapp Children are making their debut in the UK with a 10-date UK Tour in May 2007.
Van Morrison Honoured In Hollywood
Van Morrison will release a new compilation entitled ‘Van Morrison At The Movies’ to coincide with an Oscar week award celebrating Van’s compositions as used in film.
Le Grand Cirque UK Tour
Embarking on its premier UK tour, award-winning Le Grand Cirque is one of the most spellbinding and magical shows ever. Described by critics as ‘the next generation of Cirque du Soleil’, this electrifying production is a breathtaking and heart-pounding spectacle that will astound you and take you to the edge of your seats.
Sharleen Spiteri & Ewan McGregor Attend Burns Night Supper
Sharleen Spiteri and Ewan McGregor attended the Burns Night Supper last Thursday night in aid of CLIC Sargent (the UK’s leading children’s cancer charity) and the Children’s Hospice Association Scotland.
Affordable Eating In London’s Finest Restaurants
The new edition of Time Out Cheap Eats in London reveals that breakfast has become the ideal mealtime to experience London’s finest restaurants, which may otherwise be prohibitively expensive. The guide suggests a whole host of restaurants that provide a superb breakfast, at prices that are much cheaper than their other meals.
Fine Dining At West County Gastro Pub Of The Year
The Puesdown Inn, Compton Abdale, Gloucestershire was chosen as the Morning Advertiser West Country Gastro Pub of the Year for 2007. Owners John and Maggie Armstrong took over the Puesdown Inn in 2002, and in a short time they have transformed it into a thriving business - well used by locals and visitors to the area.
Good Things Come In Small Packages
A small but perfectly formed restaurant in Dorset, Sienna, has been awarded a third AA Rosette. With only 16 covers, Sienna is the smallest restaurant to be presented with three AA Rosettes at the start of 2007 and is one of only six restaurants to win the accolade so far this year.
Helen Lederer Stars In New Stage Comedy
Comedienne Helen Lederer will star in the world premiere of, 'Wake Up and Smell The Coffee', a sassy new comedy exploring animal food, animal sex and the fear of being devoured, which is to receive its world premiere at the New End Theatre, Hampstead, from Wednesday April 4 - Sunday April 22.
Stevie Nicks Releases Best Of Album
Stevie Nicks will release Reflections...The Very Best Of on March 26th. Reflections is the definitive Stevie Nicks compilation and comes packaged with the first DVD retrospective of her work.
London Guitar Show Arrives At ExCel
The UK’s biggest guitar event, the London Guitar Show 2007 comes to ExCel between April 27-29. And with a packed exhibition area and exciting live line-up, the show is set to be the biggest and best yet.