Entertainment
Hannah Hauxwell - Innocent Abroad
Hannah Hauxwell first won the hearts of millions in Britain when she appeared in a Yorkshire Television documentary about the plight of farmers in the Dales. Her battle to survive alone on an isolated farm with no electricity or running water - and in abject poverty - made her the nation's most unlikely celebrity.
Donnie Darko Composer Releases Debut Solo Album
Hand On String is an intrinsically beautiful amalgam of songs from LA based composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Michael Andrews.
Tate08 Series: Ellen Gallagher
The Tate08 Series goes from strength to strength in 2007 with an exhibition of work by Ellen Gallagher. Born in 1965, Ellen Gallagher is best known as a leading contemporary painter, although she has also created drawings, prints, sculptures and, in collaboration with Edgar Cleijne, a number of 16mm films.
Experience Maze Madness With Nintendo Wii
Prepare to rock and roll as your brain does a loop the loop with the ultimate Wii puzzle game! Players must complete testing and taxing mazes as Kororinpa rolls across Europe on 23rd February 2007, only on Wii.
15 Storeys High Released On DVD
Subtle and hilarious, this brilliant comedy series, written by Sean Lock, goes behind the closed doors of a block of flats to reveal its residents and their many idiosyncrasies. Life in the concrete jungle of a tower block in South East London … gritty, depressing, futile? An urban nightmare? Not really … the lift works and there’s a nice patch of green outside.
Judge John Deed: Series 2 On DVD
Martin Shaw returns as the free-thinking judge with a reputation for asking difficult questions and refusing to compromise his principles. Created by one of Britain’s most eminent writers, G F Newman; Judge John Deed is compelling television with a charismatic central figure, strong storylines and a tremendous cast.
Major Exhibition From Godfather Of British Pop Art
Tate Liverpool will present a major retrospective exhibition of paintings by Peter Blake, the largest since his Tate Gallery exhibition in 1983. A highly influential and original artist, Blake is often described as the godfather of British Pop art. The Tate Liverpool exhibition will survey his rich and diverse oeuvre, presenting familiar works alongside other rarely-seen ones.
Protein Dance Present Big Sale
Sheffield’s Lyceum Theatre welcomes back Protein Dance with their new show, BIG SALE, a hilarious satirical new show from one of the UK’s most inventive dance-makers, Luca Silvestrini.
Kelis To Release Gnarls Barkley Collaboration
Kelis releases her new single 'Lil Star' on February 19th. The track was produced by Cee-Lo (Gnarls Barkley) and also features him on guest vocals. Kelis's fourth album, 'Kelis Was Here', is a passionate window into her moods, tastes and emotions.
See Cooper Temple Clause In Manchester
The Cooper Temple Clause will play an exclusive gig and sign copies of the eagerly anticipated album ‘Make This Your Own,’ at Virgin Megastores, Manchester on Monday 22 January at 5.30pm.
Award-Winning Drama Writer Returns To BBC One
Dervla Kirwan and Lorraine Ashbourne star in Debbie Horsfield's sparky, raw and disturbing new six-part drama serial True Dare Kiss, an unfolding saga of intrigue, passion, revenge and redemption coming to BBC One this Spring.
Win Abbey Road Studio Time With EMI & Myspace
EMI Records has launched an exclusive competition on MySpace to support David Gilmour’s new chart recording of Pink Floyd’s 1967 debut single, ‘Arnold Layne’. This time around, David Gilmour has re-recorded this legendary song with help from friends David Bowie and Pink Floyd original member Richard Wright.
Olivier Nominated Comedy Extends Sell-Out Run
Due to exceptional public demand Maria Aitken’s critically acclaimed production of The 39 Steps at the Criterion Theatre has extended its booking period for a further 21 weeks, until 15 September 2007.
New Play By Alistair Beaton
King of Hearts is a new play by Alistair Beaton whose recent film ‘The Trial of Tony Blair’ was shown on More4 and Channel4 this week. In Beaton’s delicious new satire, love politics and royalty collide to hilarious effect.
Windsor Festival Spring Weekend
The third Windsor Festival Spring Weekend, Thursday 19 and Sunday 22 April, will highlight young performers and literary artists. Coinciding with The Queen’s birthday (21 April), it will also add to the focus on the town during Her Majesty’s special weekend.