Music
Science boldly goes where poetry inspires
The Space Frontier Foundation, an organization of space professionals dedicated to opening space to human settlement, presented their 2008 "Service to the Frontier" award to American author and actress Vanna Bonta for a poetry magazine celebrating space.
T4 to launch Je Suis Un Rock Star
T4’s new show, Je Suis Un Rock Star, which will start on Saturday 9th August as part of Channel 4’s New Talent Month, promises viewers exclusive insight to life as a ‘fixer’ with a big-name band.
BBC to mark the life and work of Charles Darwin
The BBC has announced a season of landmark content to mark one of the most astonishing and influential scientific ideas ever conceived. February 12 2009 is the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin, and 24 November 2009 is the 150th of the publication of his book On the Origin of Species, which laid out the theory of evolution by natural selection.
Stelios introduces low cost international mobile calls
Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, serial entrepreneur and owner of easyGroup, is introducing a new mobile phone service that will dramatically drive down the cost of making international calls from a mobile phone. The new system, launched by easyMobile.com, allows anyone to make international calls at local rates, without a computer, download or phone card.
Viva la Vida set to be biggest album of the year
Play.com, the online entertainment retailer is anticipating a huge day in sales with the launch of Coldplay’s fourth studio album, Viva La Vida, Or Death And All His Friends, which is set to be their biggest pre-order ever. To date, Play.com has received more pre-orders for Chris Martin’s new masterpiece than the rest of their entire top 40 pre-order albums combined.
Shena – The sound of summer
Shena, the multi-talented vocalist who has previously provided vocals on Michael Grey’s top ten smash ‘The Weekend’, is celebrating this week as her latest track ‘Watch Out’ by Alex Gaudino is currently the 2nd most played track on BBC Radio One. Released this Monday, ‘Watch Out’ is set to be the dance track of 2008, delivering a heady dose of dancefloor delirium to the nation.
Fedora-wearing Indiana Jones tops Live Search poll
The whip cracking adventures of Indiana Jones have pushed the fearless archaeologist ahead of the pack with more than half (51%) of movie fans surveyed, selecting him as their favourite action hero, according to a new poll by Live Search (live.co.uk).
Billie Piper to reprise call girl role
Billie Piper is back as Belle in a second series of Secret Diary Of A Call Girl on ITV2. The series that achieved record audiences of more than two million in 2007 returns to the channel for a further eight episodes in September 2008.
Lessons in life on BBC Three
Put down your pens, rulers, mobile phones and lip gloss… and get ready for a life lesson you won't forget! Coming to BBC Three, Summer Heights High is an award-winning mockumentary-style comedy written by and starring comedian Chris Lilley. Summer Heights High explores what happens over one school term in an average Australian high school.
BBC Three uncovers the UK’s natural beauties
Presented by Atomic Kitten starlet Jenny Frost, Snog, Marry, Avoid? is perhaps the world’s first make-under show. Each week, a number of over-styled and over-the-top girls and boys will be scrubbed down to discover what’s underneath - their fabulous natural beauty.
Create your own Doctor Who trailer
The Emmy-nominated BBC Wales-produced Doctor Who website has launched a new and innovative tool that will allow users to create their very own Doctor Who footage. Trailer Maker will offer users the chance to mix a wealth of video clips, images, sound effects and music tracks together, to create their own special Doctor Who trail.
James Nesbitt signs up for BBC drama Five Minutes Of Heaven
James Nesbitt is to return to Belfast to begin filming a new drama commissioned by BBC Drama Northern Ireland. It is being made by Big Fish Films, in association with Ruby Films, for BBC Two with co-financing from Northern Ireland Screen. Pathe will act as the international distributor for the film outside the UK and Ireland.
Cast announced for major BBC One Dickens' adaptation
BBC Drama Production today announces the key cast for Little Dorrit, Andrew Davies' major adaptation of Dickens' novel to be broadcast on BBC One this autumn. Recent newcomer Claire Foy (Being Human) will star as Amy Dorrit, also known as Little Dorrit, the kind sweet girl at the centre of the story.
Brace yourself – its Eurovision time!
Belgrade beckons as Andy Abraham competes in the 53rd Eurovision Song Contest, which will be broadcast live on BBC One at 8pm on Saturday 24 May 2008. Eurovision veteran Terry Wogan provides the commentary.
Joanna Lumley goes Arctic for BBC One
Joanna Lumley attempts to realise her life's ambition in a one-off special film for BBC One. Travelling north across the Arctic Circle up through Norway and finally to Svalbard, Joanna takes viewers on a very personal journey as she hopes to see the spell-binding Northern Lights in Joanna Lumley: Land Of The Northern Lights (working title).