Music
Harry Potter Success Fuels Wannabe Writers
As people rush to buy the seventh Potter book many will reflect on how the author’s circumstances have changed. JK Rowling is now richer than the Queen - and all because she put pen to paper.
Extreme Su Doku - The Ultimate Challenge!
Times Magazine named Wayne Gould as one of the 100 people who shaped the world in 2005. Why? Su Doku. Without him Su Doku would be unknown outside Japan and not a world-wide phenomenon whose popularity is such that the word is now a dictionary entry.
A ‘New’ Charley Re-Enters Big Brother House After Fake Eviction
On Friday night, in the concluding act of fakery in Big Brother’s “Fake Week”, Charley was evicted then sent straight back into the house. Viewers had been voting since Tuesday as to whether Charley or Nicky should face the “fake eviction”, and in Friday’s 8:30pm show it was revealed that Charley received 75.8% of the vote.
Torchwood To Air On BBC Two
Torchwood, the smash-hit thriller drama created by Doctor Who writer Russell T Davies, is currently filming for a new series which will be shown on BBC Two early next year.
Get Ready For Naked Ambition On BBC One With Denise Van Outen
Denise Van Outen (Any Dream Will Do, Chicago) and Liz White (Life On Mars), are today confirmed to star in The Empress's New Clothes, the fourth and final instalment of comedy dramas to be made by Hat Trick Productions in Northern Ireland as part of the modern anthology of Fairy Tales for BBC One.
Record Deal Awaits Real British Talent
Sony Ericsson and Orange have joined forces with Channel 4 to find the hottest unsigned band in Britain. Tribute bands need not apply - this new search is set to unearth the real future of British music.
The Summer Of British Film
From Gandhi, Four Weddings And A Funeral, to Brief Encounter and Bend It Like Beckham, Britain has been a major player in world cinema for over 100 years and continues to produce award-winning talent. The Summer Of British Film on BBC Two is a season dedicated to home grown cinema, encompassing all genres from thriller and comedy to the kitchen sink drama.
Radio 1's Surgery Show Goes On Holiday
BBC Radio 1 has announced that The Radio 1 Surgery, the show that deals with all the questions that young people face, will be hosted by Annie Mac during Radio 1's Six Weeks Of Summer.
ITV Announces Echo Beach Cast
Following the announcement of Jason Donovan, Martine Mccutcheon and Ben Miller, ITV today announces a stellar supporting cast for both Moving Wallpaper and Echo Beach.
Saving Planet Earth: £1Million & Rising
BBC's Saving Planet Earth season, which culminated in a live fund-raiser last Friday on BBC One, has raised over £1million so far for the BBC's new charity the BBC Wildlife Fund to help save planet Earth's wildlife.
Shaun Williamson Lets His Hair Down For BBC One's Rapunzel
Lee Ingleby (George Gently, Life On Mars), Charity Wakefield (Sense And Sensibility, Jane Eyre), Shaun Williamson (Extra's, EastEnders) and Geraldine James (Little Britain, The Time Of Your Life) are confirmed as starring in Rapunzel – the third of four comedy dramas to be made as part of the modern anthology of Fairy Tales for BBC One.
A Taste Of Hollywood For Sun Hill
The Bill has welcomed a bit of Hollywood glamour in the form of a special guest appearance by former Dynasty and Colbys actress, Emma Samms. Best known for her role as Fallon in the hugely popular 80’s series, Emma plays dowdy housewife, Ella Winstanley, a far cry from the shoulder-pads and lipgloss synonymous with her former role.
Laura Is Evicted From The Big Brother House
Since Tuesday, the public have been voting to decide whether Chanelle or Laura should be the fourth housemate to be publicly evicted from the Big Brother house.
Big Brother Fakes It
Just when the housemates think they know all there is to know, Big Brother turns everything on its head for the next week. And the best part is that everyone will know except the housemates.
Radio 1 Refreshes The In New DJs We Trust Roster
BBC Radio 1 last night announced that it will refresh the line-up of its dance music show In New DJs We Trust. New signing Kissy Sell Out will join the In New DJs We Trust weekly rotational roster alongside cutting-edge DJs Kutski, Professor Green and Mistress De Funk.