BBC Three charity series Celebrity Scissorhands has been axed leaving the BBC looking for a new “channel-defining” programme. BBC Three has axed its reality television series Celebrity Scissorhands. The series, which raised money for Children In Need, saw a group of celebrities work in saloon and ran from 2006 to 2008 but the axe has now fallen on the series. […]
Read moreWelcome to the first TV File of 2009, the new name for TV Weekly. It’s also the last in our regular series, but we’ll be back in May with a new monthly file wrapping up entertainment and TV stories in bite-size nibbles. In this issue Michael Grade wants an apology, STV continue their dropping of ITV programming and Moving Wallpaper […]
Read moreEmmerdale is set to keep viewers glued to their seats in 2009 with a stunning line-up of new signings that will see the nation’s favourite village re-vamped, re-ignited and raring to go. Leading the way is the explosive return of Charity Tate, as Emma Atkins reprises her role as one of the most memorable characters in the show’s history. Contains […]
Read moreThe BBC has announced two new presents for its wildlife programmes Autumnwatch and Springwatch following the announcement earlier this year that Bill Oddie had quit both shows. Contains BBC Press Release. This Spring Chris Packham joins Kate Humble as co-presenter of BBC Two’s popular natural history series Springwatch and Autumnwatch. And former Springwatch producer Martin Hughes-Games makes his debut in […]
Read moreAfter much persuasion we’ve decided to re-launch our gay spy section as a bi-weekly magazine style round up of the latest news from the LGBT world but as you’ve come to expect from us we don’t just report the news, we comment on it as well. So along with news and views we also have a few other features […]
Read morePardon the pun but we couldn’t resist it but this week see’s the real beginning of the end for Battlestar Galactica as the first part of it’s’ finale, Daybreak, airs on Sky One. The end is here as the first part of Battlestar Galactica’s finale, Daybreak, airs on Sky One tonight at 9pm. There’s some confusion as to whether the […]
Read moreThe BBC Trust has issued a press release following comments by Conservative leader David Cameron on the BBC Licence fee. The BBC Trust has released a press release regarding comments made by Tory leader, David Cameron, earlier today regarding the licence fee. During a press conference Cameron said the BBC licence fee should not rise this year and instead be […]
Read moreThe once golden boys of ITV may have lost their shine as Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway sinks to a new ratings low on Saturday night. Could the Geordie Duo’s bubble have burst? They were once the golden boys of ITV who drew in big ratings for the broadcaster but now there shine seems have worn off for some […]
Read moreIn a press release, issued today, the BBC confirms their drama series Waterloo Road will be returning for a fifth season, as we reported last week. Contains mild spoilers and the BBC Press Release. As we reported last week school-based drama series Waterloo Road will be returning for a fifth season. The BBC confirmed today, via a press release, that […]
Read moreA tabloid newspaper claims that actress, comedian and writer Meera Syal is to join the cast of BBC One’s medical drama, Holby City. Tabloid newspaper The Mirror claims that Meera Syal is to join the cast of Holby City later this year. The actress is familiar face to TV audiences thanks to her various and varied roles on sketch show […]
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