R.I.P. Dame June Whitfield, British radio, TV and film great
Known more recently for ‘Absolutely Fabulous,’ her long list of other work included ‘Midsomer Murders,’ ‘Jonathan Creek,’ ‘New Tricks’ and ‘Doctor Who.’
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BBC to put French & Saunders 30th anniversary present under the tree this Christmas
Once again, British comedy fans will have a very special present to unwrap under the tree this Christmas courtesy of the BBC. Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders will reunite for a 30th anniversary special set to broadcast on Christmas Day on BBC1. The duo last teamed up for a sketch show to mark their 20th anniversary […]
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London’s first ‘pub theatre’ since Shakespeare to leave home after 47 years
The King’s Head Theatre Pub in north London has announced plans to move to a £5.6 million purpose-built space. Founded in 1970 and widely recognized to be the first pub theatre since Shakespearean times, the King’s Head has submitted plans to build a 250-seat auditorium and an 85-seat studio on Upper Street, Islington. Fear not if […]
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As Wimbledon begins, we remember Ladies doubles greats, French & Saunders?
The Championships, Wimbledon, begins today. If you look up ‘tradition’ in the dictionary, you’d probably see a picture of Centre Court at the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club in Wimbledon. There is a strict dress code for competitors who must be dressed in suitable tennis attire that is almost entirely white and this applies from the […]
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BBC cooking up ‘The Big Family Cooking Challenge’ as possible ‘GBBO’ replacement
Buck up little cookery campers, looks like there’s a new baking sheriff in town and it goes by the name of The Big Family Cooking Challenge. The new amateur cookery program will pit family teams of home cooks against each other (with appropriate British civility, I’m sure), with the judges visiting homes to deliver the challenges and […]
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‘Game of Scones’ continues as BBC readies for a possible new Bake-Off program
Much like the feeling the swept across the UK on 24 June, 2016 (the Brexit vote), more than 15 million fans of The Great British Bake-Off are wondering just what the heck happened as the most-watched program of 2015 is getting ready to bid farewell to the BBC and head into the unknown waters of Channel 4. […]
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With Benedict Cumberbatch officially a ‘no’, AbFab: The Movie targeted ‘Sherlock’s Mum’ for cameo
Unfortunately, as Sherlock fans, we are all painfully well aware of Benedict Cumberbatch’s jam packed schedule for the next 5+ years. Fortunately, for those behind the forthcoming Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie, it appears that Wanda Ventham (Benedict’s Mum) has found the time to join the endless array of actors and actresses signed up to spend time with Pats and […]
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Question is, who isn’t in ‘Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie’?
When Planet Earth’s hard-drinking fashionistas Edina and Patsy return this Summer in Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie, it looks like they will be bringing along everyone humanly possible with them. Starring Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley, the feature length big screen version of the award-winning comedy set in the world of fashion and PR follows the drunken duo as they […]
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Alice returns as we finally meet the Luther family courtesy of Sport Relief
Aside from the fact that the BBC Sport Relief efforts happen to be one of the biggest fundraising events in the UK, it’s a country-wide effort to ‘get active, raise cash and change lives’ according to event organizers. If you are either outside of the UK or the one person within the UK that aren’t familiar with […]
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First glimpse of ‘Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie’ is nothing short of AbFab!
It’s cool, it’s refreshing, it’s Absolutely Fabulous, says the advert. Edina (Jennifer Saunders) and Patsy (Joanna Lumley) are seen living the life of luxury sipping refreshing drinks and smooching men in this humorous ‘advert’ that includes the Je t’aime track currently used on Chanel’s perfume ad, too. How much more Pats and Eddy can you get! […]
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