In the midst of Theresa May’s resignation and the Tory party leadership contest in full swing, this week was dominated by just one piece of entertainment news which captivated comedy lovers the world over. Gavin and Stacey burst on to … Read More
Like it or not, this year’s Premier League season has thrown up more examples of the best and worst leadership qualities as the good and great once again have made big sacrifices to be in with a chance of winning … Read More
Despite being a popular and respected broadcaster, ITV aren’t known for making a high turnover of documentaries surrounding the history of the genre. Debates continue surrounding the cultural vandalism which took place when TV companies naively took the decision to … Read More
Just when you thought a football free summer was assured, a month of international soccer has dominated British television but possibly not the faces and names we’ve got used to. Earlier this month, the English football saga continued as once … Read More
In 2019 it seems that the ever-pressing and moral issue of charity remains a dominant thread running through the television schedule. The month of March has always been associated with red noses and more recently sporting achievement but now Channel … Read More
Forever in the political crossfire over the justification of the license fee, the BBC has undeniably endured some recent tough times in relation to its purpose and position in modern society. Yet its constant ability to laugh at itself and … Read More
So, the time is upon us once again when Britain dons those infamous red noses and does ‘something funny for money’ in aid of Comic Relief. I am well aware that I’ve already written a few things on this subject … Read More
Last Friday, you may have seen my face sprayed across the homepage of the BBC website in a bizarre twist of fate where I became an overnight internet sensation…even if it was for 24 hours! This began when I … Read More
The late, great Clive Swift
In the week when the comedy world bid farewell to comedy actor Clive Swift, it seems the perfect opportunity to reflect upon and celebrate his most celebrated role as the downtrodden but ever-reliable Richard … Read More
It seems that 2019 has continued in the same vein as 2018 ended in taking some of our most beloved TV faces from the golden era of Light Entertainment and as this generation slowly fades away, it’s a tidy reminder of the laughter and excitement that these stars brought into our living rooms. On the 17th January 2019 sitcom fans all over Britain woke to the sad news that comedy actor Windsor Davies had passed away at the age of 88 leaving a legacy of laughter in his wake.Read More
