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BBC reveals details of gameshow from Muppets creators
6 June 2013 3:24 AM, PDT | The Guardian - TV News | See recent The Guardian - TV News news »
Vernon Kay-style puppet will host the series, which will feature celebrities including Gary Lineker, Freddie Flintoff and Tess Daly
The BBC has turned to a bull, an armadillo and a gameshow presenter called Dougie Colon for a new Saturday night puppet show from the creators of the Muppets.
That Puppet Game Show will feature celebrities competing in a series of madcap games to win £10,000 for their chosen charity.
But the celebrities are only part of the action. The BBC hopes the real comedy to be found in the new series to air this autumn will be in the Muppets-style backstage action which will make up a big part of the show.
The cast of puppet characters, created by The Jim Henson Company, include American showrunner Mancie O'Neil, the big boss, a bull called Udders McGhee, Germanic resident science expert Doctor Strabismus and Ian the armadillo, a Derren Brown-style mental agility expert. »
- John Plunkett
BBC One announces new Saturday night series 'That Puppet Game Show'
5 June 2013 4:01 PM, PDT | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - TV news news »
BBC One has announced a brand new Saturday night series, That Puppet Game Show.
Hosted by the new face of Saturday nights Dougie Colon (pronounced 'cologne'), the family-friendly format will see two celebrities go head-to-head in a number of madcap games to win £10,000 for their chosen charity.
Each game - taking in subjects such as sport, science, celebrity, nature, music and mental agility - will be hosted by a different puppet, who is an expert in that particular field.
However, the show will also be part-sitcom, following the backstage antics of the different puppet characters, from producer Mancie to "bullish" show executive Udders McGhee.
Dougie Colon said: "I can't wait to get stuck in to the new show. We have a whole host of celebs joining us and I can honestly say that they will never have seen anything like this before!"
Vernon Kay, Tess Daly, Gary Lineker, Claudia Winkleman, »
Wayne Lineker offends Chloe Sims in Towie debut
3 June 2013 9:00 AM, PDT | Virgin Media - TV | See recent Virgin Media - TV news »
Gary Lineker's brother Wayne offended Chloe Sims in his 'The Only Way is Essex' debut. The bar owner - who was declared bankrupt last year and jailed for tax fraud in 2006 - got off to a controversial start with his first appearance on the ITV2 reality show last night (02.06.13) when he caused the 32-year-old brunette to storm off, branding him an ''a**ehole''. The 50-year-old silver fox joined the rest of the cast in Marbella, Spain, for a one-off special and seemed to hit it off with blonde beauty Lauren Pope beside the pool, before pushing his luck and asking »
Steven Moffat: Doctor Who 50th episode will be long
31 May 2013 9:00 AM, PDT | Virgin Media - TV | See recent Virgin Media - TV news »
Gary Lineker's brother Wayne offended Chloe Sims in his 'The Only Way is Essex' debut. The bar owner - who was declared bankrupt last year and jailed for tax fraud in 2006 - got off to a controversial start with his first appearance on the ITV2 reality show last night (02.06.13) when he caused the 32-year-old brunette to storm off, branding him an ''a**ehole''. The 50-year-old silver fox joined the rest of the cast in Marbella, Spain, for a one-off special and seemed to hit it off with blonde beauty Lauren Pope beside the pool, before pushing his luck and asking »
Gary Lineker's brother Wayne joins 'The Only Way is Essex'
23 May 2013 4:01 PM, PDT | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - TV news news »
Gary Lineker's brother has joined the cast of The Only Way is Essex, Digital Spy can reveal.
Wayne Lineker, who was jailed for two and a half years in 2006 after admitting a £220,000 tax fraud and was also declared bankrupt last year, is scheduled to make his first appearance in the ITV2 show's Marbella special next month.
"He's like the father figure," a show insider said. "If he goes down well on the show, maybe his family could visit."
The 50-year-old owns the Linekers chain of bars in foreign party locations such as Ibiza, Tenerife and Zante, and is opening a venue in Essex that producers hope will become the new Sugar Hut.
Danni Park-Dempsey, Billi Mucklow and Darrell Privett have all left Towie in a further shake-up of the cast.
They follow on from Kirk Norcross, his father Mick Norcross and Lydia Bright's mother Debbie Douglas, all of »
Alan Hansen to leave 'Match of the Day' in 2014?
16 May 2013 12:42 AM, PDT | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - TV news news »
Alan Hansen has reportedly decided to quit Match of the Day.
The football pundit is said to have told producers that he will leave the BBC show after the 2014 World Cup, The Sun reports.
Last year, it was revealed that Hansen was paid £1.5 million a year for his role on Match of the Day, which was later reduced to £1 million.
BT Sport have allegedly attempted to poach him for their new lineup of shows, but Hansen reportedly wants to quit TV altogether for the time being.
A source said: "Alan is sad to go but he's had a fair run at it. It was more or less a mutual decision between him and the BBC.
"He's not currently considering any other offers and is looking forward to some time off. He is nearly 60 now and he's got more than enough money to retire."
When approached for a comment by Digital Spy, »
Chelsea vs Spurs: Team News, Match Preview & Likely Line-Ups
8 May 2013 6:48 AM, PDT | Obsessed with Film | See recent Obsessed with Film news »
Venue: Stamford Bridge Date: Wednesday 8th May K/o: 19:45 BST Team News
Chelsea will welcome back Eden Hazard for tonight’s visit of Tottenham Hotspur to Stamford Bridge; The midfielder was forced to sit out the clash against Manchester United on Sunday with a calf injury.
John Obi Mikel and Ryan Bertrand remain sidelined, however, but Oriol Romeu is back in contention following a lengthy layoff with a knee injury.
Tottenham are expected to risk Aaron Lennon despite the fact he was forced off on Saturday with a tight hamstring.
Mousa Dembele became another injury concern that day after being brought off with a muscle problem, but he too should be available.
Andre Villas-Boas has no notable absentees.
Key Stats
Chelsea are unbeaten in their last 22 home league meetings with Tottenham (W15, D7), plus three cup matches (W1, D2).
Spurs’ last win at Stamford Bridge was in February 1990, when »
- Joseph Dempsey
This week's new film events
12 April 2013 10:00 PM, PDT | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
The Film That Changed My Life | Argentine Film Festival | Daniel Day-Lewis | Jameson Cult Film Club
The Film That Changed My Life, London
A simple idea to mark the centenary of the Critics' Circle: 14 well-known film critics introduce their favourite movies, and try to change your life. Understandably, most the movies are classics, from Kate Muir's choice (and Martin Scorsese fave) I Know Where I'm Going! to If… and The 400 Blows. From the Guardian/Observer stable, Peter Bradshaw goes for Raging Bull, Philip French Bad Day At Black Rock, and Jason Solomons Annie Hall. For something more alternative, the Evening Standard's Derek Malcolm presents Ship Of Theseus, an acclaimed Mumbai drama made just last year, while Empire's Kim Newman offers an obscure 1960s double bill from Nathan Juran: First Men In The Moon and East Of Sudan.
Barbican, EC2, Fri to 2 May
Argentine Film Festival, London
Cinema won't settle the Falklands/Malvinas dispute, »
- Steve Rose
Paul Gascoigne on 'Alan Carr's Chatty Man': 'Gary Lineker saved my life'
12 April 2013 4:23 AM, PDT | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - TV news news »
Paul Gascoigne has discussed his recent stint in rehab in an interview with Alan Carr.
The footballer checked into an American rehab centre in February to seek help with his alcohol addiction.
Appearing on Alan Carr: Chatty Man, Gascoigne mentioned some of the celebrities who clubbed together to help pay for his treatment.
According to The Sun, the 45-year-old specifically thanked Gary Lineker, Chris Evans, Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard, Jack Wilshire and Lord Alan Sugar for their donations.
He said: "I want to say from the bottom of my heart I am really grateful.
"If I come across them I will give them a massive hug. I would like to think they have saved a good man's life."
Gascoigne - who shunned the host's usual alcoholic refreshments and opted for a yoghurt drink instead - told Carr that there is a chance he will drink again one day.
"I never say never. »
TV & Football: You Can Still Make It As A Pundit
26 March 2013 5:09 AM, PDT | Obsessed with Film | See recent Obsessed with Film news »
Starting a successful career in football television broadcasting is often considered to be as difficult as actually starting a professional footballing career. Some would even say that in order to work within this industry you would need to have been a professional footballer, or at-least have some previous association to the game.
Take for example, the line-up of Saturday night’s popular Match of The Day (Motd) football highlights show, presented by Gary Lineker (Ex-pro and former England Captain), and most commonly guest presented by pundits Alan Shearer (Ex-pro), Mark Lawrenson (Ex-pro), and Alan Hansen (Ex-pro). Similarly, Sky Sports newly appointed main pundit Gary Neville has only just finished hanging up his boots at Manchester United, while his controversial predecessor Andy Gray, also began his career as a professional footballer. Andy now works as a presenter for talkSPORT.
Who Are The Real Industry Experts?
It seems almost stupid to question the rationale behind it. »
- Oliver Capel
Gary Lineker: My acting is too bad for soaps
8 March 2013 8:00 AM, PST | Virgin Media - TV | See recent Virgin Media - TV news »
Gary Lineker has admitted he's a bad actor. The 'Match of the Day' presenter can't see himself following in the footsteps of his wife Danielle Bux - who recently starred in 'Silent Witness' - by taking on a TV role as he thinks his acting in adverts for Walkers Crisps aren't a glowing reference. Gary said: ''I've had very small tiny cameos in two or three movies, but nothing in any soaps like that. My acting abilities in the Walkers' adverts is obviously not shining through enough to get offered but for any particularly good part. ''I don't think I could do 'Coronation »
Spurs: 10 Players Who Should Never Have Worn White
7 March 2013 9:36 AM, PST | Obsessed with Film | See recent Obsessed with Film news »
Tottenham Hotspur have had some fantastic players over the years; Dave Mackay, Graham Roberts, Jimmy Greaves, Pat Jennings, Ray Clemence, Ossie Ardiles, Glenn Hoddle, Ricky Villa, Paul Gascoigne, Gary Lineker, Teddy Sheringham and Ledley King to name a few.
But for every handful of superstars there has been the occasional complete flop – the kind of player whose signature has baffled fans from the get-go.
Young and upcoming stars who never lived up to their potential, exotic foreign imports who couldn’t hack it in the best league in the world and some outright stinkers who should never have been considered for purchase by any stretch of the imagination – Spurs have done it all when it comes to bad signings.
So, with that in mind, let’s take a look at 10 players who should never have worn the white shirt of Tottenham Hotspur…
10. Alton Thelwell
Thelwell was signed by Spurs as »
- Kev Stewart
Comic Relief Feature: Babs Windsor kicks poverty where it hurts in new Comic Relief ad for Jackpotjoy
4 March 2013 10:28 AM, PST | Blogomatic3000 | See recent Blogomatic3000 news »
Comic Relief is back with a bang this year, celebrating its 25th anniversary. To mark the occasion, Comic Relief partner Jackpotjoy has teamed up with Queen of Bingo Babs Windsor for a brand new ad that’s going to knock your block off. She may be 75, but Babs has gone all-out to be funny for money this year, learning kung fu and performing all of her own stunts in the ad for Jackpotjoy’s new Red Nose Day bingo game.
The ad sees pint-sized Babs showing a gang of thugs a thing or two, in a sketch that’s a homage to classic kung fu movies, as well as Peggy Mitchell’s rough and tumble Eastend past. The Red Nose Day bingo game has been launched to help raise funds for Comic Relief, who in its 15 year history has already raised an amazing £660 million to help fight poverty.
It’s »
- Phil
Madness to close BBC Television Centre with gig
27 February 2013 1:57 AM, PST | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - TV news news »
Madness will help close BBC Television Centre with a gig from the car park outside the iconic building.
Suggs's '80s pop collective will perform a concert that will act as a warm-up for a final two-hour pre-recorded show about the broadcaster's studios, Goodbye TV Centre.
Airing in March, the show will celebrate the BBC's flagship studios, looking back at events such as the power cut on the launch night of BBC Two, and visiting the studios used for Monty Python's parrot sketch, Del Boy's living room, Miranda's shop and the corridors that Alan Partridge ran down with his stolen Stilton.
Guests who joined former BBC chairman Michael Grade on the sofa include Penelope Keith, Ronnie Corbett, David Mitchell, Michael Parkinson, Terry Wogan, Mark Lawson, David Jason and Zoe Ball.
Completing the lineup are Phillip Schofield, Gary Lineker, Chris Hollins, Bob Harris and Fiona Bruce.
BBC Television Centre opened on »
Are Barcelona Still The Best Ever?
23 February 2013 5:29 AM, PST | Obsessed with Film | See recent Obsessed with Film news »
If you tuned in to the final minutes of the Milan vs Barcelona match on Wednesday, you may be mistaken in thinking the Rossoneri had won the Champions League. The San Siro was electric as the players celebrated in the centre circle. They hadn’t won the trophy, but they had beaten a team many consider to be the best ever.
The 2-0 defeat to Milan came as a shock to many. Bookmakers had the Catalan giants as clear favourites to demolish the team who had failed to beat Anderlecht, Malaga and Zenit St. Petersburg, but come the final whistle it was the Italian team who were heading into the second leg with a huge advantage.
Two former Portsmouth players did the damage – Kevin Prince Boateng drilled his shot into the corner to put the home side one up before Sulley Muntari smashed the ball into the roof of the net to secure the victory. »
- Jamie Callaghan
Man Utd News: BT Offer Rio Ferdinand Lead Pundit Position If He Retires
19 February 2013 5:44 AM, PST | Obsessed with Film | See recent Obsessed with Film news »
According to the Mail Online, Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has been offered the opportunity to become BT Sport’s lead football pundit.
Rio Ferdinand, 34, has less than six months left on his Manchester United contract and with him being shunned by England manager Roy Hodgson, he could well hand up his boots at the end of this season.
BT have secured the rights to 38 Premier League games in each of the next three seasons and with Sky having former Red Devil Gary Neville on their books, the broadcaster are keen to bring in big names. BT have already signed up Dame Clare Balding and given her own flagship show, which she is delighted with:
“I’d like to thank BT for giving me the opportunity to present my own magazine-style programme in which I can interview iconic sports stars and discuss newsworthy and stimulating topics.”
Ferdinand isn’t the »
- Matt Robinson
Attenborough, Paxman, Edmonds for BBC's 'Goodbye Television Centre'
13 February 2013 7:33 AM, PST | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - TV news news »
BBC Four has confirmed the details of Goodbye Television Centre, a final 120-minute show bidding farewell to the broadcaster's iconic building.
David Attenborough, Jeremy Paxman and Noel Edmonds are among the talent who will join former BBC chairman Michael Grade at BBC's Studio One to talk about their favourite memories of TV Centre.
Airing in March, the show will celebrate the BBC's flagship studios, looking back at events such as the power cut on the launch night of BBC Two, and visiting the studios used for Monty Python's parrot sketch, Del Boy's living room, Miranda's shop and the corridors that Alan Partridge ran down with his stolen Stilton.
Other guests confirmed to join Grade on the sofa include Penelope Keith, Ronnie Corbett, David Mitchell, Michael Parkinson, Terry Wogan, Mark Lawson, Richard Briers, David Jason and Zoe Ball.
Completing the lineup are Phillip Schofield, Gary Lineker, Chris Hollins, Bob Harris and Fiona Bruce. »
Michael Gove reveals the surprising inspirations behind his reforms
5 February 2013 4:04 PM, PST | The Guardian - TV News | See recent The Guardian - TV News news »
Late reality TV star Jade Goody and Italian Marxist thinker Antonio Gramsci have most influenced the education secretary
Michael Gove has given the most thorough outline yet of the philosophy behind his breakneck programme of changes to schools, and – in an outcome few could have predicted – has namechecked the late reality TV star Jade Goody and the Italian Marxist thinker Antonio Gramsci as his two primary inspirations.
In a long, dense address to the Social Market Foundation thinktank, taking in themes as varied as cognitive science, the schools attended by Stella McCartney's children and the historic reading habits of housemaids, the education secretary lambasted what he sees as the pernicious, decades-long effect of progressive education. The speech, titled the Progressive Betrayal, said: "We are clearing away the outdated and counterproductive assessment methods of the past. So that more time – much more time – is available for teaching, for reading around the subject, »
- Peter Walker
Gary Lineker 'flies ill mother Margaret from Spain to UK for treatment'
23 January 2013 2:29 AM, PST | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news »
Gary Lineker has reportedly arranged to fly his ill mother from Spain to the UK. The Match of the Day host is said to have paid for a private jet to bring Margaret, 73, to Britain for treatment, reports The Sun. She has been connected to a drip in the Tarragona Hospital near Barcelona, and will fly back with Lineker's brother Wayne. Wayne Lineker tweeted yesterday: "Thanks to my bro Gary. Private jet pickin me & Mum up tomoz (sic)." A source close to Gary Lineker (more) »
- By Tom Eames
Gary Lineker explains Twitter departure: 'It was taking over my life'
20 January 2013 2:39 AM, PST | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news »
Gary Lineker has provided a further explanation for his decision to leave Twitter. The Match of the Day host ended his time on the site on Friday (January 18), simply citing "personal reasons" as his explanation.
[Gary Lineker and wife Danielle] He has since elaborated on his decision to The Sun, saying: "I left Twitter because it tends to take over and I thought I would try life without it. There is absolutely nothing sinister about the decision at all." A source also told the newspaper: "[Lineker] loves keeping in contact with his fans, but he realised recently how much it was eating into the time he spends with his wife Danielle and the kids.
[Lineker as London 2012 Olympics host] "It's hard for him to make the (more) »
- By Greg Laing
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