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Observer Ethical Awards 2013: Joanna Lumley – National Campaigner of the Year

15 June 2013 4:07 PM, PDT | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »

From Purdey to Patsy, Joanna Lumley has had her fair share of plum roles. But the one she's most proud of is as a champion for social justice. Lucy Siegle meets the Observer Ethical Awards' 2013 national campaigner of the year

Joanna Lumley treats the lecture hall of the Royal Geographical Society (Rgs) with a charming degree of reverence. Walking past the hallowed Ondaatje Theatre, which has hosted talks by famous scientists and explorers since 1930, we pop in to pay our respects. Lumley, a fellow of the Rgs herself, gave a lecture here on her return from a trip to Bhutan in 2008. "Terrifying," she says in a stage whisper. "Imagine the people, the explorers, the brains that have been associated with this organisation. Shackleton, for example."

Some 35 years before Lumley took to the lectern, her grandmother also addressed the Rgs. She was Danish but born in New Zealand and married Lumley's Scottish grandfather in Rangoon. »

- Lucy Siegle

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Alan Davies on 'Jonathan Creek' return: "Maybe we'll do more" - video

24 January 2013 4:59 PM, PST | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news »

Alan Davies has hinted to Digital Spy that more Jonathan Creek could be on the cards. The Qi star was at the National Television Awards to pick up the award for 'Best Comedy Panel Show'.

While there, Davies discussed the upcoming 90-minute Jonathan Creek special, and suggested that a new series could still happen. The comedian told Digital Spy: "I don't know about more episodes, but [creator] David Renwick's got a twinkle in his eye and I think he's enjoying getting back to it. While BBC One's keen on it, maybe we'll do more. " He added: "This one's a really good one, (more) »

- By Paul Martinovic

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Joanna Lumley: 'Girls drunk in the gutter risk being raped'

24 January 2013 8:09 AM, PST | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news »

Joanna Lumley has warned young girls that they risk being raped or attacked if they wear "the wrong clothes at midnight". In a Telegraph interview published to celebrate her 'Special Recognition' prize at last night's (January 23) National Television Awards, the Absolutely Fabulous actress accused women who don't "behave properly" on nights out of putting themselves in danger. "Don't look like trash, don't get drunk, don't be sick down your front, don't break your heels and stagger about in the wrong clothes at midnight," she said. "This is bad. It's not me being a snob about it. It's not me being an old woman talking to young women, it's just standard practice for how our species should behave. Don't behave badly. "I promise you it is better to look after yourself (more) »

- By Daniel Sperling

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Chanelle Hayes, Nicola McLean, Lennard mock 'dying cat' Kimberley

24 January 2013 4:25 AM, PST | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news »

Reality stars Chanelle Hayes and Nicola McLean mocked Kimberley Walsh's performance at the National Television Awards last night (January 23). Girls Aloud singer and former Strictly star Walsh sang a rendition of Randy Crawford's classic 'One Day I'll Fly Away' at the event. After the show, she tweeted: "Woo hoo!!!!!!!!!! So happy that Strictly Come Dancing won the Nta! Such an amazing show to be a part of! #NTAs Xxx." However, Walsh was criticised over her vocal performance by Hayes, McLean and other users on Twitter. McLean tweeted: "Omg I'm a fan of Kimberly but she sounds like a dying cat #NTAs" (more) »

- By Victoria Garo-Falides

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Chanelle Hayes, Nicola McLean mock 'dying cat' Kimberley Walsh

24 January 2013 4:25 AM, PST | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news »

Reality stars Chanelle Hayes and Nicola McLean mocked Kimberley Walsh's performance at the National Television Awards last night (January 23). Girls Aloud singer and former Strictly star Walsh sang a rendition of Randy Crawford's classic 'One Day I'll Fly Away' at the event. After the show, she tweeted: "Woo hoo!!!!!!!!!! So happy that Strictly Come Dancing won the Nta! Such an amazing show to be a part of! #NTAs Xxx." However, Walsh was criticised over her vocal performance by Hayes, McLean and other users on (more) »

- By Victoria Garo-Falides

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Joanna Lumley on Nta Recognition Award: 'It was earth-shattering'

24 January 2013 1:22 AM, PST | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news »

Joanna Lumley was awarded the Special Recognition prize at last night's National Television Awards. Visibly shocked and surprised to be handed the award, it was proceeded by a short film about her career featuring contributions from her many co-stars and fans including Jennifer Saunders, Coronation Street's Bill Roache, prime minister David Cameron and Wolf of Wall Street director Martin Scorsese. Speaking of her secret award, she told journalists backstage: "I've got to say it's the most unexpected and sort of earth-shattering thing that's happened to me. "To see those kinds of people talking so generously about me - excluding Ms Saunders! - and to see my life coming back again, and to see me at 18 diving into a river in a Nimble advert right up to Patrick Macnee to the prime minister, who's taken (more) »

- By Catriona Wightman

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Alan Davies on 'Qi' knowledge: "It goes in one ear and out the other"

23 January 2013 8:49 PM, PST | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news »

Alan Davies has joked that he has learned nothing from appearing on Qi. Speaking to reporters backstage at the National Television Awards after the show won 'Best Comedy Panel Show', Davies quipped that he remembers none of the facts from the series. "It all goes in one ear and out the other," he joked. "I have absolutely no retention whatsoever, which I think is one of the great strengths of the programme!" However, Davies added that Qi host Stephen Fry is a "very, very smart man", saying: "He remembers everything. He has complete recall of information, which is why he and I are such a perfect combination - a huge amount [of knowledge], and nothing." Davies also expressed joy at Qi's victory at the awards, admitting that he expected Would I Lie To You (more) »

- By Catriona Wightman

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Alan Davies: 'Snow interrupted Jonathan Creek filming'

23 January 2013 5:33 PM, PST | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news »

Alan Davies has revealed that filming on the new episode of Jonathan Creek had to be halted because of the snow. Speaking backstage at the National Television Awards after picking up a gong for Qi, Davies explained that production had been "hampered" by the weather.

> Jonathan Creek: Tube Talk Gold "We've lost days filming by the snow," he said. "I've got to go [on set] tomorrow morning, really early. And I should really be wielding this [award] in some seedy nightclub, but I can't do that!"

> National Television Awards 2013: Live blog Davies added: "It is ridiculous. Sheridan Smith (more) »

- By Catriona Wightman

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'Downton Abbey,' 'Strictly Come Dancing' Among Winners at Britain's National Television Awards

23 January 2013 3:03 PM, PST | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »

ITV's hit drama Downton Abbey and the BBC competition show Strictly Come Dancing took home trophies at Britain's National Television Awards on Wednesday. The winners were decided in a vote by the public and handed out at London's O2 Arena. Period costume drama Downton beat out popular BBC shows Sherlock, Doctor Who and Merlin in the top drama category. Celebrity dance competition Strictly prevailed over the BBC's The Voice, Simon Cowell's ITV shows Britain's Got Talent and The X Factor and ITV's Dancing on Ice. Nominated for the most popular sitcom award were The Big Bang Theory, which airs

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- Georg Szalai

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Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag receive death threats

23 January 2013 3:00 AM, PST | Virgin Media - TV | See recent Virgin Media - TV news »

Joanna Lumley says she would still be in 'Coronation Street' if her character had married Ken Barlow. The 66-year-old actress portrayed Elaine Perkins in the soap for eight episodes in 1973 - during which time she turned down Ken's (Bill Roache) offer of marriage - and she joked she would have been given a bigger role in the show if her alter-ego had accepted his proposal. In an emotional speech while picking up her Special Recognition Award at the National Television Awards at London's The O2, she said: ''It's been the most unexpected, sort of earth shattering thing that's ever »

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Kimberley Walsh to make debut solo performance at NTAs

19 January 2013 8:51 AM, PST | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news »

Kimberley Walsh is to give her first solo performance at the National Television Awards. The Girls Aloud star is following in bandmate Cheryl Cole's footsteps by embarking on a solo career and will make her debut at the ceremony on January 23. The event, in which all award winners are chosen by public vote, will take place at London's O2 Arena and will be broadcast live on ITV. Walsh will perform debut solo single 'One Day I'll Fly Away' (more) »

- By Paul Martinovic

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Dermot O'Leary to dance with Darcey Bussell at Television Awards?

9 January 2013 1:46 AM, PST | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news »

Dermot O'Leary will reportedly perform a dance routine with Darcey Bussell at the National Television Awards. The X Factor host is said to be training for a performance, which would see him team up with his Strictly Come Dancing rival at the awards ceremony, according to The Sun. However, O'Leary is allegedly concerned about looking "daft" at the event, and is currently taking dance lessons. A source said: "Dermot is game for a laugh but he is slightly concerned that Darcey and all her skills will make him look a bit daft. > National Television Awards host Dermot O'Leary on 2012 TV highlights

> National Television Awards 2013 - Nominations (more) »

- By Tom Eames

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'Coronation Street' leads National Television Awards soap nominations

8 January 2013 12:00 AM, PST | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news »

Coronation Street has picked up the most soap nominations on the National Television Awards 2013 shortlist. The Weatherfield drama has secured four nods in total this year, compared to three for EastEnders, three for Hollyoaks and two for Emmerdale.

All four soaps will be competing for the hotly-contested 'Serial Drama' prize, and public voting for this category will remain open throughout the live show. This year's 'Serial Drama Performance' category features two Coronation Street stars - Alan Halsall (Tyrone Dobbs) and Michelle Keegan (Tina McIntyre) - along with EastEnders actor Adam Woodyatt (Ian Beale) and Hollyoaks favourite Emmett J Scanlan (Brendan Brady). Meanwhile, the 'Newcomer' nominees are Coronation Street's Natalie Gumede (Kirsty Soames), EastEnders' (more) »

- By Daniel Kilkelly

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Doctor Who and Sherlock battle for National Television awards

7 January 2013 5:02 PM, PST | The Guardian - TV News | See recent The Guardian - TV News news »

BBC1 shows among those nominated for best drama alongside Benedict Cumberbatch and Matt Smith for best actor

Sherlock and Doctor Who will go head to head later this month for two of the big prizes at the National Television awards, which will feature a special award to celebrate the success of the Olympics and Paralympics.

The two BBC1 shows are both nominated for best drama, along with ITV1's Downton Abbey and Merlin, which has just been brought to an end by BBC1.

Doctor Who's Matt Smith and Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch are in the running for the best drama actor prize, along with Merlin's Colin Morgan and Daniel Mays, who starred in ITV1's Mrs Biggs.

The nominations bode well for Steven Moffat, the Doctor Who showrunner who is also, along with former League of Gentlemen star Mark Gatiss, co-creator of Sherlock.

There is another Doctor Who nomination for Karen Gillan, »

- John Plunkett

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X Factor, Bake Off, Doctor Who lead National TV Awards nominations

7 January 2013 4:01 PM, PST | Digital Spy | See recent Digital Spy - Movie News news »

Doctor Who, The X Factor and Downton Abbey lead the nominations for this month's National Television Awards. Celebrating its 18th year, Dermot O'Leary returns to host this year's ceremony at London's O2 Arena on Wednesday, January 23. Newcomers at the awards for 2013 include BBC Saturday night hit The Voice UK and cult hit The Great British Bake Off. The biggest battle of the evening comes in the 'Talent Show' category where Simon Cowell's X Factor and Britain's Got Talent reignite their battles with the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing and The Voice. Ant & Dec will be aiming to secure the 12th consecutive Nta for 'Entertainment Presenter', battling this year against Alan Carr, Dermot O'Leary and Celebrity Juice star Keith Lemon. The highly-regarded (more) »

- By Alex Fletcher

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