Women’s employment charity, Smart Works is launching a new podcast exploring the transformative power of clothing. Fashion As A Force For Good is hosted by renowned fashion journalist and Smart Works supporter Tiffanie Darke. Her guests on the podcast include Angela Scanlon, Gemma Cairney, Felicity Hayward, Jo Elvin, Emma Gannon and Gina Martin. Each of them delves into their relationship with fashion, the power of clothing and the transformative role clothes have played at key moments in their careers.
- 7/3/2023
- by PodcastingToday
- Podcastingtoday
Today saw the advent of the 2018 film education charity Into Film Awards, the 4th annual awards ceremony celebrating young filmmakers from across the UK.
Selected by a panel of industry leaders including Barbara Broccoli, Jamie Bell, Peter Lord from Aardman Animations, casting director Lucy Bevan and director Ben Wheatley (Free Fire) awards across 11 categories were given to a range of youngsters aged 9 to 19 at the red-carpet event hosted by TV & Radio presenter Gemma Cairney.
Stars handing out the Awards included Gemma Arterton, Martin Freeman, Gwendoline Christie, Will Poulter, Craig Roberts, Kevin Guthrie, Rhianna Dhillon, Hermione Corfield, Alexa Davies, Fionn O’Shea, Georgina Campbell, Rosie Day, Susan Wokoma, Katie Leung, Tomiwa Edun, and George Mackay.
Scott Davis and Kat Kourbeti were on the red carpet to interview the winners and awards presenters, here’s how they got on.
The Full List of 2018 Into Film Awards Winners
Best Live Action by 12s and Under,...
Selected by a panel of industry leaders including Barbara Broccoli, Jamie Bell, Peter Lord from Aardman Animations, casting director Lucy Bevan and director Ben Wheatley (Free Fire) awards across 11 categories were given to a range of youngsters aged 9 to 19 at the red-carpet event hosted by TV & Radio presenter Gemma Cairney.
Stars handing out the Awards included Gemma Arterton, Martin Freeman, Gwendoline Christie, Will Poulter, Craig Roberts, Kevin Guthrie, Rhianna Dhillon, Hermione Corfield, Alexa Davies, Fionn O’Shea, Georgina Campbell, Rosie Day, Susan Wokoma, Katie Leung, Tomiwa Edun, and George Mackay.
Scott Davis and Kat Kourbeti were on the red carpet to interview the winners and awards presenters, here’s how they got on.
The Full List of 2018 Into Film Awards Winners
Best Live Action by 12s and Under,...
- 3/13/2018
- by Jon Lyus
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Davina McCall is one of the latest celebrities to sign up for Comic Relief's Danceathon.
The six-hour "dance frenzy" will be held on March 8 at Wembley Arena to raise money for Red Nose Day and McCall - a frequent Comic Relief collaborator - has now signed up to hit the floor.
She has been joined by Strictly Come Dancing stars Caroline Flack and Steve Backshall along with the show's professional dancers Aljaz Skorjanec, Ian Waite, Janette Manrara, Natalie Lowe and Robin Windsor.
DJs Gemma Cairney, Edith Bowman and Sara Cox are also among the cast along with Kirstie Allsopp and Paralympian and presenter Ade Adepitan.
The danceathon is expected to be hosted by Claudia Winkleman and celebrities who have already signed up include Arlene Phillips, Chelsee Healey, Rachel Riley, Rufus Hound, Zoe Ball, Jo Whiley and Got to Dance's Adam Garcia and Kimberly Wyatt.
Over 2000 fundraisers will take part at...
The six-hour "dance frenzy" will be held on March 8 at Wembley Arena to raise money for Red Nose Day and McCall - a frequent Comic Relief collaborator - has now signed up to hit the floor.
She has been joined by Strictly Come Dancing stars Caroline Flack and Steve Backshall along with the show's professional dancers Aljaz Skorjanec, Ian Waite, Janette Manrara, Natalie Lowe and Robin Windsor.
DJs Gemma Cairney, Edith Bowman and Sara Cox are also among the cast along with Kirstie Allsopp and Paralympian and presenter Ade Adepitan.
The danceathon is expected to be hosted by Claudia Winkleman and celebrities who have already signed up include Arlene Phillips, Chelsee Healey, Rachel Riley, Rufus Hound, Zoe Ball, Jo Whiley and Got to Dance's Adam Garcia and Kimberly Wyatt.
Over 2000 fundraisers will take part at...
- 2/5/2015
- Digital Spy
Mapp and Lucia: BBC One, 9pm
In the final part of Steve Pemberton's adaptation, Lucia decides to start a series of musical evenings in Tilling.
Meanwhile, Mapp is keen to encourage a revolt, convinced her rival is a fraud since learning she traced her sketch for the art exhibition.
Britain's Favourite Sitcoms: Channel 5, 9pm
Mel Giedroyc narrates a countdown of the nation's 50 best-loved TV comedies, as voted for by Channel 5 viewers in an online poll.
A host of celebrity contributors such as Shelley Long, Ardal O'Hanlon, Leslie Ash, Nigel Planer, Derek Fowlds and Lesley Joseph talk about their personal favourites - including comedy classics such as Only Fools and Horses, The Vicar of Dibley and The Inbetweeners.
Queen and Adam Lambert Rock Big Ben Live: BBC One, 11.15pm
Kick off the new year with a nod to the rock of years past, as veteran rockers Brian May and...
In the final part of Steve Pemberton's adaptation, Lucia decides to start a series of musical evenings in Tilling.
Meanwhile, Mapp is keen to encourage a revolt, convinced her rival is a fraud since learning she traced her sketch for the art exhibition.
Britain's Favourite Sitcoms: Channel 5, 9pm
Mel Giedroyc narrates a countdown of the nation's 50 best-loved TV comedies, as voted for by Channel 5 viewers in an online poll.
A host of celebrity contributors such as Shelley Long, Ardal O'Hanlon, Leslie Ash, Nigel Planer, Derek Fowlds and Lesley Joseph talk about their personal favourites - including comedy classics such as Only Fools and Horses, The Vicar of Dibley and The Inbetweeners.
Queen and Adam Lambert Rock Big Ben Live: BBC One, 11.15pm
Kick off the new year with a nod to the rock of years past, as veteran rockers Brian May and...
- 12/31/2014
- Digital Spy
The BBC has announced details of its inaugural Music Awards event.
BBC One, Radio 1 and Radio 2 will team up for a simultaneous live broadcast of the ceremony, celebrating the best in popular music over the past 12 months.
Coldplay, One Direction, Ed Sheeran, Calvin Harris, Clean Bandit and Paloma Faith will be among the artists to perform during the event on Thursday, December 11.
Chris Evans and Fearne Cotton will host the main event live from Earls Court on BBC One, Radio 1 and Radio 2 from 8pm to 10pm.
Along with live performances and surprise collaborations, the night will also review and celebrate the past 12 months in music.
Three awards will be presented during the night as well, with British Artist and International Artist of the Year to be decided by a BBC Music panel and leading music journalists. The Song of the Year prize will be voted for by members of the public.
BBC One, Radio 1 and Radio 2 will team up for a simultaneous live broadcast of the ceremony, celebrating the best in popular music over the past 12 months.
Coldplay, One Direction, Ed Sheeran, Calvin Harris, Clean Bandit and Paloma Faith will be among the artists to perform during the event on Thursday, December 11.
Chris Evans and Fearne Cotton will host the main event live from Earls Court on BBC One, Radio 1 and Radio 2 from 8pm to 10pm.
Along with live performances and surprise collaborations, the night will also review and celebrate the past 12 months in music.
Three awards will be presented during the night as well, with British Artist and International Artist of the Year to be decided by a BBC Music panel and leading music journalists. The Song of the Year prize will be voted for by members of the public.
- 11/18/2014
- Digital Spy
The BBC Children in Need Sewing Bee: BBC Two, 8pm
This three-part Children in Need special of The Great British Sewing Bee comes to an end.
Tonight's episode is hosted by Anita Rani and sees BBC Radio 1's Gemma Cairney, journalist and author Kathyrn Flett, Overtones frontman Timmy Matley and comedian Helen Lederer up against the titular sewing challenges.
Marvel's Agents of Shield: Channel 4, 8pm
This Marvel Universe TV spinoff focuses on the adventures of Agent Phil Coulson (Clark Gregg) and his small team of Shield agents as they investigate new cases.
Tonight's second season premiere covers the team's attempts to try and carry on their investigative efforts after being labelled fugitives and being forced to take on new members.
The Blacklist: Sky Living, 9pm
The ongoing second season of The Blacklist continues to follow ex-government agent and FBI fugitive Raymond "Red" Reddington (James Spader), after surrendering...
This three-part Children in Need special of The Great British Sewing Bee comes to an end.
Tonight's episode is hosted by Anita Rani and sees BBC Radio 1's Gemma Cairney, journalist and author Kathyrn Flett, Overtones frontman Timmy Matley and comedian Helen Lederer up against the titular sewing challenges.
Marvel's Agents of Shield: Channel 4, 8pm
This Marvel Universe TV spinoff focuses on the adventures of Agent Phil Coulson (Clark Gregg) and his small team of Shield agents as they investigate new cases.
Tonight's second season premiere covers the team's attempts to try and carry on their investigative efforts after being labelled fugitives and being forced to take on new members.
The Blacklist: Sky Living, 9pm
The ongoing second season of The Blacklist continues to follow ex-government agent and FBI fugitive Raymond "Red" Reddington (James Spader), after surrendering...
- 10/24/2014
- Digital Spy
The BBC has detailed three celebrity editions of The Great British Sewing Bee.
Each Children In Need special will see four famous faces attempt to impress judges Patrick Grant and May Martin, and will be fronted by a different guest host.
DJ Edith Bowman, Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers, Coronation Street actress Wendi Peters, and Embarrassing Bodies' Dr Dawn Harper will compete in the first episode, presented by Jenny Éclair .
Sara Cox will oversee Pineapple Dance Studios' Louie Spence, stand-up Mark Watson, TV presenter Gaby Roslin and actress Pam Ferris in the second edition.
Finally, BBC Radio 1's Gemma Cairney, comedian Helen Lederer, author Kathryn Flett, and Overtones singer Timmy Matley will hit the sewing machines when Anita Rani takes charge.
Speaking about the shows, Bowman said: "It was a total joy to be part of Gbsb for BBC Children in Need, if not totally daunting.
"Having Patrick...
Each Children In Need special will see four famous faces attempt to impress judges Patrick Grant and May Martin, and will be fronted by a different guest host.
DJ Edith Bowman, Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers, Coronation Street actress Wendi Peters, and Embarrassing Bodies' Dr Dawn Harper will compete in the first episode, presented by Jenny Éclair .
Sara Cox will oversee Pineapple Dance Studios' Louie Spence, stand-up Mark Watson, TV presenter Gaby Roslin and actress Pam Ferris in the second edition.
Finally, BBC Radio 1's Gemma Cairney, comedian Helen Lederer, author Kathryn Flett, and Overtones singer Timmy Matley will hit the sewing machines when Anita Rani takes charge.
Speaking about the shows, Bowman said: "It was a total joy to be part of Gbsb for BBC Children in Need, if not totally daunting.
"Having Patrick...
- 10/13/2014
- Digital Spy
Prince William is not like just any regular prince—he's a cool dad, too. A British radio DJ Gemma Cairney recently hosted a Google+ Hangout with the 32-year-old British royal and his 29-year-old brother, Prince Harry (watch video, below). Cairney said William told her before the online show that he has listened to her BBC Radio 1 program, which airs from 4 a.m. to 6:30 a.m., while taking care of his and wife Kate's 11-month-old son, Prince George. "You know, sometimes when I'm up with George ...' 'I was like, 'Yeah, yeah, 'course, totes,'" she told listeners on her show on Thursday, July 10. "He said, 'Yeah, you know, I have a listen.' I was very...
- 7/11/2014
- E! Online
It seems Prince George is already enrolled in the school of rock. Prince William revealed Wednesday that he often turns the radio on, and listens out for his favorite bands, when he gets up early to give son George a feeding. Joining BBC Radio 1's Gemma Cairney for a Google Hangout as part of a search for young leaders around the world, William, 32, told Cairney he often tunes in to her show, which runs from 4 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. Cairney, 29, said William told her, " 'Sometimes when I'm up with George I have a listen.' I was very flattered.
- 7/11/2014
- by Simon Perry
- PEOPLE.com
Prince George's playlist! Prince William revealed Wednesday, July 9, that his early morning routine involves feeding Prince George, 11 months, while rocking out to music. The Duke of Cambridge, 32, told BBC Radio 1's Gemma Cairney in his Google Hangout with Prince Harry that he listens to her show, which airs from 4 to 6:30 a.m. London time. "William told me he listens to the show," Cairney, 29, said. "He said, 'Sometimes when I'm up with George, I have a listen.'" Added the radio show host, "I was [...]...
- 7/11/2014
- Us Weekly
Glastonbury: BBC Three, 7pm
Greg James, Jen Long and Gemma Cairney present highlights from the final day of the Glastonbury music festival.
Featuring performances from Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, Ellie Goulding and headliners Kasabian.
Celebrity Catchphrase: ITV, 7.20pm
Coronation Street star Kym Marsh, Benidorm actor Steve Pemberton, and chef Rosemary Shrager all compete in a special celebrity edition of Catchphrase tonight.
Stephen Mulhern hosts the game show, where at stake is thousands of pounds for the celebrities' chosen charities.
Big Brother: Channel 5, 9pm
Marcus Bentley narrates a round up of the highlights from the last 24 hours in the house.
Featuring the latest tasks, games, arguments and diary room chat.
The Only Way Is Essex: ITV2, 10pm
The Towie lot are back in Essex for tonight's episode, as the cast recover from the fallouts that occurred in Marbella.
Will Harry and Bobby's relationship survive Harry's recent confession?...
Greg James, Jen Long and Gemma Cairney present highlights from the final day of the Glastonbury music festival.
Featuring performances from Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, Ellie Goulding and headliners Kasabian.
Celebrity Catchphrase: ITV, 7.20pm
Coronation Street star Kym Marsh, Benidorm actor Steve Pemberton, and chef Rosemary Shrager all compete in a special celebrity edition of Catchphrase tonight.
Stephen Mulhern hosts the game show, where at stake is thousands of pounds for the celebrities' chosen charities.
Big Brother: Channel 5, 9pm
Marcus Bentley narrates a round up of the highlights from the last 24 hours in the house.
Featuring the latest tasks, games, arguments and diary room chat.
The Only Way Is Essex: ITV2, 10pm
The Towie lot are back in Essex for tonight's episode, as the cast recover from the fallouts that occurred in Marbella.
Will Harry and Bobby's relationship survive Harry's recent confession?...
- 6/29/2014
- Digital Spy
The BBC has unveiled its broadcasting plans for this year's Glastonbury Festival.
It will broadcast over 250 hours via radio, TV, the red button and online streaming, with coverage from six stages.
Presenters include Chris Evans, Jo Whiley, Fearne Cotton, Dermot O'Leary, Huw Stephens, Lauren Laverne, Steve Lamacq, Greg James, Stuart Maconie, Pete Tong, Cerys Matthews, Mark Radcliffe, Gemma Cairney, Annie Mac, Toddla T, MistaJam, DJ Target, Yasser and Alex Jones.
Controller of BBC Radio 2, 6 Music and Asian Network and director of BBC Music Bob Shennan said: "Glastonbury is one of the world's most famous music festivals, and once again the BBC will be providing audiences with a magical weekend of coverage, in a way that only the BBC can."
The full outline of coverage is as follows:
BBC TV
30 hours of coverage across BBC One (The One Show), BBC Two, BBC Three and BBC Four.
BBC Radio
50 hours of coverage...
It will broadcast over 250 hours via radio, TV, the red button and online streaming, with coverage from six stages.
Presenters include Chris Evans, Jo Whiley, Fearne Cotton, Dermot O'Leary, Huw Stephens, Lauren Laverne, Steve Lamacq, Greg James, Stuart Maconie, Pete Tong, Cerys Matthews, Mark Radcliffe, Gemma Cairney, Annie Mac, Toddla T, MistaJam, DJ Target, Yasser and Alex Jones.
Controller of BBC Radio 2, 6 Music and Asian Network and director of BBC Music Bob Shennan said: "Glastonbury is one of the world's most famous music festivals, and once again the BBC will be providing audiences with a magical weekend of coverage, in a way that only the BBC can."
The full outline of coverage is as follows:
BBC TV
30 hours of coverage across BBC One (The One Show), BBC Two, BBC Three and BBC Four.
BBC Radio
50 hours of coverage...
- 6/6/2014
- Digital Spy
Fresh from his recent stint in Celebrity Big Brother, Ollie Locke returns to our screens in his latest series The Fox Problem this week.
The YouTube entertainment show stars Locke, Georgia La, Gemma Cairney and Georgie Okell, and streams every other Tuesday in front of a live audience.
Ahead of the latest episode on Tuesday (March 18), Digital Spy had a quick Q&A with the former Made in Chelsea star about the ongoing series and his other projects.
Hi Ollie! How excited are you to be a fully-fledged member of the Fox Problem team?
"I've been there since the first series and they are the best Tuesday evenings I've ever had! Hilarious."
The show manages to secure some pretty impressive guests each episode, are there any stars you would love to invite on the show?
"Our guests are incredible. I would love to see Joanna Lumley on the show, she is my secret crush.
The YouTube entertainment show stars Locke, Georgia La, Gemma Cairney and Georgie Okell, and streams every other Tuesday in front of a live audience.
Ahead of the latest episode on Tuesday (March 18), Digital Spy had a quick Q&A with the former Made in Chelsea star about the ongoing series and his other projects.
Hi Ollie! How excited are you to be a fully-fledged member of the Fox Problem team?
"I've been there since the first series and they are the best Tuesday evenings I've ever had! Hilarious."
The show manages to secure some pretty impressive guests each episode, are there any stars you would love to invite on the show?
"Our guests are incredible. I would love to see Joanna Lumley on the show, she is my secret crush.
- 3/17/2014
- Digital Spy
Pointless Celebrities is returning for a new series on BBC One later this summer, it has been confirmed.
Radio 1 DJs Scott Mills and Gemma Cairney, England footballing legend Sir Geoff Hurst, and comedy duo Brendan O'Carroll and Christopher Biggins are among the stars signed up for the latest run.
Chefs Antony Worrall Thompson and Jean Christophe Novelli and former boxing champion Joe Calzaghe will also take part in the series.
Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman return as hosts of the quiz show that is searching for 'pointless answers'.
The winning celebrities take home a cash prize for their respective charities.
Pointless repeats are currently airing on weekdays on BBC One.
Radio 1 DJs Scott Mills and Gemma Cairney, England footballing legend Sir Geoff Hurst, and comedy duo Brendan O'Carroll and Christopher Biggins are among the stars signed up for the latest run.
Chefs Antony Worrall Thompson and Jean Christophe Novelli and former boxing champion Joe Calzaghe will also take part in the series.
Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman return as hosts of the quiz show that is searching for 'pointless answers'.
The winning celebrities take home a cash prize for their respective charities.
Pointless repeats are currently airing on weekdays on BBC One.
- 8/6/2013
- Digital Spy
Maybe you couldn't get a ticket. Maybe you hate camping. Maybe you're too old to do the mud, drugs and dancing in the Shangri-La until 4am. Whatever the reason you're not at Glastonbury this weekend, it doesn't meant that you can't do Glastonbury.
Thanks to the BBC's monstrous coverage, you can watch more on the TV than you could if you were there in your wellies. Turn up the volume, buy some dodgy cider, bring in some mud from the garden and cook yourself a dodgy cheeseburger for dinner and you'll have near enough the Pyramid Stage experience in your living room. Sort of.
Friday
After weeks of build-up, the BBC's TV coverage starts properly tonight with viewers having the choice of BBC Two, Three or Four, depending on your tastes.
The big hitters and highlights from Day One will be on BBC Two at 10pm-10.30pm and 11pm-2am...
Thanks to the BBC's monstrous coverage, you can watch more on the TV than you could if you were there in your wellies. Turn up the volume, buy some dodgy cider, bring in some mud from the garden and cook yourself a dodgy cheeseburger for dinner and you'll have near enough the Pyramid Stage experience in your living room. Sort of.
Friday
After weeks of build-up, the BBC's TV coverage starts properly tonight with viewers having the choice of BBC Two, Three or Four, depending on your tastes.
The big hitters and highlights from Day One will be on BBC Two at 10pm-10.30pm and 11pm-2am...
- 6/28/2013
- Digital Spy
Glastonbury Festival will have its most extensive TV and online coverage ever on the BBC this year.
More than 120 live performances will be broadcast and six stages - Pyramid, Other, John Peel, Jazz World, Park and BBC Introducing - will have live streaming. In total there will be 250 hours of live coverage and streaming.
Radio 2's Chris Evans will make his Glastonbury debut and help lead the coverage alongside festival veteran Steve Lamacq, Radio 1's Nick Grimshaw, Gemma Cairney, 6 Music presenter Lauren Laverne, Dermot O'Leary, Mark Radcliffe, Jo Whiley and Craig Charles.
Glastonbury boss Michael Eavis said: "The BBC have stuck with us through thick and thin since 1997 and they've earned their stripes the hard way. It's been quite a journey since 97 and to have a complete record of what we've been up to over the years is music history gold dust."
BBC controller of popular music Bob Shennan said:...
More than 120 live performances will be broadcast and six stages - Pyramid, Other, John Peel, Jazz World, Park and BBC Introducing - will have live streaming. In total there will be 250 hours of live coverage and streaming.
Radio 2's Chris Evans will make his Glastonbury debut and help lead the coverage alongside festival veteran Steve Lamacq, Radio 1's Nick Grimshaw, Gemma Cairney, 6 Music presenter Lauren Laverne, Dermot O'Leary, Mark Radcliffe, Jo Whiley and Craig Charles.
Glastonbury boss Michael Eavis said: "The BBC have stuck with us through thick and thin since 1997 and they've earned their stripes the hard way. It's been quite a journey since 97 and to have a complete record of what we've been up to over the years is music history gold dust."
BBC controller of popular music Bob Shennan said:...
- 5/30/2013
- Digital Spy
One Direction were the big winners at this year's BBC Radio 1 Teen Awards. The boyband took home three prizes at the annual event, triumphing in the 'Best British Music Act', 'Best British Single' ('One Thing') and 'Best British Album' (Up All Night) categories. Nick Grimshaw hosted the ceremony with fellow Radio 1 DJ Gemma Cairney at London's Wembley Arena earlier today (October 7). An audience of 9,000 teenagers aged between 14-17 attended the event, which saw performances from One Direction, Taylor Swift, Little Mix, Conor Maynard, Ne-Yo and Fun. Swimmer Ellie Simmonds won the 'Inspirational Hero of 2012' award for her four medals at the Paralympic Games. Diver Tom Daley won two awards, including 'Male Hottie of the Year'. He also retained his 'Best British Sports Star' (more)...
- 10/7/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
One Direction were the big winners at this year's BBC Radio 1 Teen Awards. The boyband took home three prizes at the annual event, triumphing in the 'Best British Music Act', 'Best British Single' ('One Thing') and 'Best British Album' (Up All Night) categories. Nick Grimshaw hosted the ceremony with fellow Radio 1 DJ Gemma Cairney at London's Wembley Arena earlier today (October 7). An audience of 9,000 teenagers aged between 14-17 attended the event, which saw performances from One Direction, Taylor Swift, Little Mix, Conor Maynard, Ne-Yo and Fun. Swimmer Ellie Simmonds won the 'Inspirational Hero of 2012' award for her four medals at the Paralympic Games. Diver Tom Daley won two awards, including 'Male Hottie of the Year'. He also retained his 'Best British Sports Star' (more)...
- 10/7/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
"If I had my way, I would have this documentary played out in secondary schools," DJ Gemma Cairney says of tonight's (August 13) Radio 1 programme on abuse in youth relationships. "I really feel like as many young people as possible need to listen to it." Radio 1 Stories: Bruised Silence explores the issue of physical and emotional abuse in teen relationships, an issue thrust into the public consciousness after Chris Brown admitted assaulting his then-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009. We spoke to Gemma about why she feels this subject demands discussion, and why Radio 1 is the best place to hold the conversation. What's this programme all about?
"It's a wide investigation into all sorts of abuse in young relationships. Whenever you see abuse, especially physical abuse, represented in the media, it's always with a marital (more)...
"It's a wide investigation into all sorts of abuse in young relationships. Whenever you see abuse, especially physical abuse, represented in the media, it's always with a marital (more)...
- 8/13/2012
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
BBC Sport presenter Jake Humphrey has claimed that his new live debate show Free Speech is filling a gap in the schedules because not enough political TV caters for young people. Humphrey's new series, which will feature BAFTA-winner Adam Deacon and Radio 1 DJ Gemma Cairney on the panel, is intended to create a talking shop for issues directly affecting young people. "There are loads of issues directly impacting on young people at the moment, the riots, work experience schemes, rising unemployment, so why not have a show for young people with young people?" Humphrey told Digital Spy. "Young kids are very well catered for TV-wise in this country and also again when you get to your mid-30s. But I think there is a real need for something that caters for and is controlled by young people. "We want young people to develop and decide how (more)...
- 3/7/2012
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Elbows out for a jumble sale with a difference. On Sunday 26 February Dawn Porter and Gemma Cairney are hosting a jumble sale with their celebrity girlfriends to raise money for Oxfam’s Get-together campaign to celebrate International Women’s Day – and we all are invited!
Shoppers will get the chance to rifle through the clothes donated by Dawn and Gemma, along with bags of donations brought along by Caroline Flack, Kate Nash, Sara Cox, Cherry Healey, Jessie Cave, Brigitte Aphrodite, Gizzi Erskine, Grace Woodward and TV presenter and stand up comic Jeffrey Leach who are all coming along.
Dawn and Gemma are both busily recruiting more celebrity donors via twitter, and Sophie Ellis-Bextor is the latest stylish lady to pledge to donate a bag of fashion gems, tweeting: ‘I have jumble to give you – I Always have jumble!’
Read more...
Shoppers will get the chance to rifle through the clothes donated by Dawn and Gemma, along with bags of donations brought along by Caroline Flack, Kate Nash, Sara Cox, Cherry Healey, Jessie Cave, Brigitte Aphrodite, Gizzi Erskine, Grace Woodward and TV presenter and stand up comic Jeffrey Leach who are all coming along.
Dawn and Gemma are both busily recruiting more celebrity donors via twitter, and Sophie Ellis-Bextor is the latest stylish lady to pledge to donate a bag of fashion gems, tweeting: ‘I have jumble to give you – I Always have jumble!’
Read more...
- 2/23/2012
- Look to the Stars
Last night, a group of celebrity ladies in London showed how a fun night out in great company can make a massive difference. Lauren Laverne, Miquita Oliver, Caroline Flack, Caitlin Moran, Dawn Porter, Gemma Cairney, Grace Dent, Cherry Healey, Brix Smith-Start, Jo Good and Whistles’ Jane Sheperdson gathered to launch Get-together; Oxfam’s new fundraising campaign to support women around the world.
There are 1.3 billion people living in poverty worldwide – more than two-thirds of them are women and girls. Lauren and pals led by example aiming to inspire UK ladies to get together and hold their own fundraising events for International Women’s Day on 08 March. Oxfam is inviting women to arrange anything from a dinner party or cocktails to an afternoon of knitting or doing a favourite work-out routine, all to raise money to support women living in poverty around the globe.
Read more...
There are 1.3 billion people living in poverty worldwide – more than two-thirds of them are women and girls. Lauren and pals led by example aiming to inspire UK ladies to get together and hold their own fundraising events for International Women’s Day on 08 March. Oxfam is inviting women to arrange anything from a dinner party or cocktails to an afternoon of knitting or doing a favourite work-out routine, all to raise money to support women living in poverty around the globe.
Read more...
- 1/19/2012
- Look to the Stars
Coronation Street bosses have planned a dramatic week of episodes to coincide with the forthcoming Britain's Got Talent live shows, Digital Spy can confirm. As ITV1's hit talent contest broadcasts its nightly semi-final stages at the end of May and early June, high drama will also hit the cobbles in a special week for the Weatherfield soap. Katherine Kelly, who plays fan favourite Becky McDonald, revealed the first details of the upcoming instalments during an interview on BBC Radio 1Xtra, confirming that the show's cast is currently busy filming the episodes. Discussing life at Corrie, Kelly told show host Gemma Cairney: "Every day apart from Saturday the cameras are going - and moreso at the moment, because we're filming this week where it's going to be a bit racier. It's the end of May - it's the same week as Britain's (more)...
- 4/28/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Katherine Kelly has said that she chose to leave Coronation Street because it feels like the right time to move on. The actress, who has portrayed feisty Becky McDonald in the Weatherfield-based soap since 2006, announced earlier this month that she would be leaving Coronation Street at the end of this year, with Becky's last scenes coming in early 2012. Speaking to 1Xtra's Gemma Cairney, Kelly said that she feels "ready for a change". "I was just waiting for this wave to come along when the storylines dipped, and then you'd think, 'This is it, you've had your moment!'" she explained. "But I turned to Simon Gregson (on-screen husband Steve McDonald), and said, 'I'm waiting for this dip', and he said to me, (more)...
- 4/27/2011
- by By Naomi Rainey
- Digital Spy
Liz McClarnon has admitted that she was unable to watch Kerry Katona's documentary because it upset her so much. The controversial Channel 4 film Kerry and Me sparked viewer complaints when it was broadcast last June. The former Atomic Kitten star told BBC 1Xtra's afternoon host Gemma Cairney that there had been a stage when she would not have known Katona if they had met each other on the street. McClarnon insisted that she doesn't mind being asked about Katona "all the time." "I've always championed her and said to everyone that she will get back on form - and she has," she said. "When we see each other, we do have a good chat. I (more)...
- 1/20/2011
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
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