The best and worst dressed men of 2009

The award for the “best dressed man” of 2009 went to…

 

Source: Daily Mail

MARK RONSON

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The award for the “worst dressed man” of 2009 went to…

 

 

Source: WordPress

JONATHAN ROSS

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BAFTA Nominations Announced

This years BAFTA television nominations have been released along with some surprises for some of the nominees.

Jonathan Ross is up for best entertainment performance

After a turbulent six months, Jonathan Ross has been nominated alongside Ant and Dec, Harry Hill and Stephen Fry for best entertainment performance. Ross was suspended for three months last October for leaving messages on Andrew Sachs’ answerphone.

His nomination has caused some controversy amongst MP’s and Andrew Sachs’ family. I am pleased that Ross has been recognised for his role on his Friday night chat show and I am sure I am not alone in saying that he should win, he’s better than Harry Hill and Ant and Dec are always winning awards. If Ross does not win then I would be happy to see it go to Stephen Fry. He is such a witty host on QI.

A spokesperson from BAFTA has made it clear that Ross was nominated purely for his chat show and ‘Sachsgate’ was not taken into consideration. It doesn’t bother me if it was, Sachs has already stated that everything was in the past, so why can’t others move on too. Life’s too short!

Other nominees include Rob Brydon for his role as Uncle Bryn in Gavin and Stacey. He is up against, Sharon Horgan from Pulling, David Mitchell from Peep Show and Claire Skinner from Outnumbered. I hope Brydon clinches it, his portrayal of Uncle Bryn is one that many I am sure can relate too.

Can Spooks clinch the prize from Doctor Who (Source: What's On TV)

The drama series is a highly competitive category this year with  Doctor Who, Spooks, Wallander and Shameless in the running. If I had to pick a winner it would undoubtedly be Spooks. Top quality drama that outshines its rivals.

Comedy programmes Harry and Paul, The Peter Serafinowicz Show and Star Stories are nominated in the best comedy show category with The Friday/Sunday Night Project, Harry Hill’s TV Burp, QI, The X Factor and That Mitchell and Webb Look up for best entertainment programme. My favourites being Harry and Paul and QI but it is without question that The X Factor will be triumphant. Where is Strictly though? They seem to be winning lots of awards recently.

The award for best international show will either go to The Daily Show With Jon Stewart, Dexter, Mad Men or The Wire. From what I have read I imagine Dexter will be taking away this prize.

Can June's portrayal of Dot win her a BAFTA? (Source: BBC)

Coronation Street has been snubbed for another year leaving Emmerdale and EastEnders to compete alongside The Bill and Casualty for the highly contested continuing drama prize. EastEnders has two reasons to be cheerful with June Brown (Dot Cotton) being nominated as best actress, a category that recognises the greatest actresses on British television. She is up against Anna Maxwell Martin, Maxine Peake and Andrea Riseborough.

It is the first time in 20 years that an actress from soap has been nominated. The previous nominee was Jean Alexander for her portrayal of Hilda Ogden in Coronation Street. Brown’s 2008 single-handed episode will be shown as part of her nomination and I hope she wins.

The BAFTA’s take place on 26 April.

Below is a small part of Dot’s monologue that was broadcast on Thursday 31 January 2008. It was written by Tony Jordan and was the first single-handed episode in any soap.

What To Watch – Friday 13th March

COMIC RELIEF FUNNY FOR MONEY

Do Something Funny For Money (Source: firstnews.co.uk)

BBC ONE 7:00 PM

It’s a night filled with some of the best comedy around. The telethon which lasts for around 8 hours tonight will see comedians such as James Corden, the cast of The Royle Family and Ricky Gervais doing things that are funny for money. Also on the bill are performances from Take That, Girls Aloud and some of the biggest bands around. The hosts tonight include, Graham Norton, Davina McCall, Fern Britton, Jonathan Ross and Claudia Winkleman. 

French and Saunders will also perform their last sketch ever which is a shame because they are just so funny. The Big Red Nose Climb will also come to and end and fans of the outstanding episode of last nights Apprentice will find out who has been fired from the boys team.

But don’t forget what this is all about. The comedy is all done for a purpose, to help raise money for those in need in the UK and Africa. 

During the BBC News at 22:00, turn over to BBC Two for Top Of The Pops where Franz Ferdinand, Oasis and Gavin and Stacey stars Rob Brydon and Ruth Jones will perform.

This is my only recommendation today so make sure you tune in for a great night of comedy, all in aid of Comic Relief.

What To Watch – Monday 9th March

COMIC RELIEF : THE FOOLS’ GUIDE

BBC ONE 9:00 PM

Can you believe that this fundraising event has been going for 21 years? Well tonight, David Tennant narrates us through an hour of what makes Comic Relief so appealing and fun to watch. The programme will review some of the best bits include contributions from some of the best comedians and presenters including, Jonathan Ross, Graham Norton and Catherine Tate. There is even a guest appearance in the form of Tony Blair.

 

THE UNDERCOVER PRINCES

BBC ONE 10:35 PM

This show was previously shown on BBC Three and has now made it onto the big one. BBC One is replaying the first series which is in four parts. The programme documents three bachelor princes from Sri Lanka who come to Britain and live undercover. During their lives undercover, they live in Brighton and try out the local bars, clubs and even speed dating. It is a bit of a culture shock but seems like good light-hearted entertainment. How will the princes cope? 

 

KATIE PRICE: LIFE STORIES UNCUT

ITV2 9:00 PM

If you missed ‘Piers Morgan’s Life Stories’ last night then this is your second chance. The uncut version lets you see the bits that were missed out last night as well as the full interview. This was a real ratings winner for the show with Katie talking about her sexual abuse. The show pulled in nearly five million viewers and it dealt with an extremely delicate subject. If you did miss it last night, catch up and see even more tonight on ITV2.

 

AMERICA’S TOUGHEST PRISONS

FIVE 10:00 PM

The penultimate episode tonight looks at Wyoming State Penitentiary. Is it safer to stay outside than go in. Well, the camera crew and production team venture inside to see what really goes on in this prison.

Comic Relief Does The Apprentice: Celebs Revealed

Comic Relief Does The Apprentice: The Celebs (Source: thesun.co.uk)

An interview between Jonathan Ross and Ruby Wax has just revealed the ten celebrities taking part in this years Apprentice special in aid of Comic Relief. 2 teams made up of male and female celebs will battle it out in the boardroom and one team will get hired, the losers hearing that infamous catchphrase, “You’re fired!”

The Apprentice has to be one of the best progammes to ever grace our screens and is back for a new series very soon. I just wish I knew when so I could plan my life around it…

So, here are the teams of celebs. Which team will triumph and which one will fall foul of Sir Alan’s wit?

The Male Celebrities 

Jonathan Ross, Alan Carr, Gok Wan, Jack Dee and Gerald Ratner

 

The Female Celebrities

Patsy Palmer, Carol Vorderman, Fiona Phillips, Ruby Wax and Michelle Mone

 

You can catch them in action on Comic Relief Does The Apprentice on Thursday 12 March BBC One 9:00 PM. Results are announced during the Comic Relief telethon on Friday 13 March.

Could Gavin and Stacey be coming to an end?

Gavin and Stacey: The Hit Comedy (Source: jamescordenfansite.files.wordpress.com)

James Corden has just hinted on Jonathan Ross that hit BBC sitcom Gavin and Stacey could come to an end after the third series. Corden, who is currently penning the third series with Ruth Jones told Ross how the lack of time is making it harder to write the scripts. I am a huge fan of the show and series one and two have been exceptional. The Christmas special was also just as good. Corden and Jones are very good at what they do and I can see the third series of the sitcom being just as entertaining.

Aside from Gavin and Stacey, Corden is also awaiting the release ‘Lesbian Vampire Killers’ and BBC Three sketch show ‘Horne and Corden’. The sketch show stars Corden and Gavin and Stacey co-star turned sidekick Matthew Horne. I have just seen a clip on Jonathan Ross and it looks as though it is going to be a hit. I hope it is anyway. Horne and Corden starts next Tuesday on BBC Three, look out for it in my ‘What To Watch’ section next week.

 

BBC Three Comedy, Horne and Corden starts Tuesday 10 March (Source: gavinandstacey.com)

Lesbian Vampire Killers also stars Horne and Corden and is a film. It does exactly what it says on the tin and is about girls that turn into lesbian vampires when they reach their 18th birthday. Horne and Corden’s job is to kill these vampires. Yet again the film looks like it could be popular with younger audiences, particularly students. The film comes to cinemas on Friday 20 March.

You can also catch James on Comic Relief on Friday 13 March. He has recorded a sketch playing his character Smithy from Gavin and Stacey and will also be presenting between 1:30 am and 3:00 am when the marathon telethon will come to an end.