TV & Radio Category
Television and radio programme reviews, trailers, highlights, twilights and cinema news. Also the neglected gems from years past.
Florizel Street: 50 Years Of Coronation Street Gets Its Own Show
FABULOUS tale in tonight’s Manchester Evening News of the struggle writer Tony Warren had to convince Granada Television his brainchild Coronation Street was a good idea.
The bosses at Granada were not at all keen and the original title Florizel Street almost had the series flushed like the similarly-named toilet cleaner.
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Posted: 25th, March 2010 | In: TV & Radio | Comments (4)
Hit And Run: Woman Stopped By Police In China Hits Reporter
TO Guizhou, southern China, where a TV reporter is trying to break the big news story of a woman getting stopped by the traffic police.
The woman reacts badly.
The small news story becomes a bigger news story.
The lesson is that if you want to get on in TV, work with children, animals and woman getting stopped by traffic police.
The story ends with the driver getting a ticket for speeding and a fine for assault. The reporter gets her scoop…
Posted: 25th, March 2010 | In: TV & Radio | Comment
Dancing With The Stars: Kate Gosselin’s First Class As Dovolani Takes Coach, Allegedly
WHEN Kate Gosselin and partner Tony Dovolani take to the floor of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, he’s the one in charge,writes Rumor Rat.
But when the two of them fly back to her home turf in Pennsylvania, Kate takes the lead, sitting comfortably in the first class cabin, along with her bodyguard Steven Nield, while Tony has to fold up his dancer’s legs in the cramped quarters of a coach seat, a member of The Rat Pack has learned exclusively, and allegedly.
UPDATE: Mark Measures Mr. Dovolani’s agent writes:
I am Tony Dovolani’s agent. Your story is false and your source is bogus. Tony and Kate both travel first class.
Mark Measures
Rumor Rat reports that to rehearse with Kate, Tony has to make weekly trips to and from the Keystone State where ABC paid to build a dance studio in Kate’s basement.
And the inequities don’t stop there.
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Posted: 25th, March 2010 | In: TV & Radio | Comments (4)
Renault Clio Verus Arclid Transport: Round 2
TIME for a follow up to that lorry driver training video in which a driver for Arclid Transport HGV finds a new way to increase a Renault Clio’s fuel efficiency without loss of power nor speed.
Rona Williams, who was behind the wheel of the Clio as it journeyed sideways along the A1(M) near Wetherby, West Yorkshire, says she thought she was going to die.
She pulled the handbrake and flashed her lights. And after around a minute the driver slows.
She lived. And another use for a nippy French hatchback was found…
Posted: 23rd, March 2010 | In: TV & Radio | Comment (1)
Video: Crufts Bulldog Has Scrotum Tickled To Assume Noble Pose
HERE’S a video of a of dog fancier showing his bulldog at Crufts – and tickling his pet’s backside and scrotum.
The Kennel Club guidelines state that a Bulldog should “convey an impression of determination, strength and activity”.
How it does this is open to interpretation.
Some owners stick a plastic union flag in it collar or play the opening bars to the national anthem – others tickle its balls.
The dog responds buy looking chipper, noble and stirred…
Posted: 20th, March 2010 | In: TV & Radio | Comment (1)
Big Mouth Does Pilipinas Got Talent And Horses Die
PILIPINAS Got talent. The local versions of Ant ‘n’ Dec are in palce. The judges are seated. And then it gets weird….
Sing along – “I’m such an ***hole. Brrrrrr-uipp!” G Force is back…
Posted: 19th, March 2010 | In: TV & Radio | Comment
Just A Book Dedicated To The NYC Subway Riders: The Bible Is Not The Koran
IT’S Just A Book features a god botherer reading the Bible aloud. (It is a Bible, right? It’s been a while.)
This video is for all of you who have had to endure the readings of a man who likes to say things out loud to quell the voices in his head. Next week, the same group and try it with a Koran…
Go on.
It’s just a book, right… Right?
Spotter: Cynical C
Posted: 17th, March 2010 | In: TV & Radio | Comment
How Many People Can Fit Into A Small Car?
HOW many people can you get in to a small hatchback car? The golden rule is that no-one gets left behind.
It works for the military and it works for East European labourers.
We counted them all in. And we counted them all out.
Posted: 12th, March 2010 | In: TV & Radio | Comment
Paul Daniels Is Turning Into Alan Patridge: Video
PAUL Daniels is turning into Alan Patridge. He used to be on the telly. Your writer once saw him on stage. He performed a trick where members of the studio audience arrived on stage and sat on chairs. A touch from Paul’s hand and each was rendered unable to stand. Magnets? Magic? Maybe. Most likely it was Paul whispering: “When I tap you on the shoulder do not stand up.”
Posted: 11th, March 2010 | In: TV & Radio | Comment
Teddy Bears Have Invaded Worthing Sea Front
TEDDY bears have invaded Worthing Sea Front. Cyriak spots the invasion and using his mobile phone camera records the antics. It only takes a few bad bears to spoil it for eveyone else.
No word yet from Kisscape, but as soon as the experts have spoken to us, we will speak with you.
In the meantime the advice is to shut your windows, lock your doors and rip the heads off your teddies.
Do this before we’re all stuffed…
Posted: 10th, March 2010 | In: TV & Radio | Comments (4)
YouTube Shuts Down For One Night
YOUTUBE has shut down for the night. We now hand over to Pages From Google. This is how it will be. This is how it used to be:
If you like that, you’ll love this:
Posted: 9th, March 2010 | In: TV & Radio | Comment
Michael Jackson’s Ghost Spotted In Role Of Tape
MICHAEL Jackson is not dead. Michael Jackson lives. Jackson live on in butter, sex aides, and sellotape. Ladies and gentlemen, we give you the Tape-o-Jacko:
Those Michael Jackson Tributes In Full:
The Medical Michael Jackson Tribute Act
The Weirdest Michael Jackson Birthday Tributes
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Posted: 7th, March 2010 | In: TV & Radio | Comment
Scouser The Amazing Trampolining Cat Will Now Jump On The Roof
LAYDEES and gents, presenting Scouser the amazing cat who will now use a trampoline to jump onto the shed’s roof. Prepare to be amazed! Ready. Bounce!
Posted: 5th, March 2010 | In: TV & Radio | Comments (4)
Swing News Is News For Swingers: Video
PRESENTING Swing News – it’s news for swingers. You cats can swing. The problem is that it’s the same notes jumbled up every night. It’s just like the real news. Go, bay-bee, gooooo… So, Steve, what’s up with those icebergs..?
Posted: 4th, March 2010 | In: TV & Radio | Comment
Krazy Korean Students Dance As Teacher Turns His Back
THOSE Krazy Koreans present students dancing during class while the teacher isn’t looking. If anyone else can recalls leaving Mr Tait’s French class one by one by the fenetre as turns his back and then releasing a firework back inside..? Yep, it’s me. Happy days. Send ’em to the English Mentors – make them like Sarah Ferguson:
Posted: 1st, March 2010 | In: TV & Radio | Comment
Wilbur Sargunaraj Says No To Tamil Nadu Arranged Marriage: A Song
TAMIL Nadu vocal chanting superstar Wilbur Sargunaraj does not want arranged marriage. He prefers an unarranged marriage. Cancel the PRs and the OK! photoshoot. Cheryl Cole – this is the way to marry. Take here away Wilbur. And give us a go with your shriekingly masculine pendant moustache when you’re done with it…
Posted: 28th, February 2010 | In: TV & Radio | Comment
Bikini-Face Pamela Anderson Banned in Australia: Video
THAT advertisement with Pamela Anderson in a gold bikini rubbing against another woman has been ruled in bad taste. That should push up the number of hits per hour by several thousand per cent.
Australia’s Advertising Standards Bureau upheld all of 40 plus complaints about the ad as ‘objectifying’ women.
Crazy Domains the international domain registering firm blames feminist bloggers for stirring and will appeal the ban.
Banned? Ripper! No worries mate. Pamela’s ad is a reprise of the Go Daddy.com Candice Michelle versions. A couple of the Candice Superbowl series ads were also blocked.
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Posted: 28th, February 2010 | In: TV & Radio | Comment
Video Of The Day: Mountain Motorbike Mayhem
HOW stupid are you? On a scale of 1 to 10? 13? Ok, you’re in the running. But to be truly stupid you need to take risks that are unnecessary. You need to ride a motorbike on a track high above a mountain pass. And film it:
Posted: 27th, February 2010 | In: TV & Radio | Comment
Premier League Unveils New Ashley Cole And John Terry Fashion Range
ANORAK TV brings you the exclusive news that Ashley Cole and John Terry have inspired a new range of unofficial Team England World Cup wear. Tired to nylon shorts and too-tight replica tops and tricky socks, the fan can now move about South Africa suited and booted in the knowledg that they are the Englishman abroad.
Ready… Steady… And they’re off!
Cheryl Cole And Ashley’s Marriage
Vanessa Perroncel (John Terry’s Alleged Lover)
Posted: 25th, February 2010 | In: TV & Radio | Comment
Michael Jackson Returns To Lead The Jackson Five Play Japan: Video
MICHAEL Jackson is dead. Only, he’s not. Jackson’s spirit is manifest in this woman’s fingers. At times like this we like to summon Derek Acorah, the spiritualist who has channelled Jackson for our entertainment. What do the Jackson Five Fingers have to say Derek? Oooo… That’s not nice. Still, good to see Jackson back…
Posted: 23rd, February 2010 | In: TV & Radio | Comment
Raptor Cheerleader Eaten By Tame Mascot: Video
THE Toronto Raptor has eaten a cheerleader during Half-Time vs. the Nets. Can Arsenal’s Gunnersaurus go one better and eat the woman who sits three rows down from your writer and who screams whenever Arsenal attack? Fingers crossed:
Posted: 22nd, February 2010 | In: TV & Radio | Comment
Eduard Hill, Aka Eduard Anatolyevich, Wins Russian Idol
EDUARD Hill, Eduard Anatolyevich, was a big star in Communist Russia. Part Charles Aznavour, part Lord Charles, Eduard Hill could mime for your pleasures. He served to remind the watching Soviets that they were missing nothing on the other side of the Iron Curtain. The UK had Crossroads. Russia had Eduard Hill. America had Leonard Nimoy singing Proud Mary. Russia had Eduard Hill, Honourary Artist of the Russian Federation, National Artist of the Russian Federation, Winner of the Russian and International Variety Performers Contest, member Order of the Red Banner of Labour and the Peoples’ Friendship Order. We give you the legend:
Posted: 21st, February 2010 | In: TV & Radio | Comments (3)
Jade Jagger Explains Creativity: They’re Not Like The Rest Of Us
JADE Jagger might be daugther to Mick Jagger and therefore considered a Sado (Sons and daughter of..) to some but she is a rare talent. Jade design’s jewellery and stuff. In this instructional video, Jade explains how her busy mind creates a marvel. As one top celeb put it: “That’s the way to do it”:
Posted: 19th, February 2010 | In: TV & Radio | Comment
How TV Works: Filming On A Green Screen, Video
THOSE expensivce location shots are not always so expensive. You get a room. You paint it green. You get a video the desired location. You blend:
Posted: 18th, February 2010 | In: TV & Radio | Comment
Revealed: The Most Shocking Secret Of The Year
WHAT is the most shocking secret of the year. No, no that one. And… no way! Really? No, not that either, but good try and if you can get pictures, then maybe. Jeremy Kyle, who is off to the USA, should know that this is the limbo stick you have to get under. Cure the pastor and his wife – the one who slept with 200 men:
Spotter: Ohellnawlblog, Bossip
Posted: 17th, February 2010 | In: TV & Radio | Comment
