February 28, 2007 – 9:26 pm
This new series of observational documentaries explores a variety of rare and complex medical conditions and pioneering treatments at one of the most famous children’s hospitals in the world –
London’s Great Ormond Street. Filmed over eight months, the series follows 12 children and their families at home and in the hospital, as doctors diagnose and treat their conditions using cutting edge techniques. In this programme, we follow six year-old Alex, who has a bone disease so rare only 200 cases have ever been recorded, and 11 yearold Matthew, who has flown in from New York for life-saving heart surgery. Continue reading ‘Child In A Million: Story Of Alex And Matthew‘ »
February 28, 2007 – 8:27 pm
Part 1
This week on American Idol four more contestants will be sent home, two boys and two girls. In this first part of the show the boys step forward to prove to Simon, Randy and Paula that they have what it takes to earn themselves a place in the final twelve. Each boy will have to just one chance impress, so wrong notes, fluffed lyrics or a bad stage presence will be sure to count against them and will certainly decide the fate of the two being sent home.
Part 2
In the second part of this week’s American Idol it’s now the girls turn to take centre stage. They’ve watched the boys perform earlier and have witnessed how ruthless the judges can be. Like the boys they only have one chance to impress Simon, Randy and Paula. Any mistakes could cost them a place in the final twelve, so knowing that two contestants are going to be sent home will make sure the girls really feel the pressure.
Part 3
After their nerve-racking performances earlier in the week it’s now judgement time, and the stress shows no sign of disappearing until the judges have given their verdict. Expect variety of emotions on display; for as eight contestants there will be elation, jubilation and relief. But the remaining four contestants will face their worst nightmare, being sent home from American Idol. Expect tears and tantrums as dreams of pop superstardom are crushed.
ITV2 Friday 2 March 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM
February 28, 2007 – 7:31 pm
If you voted during the last season of X-Factor, you are owed money.
It seems ITV has overcharged viewers £200,000.
Just how did this happen? It seems voters pressing their red button on their remote controls thought they were going to be charged 35p, but were charged 50p instead. Multiply that to the 1.3 million votes affected and you’ve got a serious accounting error on your hands.
The error was discovered during a company audit.
ITV will strive to repay anyone overcharged as well as making a £200,000 donation to Childline.
A spokesperson said: “We very much regret that a mistake was made in the red button payment systems during the last series of the X Factor and we apologise to all those viewers affected.
Were you overcharged? Want a reimbursement? Contact ITV on the freephone number 08000 63 62 63 or through the website www.itv.com/help.
February 28, 2007 – 4:24 pm
In a true Jerry Springer moment, Dancing On Ice contestant, Clare Buckley, has declared that she is SO OVER her ex boyfriend Declan Donnelly.
‘I’ve had a couple of relationships since we split with non-celebrities, but they didn’t work out,’ she tells the Daily Mirror.
‘Maybe Mr Right is just around the corner. I understand why people always refer to me as Dec’s ex but hope they’ll soon stop.
‘I hope Dancing On Ice will show me in a different light.’
In almost the same breath though, she declared that she and Dec would never say never, so is she living in hope? Could be.
February 28, 2007 – 4:20 pm
Duncan James is to cancel his future record releases and tour in a bid to focus on his TV career.
Duncan told Britain’s Sun newspaper: “I’ve decided not to release the single ‘Amazed’ because there’s so many other things going on at the moment.
“The schedule for ‘Dancing On Ice’ is so gruelling that I just don’t have any time to devote to music. There are some amazing offers coming in for TV presenting and theatre roles, so I want to focus on those.”
Duncan has also confessed he is desperate for the work because he is broke.
He said: “When I hit the big time with Blue I could spend, spend, spend. But now my bank account is nearly always empty!
“I bought a house for my mum and a house for the mother of my daughter, Tianie, who I pay child maintenance for.
“I’m hoping I stay in ‘Dancing On Ice’ for as long as possible - and that it then leads to some TV presenting jobs. Otherwise I won’t be able to keep up my mortgage repayments!”
Its hard to imagine a celebrity broke……I feel for him, it’s not nice to be skint!
February 28, 2007 – 3:48 pm
CRIMES STORIES WEEKEND gives viewers an opportunity to join those who must record an accurate account of investigations.
Along with police officers, the family and friends of the victims, defence lawyers and prosecutors, they are a principal requirement when crimes are recalled and the raw consequences are laid bare. Their first hand accounts coupled with dramatic re-enactments, news footage, clippings and photographs, paint a comprehensive picture of the grim truth and deliver compelling Crime Stories.
Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th March at 20.00 03.35
February 28, 2007 – 2:10 pm
Linda Robson (born 13 March 1958 in Islington, London [1]) is an English actress. She is probably most famous for her role as Tracey in the BBC comedy, Birds of a Feather, which she played from 1989 to 1998. She had previously appeared in the IRA drama Harry’s Game as well as the comedy drama Shine on Harvey Moon in 1982.
Since then she has appeared in such programmes as The Bill and Crossroads. She has also appeared in numerous reality TV and game shows, including, I’m Famous and Frightened!, Celebrity Blind Man’s Bluff, Celebrities Under Pressure and The Weakest Link.
Courtesy Of Wikipedia
February 28, 2007 – 2:08 pm
Fred MacAulay (born 29 December 1956) is a Scottish comedian. He presents a daily BBC Scotland radio programme, and has appeared on numerous TV shows.
Frederick MacAulay was born in Perth and educated at Killin Primary School, Rattray Primary School, Blairgowrie High School, and Perth Academy. In 1978 he graduated from the University of Dundee with an MA in accountancy and jurisprudence. He went on to work as an accountant in a number of companies, including the Cairngorm Chairlift Company in Aviemore. In 1984 he married Aileen MacAulay; the couple went on to have three children.
MacAulay’s first experience of stand-up comedy came during the 1988 Mayfest festival in Glasgow, and despite having no discernable comedic talent, embarked on a semi-professional career, including jobs as a warm-up act for TV programmes including Have I Got News For You and for comedians Paul Merton and Rory Bremner. His first on-screen appearance came on STV’s stand-up programme The Funny Farm. Fred MacAulay became a full-time professional comedian in 1993. Go here for a CLIP of Fred’ VERY FIRST telly appearance on The Funny Farm 1990 (STV)http://www.scotlandontv.tv/ Continue reading ‘Comic Relief Does Fame Academy: Biogrpahy Of Fred MacAulay‘ »
February 28, 2007 – 1:58 pm
Patrick Kielty has never been one to mince his words. But he used to be quite likeable. His latest nasty tirade to The Sun about his former co host Cat Deeley left me with a bad taste in my mouth.
He told The Sun: “If she wants to make vast sums of money in one of the few countries that didn’t sign up to the trade agreement, then she doesn’t care about aid at all.
“I’m glad I’m hosting with Claudia Winkleman now.
“It’s good to be working with someone who wants to be here.
“Cat’s turned her back on us. Good luck to her and her capitalism.”
I spy a green eyed monster at work here!
February 28, 2007 – 1:56 pm
Richard Park has shown once again that he has the sharpest tongue in the land when he hit out at two of the biggest girlbands in the Uk at the moment.
Speaking about Girls Aloud he told the Daily Star: “As a head teacher of the Fame Academy I have to judge on voices and choose the best voices around.
“And I don’t hear a great deal of singing talent there.”
He then turned his attention to The Sugababes, who are currently promoting a joint single with Girls Aloud in aid of Comic Relief. Park said:
“Well they came, they went and then they came back again.
“I feel they are an act driven by A & R departments rather than their own ability to sing.”
Both bands are furious with the Academy headmaster and as they are due to pay the Fame Academy a visit in the near future, both groups have vowed to confront Richard.
