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David Schaal
David Schaal is an American-born British actor, director, screenwriter, and comedian. He is best known for his roles as Taffy in the British sitcom ''The Office'' and Terry Cartwright in ''The Inbetweeners''. Career Schaal portrayed the warehouse manager Glynn, Taffy in Ricky Gervais ground breaking mockumentary comedy series ''The Office'' and the popular character Terry Cartwright in the equally ground breaking hit comedy series ''The Inbetweeners''. Schaal’s many television credits include ''Missing'', ''Casualty'', ''The Wrong Door'', '' Beautiful People'', ''Hancock and Joan'', '' Ashes to Ashes'', ''The IT Crowd'', ''Deceit'', ''Doc Martin'', ''Peak Practice'', ''Silent Witness'', ''Hustle, Lead Balloon'', '' Dangerfield'', a cameo in the 2005 series of '' The Basil Brush Show''. More recently, Schaal has appeared in ''Veep'', ''Fearless'', playing Brunsden for a season in ''Hetty Feather'', ''Ghosts'', '' Victoria'' and ''Britannia''. His film credits include '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque ( ; ), ; kee, Arawageeki; tow, Vakêêke; zun, Alo:ke:k'ya; apj, Gołgéeki'yé. abbreviated ABQ, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Its nicknames, The Duke City and Burque, both reference its founding in 1706 as ''La Villa de Alburquerque'' by Nuevo México governor Francisco Cuervo y Valdés''.'' Named in honor of the Viceroy of New Spain, the Francisco Fernández de la Cueva, 10th Duke of Alburquerque, 10th Duke of Alburquerque, the city was Old Town Albuquerque, an outpost on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, El Camino Real linking Mexico City to the northernmost territories of New Spain. Located in the Albuquerque Basin, the city is flanked by the Sandia Mountains to the east and the West Mesa to the west, with the Rio Grande and bosque flowing from north-to-south. According to the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, Albuquerque had 564,559 residents, making it the List of United States cities by population, 32nd-most populous city ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lead Balloon
''Lead Balloon'' is a British television series produced by Open Mike Productions for BBC Four. The series was created and is co-written by comedian Jack Dee and Pete Sinclair. It stars Dee as Rick Spleen, a cynical and misanthropic comedian whose life is plagued by petty annoyances, disappointments and embarrassments. Raquel Cassidy, Sean Power and Tony Gardner also star. The first series of six episodes was broadcast on BBC Four in 2006, with the first episode achieving the highest ratings for a comedy on the channel. Repeats of the series were run on BBC Two and BBC HD, bringing it to a larger audience. The second series of eight episodes aired on BBC Two from November 2007; the third series aired from November 2008; and the final series aired from 31 May 2011 until 5 July. Comparisons were made by critics to the successful American comedy '' Curb Your Enthusiasm'', and positive comments were made about ''Lead Balloon'''s characters, particularly Anna Crilly's Magda, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shirley Carter
Shirley Carter is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'', played by Linda Henry. She first appeared on 7 December 2006, during episodes set in Dorset. This is Henry's second role in ''EastEnders'', as she previously played prostitute Lorraine Salter (1991–1992). Henry took a break from the show in September 2012, returning on 3 December 2012. Shirley is one of several ''EastEnders'' characters to appear in the internet spin-off series '' EastEnders: E20''. Some of her storylines have included trying and failing to rebuild relationships with her children Carly (Kellie Shirley) and Deano (Matt Di Angelo), a friendship with Heather Trott (Cheryl Fergison), a volatile relationship with Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden), the introduction of her son Mick (Danny Dyer), who at first was believed to be her brother, and his family, an affair with Phil, despite him being in a relationship with Sharon Rickman (Letitia Dean) and accidentally shooting Phil. Former ''Ea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fable II
''Fable II'' is a 2008 action role-playing open world video game, developed by Lionhead Studios and published by Microsoft Game Studios for Xbox 360. The game is the second installment in the ''Fable'' game series, and the sequel to 2004's ''Fable''. The story takes place within the fictional land of Albion, 500 years after the first game. Players assume the role of a young hero who is destined to stop a former ruler turned madman from destroying the world. The game features several prominent actors portraying major characters in the game, including Zoë Wanamaker, Ron Glass and Stephen Fry. The game's setting takes inspiration from the historical late colonial era, in terms of architecture, social quality and basic firearms such as flintlock pistols. The game made several improvements over its predecessor, updating existing gameplay and offering larger locations to explore. Alongside the main story, players can engage in several side quests and repeatable jobs to earn money a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dirty Weekend (1993 Film)
''Dirty Weekend'' is a British film directed by Michael Winner, based on the 1991 novel of the same name by Helen Zahavi. It was banned from video release for two years by the BBFC for its violent and sexual content. Synopsis Set in the coastal town of Brighton, England, ''Dirty Weekend'' follows the story of Bella (Lia Williams), a mild-mannered secretary who works from home in a basement flat. Soon, she finds herself the victim of Tim (Rufus Sewell), a voyeur who watches her through her windows and plagues her with obscene phone calls in which he threatens to assault and rape her. After the police refuse to offer any assistance, Bella visits Nimrod (Ian Richardson), an Iranian clairvoyant who suggests that she take matters into her own hands. That night, Bella breaks into Tim's flat while he is sleeping and batters him to death with a claw hammer. Empowered, Bella embarks on a dirty weekend in which she slaughters six more men by a variety of methods. Ultimately, she evade ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clubbed
''Clubbed'' is a 2008 British drama film about a 1980s factory worker who takes up a job as a club doorman, written by Geoff Thompson and directed by Neil Thompson. Plot In 1984, Danny - a lonely factory worker intimidated by life - is battered and humiliated in front of his kids in a random act of violence. His already bleak existence sinks further into the abyss. On the verge of total breakdown, he decides to fight back. He meets a group of nightclub doormen who take him in and give him the confidence to stand his ground. As he is drawn deeper into their world, he becomes embroiled with the local gangland boss, setting in motion a chain of events with shockingly brutal consequences. Cast * Colin Salmon as Louis * Natalie Gumede as Jo * Mel Raido as Danny * Shaun Parkes as Rob * Scot Williams as "Sparky" * Maxine Peake as Angela * Will Poulter as Sparky's Baby Son * Neil Morrissey as Simon * Ronnie Fox as Hennessy * Charlie Clark as Illisa * Katherine McGolpin as Kay * Ant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kidulthood
''Kidulthood'' (stylised as ''KiDULTHOOD'') is a 2006 British crime drama film directed by Menhaj Huda and written by Noel Clarke, who appeared in the film alongside Aml Ameen, Red Madrell, Adam Deacon, Jaime Winstone, Femi Oyeniran, Madeleine Fairley, Cornell John, Kate Magowan, Pierre Mascolo (who also acted as executive producer), Rafe Spall and Nicholas Hoult. It follows the lives of several teenagers in the West London area Ladbroke Grove. Clarke wrote the film based on his own experiences growing in Ladbroke Grove, which he began developing with director Menhaj Huda and producer George Isaac. Filming began on 14th November 2004 and was filmed on location until 16th December 2004. The film is known for featuring breakout roles for Ameen, Clarke, Deacon, Winstone, Oyeniran, Spall and Hoult. Made on a budget of £560,000, ''Kidulthood'' was released theatrically on 3 March 2006 and received praise and controversy for its depection of teenage life in London. The succes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Britannia (TV Series)
''Britannia'' is a British / American historical fantasy drama television show. It was created by Jez Butterworth and Tom Butterworth. The show was the first co-production between Sky and Amazon Prime Video and stars Kelly Reilly, David Morrissey, Zoë Wanamaker, Mackenzie Crook, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, and Eleanor Worthington Cox. It first aired on Sky Atlantic in the UK beginning 18 January 2018 and on Amazon Prime Video in the US beginning 26 January 2018. The first series aired on Epix beginning 2 August 2020. Pop songs were used as theme music for the three series to date: Donovan's "Hurdy Gurdy Man" (series 1), his " Season of the Witch" (series 2), and " Children of the Revolution" by T. Rex (series 3). DailyHistory.org said: " e series has a feel of a mixed fictional, fantasy epic that incorporates a historical set of events." Synopsis ''Britannia'' is set in 43 AD, when the Romans invaded Britain. Julius Caesar had failed to conquer Britain 90 years earlier. General Aul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Victoria (British TV Series)
''Victoria'' is a British historical television drama series created and principally written by Daisy Goodwin, starring Jenna Coleman as Queen Victoria. The series premiered in the United Kingdom on ITV on 28 August 2016 with eight episodes, and in the United States on PBS on 15 January 2017; PBS supported its production as part of the ''Masterpiece'' anthology. The series follows Victoria's early life, including her relationship with her husband Albert and her political responsibilities of the 1830s to the 1850s. A second series was broadcast on ITV in 2017, including a Christmas special that aired that December; PBS broadcast followed starting in January 2018, with the special belatedly airing in March. In December 2017, ''Victoria'' was renewed for an eight-episode third series, which premiered on PBS on 13 January 2019, and on ITV on 24 March 2019 before concluding on 12 May 2019. As of July 2021, ITV confirmed that there were no active plans for a fourth series. Premise ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghosts (2019 British TV Series)
''Ghosts '' is a British sitcom first broadcast on BBC One in April 2019. The series follows a collection of ghosts from different historical periods haunting a country house while sharing the house with its new living occupants. The series is written and performed by many of the cast members of ''Horrible Histories'' and ''Yonderland''. The series also airs on HBO Max in the US and CBC Gem in Canada. The series is the first post- watershed comedy by the ensemble, although some television critics said that it was suitable for adults and children alike. Reviews of the series have been positive, with critics appreciating the high joke rate, the premise and the strength of the acting ensemble. The series is made by the production company Monumental Pictures, part of ITV Studios. It is filmed on location at West Horsley Place in Surrey. Premise Alison Cooper unexpectedly inherits the vast but crumbling Button House from a distant relative. The house is haunted by numerous squa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hetty Feather (TV Series)
''Hetty Feather'' is a British children's drama series, based on the novel of the same name by Jacqueline Wilson. Set in the Victorian era, it focuses on the life of the title character who was abandoned as a baby, lives first in a Foundling Hospital in London, and later works as a maid for a rich family in their home. The first series aired from 11 May 2015 to 6 July 2015. The series began airing in the United States on BYUtv in 2018. The show concluded with a three-part special which served as the series' sixth and final season. Premise The series revolves around Hetty Feather, who was abandoned as a baby at the Foundling Hospital. She and her foster brother Gideon Smeed were fostered for a while by Peg Cotton, but when they turned 5, they had to return to the Foundling Hospital. The series is set during 1887 and filmed at Cobham Hall, Cobham, Kent anThe Historic Dockyard Chathamwith The Maidstone Studios as their production base for Series 2 and 3. During series 3, filmin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fearless (British TV Series)
''Fearless'' is a six-part British crime thriller television drama series created by screenwriter Patrick Harbinson and broadcast on ITV in 2017. The series follows human-rights lawyer Emma Banville (Helen McCrory) as she tries to prove convicted murderer Kevin Russell innocent of the murder of schoolgirl Linda Simms 14 years earlier. Russell asserts that he is innocent of the crime, and Emma believes that his conviction was a miscarriage of justice. She goes to extreme lengths to discover the truth. Supporting cast includes Michael Gambon as influential former Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet Office Sir Alastair McKinnon, Jonathan Forbes as Emma's colleague Dominic Truelove, Wunmi Mosaku as DCS Olivia Greenwood, the Investigating Officer on the Linda Simms case, and John Bishop as Emma's boyfriend Steve Livesey. Filming for the series began in September 2016 in London and East Anglia. The series debuted on ITV in the UK on 12 June 2017 and has received positive reviews, with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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