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Jeillo Edwards
Jeillo Edwards (23 September 1942, Freetown, Sierra Leone – 2 July 2004, London, England) was a Sierra Leonean actress, who is notable in the history of black actors in Britain. She was the first woman of African descent to study drama at London's Guildhall School of Music and Drama. She went on to be one of the first black actresses to be cast in a mainstream UK television drama series – '' Dixon of Dock Green'', and for more than four decades performed on British television, radio, stage and films. Biography Jeillo Angela Doris Edwards was born in Freetown, Sierra Leone, one of six children, and she attended the Annie Walsh Memorial School. She moved to England in the late 1950s and studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. She began performing at the age of four, reading from the Bible at her church. She was well known for her distinctive voice and imperious enunciation. She featured on the BBC World Service for Africa, which was broadcast in the UK. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freetown
Freetown is the capital and largest city of Sierra Leone. It is a major port city on the Atlantic Ocean and is located in the Western Area of the country. Freetown is Sierra Leone's major urban, economic, financial, cultural, educational and political centre, as it is the seat of the Government of Sierra Leone. The population of Freetown was 1,055,964 at the 2015 census. The city's economy revolves largely around its harbour, which occupies a part of the estuary of the Sierra Leone River in one of the world's largest natural deep water harbours. Although the city has traditionally been the homeland of the Sierra Leone Creole people, the population of Freetown is ethnically, culturally, and religiously diverse. The city is home to a significant population of all of Sierra Leone's ethnic groups, with no single ethnic group forming more than 27% of the city's population. As in virtually all parts of Sierra Leone, the Krio language of the Sierra Leone Creole people is Freetown's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spaced
''Spaced'' is a British television sitcom created, written by and starring Simon Pegg and Jessica Stevenson, and directed by Edgar Wright, about the (comedic and sometimes farcical and action-packed) misadventures of Daisy Steiner and Tim Bisley, two twenty-something Londoners who, despite only having just met, decide to move in together after she gives up on squatting and he is kicked out by his ex-girlfriend. Supporting roles include Nick Frost as Tim's best friend Mike, Katy Carmichael as Daisy's best friend Twist, Mark Heap as lodger Brian who lives downstairs and Julia Deakin as landlady Marsha. The first series of the show, comprising seven episodes, premiered in the UK on Channel 4 on 24 September 1999, and the second and final series, also consisting of seven episodes, started on 23 February 2001 and concluded on 13 April. Both series were nominated for the BAFTA TV Award for Best Situation Comedy. Plot Daisy Steiner and Tim Bisley are two London based twenty-so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Babes In The Wood (TV Series)
''Babes in the Wood'' is a British sitcom that aired on ITV from 1998 to 1999. Starring Karl Howman and Denise van Outen, ''Babes in the Wood'' was written by Geoff Deane, Paul Alexander, Simon Braithwaite, Ian Searle and Fleur Costello. Cast * Denise van Outen – Leigh Jackson *Natalie Walter – Caralyn Monroe/Munroe *Karl Howman – Charlie Lovall *Mark Hayford – Benito *Samantha Janus – Ruth Ford/Frause ''(series 1 and 1998 special)'' *Madeleine Curtis – Francesca "Frankie" Fraiser-Jones ''(series 2)'' *James Buller – Nick ''(series 2)'' Plot ''Babes in the Wood'' revolves around three women in their 20s who share a flat in St John's Wood in London. Leigh is streetwise and tough, while Ruth is bossy and Caralyn is ditzy. In the flat next door lives Charlie Lovall, the former owner of a video shop whose divorce has cost him dearly, although he still has his Porsche. Leigh works as a waitress for public school-educated Benito at the nearby ''Bar Coda''. Ruth marries ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Rather English Marriage (TV Series)
''A Rather English Marriage'' is a novel by Angela Lambert, first published in 1992, and later adapted for television by Andrew Davies for the BBC. Plot summary The book's plot concerns two retired men who are thrown together following the deaths of their wives in the same hospital. Both have served in the armed forces, one, Reggie Conyngham-Jervis, being a former officer, the other, Roy Southgate, an ex- NCO. The class differences lead to Roy moving in with Reggie and being treated as an unpaid servant. The reader's sympathies are with Roy as he remains humble and faithful to his purpose until Reggie becomes too domineering. Roy remarries, and Reggie, whose attempt to seduce a younger widow, Liz Franks, has ended in failure, is left alone. Television adaptation The television adaptation, first screened on BBC Two on 30 December 1998 and later released on DVD, is directed by Paul Seed. It stars Tom Courtenay as Roy and Albert Finney as Reggie, and stays close to the plot of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lenny Blue
''Lenny Blue'' is a British television crime drama series first broadcast on ITV between 1 October 2000 and 2 July 2002, under the title of ''Tough Love''. Two series were broadcast, each starring Ray Winstone as protagonist DC Lenny Milton, an officer tasked by the IPCC to go undercover to investigate claims of corruption against his boss, Mike Love ( Adrian Dunbar). The series also follows his dogged pursuit of drug dealer Barry Hindes ( David Hayman). The first series was released on VHS only on 1 July 2002, having never been released on DVD. The second series was released on DVD on 15 October 2008. Plot The plotline for the first series was given by ITV as follows: "Lenny Milton ( Ray Winstone) is not as ambitious as his best friend and popular boss DCI Michael Love ( Adrian Dunbar), but the pair are drinking partners and their wives and children are close. However, this goes very wrong over the space of seven days, when Milton is approached by the police complaints divis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The League Of Gentlemen
''The League of Gentlemen'' is a surreal British comedy horror sitcom that premiered on BBC Two in 1999. The programme is set in Royston Vasey, a fictional town in northern England, originally based on Alston, Cumbria, and follows the lives of bizarre characters, most of whom are played by three of the show's four writers – Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton, and Reece Shearsmith – who, along with Jeremy Dyson, formed the League of Gentlemen comedy troupe in 1995. The series originally aired for three series from 1999 until 2002, and was followed by a film '' The League of Gentlemen's Apocalypse'' and a stage production '' The League of Gentlemen Are Behind You!'', both in 2005. The BBC announced in August 2017 that three new episodes would be produced to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the group's first appearance on BBC Radio 4. Those aired on BBC2 on 18–20 December 2017. The series was filmed mainly in Hadfield, Derbyshire; other locations include Bacup Lancashire, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Thing About Vince
''The Thing About Vince...'' is a 2000 British made-for-television three-episode comedy-drama mini-series directed by Christopher King and starring Timothy Spall and Sheila Hancock. Plot Vince, a self-employed builder from London, is a middle-aged man, too old to flirt and too young to retire. He makes a big mistake when during a tropical fish fanciers' weekend, he remains up all night while chatting with a young attractive woman. Cast ;3 episodes * Timothy Spall as Vince * Sheila Hancock as Pat * Peter Vaughan as Ray * Kellie Bright as Sally * Jamie Glover as Paul * Marion Bailey as Wendy * Bob Mason as John * Chris Gascoyne as Monk * Perry Blanks as Robin ; 2 episodes * Jeremy Swift as Dr Venn * Amanda Abbington as Lisa * Jeillo Edwards as Mrs Cuffy ;1 episode * Jordan Long as TV shop assistant * Bradley Walsh as Perry * Richard Graham as Bradshaw * Bruce Alexander as Edward Turton * Fiona Allen as Zoe * Deborah Grant as Anthea Turton * Richard Heffer Richard Hef ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam's Game (TV Series)
''Sam's Game'' was a short lived sitcom, starring TV presenter Davina McCall and comedian Ed Byrne. It also featured some actors from well-known TV dramas: Tameka Empson of ''EastEnders'', Shaun Evans of ''Endeavour'' and Tristan Gemmill of ''Coronation Street''. Cast * Davina McCall as Sam * Ed Byrne as Alex *Shaun Evans as Tom *Tameka Empson Tameka Empson (born 16 April 1977) is an English actress and comedian. She appeared as one of the three protagonists in the hidden-camera comedy sketch show ''3 Non-Blondes''. In 2009, she began portraying the role of Kim Fox in the BBC soap ... as Marcia * Tristan Gemmill as Phil Reception The show debuted poorly in the ratings. The show was widely panned by critics. References External links * 2001 British television series debuts 2001 British television series endings 2000s British sitcoms ITV sitcoms English-language television shows {{UK-tv-prog-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anansi (film)
Anansi or Ananse ( ; literally translates to ''spider'') is an Akan folktale character associated with stories, wisdom, knowledge, and trickery, most commonly depicted as a spider, in Akan folklore. Taking the role of a trickster, he is also one of the most important characters of West African, African American and West Indian folklore. Originating in Ghana , these spider tales were transmitted to the Caribbean by way of the transatlantic slave trade. Anansi is best known for his ability to outsmart and triumph over more powerful opponents through his use of cunning, creativity and wit.Respond to this article at) Despite taking on a trickster role, Anansi often takes centre stage in stories and is commonly portrayed as both the protagonist and antagonist. Origin Spider tales are found extensively throughout West Africa,Lee, F H. ''Folk Tales of All Nations.'' New York: Tudor publ. Co, 1930. Print, p. 15 but the Anansi tales originating from Ghana are among the best-known, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dirty Pretty Things (film)
''Dirty Pretty Things'' is a 2002 British social thriller film directed by Stephen Frears and written by Steven Knight. Following the lives of two immigrants in London, it was filmed in a documentary style and was produced by BBC Films and Celador Films, and distributed by Buena Vista International through Miramax Films. Plot Okwe, a doctor in his home country (not initially named) who was forced to flee after being falsely accused of murdering his wife, lives in the United Kingdom as an undocumented immigrant. He drives a cab in London during the day and works at the front desk of a hotel at night, which is staffed by other immigrants, both documented and undocumented. He is pressed into giving medical treatment to other poor immigrants, including fellow cab drivers with venereal diseases. He is supplied with antibiotics by his friend Guo Yi, an employee at a hospital mortuary. Juliette, a sex worker who regularly conducts her business at the hotel, informs Okwe about a blocked ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Murder In Mind (TV Series)
''Murder in Mind'' is a British television anthology series of self-contained stories, each with a murderous theme, seen from the perspective of the murderer. The series was created by Anthony Horowitz, and broadcast on BBC One BBC One is a British free-to-air public broadcast television network owned and operated by the BBC. It is the corporation's flagship network and is known for broadcasting mainstream programming, which includes BBC News television bulletins, p ... from 22 April 2001 to 29 June 2003. ''Murder in Mind'' featured different actors in every episode, and ran for a total of three series, incorporating 23 episodes. A nine-disc DVD boxset, containing all three series, was released in June 2005. Episodes Series 1 (2001) Series 2 (2002) Series 3 (2003) References External links * * * {{Anthony Horowitz 2001 British television series debuts 2003 British television series endings 2000s British anthology television series 2000s British crim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Murder Investigation Team (TV Series)
''Murder Investigation Team'' is a British police procedural drama/cop thriller series produced by the ITV network as a spin-off from the long-running series, ''The Bill''. The series recounts the activities of the Metropolitan Police's Murder Investigation Team, who are led by D.I. Vivien Friend (Samantha Spiro) and D.S. Rosie MacManus (Lindsey Coulson). The series, also starring Diane Parish, Steven Pacey (best known for playing Del Tarrant in the 1970s sci-fi drama ''Blake’s 7'') and Michael McKell, produced 12 episodes between 3 May 2003 and 1 August 2005. In September 2005, '' The Sun'' reported that ITV would not be commissioning a third series. Background Like ''The Bill'', ''Murder Investigation Team'' was filmed in the London Boroughs of Sutton, Merton and Greenwich. Locations included the former Woolwich campus of the University of Greenwich. The first series debuted on 3 May 2003, and ran for eight episodes. This series was filmed with the working title ''Think Murd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
