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Lolly Adefope
Ololade "Lolly" Adefope (born 14 September 1990) is a British stand-up comedian and actress, specialising in character comedy. She is known for playing the role of Fran in the Hulu comedy series '' Shrill'', and as Kitty, the ghost of a Georgian noblewoman in BBC comedy ''Ghosts'', for which she was nominated for a National Comedy Award in 2021. Early life and education Adefope was born in Sutton, South London to Nigerian parents and is of Yoruba descent. She went to Loughborough University to study English literature. While at university, she started performing with a sketch comedy group. Career After university, Adefope applied to drama school but was rejected, so she began working in an office. She began her career as a stand-up comic and transitioned into acting after receiving positive attention for solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2015 and 2016. Also in 2015, she was selected for the BBC Writersroom comedy programme, and in 2016 she was nominated for two Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sutton, London
Sutton is the principal town in the London Borough of Sutton in South London, England. It lies on the lower slopes of the North Downs, and is the administrative headquarters of the Outer London borough. It is south-south west of Charing Cross, and is one of the thirteen metropolitan centres in the London Plan. The population of the town was counted as 41,483 in the 2011 census, while the borough overall counted 204,525. An ancient parish originally in the county of Surrey, Sutton is recorded in the ''Domesday Book'' of 1086 as having two churches and about 30 houses. Its location on the London to Brighton turnpike from 1755 led to the opening of coaching inns, spurring its growth as a village. When it was connected to central London by rail in 1847, it began to grow into a town, and it expanded further in the 20th century. It became a Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam, municipal borough with Cheam in 1934, and became part of Greater London in 1965. Sutton has the largest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Together (2015 TV Series)
''Together'' is a six-episode 2015 television sitcom created and written by Jonny Sweet for BBC Three and set in London. It is about two twentysomethings during the early stages of a relationship. The show only has one series. Cast * Jonny Sweet as Tom * Cara Theobold as Ellen * Alex Macqueen as Ashley * Vicki Pepperdine as Lesley * Katy Wix Katy Victoria J Wix (born 28 February 1980) is a Welsh actress, writer, author and artist. She is best known for her television roles as Carole in '' Stath Lets Flats,'' Mary in '' Ghosts'' and Jules in ''Big Boys''. She has also appeared as a ... as Maeve * Sarah Daykin as Hermione Episodes References External links * * 2015 British television series debuts 2015 British television series endings 2010s British romantic comedy television series 2010s British sitcoms BBC romance television shows BBC television sitcoms English-language television shows Television shows set in London {{UK-tv-prog-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cyber Hijack
Cyber may refer to: Computing and the Internet * ''Cyber-'', from cybernetics, a transdisciplinary approach for exploring regulatory and purposive systems Crime and security * Cyber crime, crime that involves computers and networks ** Convention on Cybercrime, the first international treaty seeking to address Internet and computer crime, signed in 2001 ** Cybercrime countermeasures * Cyber-attack, an offensive manoeuvre that targets computing devices, information systems, infrastructures and Cyberinfrastructures, or networks * Cybersecurity, or computer security * Cybersex trafficking, the live streaming of coerced sexual acts and or rape * Cyberterrorism, use of the Internet to carry out terrorism * Cyberwarfare, the targeting of computers and networks in war Other uses in computing and the Internet * CDC Cyber, a range of mainframe computers * Cyberbullying, bullying or harassment using electronic means * Cybercafé or Internet café, a business which provides interne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scarlett Curtis
Scarlett Kate Freud Curtis (born 21 June 1995) is an English writer and activist. Biography Curtis was born in London in 1995, and is the daughter of screenwriter Richard Curtis and broadcaster Emma Freud. In 2003 she made a brief cameo in her father's film ''Love Actually'', playing Lobster Number 2 in the school nativity concert. She began her career as a blogger and has written for ''The Guardian'', ''Elle magazine'', ''The Times'' and ''The Telegraph''. Curtis was the ''Sunday Times'' Style 'Gen-Z' columnist from 2016 to 2018. Activism In 2017 Curtis founded feminist activist collective The Pink Protest. The Pink Protest and Amika George organised the #FreePeriods campaign to fight period poverty. They have also campaigned with anti-female genital mutilation activist Nimco Ali to successfully include female genital mutilation in the Children's Act. Appearing on ''Good Morning Britain'' in 2018 together with fiction author Adele Parks, Curtis suggested that Disney films a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aidy Bryant
Aidan Mackenzy Bryant (born May 7, 1987) is an American actress and comedian. She was a cast member on the late-night variety series ''Saturday Night Live'' (2012–2022), beginning in season 38, and leaving at the end of season 47. For her work on the series, she has been nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards, including two nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. Her other work includes a voice role in the animated series ''Danger & Eggs'' (2017) and the Netflix adult animated series ''Human Resources''. She played a starring role in the sitcom '' Shrill'' (2019–2021); for the latter, she also served as writer and executive producer and was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. Early life Bryant was born in Phoenix, the daughter of Georganne (née Vinall) and Tom Bryant. Her mother owns a boutique called Shop Frances in Phoenix. Bryant is of English, Irish, and German descent. She has one bro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
''8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown'' is a British comedy panel show on Channel 4. The show follows the game of ''Countdown'', but presented in a comedic panel show format seen on ''8 Out of 10 Cats'', with the show being a crossover of the two. The show is hosted by Jimmy Carr, with Rachel Riley and Susie Dent assuming their ''Countdown'' roles. During most of the run, the two teams had regular captains Jon Richardson and Sean Lock; after Lock's death in 2021 his team has been led by a rotating series of guest captains while Richardson continues to be a regular captain (excepting when scheduling conflicts prevent him from appearing). History The formation of the crossover began as a series of specials, the first of which was broadcast on 2 January 2012, when Channel 4 orchestrated a special "mash-up night", merging two shows to form a special edition of the pair, as part of its 30th-anniversary celebrations. Amongst the programmes that were chosen to be merged for the evening o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taskmaster (TV Series)
''Taskmaster'' is a British comedy panel game show created by comedian and musician Alex Horne and presented by both Horne and Greg Davies. In the programme a group of five celebritiesmainly comediansattempt to complete a series of challenges, with Horne acting as umpire in each challenge and Davies, the eponymous "Taskmaster", judging the work and awarding points based on contestants' performances. The concept for the programme was first created by Horne for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2010; he later secured a deal with Dave to adapt it for television with the first episode premiering in 2015. After the ninth series in 2019, the programme was acquired by Channel 4 who commissioned six new series to be broadcast over the following three years. ''Taskmaster'' proved a success on British television, spawning a tie-in board game, two books, and leading to the creation of international versions of the programme in Belgium, Sweden, Spain, Denmark, Norway, Finland, the United St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don't Ask Me Ask Britain
''Don't Ask Me Ask Britain'' is a British television comedy panel game show that has aired on ITV from 18 April until 23 May 2017 and is hosted by Alexander Armstrong with Frank Skinner and Jonathan Ross as the team captains. The series is produced by Chalkboard TV for ITV. The goal is for the two teams to second-guess what the viewers will vote for in various questions by using an app and voting along live. Format An app is available for iOS and Android devices where the viewers can vote along live to various questions. Skinner and Ross' teams must guess what will get the most votes. They'll get the points based on the percentage of people that went with their answer (for example, if an answer was voted by 30% of people, the team would get 30 points). There is also a round where Skinner and Ross must convince the viewers to agree with what they are arguing. They get the number of points based on what percentage agreed with them. The winner is the team with the most votes at the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Last Leg
''The Last Leg'' (known during its first series as ''The Last Leg with Adam Hills'' and in Australia as ''Adam Hills: The Last Leg'') is a British comedy and late-night television talk/sketch show that originally ran alongside the 2012 Summer Paralympics every night following the main coverage on Channel 4. Anchored by Australian comedian Adam Hills and co-hosted by Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker, it gives a review of the week's events. Featuring a mix of comedy, guests and Paralympics highlights, the show received strong reviews and regularly pulled in more than a million viewers each night of the Paralympic Games. It has since become a weekly show giving a humorous alternative look back at the week's events. Outside of the UK, the show is broadcast in Hills' native Australia by the ABC, albeit delayed until the Tuesday of the next week and with a different theme tune. Format Overview ''The Last Leg'' is described by main presenter Adam Hills as "Three guys with four legs ta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
As Yet Untitled
''Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled '' is a British television programme that was first broadcast on Dave and hosted by comedian Alan Davies. In each episode Davies holds an unscripted roundtable discussion with four guests. The guests include stand-up comedians, comedy writers and other well-known figures in the entertainment industry. Each episode begins untitled, hence the series name, but a title is chosen at the conclusion of the episode, often a full or paraphrased quote from one of the guest's anecdotes. ''As Yet Untitled'' began airing with a five-episode series plus a compilation episode in June 2014. The show returned in January 2015 for a ten-part second series with another compilation episode. A third series containing ten episodes began in November 2015, alongside both a compilation episode and Christmas special. The fourth series of ten episodes aired in June 2016. The fifth series, lasting eight episodes, started in February 2017. The sixth series of ten episodes air ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miracle Workers (2019 TV Series)
''Miracle Workers'' is an American anthology comedy television series created by Simon Rich for TBS. It is based in part on Rich's writings, with the first season being based on his 2012 novel ''What in God's Name'', while the short story "Revolution" provided the basis for the second season. The series stars an ensemble cast comprising Daniel Radcliffe, Steve Buscemi, Geraldine Viswanathan, Jon Bass, Karan Soni, Sasha Compère, and Lolly Adefope. ''Miracle Workers'' premiered on February 12, 2019, with its seven-episode first season. A ten-episode second season, subtitled ''Dark Ages'', premiered in January 2020. The third season, subtitled ''Oregon Trail'', premiered on July 13, 2021. In November 2021, the series was renewed for a fourth season, subtitled ''End Times'', set to premiere on January 16, 2023. Premise Season 1 The first season follows Craig, a low-level angel responsible for handling all of humanity's prayers, and Eliza, a recent transfer from the Departm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sick Note (TV Series)
''Sick Note'' is a British black comedy television series starring Rupert Grint and Nick Frost. It was created and written by Nat Saunders and James Serafinowicz and directed by Matt Lipsey. It first aired on 7 November 2017 on Sky One. In April 2017, it was reported that a second series had been commissioned before the first had aired. It became available for streaming on Netflix worldwide from November 2018. In April 2021, Saunders stated the series was "neither recommissioned or cancelled, just in TV show limbo" when asked on Twitter about its status, adding that a return seemed unlikely. Serafinowicz had previously shared similar thoughts and revealed they "wrote the first 2 episodes of season 3 but nothing ever happened." Plot When insurance agent Daniel Glass (Rupert Grint) is misdiagnosed with terminal oesophageal cancer, due to his incompetent doctor (Nick Frost), he begins to notice that everyone around him treats him better and he decides not to tell. This leads to more ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
