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Margaret Cabourn-Smith
Margaret Alice Cabourn-Smith (born 1975) is an English comedy actress with appearances on ''Catastrophe'', ''The IT Crowd'', ''Psychoville,'' ''Peep Show'' and ''Fresh Meat''. Her TV work includes playing regular characters on '' Miranda'', ''Katy Brand's Big Ass Show'', ''Lab Rats,'' '' In and Out of The Kitchen'' and ''Father Figure''. She plays Crimson in Disney Channel's '' The Evermoor Chronicles'' Her radio work includes many of The Penny Dreadfuls' plays, ''John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme''. ''The Now Show'', ''Sarah Millican's Support Group'', ''The Maltby Collection'', ''Bigipedia'', ''Newsjack'', ''Dilemma'', ''Another Case of Milton Jones'', ''Life in London'', ''The Headset Set'' and '' 1966 and All That''. She is also one of the team captains on the comedy podcast ''Do The Right Thing''. Stage work includes ''Angus, Thongs & Even More Snogging'' (West Yorkshire Playhouse 2012) and ''Gutted'' (Assembly Rooms, 2010) She writes for online magazine ''Standard I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richmond Upon Thames
The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames () in southwest London forms part of Outer London and is the only London borough on both sides of the River Thames. It was created in 1965 when three smaller council areas amalgamated under the London Government Act 1963. It is governed by Richmond upon Thames London Borough Council and is divided into nineteen wards. The population is 198,019 and the major settlements are Barnes, East Sheen, Mortlake, Richmond, Twickenham, Teddington and Hampton. The borough is home to Richmond Park, the largest park in London, along with the National Physical Laboratory and The National Archives. The attractions of Kew Gardens, Hampton Court Palace, Twickenham Stadium and the WWT London Wetlands Centre are within its boundaries and draw domestic and international tourism. Settlement, economy and demography The borough is approximately half parkland – large areas of London's open space fall within its boundaries, including Richmond Park, Ke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Newsjack
''Newsjack'' was a British satirical sketch show which was broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra between 2009 and 2021. It was hosted by Miles Jupp (2009-Mar 2011), Justin Edwards (Sep 2011-2013), Romesh Ranganathan (2014), Nish Kumar (2015-2016), Angela Barnes (2017-2018) and Kiri Pritchard-McLean (2019-2021). It was first broadcast on 4 June 2009. The series was notable for having an "Open door" policy on writing, advertising itself as "the scrapbook sketch show written entirely by the Great British public" meaning that unsolicited writers without contract to the BBC could send in material. The show was designed to give new writers an opportunity to get material broadcast. It was hoped by the people behind the show that it would be a modern version of ''Week Ending'', an earlier sketch show which also accepted material the same way. Most shows were recorded in front of a live audience at the BBC Radio Theatre in Broadcasting House. Format Each episode of ''Newsjack'' began with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bucket (TV Series)
''Bucket'' is a four-part British sitcom about a mother and daughter on a road trip with the aim of fulfilling items on the mother's bucket list. The series was written by and starred actress and comedian Frog Stone as Fran, and co-starred Miriam Margolyes as Fran's mother, Mim. It was broadcast on BBC Four in April and May 2017, having been announced in November 2016 by the BBC Media Centre. Main cast and characters * Frog Stone as Fran *Miriam Margolyes as Mim, Fran's mother *Stephanie Beacham as Pat, Mim's cousin *Catherine Steadman as Gemma, Pat's daughter *Cyril Nri Cyril Ikechukwu Nri (born 25 April 1961) is a Nigerian-born British actor who is best known for playing Superintendent Adam Okaro in the police TV series ''The Bill''. Early life Nri was born in on 25 April 1961 in Nigeria. Nri's family are ... as Mr. Merdon Episodes Reception ''Bucket'' received generally positive reviews from the UK media. The Radio Times called it a 'winning mash of bawdy quips a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morgana Robinson's The Agency
''Morgana Robinson's The Agency'' is a British mockumentary about fictional talent agency Mann Management, with impressions by Morgana Robinson. In a seven-part show, Robinson plays the roster of talent agent Vincent Mann. It was broadcast on BBC Two from September 2016. The premise of the programme is that Vincent has allowed a documentary crew access to his celebrity clients, including Miranda Hart, Natalie Cassidy, Russell Brand, Joanna Lumley, Gregg Wallace, Mel and Sue, Danny Dyer and Adele, all of whom are played by Robinson. Critical reception was largely positive. The show's additional cast members include Cavan Clerkin, Oliver Maltman, Terry Mynott, Matthew Steer, Cariad Lloyd and Matt Berry. Reception Robinson has received praise for her impersonations. Lucy Mangan of ''The Guardian'' says the programme "is just what we need in this strife-strewn year." In comparing it to Rory Bremner's political satire which he describes as "sharp", Mat Baylis of the ''Daily Express ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Motherland (TV Series)
''Motherland'' is a British television sitcom set in London, which examines the trials and traumas of middle-class motherhood. It stars Anna Maxwell Martin as Julia, Diane Morgan as Liz, Paul Ready as Kevin and Lucy Punch as Amanda, amongst a range of supporting characters. A pilot episode, written by Graham Linehan, Sharon Horgan, Helen Serafinowicz and Holly Walsh was first broadcast on BBC Two on 6 September 2016 as part of its "Sitcom Season". The BBC subsequently ordered a full series of six episodes, the first of which aired on 7 November 2017. The second series was released in its entirety on BBC iPlayer on 7 October 2019. The third season began transmission on BBC2 on 10 May 2021 with all five episodes being released on BBC iPlayer the same day. In the United States, the show is broadcast on Sundance TV. The series won a British Academy Television Award for Best Scripted Comedy in 2022. A second Christmas special aired on 23 December 2022 on BBC One. Synopsis When ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bleak Old Shop Of Stuff
''The Bleak Old Shop of Stuff'' is a four-part comedy series produced by BBC, which premiered on BBC Two on 19 December 2011. It is a parody of the works of Charles Dickens, drawing its title from ''Bleak House'' and ''The Old Curiosity Shop''. It is a television successor to ''Bleak Expectations'', a radio parody of Dickens which began in 2007, and with which it shares the writer Mark Evans, producer Gareth Edwards and actor Richard Johnson; while not a direct adaptation it shares the same style, atmosphere and sense of humour. It is directed by Ben Gosling Fuller, who also directed the show ''That Mitchell and Webb Look''. The main characters are played by Robert Webb and Katherine Parkinson with cameos and guest appearances from celebrities including Stephen Fry, David Mitchell, Phyllida Law, Johnny Vegas and Adrian Edmondson. Some of the cast from ''Bleak Expectations'' including Sarah Hadland, Richard Johnson, Susy Kane and Tom Allen also appear. The series was commission ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Increasingly Poor Decisions Of Todd Margaret
''The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret'' is a black comedy television series starring David Cross, Sharon Horgan, Blake Harrison, Will Arnett, Spike Jonze, Sara Pascoe and Amber Tamblyn. The series is produced by IFC and RDF Television and premiered on October 1, 2010, on IFC. Premise Seasons one and two The first two seasons of the series tell a single story—that of American office temp worker Todd Margaret (David Cross). After overhearing Todd recite jargon from a self-help CD and confusing it for him being on a call with a customer, ultra-aggressive executive Brent Wilts (Will Arnett) promotes Todd on the spot. Todd is put in charge of Thunder Muscle, a new energy drink his company is seeking to sell in the United Kingdom. Todd's company has only one employee, an Englishman named Dave ( Blake Harrison), who offers his full assistance in helping Todd promote and sell the product in Britain. Most of the humor in season 1 and season 2 focuses on Todd Mar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mongrels (TV Series)
''Mongrels'' is a British puppet-based musical situation comedy series first broadcast on BBC Three between 22 June and 10 August 2010, with a making-of documentary entitled "Mongrels Uncovered" broadcast on 11 August 2010. A second and final series of ''Mongrels'' began airing on 7 November 2011. The series revolves around the lives of five anthropomorphic animals who hang around the back of a pub in Millwall, the Isle of Dogs, London. The characters are Nelson, a metrosexual fox (voiced by Rufus Jones, performed by Andy Heath); Destiny, an Afghan hound (voiced by Lucy Montgomery, performed by Richard Coombs and Sue Beattie); Marion, a "borderline- retarded" cat (voiced by Dan Tetsell, performed by Warrick Brownlow-Pike); Kali, a grudge-bearing pigeon (voiced by Katy Brand, performed by Iestyn Evans); and Vince, Nelson's older brother, a sociopathic foul-mouthed fox (voiced by Paul Kaye, performed by various puppeteers). The show is aimed at an adult audience, fea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comedy Cuts
''Comedy Cuts'' is a comedy programme on the British TV channel ITV2 that aims to provide an opportunity for new comedy performers to present their talents. Featuring 40 performers demonstrating a mix of stand up and sketches, the series is shot entirely on location. Each act is taken out into the world and situated somewhere which echoes their individual style. Series 3 went into production in 2008 but has yet to be broadcast Performers * Tim Minchin *Katy Brand * Ed Byrne *Tony Law *Mark Watson *Glenn Wool *Howard Read *Gary Le Strange * Brendon Burns *Steve Hughes *Simon Munnery * Robin Ince *Lucy Porter * Matt Kirshen * Phil Nicol * Andrew Lawrence * Jim Jeffries *Rhod Gilbert *Nick Doody *Count Arthur Strong Steve Delaney (born 1954) is an English comedian and character actor, best known for his comedy character Count Arthur Strong on BBC Radio 4 and then a television sitcom broadcast on BBC2 and BBC1. Early life and career Delaney was born in Le ... References E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Archers
''The Archers'' is a BBC radio drama on BBC Radio 4, the corporation's main spoken-word channel. Broadcast since 1951, it was famously billed as "an everyday story of country folk" and is now promoted as "a contemporary drama in a rural setting". Having aired over 19,500 episodes, it is the world's longest-running drama by number of episodes. Five pilot episodes were aired in 1950, and the first episode was broadcast nationally on New Year's Day 1951. A significant show in British popular culture, and with over five million listeners, it is Radio 4's most listened-to non-news programme, and with over one million listeners via the internet, the programme holds the record for BBC Radio online listening figures. In February 2019, a panel of 46 broadcasting industry experts, of which 42 had a professional connection to the BBC, listed ''The Archers'' as the second-greatest radio programme of all time. Partly established with the aim towards educating farmers following World War II, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BBC Radio 4
BBC Radio 4 is a British national radio station owned and operated by the BBC that replaced the BBC Home Service in 1967. It broadcasts a wide variety of spoken-word programmes, including news, drama, comedy, science and history from the BBC's headquarters at Broadcasting House, London. The station controller is Mohit Bakaya. Broadcasting throughout the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands on FM, LW and DAB, and on BBC Sounds, it can be received in the eastern counties of Ireland, northern France and Northern Europe. It is available on Freeview, Sky, and Virgin Media. Radio 4 currently reaches over 10 million listeners, making it the UK's second most-popular radio station after Radio 2. BBC Radio 4 broadcasts news programmes such as ''Today'' and ''The World at One'', heralded on air by the Greenwich Time Signal pips or the chimes of Big Ben. The pips are only accurate on FM, LW, and MW; there is a delay on digital radio of three to five seconds and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dan Tetsell
Dan Tetsell (born 2 July 1974) is a British actor, comedian and writer for radio, television and stage. He has worked on a number of projects, including '' The Museum of Everything'', ''That Was Then, This Is Now'', ''Newsjack'' and ''Parsons and Naylor's Pull-Out Sections''. Notably, he created CBBC series ''Young Dracula'' with ''Museum of Everything'' colleague Danny Robins. He is married to comedy actor Margaret Cabourn-Smith. At the 2005 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, he performed a one-man comedy show entitled ''Sins of the Grandfathers'', focusing on his grandfather's Nazi past. Notable TV roles include Brian in the BBC Two situation comedy '' Lab Rats'' and the voice of the cat Marion in the BBC Three adult puppet comedy ''Mongrels''. He has appeared in episodes of the BBC TV comedies '' Miranda'' and ''Psychoville''. He starred alongside Richard Herring, Emma Kennedy, and Christian Reilly on Richard Herring's weekly podcast, ''As It Occurs To Me''. In 2012 he joined Britis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
