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Rebecca Ferdinando
Rebecca Ferdinando is an English actress and model, best known for playing Mary in the British gangster film '' Bonded by Blood''. Career Ferdinando attended the Sylvia Young Theatre School from a young age before studying drama at Middlesex University where she gained a BA Honours degree. Rebecca began her acting career as a child when she appeared in roles for television such as ''Holby City'', ''The Last Detective'' and ''Silent Witness''. When she was eighteen she was signed by some of London's top modelling and commercial agents which led her to work for some famous brands and campaigns such as Vivienne Westwood. This work funded her through drama school and then presenting on Channel Five's The Great Big British Quiz, while modelling for shows like '' This Morning'', ''The Alan Titchmarsh Show'' and GMTV. Since graduating she has played roles including as Dorrabella for BBC's Elgar's Enigma, Beanie in the feature film '' Shank''; directed by Mo Ali, Mary alongside Ta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Outside Bet
''Outside Bet'', also known as ''Weighed In: The Story of the Mumper'', is a British comedy film directed by Sacha Bennett and starring Bob Hoskins, Jenny Agutter, Philip Davis and Adam Deacon. The film was released on 20 April 2012. Plot It is 1985. Thatcher is in power, Sade is on the radio, and the print workers have gone on strike. But nothing, not even a scale eight earthquake can put a dampener on a group of close friends that meet every Sunday in their regular South London pub for a pint and free flowing banter of the highest order. Set against the backdrop of a changing way of life-as Rupert Murdoch moves the printing of his newspapers from Fleet Street to Wapping-this is a tale of seven firm friends, who embark on a unique journey that eventually leads them to gamble all of their savings and redundancy money on a single race. Cast * Bob Hoskins - Percy 'Smudge' Smith * Calum MacNab - Mark 'Bax' Baxter * Terry Stone - Johnny Gosamer * Jenny Agutter - Shirley Bax ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Alan Titchmarsh Show
''The Alan Titchmarsh Show'' is a British daytime chat show presented by Alan Titchmarsh. It was first broadcast on ITV on 3 September 2007 until 14 November 2014 and aired on weekday afternoons. The show's main focus is the "Best of British" theme with many of the shows' segments focusing on fashion, health, nature, cookery and animals. On 18 March 2014, Titchmarsh announced that he was leaving the show. The last episode aired on 14 November 2014. Format The programme made its debut on ITV in 2007. It focused on the theme of "The Best of British" focusing on food, entertainment and celebrities in a mid-afternoon slot. The focus of the show later shifted towards gossip, entertainment and a light-hearted discussion of sex tips. The latter was dropped after viewer complaints and a shift to a late afternoon 5 pm slot in 2010. The show usually opened with a review of gossip and current affairs stories of the day with regular guests including Gloria Hunniford, Carole Malone, Pen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nemesis (2021 Film)
''Nemesis'' is a 2021 British crime thriller film. It is directed by James Crow and stars Billy Murray, Nick Moran, Frank Harper, Jeanine Nerissa Sothcott, Julian Glover and Bruce Payne. Murray has stated that his character in the film, John Morgan, is in the mould of Johnny Allen, the character he played in the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'' between 2005 and 2006. The film was released on 29 March 2021. Plot An underworld kingpin, John Morgan ( Billy Murray), returns to London from semi-retirement in Turkey, along with his wife Sadie (Jeanine Nerissa Sothcott), triggering a cataclysm of violence, retribution and murder. Morgan's return reignites a feud with a vengeful cop named Frank Conway (Nick Moran), is not welcomed by crime boss Damien Osbourne (Bruce Payne) and is the catalyst for bickering between his brother Richard (Frank Harper) and nephew Eddie (Danny Bear). John endeavours to reconcile his family at a party in his apartment, where they are set to meet his daught ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saving Santa
''Saving Santa'' is a 2013 British computer-animated comedy film created and written by Tony Nottage and directed by Leon Joosen, produced by Tony Nottage, Terry Stone and Nick Simunek. The film was released direct-to-video. Plot A lowly stable elf finds that he is the only one who can stop an invasion of the North Pole by using the secret of Santa's Sleigh, a TimeGlobe, to travel back in time to Save Santa, twice. Voice cast * Martin Freeman as Bernard D. Elf * Tim Curry as Neville Baddington * Noel Clarke as Snowy * Tim Conway as Santa * Pam Ferris as Mrs. Clause * Ashley Tisdale as Shiny * Joan Collins as Vera Baddington * Chris Barrie as Blitzen * Nicholas Guest as Chestnut * Richard Steven Horvitz as Orange Haired Elf and Chestnut * Rebecca Ferdinando as Valley Girl Elf * Craig Fairbrass as The Mercenary * Terry Stone as Mercenary * Alex Walkinshaw as Reporter Release It was released in the United Kingdom on November 1, 2013 on Blu-ray and DVD by The Weinstein Compan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rush (2013 Film)
''Rush'' is a 2013 biographical sports film centred on the rivalry between two Formula One drivers, the Briton, James Hunt and the Austrian, Niki Lauda during the 1976 motor-racing season. It was written by Peter Morgan, directed by Ron Howard and starred Chris Hemsworth as Hunt and Daniel Brühl as Lauda. The film premiered in London on 2 September 2013 and was shown at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival before its United Kingdom release on 13 September 2013. The film received positive reviews from critics for Hemsworth and Brühl's performances, Howard's direction, the racing sequences, and Hans Zimmer's musical score. Plot James Hunt, a brash and self-confident individual, and Niki Lauda, a cool and calculating technical genius who relies on practice and precision, are exceptional racing car drivers who first develop a fierce rivalry in 1970 at a Formula Three race in London, when both their cars spin before Hunt wins the race. Lauda takes a large bank loan from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Rise And Fall Of A White Collar Hooligan
''The Rise and Fall of a White Collar Hooligan'' is a 2012 British crime film directed by Paul Tanter and starring Nick Nevern, Simon Phillips, Rita Ramnani, and Billy Murray. Plot An unemployed football fanatic named Mike Jacobs (played by Nick Nevern) becomes a major credit card fraudster and gangster. The movie depicts the lifestyles of luxury, frivolous spending and violent reprisals of its criminal underworld. Alongside the main character is Mike's old friend named Eddie (played by Simon Phillips) who introduces Mike into the business of the fraud. There is also the portrayal of Mike's girlfriend Katie (played by Rita Ramnani) who is faithful to Mike but not supportive of Mike's choice of lifestyle. Cast * Nick Nevern ... Mike Jacobs * Simon Phillips ... Eddie Hill * Rita Ramnani ... Katie * Peter Barrett... Topbeef * Rebecca Ferdinando ... Nicey Pricey * Roland Manookian ... Rusty * Billy Murray ... Mr. Robinson Reception ''The Times'' described the film as "a dim-w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
First Class
First class (or 1st class, Firstclass) generally implies a high level of service, importance or quality. Specific uses of the term include: Books and Comics * ''First Class'', a comic strip in ''The Dandy'' (1983-1998) * ''X-Men: First Class'' (comics) Film and TV * '' X-Men: First Class'', a 2011 film * ''First Class'' (game show), a UK game show * ''First Class'' (TV series), a Singaporean comedy Music Artists * The First Class, a British pop band formed in 1974 Albums * ''1st Class'' (album), by Large Professor, 2002 *''First Class'', by Billy Paul , 1979 *''First Class'', by Mickey Gilley, 1977 *''First Class'', by Claude Bolling, 1991 Songs * "First Class" (song), by Jack Harlow, 2022 *"First Class", by Henry Rollins from ''Big Ugly Mouth'', 1987 *"First Class", by Lil Baby from ''Harder Than Ever'', 2018 *"First Class", from the Hindi film ''Kalank'', 2019 *"First Class", by Khruangbin from ''Mordechai'', 2020 Computing * First-class type, a concept in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Johnny And Inel Show
''The Johnny and Inel Show'' is a British entertainment series aired on the CBBC Channel from 15 January 2013. It is presented by Johnny Cochrane and Inel Tomlinson. It features numerous comedy sketches, as well as a celebrity studio guests. The studio action is filmed at MediaCityUK. Each episode usually begins with a 'Greet of the week'. Sketches include the adventures of comic book style Wasteman, his sidekick Bear Man, accompanied by Barry the toy bear and their nemesis Omar Daze, reporter Liam Piam, cheeky schoolgirl Blondie and Johnny Kyle who interviews a different fairytale character each week. Also two J&I news correspondents Borris Horace and Noris Gloris. Cast and characters Episodes The first series consisted of 13 episodes, running from 15 January 2013 to 9 April 2013. The second series also consisted of 13 episodes and ran from 24 February 2014 to 23 March 2014. Awards and nominations The show was nominated for 2 RTS NW Awards in 2013. Best Comedy Programme - ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Russell Howard's Good News
''Russell Howard's Good News'' was a British comedy and topical news television show which was broadcast on BBC Three between 2009 and 2014, and on BBC Two between 2014 and 2015. Hosted by comedian Russell Howard, it offered his commentary on the news of the week through mostly stand-up, along with sketches and humorous video clips, whilst also having guest appearances from people who have been featured in the media recently. It was made by independent production company Avalon Television and produced by Mark Iddon, Robyn O'Brien and David Howarth. Repeats of earlier episodes are also broadcast on Comedy Central, Dave and W. The show also made an appearance on ''Children in Need 2011'' and ''Red Nose Day 2013'', featuring a number of sketches from recent episodes, as well as a new segment of "It's Not All Doom and Gloom". In February 2013, users of Digital Spy voted ''Good News'' as the Best Show Ever on BBC Three in the run-up to the channel's tenth anniversary. On 9 June 2014, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Great British Quiz
''The Great British Quiz'' is a British game show that aired on BBC1 from 31 January 1994 to 24 October 1995. It is hosted by Janice Long for the first series and then hosted by Philip Hayton Philip Hayton (born 2 November 1947) is an English television news presenter, reporter and former international correspondent for BBC News. He worked for the BBC from 1968 until 2005. Early life Hayton was born on 2 November 1947, in the town of ... for the second and third series. Transmissions References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Great British Quiz, The 1994 British television series debuts 1995 British television series endings BBC television game shows 1990s British game shows British English-language television shows ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bonded By Blood
''Bonded by Blood'' is the debut studio album by American thrash metal band Exodus. Although the album was completed in the summer of 1984, it was not released until 1985 due to issues with Exodus and the record label. It is considered one of the most influential thrash metal albums of all time. This is also the only full-length studio album of Exodus to feature Paul Baloff on vocals, though he was also on their ''1982 Demo'' and appeared on their 1997 live album '' Another Lesson in Violence''. In 2008, Exodus re-recorded ''Bonded by Blood'' and re-released it as ''Let There Be Blood'', featuring a new line-up of members aside from drummer Tom Hunting and guitarist Gary Holt who played on the original. Album information ''Bonded by Blood'' was originally titled ''A Lesson in Violence'', but had its name changed when a suitable cover idea could not be found. An advance cassette copy of the album (with the original title) was widely distributed through the tape-trading network u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
