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Sabina Franklyn
Elizabeth Sabina Franklyn (born 15 September 1954) is an English actress, and the daughter of William Franklyn William Leo Franklyn (22 September 1925 – 31 October 2006) was a British actor, perhaps best known for voicing the "Schhh... You Know Who" adverts for Schweppes from 1965 to 1973. He also performed on stage, film, television and radio, t ... and Margo Johns. Franklyn attended the independent Queen's Gate School and acted on stage with repertory theatres before her television appearances. She starred in the ITV (TV network), ITV sitcoms ''Keep It in the Family (1980 TV series), Keep It in the Family'' and ''Full House (British TV series), Full House'' and was also in the final episode of ''Fawlty Towers'', as well as episodes of ''When the Boat Comes In'', ''All Creatures Great and Small (1978 TV series), All Creatures Great and Small'', ''Terry and June'' and ''Boon (TV series), Boon''. She has also guest-starred in the ''Doctor Who'' audio dramas, ''Bang-B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
London
London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of just under 9 million. It stands on the River Thames in south-east England at the head of a estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a major settlement for two millennia. The City of London, its ancient core and financial centre, was founded by the Romans as '' Londinium'' and retains its medieval boundaries.See also: Independent city § National capitals The City of Westminster, to the west of the City of London, has for centuries hosted the national government and parliament. Since the 19th century, the name "London" has also referred to the metropolis around this core, historically split between the counties of Middlesex, Essex, Surrey, Kent, and Hertfordshire, which largely comprises Greater London, governed by the Greater London Authority.The Greater London Authority consists of the Mayor of London and the London Assembly. The London Mayor is distinguished fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bang-Bang-a-Boom!
''Bang-Bang-a-Boom!'' is a Big Finish Productions audio drama based on the long-running British science fiction television series '' Doctor Who''. The title is a parody of Lulu's 1969 Eurovision Song Contest winning entry '' Boom Bang-a-Bang''. Plot On the space station ''Dark Space 8'', the Seventh Doctor and Mel arrive at the hosting of the Intergalactic Song Contest when a series of murders threatens the peace of the galaxy. Cast *The Doctor — Sylvester McCoy *Mel — Bonnie Langford *Waiter — Barnaby Edwards *Doctor Eleanor Harcourt — Sabina Franklyn *Professor Ivor Fassbinder — Graeme Garden *Geri Pakhar — Jane Goddard *Mister Loozly — Nickolas Grace *Lieutenant Stringberg — Vidar Magnussen *Queen Angvia — Patricia Quinn *Nicky Newman — Anthony Spargo *Commentator Logan — David Tughan Notes *The Intergalactic Song Contest is a parody of the Eurovision Song Contest while Commentator Logan (who speaks with an Irish accent) is based upon and named ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strangers (1978 TV Series)
''Strangers'' is a British television crime drama series, principally written and created by Murray Smith, and first broadcast on ITV on 5 June 1978. The series, featuring the characters of Detective Sergeant George Bulman (Don Henderson) and his assistant Detective Constable Derek Willis (Dennis Blanch), was a spin-off from the 1976 TV series ''The XYY Man'', adapted from the novels of Kenneth Royce. The series was first suggested by Granada Television executives, who in 1977, outlined their plan to devise a new series to feature the regular characters of Bulman and Willis. "... I was sent here to be a stranger in town, a face they didn't recognise ..." - George Bulman The series began life as a fairly standard police drama, with Bulman positioned as its eccentric lead. The series' premise centred around a group of police officers, including Bulman and Willis, known as 'Unit 23', who are brought together from different parts of the country to Manchester to infiltrate are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Kenny Everett Television Show
''The Kenny Everett Television Show'' is a comedy sketch show broadcast on BBC1 from 1981 to 1988. It was presented by its main performer Kenny Everett, who wrote the material with Barry Cryer and Ray Cameron. Later in 1986 they were joined by writing team Andrew Marshall and David Renwick after Cameron's departure the previous year. It was similar in style to Everett's previous programme ''The Kenny Everett Video Show'', broadcast on ITV from 1978 to 1981, but with greater emphasis on comedy sketches than musical numbers. However, each edition would still have at least one music act. A total 47 episodes, including 6 Christmas specials and 2 compilations over 5 series, were produced by the BBC, broadcast between 24 December 1981 and 18 January 1988 inclusive. Background In 1981, Everett was increasingly unhappy with Thames Television over the management and scheduling of ''The Kenny Everett Video Show''. One of his main complaints was that the show was directly scheduled at t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Moving Finger
''The Moving Finger'' is a detective novel by British writer Agatha Christie, first published in the USA by Dodd, Mead and Company in July 1942 and in the UK by the Collins Crime Club in June 1943. The US edition retailed at $2.00 and the UK edition at seven shillings and sixpence. The Burtons, brother and sister, arrive in the village of Lymstock in Devon, and soon receive an anonymous letter accusing them of being lovers, not siblings. They are not the only ones in the village to receive such letters. A prominent resident is found dead with one such letter found next to her. This novel features the elderly detective Miss Marple in a relatively minor role, "a little old lady sleuth who doesn't seem to do much". She enters the story in the final quarter of the book, in a handful of scenes, after the police have failed to solve the crime. The novel was well received when it was published: "Agatha Christie is at it again, lifting the lid off delphiniums and weaving the scarlet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Worst Witch (TV Film)
''The Worst Witch'' is a 1986 British musical fantasy television film based on the 1974 children's book of the same name by Jill Murphy. Plot The film follows the plot of the 1974 book. The story centres around Mildred Hubble, who is invariably the "Worst Witch" at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches. Mildred causes many mishaps, including being late for school, making all of her classmates fall down, Mildred and her friend unintentionally turning themselves invisible, and transforming the class bully Ethel into a pig. The climax surrounds Miss Cackle's notorious evil twin sister, Agatha, plotting to take over the Academy. Ultimately Agatha is foiled by Mildred, and Mildred establishes herself as the hero for the academy. Cast * Fairuza Balk as Mildred Hubble * Diana Rigg as Miss Hardbroom * Charlotte Rae as Miss Cackle/Agatha * Tim Curry as The Grand Wizard * Sabina Franklyn as Miss Spellbinder * Su Elliot as Delilah *Danielle Batchelor as Maud Warlock *Anna Kipling as Ethel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Upper Hand
''The Upper Hand'' is a British television sitcom broadcast by ITV from 1 May 1990 to 14 October 1996. The programme was adapted from the American sitcom '' Who's the Boss?''. As in the former series, affluent single woman Caroline Wheatley, raising her son with the help of her mother Laura West, hires a housekeeper and a man called Charlie Burrows applies for the job. Premise Down on his luck, former footballer Charlie Burrows (Joe McGann) moves from a deprived area of London to leafy Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire to make a better life for his daughter Joanna (Kellie Bright), by taking a job as housekeeper for well-off advertising executive Caroline Wheatley (Diana Weston). Although Caroline is unsure about employing him, her man-eating mother Laura West (Honor Blackman) talks her into it. Soon the two become friends, Caroline's son Tom (William Puttock) comes to see Charlie as a father figure, and Joanna enjoys having a female influence in her life. Both Caroline and Cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Covington Cross
''Covington Cross'' is a television series that was broadcast on ABC in the United States from August 25 to October 31, 1992. The series was created by Gil Grant, who was also executive producer. The pilot episode also aired in the United Kingdom, six days after its American broadcast. The series was filmed and produced in the UK, by a British production company, but it was ultimately accountable to an American television network. Premise Set in 14th-century England, the series follows the daily intrigues of Sir Thomas Grey, a widower, and his sons and daughter. Covington Cross is the name of Sir Thomas' castle. His children are eldest son, Armus; the serious Richard; free spirited Cedric; and strong-willed daughter, Eleanor. Another son, William, appeared in the pilot episode, but was then directed by the program's writers to fight in the Crusades. Also featuring in Sir Thomas's life is his love interest, Lady Elizabeth. Characters * Sir Thomas Grey – Nigel Terry * Lady Eliz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hearts And Bones (TV Series)
''Hearts and Bones'' is a television drama series, about a group of friends who move from Coventry to London, starring Damian Lewis, Dervla Kirwan, Sarah Parish and Andrew Scarborough which aired on BBC One in 2000. A second series followed in 2001. It featured the first screen appearance of Michael Fassbender. The complete DVD set was released in 2007. Cast Main cast * Damian Lewis, Mark Rose (Series 1) * Andrew Scarborough, Michael Owen * Dervla Kirwan, Emma Rose * Hugo Speer, Richard Rose * Amanda Holden, Louise Slaney * Sarah Parish, Amanda Thomas * Rose Keegan Rose Keegan is a British actress of stage, film and television. She trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Her mother is the writer Susanne Keegan. Her father was the writer and military historian Sir John Keegan. Selected c ..., Sinead Creagh * References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Hearts and Bones (Tv Series) 2000s British drama television series 2000 British television serie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love In A Cold Climate (TV Serial)
''Love in a Cold Climate'' is a British serial drama miniseries produced by the BBC in association with WGBH Boston, and first broadcast in two parts on BBC One on 4 and 11 February 2001. The series was adapted by Deborah Moggach from Nancy Mitford's novels ''The Pursuit of Love'' (1945) and ''Love in a Cold Climate'' (1949), and was directed by Tom Hooper. It stars Rosamund Pike as Fanny, Elisabeth Dermot Walsh as Linda, Megan Dodds as Polly, Alan Bates as Uncle Matthew, and Celia Imrie as Aunt Sadie. The production staff researched the background to Mitford's novels by interviewing her surviving sister Deborah. The series was accompanied by an '' Omnibus'' profile of Mitford and a documentary series entitled ''The Mitford World'' on BBC Knowledge. ''Love in a Cold Climate'' was nominated for two British Academy Television Awards; Bates was nominated for Best Actor, and the production team received nominations in the Costume Design and Production Design categories. An ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Count Arthur Strong (TV Series)
''Count Arthur Strong'' is a BBC sitcom written by Steve Delaney and Graham Linehan. Delaney portrays the title character in the series, a stage creation of Delaney's who has also featured in the BBC Radio 4 programme ''Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!'' On 8 August 2017, the BBC announced that the show had been cancelled after three series. Plot The series begins with the meeting of Count Arthur Strong, an eccentric, septuagenarian, former music hall performer, with Michael Baker, the bookish son of his former comedy partner. The television project heralds a new chapter in the life of Count Arthur Strong as compared to the character in the radio series: none of the characters from the radio programme are featured (Geoffrey, Wilf Taylor, Sally Marsden etc) and the series is set in London in and around Arthur's home and his local café rather than in Doncaster. The café is run by its belligerent Turkish owner Bulent who is helped by his sister Sinem; the other main characters ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Dinner With Hervé
''My Dinner with Hervé'' is an American television drama film written and directed by Sacha Gervasi, based on the later days of actor Hervé Villechaize. The film stars Peter Dinklage as Villechaize, Jamie Dornan as a struggling journalist, and Andy García as Villechaize's ''Fantasy Island'' co-star Ricardo Montalbán. It premiered on HBO on October 20, 2018, and received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances of Dinklage and Dornan. Plot Danny Tate, a journalist and recovering alcoholic, is sent to Los Angeles for work, which includes interviewing actor Hervé Villechaize. Feeling insulted after Tate ends their interview to leave for another one with Gore Vidal, Villechaize chides Tate about his career. Tate pays for their meal and leaves, but arrives late for his interview with Vidal, who promptly leaves. Later that night, Tate receives a call from Villechaize, who insists on continuing their interview. Tate decides to do so, mainly in order to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
