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The Trip (2010 TV Series)
''The Trip'' is a 2010 British television sitcom series and feature film directed by Michael Winterbottom, starring Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon as fictionalised versions of themselves on a restaurant tour of northern England. The series was edited into feature film format and premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2010. The full series was first broadcast on BBC Two and BBC HD in the United Kingdom in November 2010. Both the TV series and film received very positive reviews. Three further series followed. ''The Trip to Italy'' was broadcast on BBC Two in 2014, ''The Trip to Spain'' was filmed in 2016 and broadcast on Sky Atlantic in 2017, and ''The Trip to Greece'' was filmed in 2019 and aired on Sky One in 2020''.'' Like the first series, the second, third and fourth were each edited into feature films. Winterbottom, Coogan and Brydon stated that ''The Trip to Greece'' would be the final series for the show. Origins Coogan and Brydon's roles as ficti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Winterbottom
Michael Winterbottom (born 29 March 1961) is an English film director. He began his career working in British television before moving into features. Three of his films—''Welcome to Sarajevo'', '' Wonderland'' and '' 24 Hour Party People''—have competed for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Winterbottom often works with the same actors; many faces can be seen in several of his films, including Shirley Henderson, Paul Popplewell, John Simm, Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon, Raymond Waring and Kieran O'Brien. His production company is Revolution Films and the company signed a first look deal with Fremantle. Early life Winterbottom was born in Blackburn, Lancashire. He went to Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Blackburn, and then studied English at Balliol College, Oxford, before going to film school at Bristol University, where his contemporaries included Marc Evans. Career Early television career Winterbottom's television directing career began with a documentary about ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sky One
Sky One was a British pay television channel operated and owned by Sky Group (a division of Comcast). Originally launched on 26 April 1982 as Satellite Television, it was Europe's first satellite and non-terrestrial channel. From 31 July 1989, it became Sky One and broadcast exclusively in the United Kingdom and Ireland as British Sky Broadcasting's flagship channel, being the most watched television service in history. It existed until 1 September 2021, when it closed down as part of a restructuring with its EPG position taken by Sky Showcase and much of its content library moved to Sky Max. Sky One included some very popular broadcasts both the original programmes such as '' An Idiot Abroad'', '' Brainiac: Science Abuse'', ''The Russell Howard Hour'', ''Battlestar Galactica'', and many imported from North America – including: '' 24'' (seasons 3–9, and its spinoff '' Live Another Day''), '' X-files'', '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'', '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'', ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Observer
''The Observer'' is a British newspaper published on Sundays. It is a sister paper to ''The Guardian'' and ''The Guardian Weekly'', whose parent company Guardian Media Group Limited acquired it in 1993. First published in 1791, it is the world's oldest Sunday newspaper. History Origins The first issue, published on 4 December 1791 by W.S. Bourne, was the world's first Sunday newspaper. Believing that the paper would be a means of wealth, Bourne instead soon found himself facing debts of nearly £1,600. Though early editions purported editorial independence, Bourne attempted to cut his losses and sell the title to the government. When this failed, Bourne's brother (a wealthy businessman) made an offer to the government, which also refused to buy the paper but agreed to subsidise it in return for influence over its editorial content. As a result, the paper soon took a strong line against radicals such as Thomas Paine, Francis Burdett and Joseph Priestley. 19th century In 180 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gourmet
Gourmet (, ) is a cultural idea associated with the culinary arts of fine food and drink, or haute cuisine, which is characterized by refined, even elaborate preparations and presentations of aesthetically balanced meals of several contrasting, often quite rich courses. Historically the ingredients used in the meal tended to be rare for the region, which could also be impacted by the local state and religious customs. The term and the related characteristics are typically used to describe people with refined tastes and enthusiasm. Gourmet food is frequently provided in more expensive, smaller servings. When it comes to Gourmet, there are also frequently cross-cultural interactions that introduce new ingredients, materials, and traditions. Origin of term The word ''gourmet'' is from the French term for a wine broker or ''taste-vin'' employed by a wine dealer. ''Friand'' was formerly the reputable name for a connoisseur of delicious things that were not eaten primarily for nourishm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Margo Stilley
Margo Stilley (born November 20, 1982) is an American actress. Early life Stilley was born in Conway, South Carolina, and grew up between there and Swansboro, North Carolina. She was raised in a strict Baptist household in America's Bible Belt. After her 16th birthday, she moved out of her family home and lived on her own. She put herself through high school working as a telemarketer and a lifeguard until she graduated a year early from Conway High School with Honors in Art and History. She was voted "The Funniest" in the class of 2000. Stilley has been a long time supporter of hands-on charitable acts. In high school, she volunteered at local nursing homes feeding and reading to the elderly. She was offered a full scholarship to Savannah College of Art and Design, which she declined. Career She left the rural South as a teenager to begin working briefly as a model in Milan with Elite Model Management in February 2001, before moving to London by the end of the year, at the a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claire Keelan
Claire Keelan (born 8 May 1975) is an English actress. She played Claire Ashcroft in ''Nathan Barley'' and Electroclash in ''No Heroics''. Background Keelan is a former member of the Royal Court Young People's Theatre.GS interview with No Heroics star Claire Keelan ''Geek Syndicate''. Retrieved on 2009-08-18. She trained at Westminster College between 1998 and 1999. Career Keelan has appeared in the films '''' (2005), ''[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guardian News And Media
Guardian Media Group plc (GMG) is a British-based mass media company owning various media operations including ''The Guardian'' and ''The Observer''. The group is wholly owned by the Scott Trust Limited, which exists to secure the financial and editorial independence of ''The Guardian'' in perpetuity. The Group's 2018 annual report (year ending 1 April 2018) indicated that the Scott Trust Endowment Fund was valued at £1.01 billion (2017: £1.03bn). History The company was founded as the Manchester Guardian Ltd. in 1907 when C.P. Scott bought ''The Manchester Guardian'' (founded in 1821) from the estate of his cousin Edward Taylor. It became the Manchester Guardian and Evening News Ltd when it bought out the ''Manchester Evening News'' in 1924, later becoming the Guardian and Manchester Evening News Ltd to reflect the change in the morning paper's title. It adopted its current name in 1993. In 1991, it had a 20% stake in a consortium which included London Weekend Television, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Guardian
''The Guardian'' is a British daily newspaper. It was founded in 1821 as ''The Manchester Guardian'', and changed its name in 1959. Along with its sister papers ''The Observer'' and ''The Guardian Weekly'', ''The Guardian'' is part of the Guardian Media Group, owned by the Scott Trust. The trust was created in 1936 to "secure the financial and editorial independence of ''The Guardian'' in perpetuity and to safeguard the journalistic freedom and liberal values of ''The Guardian'' free from commercial or political interference". The trust was converted into a limited company in 2008, with a constitution written so as to maintain for ''The Guardian'' the same protections as were built into the structure of the Scott Trust by its creators. Profits are reinvested in journalism rather than distributed to owners or shareholders. It is considered a newspaper of record in the UK. The editor-in-chief Katharine Viner succeeded Alan Rusbridger in 2015. Since 2018, the paper's main news ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Trip To Greece
''The Trip to Greece'' is a 2020 British comedy film directed by Michael Winterbottom. It is the fourth installment of Winterbottom's film adaptations of the TV series '' The Trip'', following '' The Trip'' (2011), ''The Trip to Italy'' (2014) and ''The Trip to Spain'' (2017). The film stars Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon as fictionalized versions of themselves continuing their culinary travels away from home. Cast * Steve Coogan as Steve Coogan * Rob Brydon as Rob Brydon * Claire Keelan as Emma * Rebecca Johnson as Sally * Marta Barrio as Yolanda * Tim Leach as Joe * Cordelia Bugeja as Katherine * Justin Edwards as Greg Reception On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of based on reviews. The site's critical consensus reads, "''The Trip to Greece'' sees this series subject to the laws of diminishing returns, but Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan remain reliably enjoying company." On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 69 out of 100, b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Trip To Spain
''The Trip to Spain'' is a 2017 British comedy film directed by Michael Winterbottom. It is the third installment of Winterbottom's film adaptations of the TV series '' The Trip'', following '' The Trip'' (2011) and ''The Trip to Italy'' (2014). The film stars Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon as fictionalized versions of themselves continuing their culinary travels away from home. It was released on 11 August 2017. Premise Steve convinces Rob to go on a road trip through Cantabria, the Basque region, Aragon, La Rioja, Castile, La Mancha and Andalucia, retracing the journey Steve took as a young man. On their journey the pair discuss history, fame, and fatherhood. Cast * Steve Coogan as himself * Rob Brydon as himself * Claire Keelan as Emma * Marta Barrio as Yolanda * Kyle Soller as Jonathon * Margo Stilley as Mischa Reception On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 83% based on 77 reviews, with an average rating of 7.0/10. The site's critical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Trip To Italy
''The Trip to Italy'' is a 2014 British comedy film written and directed by Michael Winterbottom. It is the sequel of Winterbottom's TV series '' The Trip'', and similarly stars Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon as fictionalized versions of themselves. The film had its world premiere at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival on 20 January 2014. Following the premiere, a second TV series, also titled ''The Trip to Italy'', was broadcast on BBC Two. Premise Rob has been commissioned by a newspaper to go on a road trip through Italy from Piedmont to Capri, partly following in the footsteps of the great Romantic poets. Steve joins him, and as they journey through the beautiful Italian countryside, they contemplate life, love and their careers. Cast *Steve Coogan as Steve Coogan *Rob Brydon as Rob Brydon *Claire Keelan as Emma *Rosie Fellner as Lucy *Marta Barrio as Yolanda *Timothy Leach as Joe *Ronni Ancona as Donna Reception Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reports that 86% of 104 film crit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toronto International Film Festival
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF, often stylized as tiff) is one of the largest publicly attended film festivals in the world, attracting over 480,000 people annually. Since its founding in 1976, TIFF has grown to become a permanent destination for film culture operating out of the TIFF Bell Lightbox, located in Downtown Toronto. TIFF's mission is "to transform the way people see the world through film". Year-round, the TIFF Bell Lightbox offers screenings, lectures, discussions, festivals, workshops, industry support, and the chance to meet filmmakers from Canada and around the world. TIFF Bell Lightbox is located on the north west corner of King Street and John Street in downtown Toronto. In 2016, 397 films from 83 countries were screened at 28 screens in downtown Toronto venues, welcoming an estimated 480,000 attendees, over 5,000 of whom were industry professionals. TIFF starts the Thursday night after Labour Day (the first Monday in September in Canada) and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
